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Question 1

1) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Walk-in tubs can be personalized to your taste. Check with the makers about Colorado choices. Some only offer colors which are uniform with the majority of toilets. Picking the right walk-in tub for you means discussing the variety of sizes, styles and layouts to make sure it suits your own special needs and room conditions. You might have to pay an additional fee for a custom color since most producers make tubs in white and cream.

Question 2

2) Are there any kits available for installing my own walk-in tub?

Yes, manufacturers do offer do-it-yourself installations of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you possess the right tools and technical acquaintance with the instruments, it is potential. However, many times, someone believes it is definitely going to be cheap to purchase all the proper tools. These tools may be costly, so make sure you compare the price of purchasing each of the tools along with the cost of your time learning just how to install the kit with all the expense of a professional installation. Then the instructions may seem fairly simple if you're someone who does a large amount of home improvements. Just make certain they analyze the unit in line with producer 's directions and that the unit you purchased didn't get damaged during transport.

Question 3

3) Is there any additional structural support needed before installation?

Many walk in baths are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that is included with your purchased bath. The floor in the toilet has to have a structural support strength that surpasses the weight of the tub in addition to the weight of the water. Our Boulder installer will check to ascertain if it's not, if the floor is level and otherwise, then they will use the leveling legs to correct the level of the tub. Of course, the prior bath will have to be removed. Also, the if replacing, the wall or tile in the area will have to be removed.

Question 4

4) Are these tubs as easy to clean as normal tubs?

They're not difficult to clean, but unlike routine tubs, it is wise to keep a day-to-day cleaning custom with a walk in tub subsequent manufacturer's recommendations and using the products that are correct. You wish to really make sure with a walk-in bathroom that you remove spots and scum to safeguard the surface. Depending on whether you have water, soft water, or hard water, you may see various kinds of stains and deposits in your bath. Get into the habit of wiping down the surfaces that are wet after each use to help prevent the build up scum, that will demand more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to wash your walk in tub. Products that address your unique water stain and deposits ought to be considered as well as any indications that these products may ruin the finish on your own bath. Since baths are usually either acrylic or fiberglass, you want to get familiar with the most effective cleaning methods for your type of bath. Fiberglass can easily dull and is brittle and porous and stain. Don't use harsh abrasive products on fiberglass. Acrylic is nonporous and easy to clean. Don't use abrasive cleaners otherwise you scrape on the bathtub and might dull the finish. Also, if the current weather permits, air out the room in order that it doesn't remain humid. Some manufacturers advise that your bathroom window opens for an hour every day to let moisture escape.

Question 5

5) Do these tubs use more water than conventional tubs?

Yes. A walk in tub is normally taller than an average bath tub, which includes about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some makers say if a regular shower is 7 minutes that you use the same amount of water as a shower that is standard and you also use 7 gallons of water a minute. Most of the walk in baths on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. In reality, many manufacturers recommend that you have a hot water tank that accommodates at least 50 gallons, though some tubs will operate efficiently if you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

Question 6

6) How much do walk-in bathtubs cost in Boulder?

A walk in tub in Boulder commonly ranges in cost from $1,700 to over $30,000. The price depends upon whether you have it installed by our Colorado team, what attributes you pick, along with the caliber of the goods. The cost also changes depending on whether you select acrylic or fiberglass bathtubs. Everybody differs and making sure that a walk in bath works for a person's unique position is very crucial because it is typically replacing a bath or bathtub assembly that isn't fulfilling their needs. A good walk in bath runs between $8, $3,000 000 installed. Some suppliers provide monthly premiums or a cash bonus.

Question 7

7) Can I convert my existing bathtub into a walk-in one?

Yes. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk-in bath. We recommend that you understand the best way to use the proper tools in order that you just do not end up with a non-working bathtub. There are companies in Boulder that know the way to turn your disability that is tub more and your house accessible for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we understand just how to point you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you in making your home fulfill your present needs, especially if you've recently become disabled or are providing an aged individual care-giving in their house or your home.

Question 8

8) How do I know these tubs will fully seal and not leak out all over the floor?

Suitable setup and initial testing should give you a leakproof experience, yet there are episodes where they experienced leaks that customers report. Under proper conditions, the door seal should compress making it completely leak proof. Some units comprise another drain under the entrance door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. Ask if this feature is included. Because it covers the seal and the door in the case of a leak, we highly recommend that you get a lifetime warranty. Replacement seals will cost you. In addition, it's very important to take great attention of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent premature failure of the seal. Wiping down door jamb and the door seal after each use can maintain the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care and maintenance instructions.

Question 9

9) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Consumers who purchased poorer quality fiberglass in a framed walkin tub have reported that their walk in tub eventually demonstrated spider cracking in the ground region and then leaked. Another common criticism from people who tried to save money and purchased a poor quality tub stems from door flows. When purchasing a walk-in tub, be sure to purchase a lifetime guarantee, because as soon as the door leaks, the bath can't be used by you, until you fix the seal. Make sure that the walk-in tub is strong and stiff to avoid any flex that inhibits a watertight door. Mishandling and additionally during carrying any damage that may have happened can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before utilizing the walk in bath, it's significant that the installer examine the bathtub properly according to the instruction manual. The water may have trouble draining correctly and may cause the door to leak in case the bath is not installed degree together with the supporting attributes supplied. Eventually, make sure to comprehend the dangers associated with the positioning of your walk-in bathtub, especially alcoves, because they have specific conditions to avert leaking.

Question 10

10) Will a tub like this add to my Boulder home’s resale value?

If you live in a Boulder retirement community, installing a walk-in bathroom may raise the value of your house. It probably will not increase the value of your home. Since changes to your toilet don't generally increase the value of your house, cost can be eligible for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Colorado if the main purpose of the enhancements is to adapt a home to the incapacity of the citizen, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 11

11) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to change the pipes depending on the place of the drains. Installers may have to put in a fitting to the existing wastewater conduit for a walk-in bath. Existing pipes may allow for slower drain times or more rapid drain times.

Question 12

12) What sort of guarantees are there that these tubs won’t leak and damage my Boulder house?

Consumer Affairs urges that an owner that is original buy a lifetime warranty to give buyers peace of mind about flows. Additionally, ask if the lifetime guarantee is extended to other owners as well. For Colorado house installations, this will be contained for a set amount of years.

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