A walk in bathtub is an easy-entry bath with a door. They allow easier transfer into the bath, which provides an all round safer bathing experience for independent users, and patients with carers. As well as the practical benefits, walk-in baths come in a range of stylish designs and extra features, to complement the design of your bathroom.
Getting in and out of an ordinary bath can become an uphill battle for the elderly or less physically able. Having a slip or a fall in a bath is potentially very dangerous indeed; and the fear of this can cause some bathing fanatics to avoid using their bath altogether. With easy access walk in baths, bathing can become accessible and enjoyable again.
Walk in baths offer the user step free entry to the bath through a guaranteed leak-proof door, and the thermostatic valve ensures your water will never be too hot. And for an extra touch of luxury you can even choose to add an air-spa option to ease away everyday aches and pains, or LED light chromotherapy system for the ultimate relaxation.
So which shape of bath would suit you best? You should consider the practicalities carefully before deciding on the shape of bath tub you want – don’t just pick on a style because it matches the shape you currently have!
Benefits of an upright walk in bath tub
Upright models of walk in baths are shorter and so take up less floor space than a conventional bath, which gives you back useable floor space. This is particularly handy for those with smaller accessible bathrooms. To use a tub style bath – the bather steps into the bath, closes the door, sits down and fills the bath with water to the desired level using taps within easy reach of the sitting position.
The higher ‘tub’ style offers much more convenient support when entering and exiting the bath. The upright seating position makes sitting down and standing up less of an effort (think of the effort it takes to get up out of a chair, versus getting up out of bed). Together with the door that provides step-free access to the bath – Upright tubs really do provide the most user friendly solution for people who wish to bath independently, without a carer.
Our top pick – Cleanse Tub
The Cleanse Tub is a walk-in bath with a pre-moulded seat.
• Low entry door with 190mm step height
• No electrical power required
• Proven leak-free door seal
• Easy installation
• Left or right hand options
Dimensions
H 930mm, L 1220mm, W 660mm
Benefits of a standard shape walk in bath
A low level ‘standard shape’ bath certainly fits into the traditional aesthetics of a bathroom. You can’t beat lying down for a soak in a nice warm bath. Lying horizontally in a bath tub will certainly be the preferred position for most of us, when it comes to soaking away at the end of a long day. A full length bath that gives the user a lying position would likely be preferred over the upright sitting position of a tub; both by the user, and anyone in the household that they share the bathroom with. Furthermore, a side door will solve your problem of not having to step over the rim of a standard bath.
But before you make up your mind – ask yourself will it offer you enough support to fulfil your desire for regular independent bathing? Once you have walked into the tub through the door – you then have to (1) sit down to floor level, and then (2) stand back up to get out. Are you confident that this will be achievable? Is this something you can achieve now, and do you think you will be able do so into the future? Remember, baths are smooth, and get extremely slippery with water and soap.
If yes, then great!
If no, then do not fear. You can fulfil your desire for a traditional bath shape, with support to help you get up and down, from a bath lifter. If a powered seat lift is of interest – then keep reading!
Our top pick – Cleanse Bath
The Cleanse Bath is a full length bath with a walk-in door.
• Bathers can recline full length
• Low entry door with 185mm step height
• Anti slip shower base
• Proven leak-free door seal
• Easy installation
Dimensions
L 1500mm or 1660mm, H 550mm, W 740mm
Benefits of a standard length walk in bath with lifter
If the traditional bath shape is your preferred option, but you need help in getting up and down – then a walk in bath with a powered seat is your answer. This is perhaps the most desirable walk in bath. The walk-in door allows the user step free access into the tub, then the powered lift helps you from a standing position, down into submersion in the water. The seat lift will take you to the floor of the bath, allowing you to then simply lie back & relax! It is possible to get mobile bath lifts, which are the preferred option for baths in households that have a number of different users, not all of whom require the device. Other baths have powered seat lifts built in, such as the Cleanse Plus Bath.
Our top pick – Cleanse Plus Bath
A conventional full-length bath with a walk-in door at one end, and a powered seat at the other.
• Powered seat lift to gently raise and lower user
• Slip-resistant seat and base
• Door step height 185mm
• Left or right hand options
Dimensions
L 1500mm or 1700mm, W 700mm, H 555mm
Here’s a video showing the features of the Cleanse Plus walk in bath.
Air Spa and Lighting Systems
Air spa systems are available as extras on all our baths. Hydrotherapy air spas deliver a gentle massage to bathers; soothing aching muscles and helping to relax. Multi-coloured LED chromotherapy systems are also available, which visually enhance the bathing experience. Chromotherapy is the use of coloured lights in your bath – and combining this approach with hydrotherapy can create especially soothing effects.
Walk In Bath Tubs For Sale
Sync Living supply a wide range of walk in bath tubs options across Northern Ireland and Ireland. The devil is in the detail when selecting the perfect folding bath for you – so talk to our team of experts and they will advise which models will best suit your lifestyle. This includes understanding your bathroom size and layout, and what bath will work best for you.
Easy Entry Baths Near Me
Contact Sync Living to find the ultimate bathing solutions for your needs! We are based on York Road in Belfast. Either pop in to our showroom for a free no obligation chat, call our friendly team on 028 9074 5333, or email us at Sales@syncliving.co.uk and we’ll help you find the bath of your dreams!