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Roll-in
Fibreglass Shower |
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This photograph shows a 5-piece low
threshold fiberglass shower that can be used as a replacement
for an existing bathtub.
A primary advantage of a fiberglass unit is that the
entire project can be completed in 2 working days. This
can be particularly attractive for homeowners when there
is only one bathroom in the house.
A collapsible water retainer threshold and a plastic
ramp kit can be installed at the front lip if desired. |
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Roll-in
Fibreglass Shower Base with Ceramic Walls |
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In this system, a fiberglass base
is used, but the walls are ceramic tile instead of fiberglass.
This gives the homeowner the ability to customize the
walls to suit the décor. |
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This photograph shows a low threshold ceramic
tile shower enclosure. The bathtub and walls have been removed
and replaced with a new ceramic tile enclosure.
The floor has a 1½” lip at the front edge and
is sloped to the existing floor drain.
A collapsible water retainer threshold and a plastic ramp
kit are installed at the front lip. |
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Roll-in
Ceramic Shower with Trench Drain System |
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Rather than sloping the floor to a tub drain,
a trench drain system can be used. The drain is placed parallel
to the length of the shower, set flush with the bathroom floor
and the shower floor sloped to the drain. The advantage of
the trench drain system is that there is no lip at the front
edge; the front edge of the shower floor is flush with the
bathroom floor. Trench drains can only be used in wood frame
construction where the floor joists run parallel to the length
of the shower. |
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Accessible basins are designed so that a
wheelchair fits underneath to allow positioning close to the
lip of the basin for ease of use. The semi-recessed “Marina”
basin is installed with a 12” deep counter so the front
half of the basin sits proud of the vanity edge. The counter
can be made any length, clad with any colour laminate available
and can be positioned at any height for added convenience.
The plumbing drain line should be offset so that it doesn’t
present an obstacle for a person in a wheelchair. To provide
an attractive, finished appearance an 8”-deep skirt
is attached to the front edge to conceal the plumbing. |
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Adjustable mirrors are user-friendly and
accessible whether a person uses a mirror from a seated position
or standing. The wall supports and frames are made of nylon
and the mirrors have rounded edges with freely adjustable
up and down angles. |
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GRAB BARS: Grab bars
are available in stock or custom configurations in either
stainless steel or nylon covered aluminum. The nylon
grab bars come in many colors to match your décor,
are not cold to the touch and are anti-bacterial. Grab
bar configuration and layout is a matter of personal
preference. The selection will depend on transfer requirements,
the physical layout of the space and whether the client
is left-side or right-side dependent. When installing
grab bars make certain that the walls to which they
are mounted are properly reinforced.
SHOWER SEATS: For added safety and
comfort in the shower, nylon or phenolic shower seats
are available for a bathroom retrofit. Phenolic seats
can be attached to the wall of the shower or can be
provided with legs for support. The nylon shower seat
can be suspended from support bars to facilitate movement
anywhere in the shower or alternatively, can be attached
to the wall and “folded” up or down as required. |
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A standard toilet is approximately 15 ½”
high from the floor to the top of the rim. To raise the height
of a toilet there are 3 available options. These options can
be used separately or in combination:
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Raised toilets – there are a number of different
models of raised toilets, varying in height from 16
½” to 18” (floor to top of rim),
depending on the model. Their appearance is indistinguishable
from a regular toilet |
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“Toilevator” – a 3 ½”
high plastic spacer that fits between the floor and
the bottom of the toilet. |
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Raised toilet seat – a toilet seat with bumpers
or spacers on the bottom side. The bumpers can be either
3” or 4” high. (as shown in this photo) |
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