#accessible shower

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20 States on Wheels: New Accessible U.S. Travel Guide If you’re already planning that big road trip for next summer, or simply trying to decide where to take your next trip in the U.S., I highly recommend downloading a free copy of “20 States on Wheels,” a new accessible travel guide assembled by four college-age friends.

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Ease of Use Idea # 16 - Curb-less showers

MY FAVORITE SUBJECT - Showers with NO curb, also called “walk-in” showers, universal design showers, wheelchair accessible showers, no step entry showers...what it comes down to is you do not have to step over or into the showering wet space. Contrary to popular belief, the water does not come out if the shower curtain is hung at a height that would put the bottom of the curtain as close to the floor as possible (no more than 2 inches off the floor). At the end of this posting, I've placed a visual explanation of how this type of shower is constructed. If you would like a consultation on making one of these showers in your own home, please give us a call. Adventure in Building 407-222-5582.  

Here is an example of a converted bathroom - some space was captured from the laundry room behind the shower to make the shower larger. The floor tile size was changed to make constructing the slope easier.

In this instance, the tile design was made to emulate a riverbed “like showering outside”...all that is needed are some plants. 

In this instance, changing the floor tile makes the actual sloped area easier to construct. 

Although curb-less, I do not consider this an accessible shower - the opening is too narrow. This was in a home I owned and remodeled for myself over 15 years ago. 

In this shower, the floor tile remained the same size due to the use of a trench drain so that most of the floor slopes in one direction. Yes, I know, the hand held shower faucet is not connected yet....oops. 

Here is a step by step photo illustration of building a curb-less shower (even creating a wet-room using a mud-set method (similar to a traditional method but just not building the curb). Start with a recess in the floor - whether a concrete slab or frame construction.

Curb-less showers are becoming very popular but not every builder/remodeler knows how to install them correctly. Hopefully, this posting will help those asking for this feature to oversee the installation and demand that the installation be done right. 

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A Belleville, IL family shares their great experience with a Mosby accessible kitchen & bath remodeling project on Angie's List.

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What are the Elements of a Barrier-Free Bathroom

The bathroom has come to be viewed as a retreat – a place for relaxation, solitude and renewal in the home but can create the largest barriers to use. With AIP Custom Builders, designing a bathroom that’s accessible easily assimilates tranquility into a functional space. Read more: http://bit.ly/15rz5jG