Walk-in Shower?

That’s awesome, and really nice of you.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Great job of renovating.

That should last a long time. It looks like it would be simple to replace the wood, if needed.

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I’ve done this to many tubs, (60) so I know this will work. Of course you can’t return it to a tub. But when is the last time you took a bath. Most homes have two baths and the other one will have a tub for the kids. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete and there are drop in molded parts that are easy to install. You can also step on them to assistant you when getting in and out of the shower. However I would not use this as a step because it will get slippery. On you’re installation I would put and anti slip material on the wood since I think it would get slippery when wet.
It took a lot of guts to cut into that tub without knowing what to do next, Nice job
By the way we started by cutting the sides at 5 degrees than started cutting the sides at 90 because it was very diffcult to have both sides at the proper angle.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

Dominic, how do you cut them? I have an eldery customer who has a similar tub to the one in the post and this would work well for her. Do you advise them to buy longer shower curtains?

And Joe, that job looks fine to me.

John

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that is brilliant.
well done.

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If I did it again I would work out the angles better. I like the look of the angle cuts much better but it really was difficult to get it all lined up when I wanted to cover with wood.

Covering the step with an anti skid sticker is a MUST! :) as soon as the silicon dries.

After thinking about it maybe I would use a long dripo bi and a level to mark the inside of the tub prior to cutting so that it was all level and clean.

BTW I started with a sawsall.. that didn’t work very well so I moved to a jigsaw and a metal blade. That worked much better.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

What a great way to take care of your folks. Did you tell them what you did or are you going to surprise them when they get there?

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

Great Idea I have trouble too getting in and out of the bath but can just make it myself and I am just 57 lol well good luck to your lovely parents god bless are you making a door or did I miss that part??Alistair nice job too well done

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Snowdog, nice job. I think your Mom and Dad will be real happy with that set up.
I was up your way on Wednesday, see you got some snow. Bill was shoveling out when I got to his place.

-- Guy Kroll

Great Job, I just finished my bathroom remodle in a home that is 100 plus. I took out the old chipped metal tub and replaced it with a 60” walk in shower insert. We never take baths anyway.

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That is just great. Being the occasional pessimist I just thought: “Now watch his parents won’t becoming… “

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Great modification, I love it!

-- "Skol, Vikings"

Hey, what a great idea. I think you did a very good job converting the tub to a walk in shower. You could also use mosaic tile to make it look more “designer”. How did you cut the fiber glass? I’m very impressed.

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That is innovative to say the least. I agree with Dominic’s assessment about the intestinal fortitude it took to start this. This is one of those instances where there is simply no recovery once you start the project. But this is a practical solution to solving your dilemma.

Well done.

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Nice job Joe!

Without knowing it you have half-reinvented something very common across the pond. The back pages of UK newspapers and some magazines are full of ads for this kind of tubs, only they do have a closing door of the same bathtub material that allows you to fill it once inside. Just don’t forget to empty it before opening the door on your way out! ;o)

Check this out: Walk In Bathtub Store

Maybe you might try v2.0 in the second bath that needs renovation.

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One nice addition would be a couple of sturdy grab rails; nice to have something to hang on to

-- Fred, Springfield, Ma

You Did A Good Job Your Mom And Dad Well Love You

-- Jim, Kentucky

Very thoughtful.

-- Just 'cause a cat has kittens in the oven, it don't make 'em biscuits.

Well done.

-- Still clinging to my guns and religion.

I did one almost Identical I thought I saw the Idea in a magazine. I used epi same stuff used for decking . I’m with you deffinetely use a no slip strip.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon