Increase Bath Accessibility with Inexpensive Remodeling Tips

Increase the accessibility of your bathroom to improve safety and usability for those with limited mobility with these inexpensive bathroom remodeling tips. Consider a recessed vanity for your bathroom sink to make it easier to access from a wheelchair or walker. Install a wall mount sink for even better clearance. Watch the video about how to install a wall mount sink at www.youtube.com A lever style faucet is easier to grip than traditional faucets. Also consider a pivotal mirror for people of different heights. Don’t forget storage. Also consider a window with a crank handle in your bathroom. A zero clearance threshold shower helps prevent tripping. Also install grab bars in your shower. For installation instructions for a grab bar, watch www.youtube.com Shower seats can make showering more comfortable. Consider replacing the shower head with a handheld shower head. Use liquid soap instead of bar soap, and add traction strips to the bottom of the tub. Install toilets with chair height seating. Motion sensor light switches mean you’re never entering a dark room. Contrasting colors help mark handles and space transitions. Remove rugs and replace the door threshold with a low profile threshold. Watch more how to videos at www.Lowes.com Make your bathroom more accessible with products found at www.Lowes.com

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A standard 5′ x 9′ bathroom was converted into a Handicap bathroom with a Roll-in Shower (Barrier-Free). This bathroom was completely gutted-out and remodeled. Reinforcement were installed for the grab bars. 6 standard grab bars were installed along with a pivot down grab bar next to the toilet. The toilet is ADA height, white and elongated. The bathroom painted. The two doors were replace to allow wheelchair access. Two shower faucets were installed. One for the fixed shower head and one for the adjustable bar hand-held . Two caddy corners and towel bar were also installed. the tile design ncludes 12″ x 12″, 6″ x 6″ porcelain tile. 2″x 2″ and 2′ x 4″ tumbled travertine for the feature strips, finish trim and floor. 6″ x 6″ decos. The light, vanity, lavatory faucet, and mirror were also replaced. As the picutre show, the bedroom’s floor was also tile with a design. This project took 580 manhours to complete.