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Curbless Showers

These barrier free showers can be installed in place of any shower pan eliminating the threshold walking into a shower for a easily accessible shower.

This is a great opportunity for new construction homes, it’s an easy install if it’s part of the building plan. If your remodeling, this curb less shower will be more involved and might include removing some of the existing slab to get started.
These shower systems can give home owners the option of staying in their homes longer by allowing easy accessibility to the shower. This might not be something you are needing now, but how about in 5 years, or 10? if you’re remodeling now, this is definitely something to start thinking about.

Not only is this curb-less shower easily accessible but its a modern and sleek look and will update any bathroom by using a shower pan that is just a bit different. The drain also comes in several options and looks, classic round drains or linear drains that can be placed anywhere in the shower. They come in metal finishes or have a custom one made out of your tile for a seamless look.

Do your research! Curb-less showers should not be done with out experience! There is a large amount of planning involved with your contractor or tile installer.

Here are some other resources to learn more about curbless showers.

This old House

See these and other curb-less showers at www.houzz.com