Facelift for the bathroom

ANYONE who wants to update their bathroom to make it safer will find summer a good time to do the work.

And fortunately, the installation of a walk-in bath or shower is fairly straightforward, without the need for a complete bathroom makeover.

It is usually very carefully managed by a specialist bathing company. So all the parts should be available, meaning work can often be done in just a day or so.

What’s more, an easy- access shower will often come as a ‘pod’ kit — which includes everything from ready-made tile-effect walls, to slipresistant flooring. The pod can be fitted into the footprint of the old bath, without any of the usual mess, bother and delays of tiling.

Before you know it, the job’s done, and you are the proud owner of a really stylish shower that will help you stay safe when bathing, while being an asset to enjoy.

Another option is a bath lift. A wallmounted bathseat in the form of a belt allows you to bathe without effort or the need for major alternations. Just sit on the belt, and you will be gently lowered right to the bottom of the bath. After enjoying your bath, just press the button and you will be lifted effortlessly up and out again.

A bath belt can usually be fitted in less than an hour.

There is also the option of an inflatable bath lift, which will fit inside your existing bath. You can usually try these lifts in the comfort of your own home, without obligation, using a demonstration model.