Blackstone Tub Step
As a large portion of our population becomes older there are adjustments in life that must be made. Not only is a large section of the population getting older, people are living longer in general. Though people are living longer they are still susceptible to common ailments that effect mobility. Arthritis, joint pain and back pain are just a few of the debilitating conditions that can slow a person down as they age. These conditions can make living with a conventional bathroom unsafe and difficult to use. There are ways to retrofit a home to suit your new lifestyle, but many are not within the budget of most people.
For many seniors and individuals with mobility issues and other disabilities, stepping into a tub can be pretty tricky if not impossible. Traditionally, the conventional bathtub would be replaced with a walk in tub that eliminates the need to maneuver over the tub side. The costs of these tubs are expensive, the tub needs to be purchased, new plumbing installed, connected, and depending on the installation new wall and floor materials installed. Of course all this construction takes time and can be loud and messy, but most importantly, expensive and a burden on local landfill sites.
The alternative to the big construction process and in an effort to remain Eco friendly, is to simply have a bathtub conversion system installed. These conversions work with your existing bathtub and can add a door to your bathtub making it a walk in tub, or offer a tub to shower conversion at a fraction of the cost compared to expensive bathroom renovations.
The Blackstone Tub Step is one cost effective alternative that converts the bathtub into a shower unit by creating an opening approximately the same height as a conventional shower base without the expensive renovation costs, thereby giving easier and more comfortable access into the tub area.
Although similar to the many tub cuts and other tub conversion inserts, the Blackstone Tub Step is unique in its construction and allows for a lower drop on many bathtubs with front walls that are in some cases up to 21 inches in height. The tub step on the other hand, conveniently allows a 4 to 6 inch step on virtually any tub without the appearance of an insert or a costly bathroom renovation. Once completed the Blackstone tub is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and has the look of a factory finish along with a slip resistant surface for added safety. Blackstone Tub Refinishers have the technology and skills to completely reverse this installation if necessary.
Getting older does not have to mean giving up your independence and leaving your home. Blackstone Tub Refinishers offer effective alternatives and solutions to make your home safe and comfortable for years to come.
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