A bathroom should be comfortable, functional and easy to use at every stage of life.
For El Paso homeowners planning to remain in their homes long-term, an accessible shower can help create a bathroom that is easier to enter, navigate and use.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC provides professional bathroom remodeling and accessible shower solutions throughout El Paso, TX and surrounding communities.
Accessible bathroom remodeling does not have to make a bathroom look institutional. Today's shower systems can combine accessibility features with modern fixtures, attractive natural-stone-inspired wall designs and customized accessories.
What Is an Accessible Shower?
An accessible shower is designed to make entering, exiting and using the shower easier.
The exact design depends on the homeowner, bathroom dimensions and existing conditions. Features may include:
- Low-threshold shower bases
- Grab bars
- Shower seating
- Handheld shower wands
- Convenient shelving
- Wider shower entries
- Easy-to-maintain wall systems
- Accessible fixture placement
Not every homeowner needs every feature. The shower should be designed around the individual bathroom and the homeowner's needs.
Low-Threshold Shower Bases
Stepping over a high bathtub wall can become inconvenient or difficult for some homeowners.
Replacing a traditional bathtub or older shower with a lower-threshold shower base can make entering and exiting the shower easier.
The appropriate shower base depends on the dimensions, plumbing configuration and overall design of the bathroom. Our walk-in showers can be configured with low-threshold bases for easier entry.
Grab Bars for Additional Support
Grab bars can provide additional support when entering, exiting or moving around a shower.
Placement matters.
Rather than treating grab bars as an afterthought, they can be incorporated into the overall shower design so accessibility and appearance work together.
Available configurations depend on the shower layout and project requirements.
Built-In and Shower Seating Options
Seating can make a shower more comfortable and convenient.
Depending on the design, homeowners may choose seating options that provide a place to sit while showering or performing everyday bathing tasks.
The appropriate option depends on available space, shower dimensions and the homeowner's preferences.
Handheld Shower Options
A handheld shower wand can make bathing more convenient, particularly when combined with shower seating.
It can also make cleaning and rinsing the shower easier.
Different fixture styles and finishes can be incorporated into the overall shower design.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions for Easier Entry
One of the most common accessibility upgrades is replacing an existing bathtub with a walk-in shower.
A traditional bathtub requires the user to step over the tub wall.
A tub-to-shower conversion removes the bathtub and replaces the area with a professionally installed shower system.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC specializes in tub-to-shower conversions throughout El Paso. For budget planning, see our guide to tub-to-shower conversion cost in El Paso.
Easy-to-Maintain Shower Wall Panels
Accessibility is not only about entering and using the shower. Maintenance matters too.
Traditional tile showers contain grout lines that can require ongoing scrubbing and maintenance.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC offers non-porous shower wall systems designed for easier maintenance. Benefits include:
- Non-porous surfaces
- Mold & mildew resistant finish
- No traditional tile and grout
- Easy maintenance
- Natural-stone-inspired appearance
- Multiple colors and patterns
- Durable multi-layer construction
- Lifetime warranty on the wall panel system
Planning an Aging-in-Place Bathroom
Aging-in-place remodeling means thinking about how a bathroom may need to function in the future, not simply how it works today.
Depending on the homeowner and bathroom, planning may involve:
- Easier shower entry
- Grab bars
- Seating
- Handheld shower fixtures
- Conveniently positioned accessories
- Improved shower layout
- Easy-to-maintain materials
Homeowners do not necessarily need to wait until accessibility becomes an immediate concern.
Planning these features during a bathroom remodel can help create a bathroom designed for long-term use.
Accessible Does Not Have to Look Institutional
Many homeowners worry that adding accessibility features will make their bathroom look like a medical facility.
That does not have to be the case.
Modern shower wall systems, coordinated fixtures, glass shower doors, seating, grab bars and accessories can be incorporated into a clean, attractive bathroom design.
The goal is to combine function, accessibility and appearance.
Professional Accessible Shower Installation in El Paso
Bathroom and shower remodeling can involve plumbing, structural preparation and other work that should be completed correctly.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC builds code-compliant bathroom projects and obtains applicable city permits and inspections when required.
We focus on complete bathroom and shower projects rather than finishing partially completed remodeling projects started by others.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC is Licensed, Insured & Bonded.
Accessible Shower Options Throughout El Paso
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC serves homeowners throughout El Paso and surrounding communities — including West El Paso, East El Paso, Far East El Paso, Northeast El Paso, the Upper Valley, the Lower Valley and Horizon City. Beyond accessibility projects, we also handle shower replacement and complete bathroom remodels. Our cost guides cover bathroom remodel cost in El Paso, walk-in shower cost in El Paso and shower replacement cost in El Paso.
Schedule a Free In-Home Consultation
Every homeowner and bathroom is different.
The best way to determine which accessibility features are appropriate is to evaluate the existing bathroom, measurements, layout and homeowner's goals.
Jerry's Bath & Showers LLC offers free in-home consultations for homeowners considering accessible showers, walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, shower replacements and bathroom remodeling.