Rather than being a mark of sophistication, bathtubs have become an essential bathroom decorating articles nowadays. And why not? Nothing can be more relaxing and refreshing than a cozy soaking up session in a comfortable bathtub. Due to their popularity, we come to know about different types of bathtubs that are convenient and stylish at the same time. One of such bathtubs are the walk-in bathtubs. These bathtubs are the latest buzz amongst the people who are looking for the built-in bathtubs. Apart from that, they are also beneficial for their numerous other functionalities. Here are some reviews that unravel the benefits, features, brands and prices of the walk-in bathtubs.
What are Walk in Bathtubs?
As I said earlier, walk-in bathtubs are one of the most popular form of built-in bathtubs. They are an obvious choice for the small bathrooms. These bathtubs are also called 'accessible bathtubs' and they are around, for more than 150 years. They are one of the unique and beautiful options to have in your bathroom remodeling project. As its name suggests, a walk-in bathtub is made in such a way that you can straight walk in or step in to it, rather than climbing up on it. Most of these bathtubs have a seat inside them, which is a convenient feature. They are pretty unique and they come with a tub door that you need to open before walking into them. Then close the tub door and run on the tap of water. These features actually make these bathtubs as one of the most convenient type of bathtubs. Along with the comfort of walking in, you get the feeling of soaking yourself in a deep bathtub!
Features
Due to the comfort that these tubs bring in, they are ideal for the elderly. They are also convenient for the people with mobility problems, backache, leg pain, spondylitis or old age. These people find bathing an inconvenient 'chore' that they try to avoid. But with the walk-in bathtubs, they can enjoy bathing and relax their body. The greatest feature is that they don't require climbing and stepping down into it. All you need to do is to straight walk in it. Secondly, these tubs come with a comfortable seat, so you don't need to sit on the floor level and stress the body while getting up. Along with these two comfort features, the walk-in bathtubs reviews also highlight some of their safety features. For safety reasons, these bathtubs come with various bars and handles. The surface of these tubs is also skid resistant and one needn't worry of falling down. Such surface eases the chore of bathtub cleaning as well. The hand held showers is also the best feature of these bathtubs.
Reviews
Keeping their features in mind, there are high expectations from the reviews. Since they occupy less space, they are apt for the smaller bathrooms. There are numerous brands from which you can select the best one for yourself. First up, let me tell you that the only thing to deceive you is the prices, that are a bit high-end. However, walk-in bathtubs are recommended for the people with mobility disorders and those who live in smaller places. Many customers are pretty satisfied with the walk-in bathtubs and that shows in the walk-in bathtubs reviews. Most of the brands are certified by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Here are some of the best and popular brands of the walk-in bathtubs: Walk-N-Soak Bathtub M2653 SLB Biscuit Basic Soaker Tub (approximate price - USD 2,995) AmeriGlide Sanctuary Walk-In Full Bathtub (approximate price - USD 1,600) Walk-in Bath Tub M3053 Air & Whirlpool Dual System - Chrome (approximate price - USD 4,500) Aurora 59 inch Left Hand Unit Walk in Tub (approximate price - USD 3,200) Vitabath 3054WW Walk In Whirlpool Bathtub (approximate price - USD 2,900 to USD 5,000) Well, as I said earlier, many customers are pretty satisfied with the reviews. So, if you are thinking about bathtub refinishing and looking for a built-in bathtub then I would definitely suggest you to start planning for the walk-in bathtubs installation, as soon as possible!
