I called a contractor out earlier this week because I wanted to discuss installation of hurricane shutters. Before he got out here it occurred to me that I might need the HOA's approval to do this, so I called them. I do need it but I couldn't reach the contractor before he arrived so he came out.
As a result we started swapping contractor stories (mine coming from the side of "can you believe what that awful contractor did?" his being "then they wanted me to do so and so..." ). During the course of this discussion, he told me about a product I'd never heard of before...walk-in bathtubs! He said he'd installed one for this elderly couple, and that it'd be his last installation of a walk-in bathtub. Anyway, I was curious so I asked some questions about it and then looked it up online. You're looking at the Cambridge Walk-in Bathtub which is described as follows:
This standard length walk in bathtub provides a very effective solution to everyday bathing problems and can simply be fitted in place of your existing tub to allow you to continue to lie down and luxuriate in a bathtub full of water.
The Cambridge walk in bathtub allows you to simply step in through its conveniently sited side entry door.
Once in, make yourself comfortable on the contoured bath seat, turn the handle to seal the door and open the taps. It's as simple as that. Once the tub is filled to your satisfaction press the button and you will be gently lowered into the water. Lie back and enjoy your bath. There is of course a choice of tap options; from traditional cross-headed faucetts, lever style or a more contemporary style. All are available in Chrome or Gold finish to complement your bathroom fittings.
When you have finished your bath, simply press the control once more lift you back to the seated position ready to get out of the bath and into a comfortable position ready for standing again.
The Cambridge walk in bathtub is available in a range of colours to complement your bathroom.
Who wouldn't want one of those? :)
As a result we started swapping contractor stories (mine coming from the side of "can you believe what that awful contractor did?" his being "then they wanted me to do so and so..." ). During the course of this discussion, he told me about a product I'd never heard of before...walk-in bathtubs! He said he'd installed one for this elderly couple, and that it'd be his last installation of a walk-in bathtub. Anyway, I was curious so I asked some questions about it and then looked it up online. You're looking at the Cambridge Walk-in Bathtub which is described as follows:
This standard length walk in bathtub provides a very effective solution to everyday bathing problems and can simply be fitted in place of your existing tub to allow you to continue to lie down and luxuriate in a bathtub full of water.
The Cambridge walk in bathtub allows you to simply step in through its conveniently sited side entry door.
Once in, make yourself comfortable on the contoured bath seat, turn the handle to seal the door and open the taps. It's as simple as that. Once the tub is filled to your satisfaction press the button and you will be gently lowered into the water. Lie back and enjoy your bath. There is of course a choice of tap options; from traditional cross-headed faucetts, lever style or a more contemporary style. All are available in Chrome or Gold finish to complement your bathroom fittings.
When you have finished your bath, simply press the control once more lift you back to the seated position ready to get out of the bath and into a comfortable position ready for standing again.
The Cambridge walk in bathtub is available in a range of colours to complement your bathroom.
Who wouldn't want one of those? :)
4 comments:
That's pretty awesome Lucy. I'd just love to have a tub that big! LOL I love taking baths. The coolest tub I've ever seen though was a japanese soaking tub. Ever seen one? They are short, but really deep. It's square so you sit in it just like a chair and the water comes up to your chin or shoulders.
What a great tub! Especially for the elderly. I know some who want to replace their tubs with plain showers because they have a hard time getting in and out, and sitting up and down. This is the perfect solution! And yes - I'm about ready for one myself. LOL.
Aura, the Japanese soaking tub sounds awesome too. :)
That's is so cool! I've never seen one of those. My question is - why did your contractor say it would be the last one he ever installed?
Kim, He said it was a pain in the backside to install. This one says it's the same size as a regular tub (if I understood it correctly) but he was saying the one he installed wouldn't fit through normal doors and he had to knock down walls and then put them back up. He said it would be fine if you were building a house but not if you're installing it in an existing structure.
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