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Aging in Place AllianceGuides for adapting a home

Bathrooms

Curbless showers, grab bars, toilets and vanities: the room most people change first, and the one where the details matter most.

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FPO: Section photo, spa-like bathroom with teak bench and brass rail

The guides

1Start hereCurbless showers: lowering the floor or raising the roomA curbless shower needs its floor to sit lower than the rest of the bathroom so the water stays in the shower. Lowering the shower floor keeps the whole room level with the hall, so ask your contractor whether your house allows it before you choose to raise the room.

Questions to ask here

Bring these to a contractor, or to the next Live Q&A.

Will the shower have any lip or step at all?
Where will the wood blocking for grab bars go?
What is the DCOF rating of the floor tile?
Can the sink be used from a seat?
How will water be kept away from the door?
Will the toilet be comfort height?

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