Converting a Bath to a Walk-In Shower in Worthing, West Sussex
This bathroom belonged to an elderly lady who could no longer get in and out of the bath safely. We took the bath out and put in a walk-in shower she can step straight into, clad the walls in easy-clean marble-effect panels, and fitted a comfort toilet with a heated seat and a wash-and-dry function.
The Brief
Client Requirements
The customer was an elderly lady who had reached the point where getting in and out of the bath was difficult and no longer safe. She wanted to keep washing comfortably and independently in her own home, so the job was to replace the bath with a walk-in shower she could use easily, and to make the room low maintenance and comfortable to live with day to day.
The Challenge
Converting a bath to a walk-in shower is more than swapping one for the other. The layout, the plumbing and the floor all change, and the access has to be low and safe so there is no high step to climb over. We took the floor up to reroute the waste and pipework for the new shower position and to make the floor sound. We also wanted a finish that was easy to keep clean, which is why the walls went in panelled rather than tiled. Just as importantly, it had to feel like a proper, warm bathroom, not a clinical one.
Step-by-Step Transformation
Removing the Old Bath and Strip-Out
We took out the old bath and suite, stripped the walls back and lifted the floor so we could get at the pipework and set the room up for its new layout.
Floor and Pipework
We rerouted the waste and pipework to suit the new walk-in shower position and made the floor sound and ready for the new finish.
Installing the Walk-In Shower
We fitted a walk-in shower with a low-access tray and a glass screen, along with a chrome rainfall and handset shower, so she can step straight in with no high step to manage.
Cladding the Walls
We clad the shower and walls in marble-effect Multipanel shower wall panels. They are grout-free, fully waterproof and wipe clean in seconds, so there is no grout to scrub and the room stays easy to look after.
Fitting the Suite
We fitted a comfort toilet with a heated seat and an integrated wash-and-dry function, along with the basin, vanity and heated towel rail, and laid the new floor to finish the room.
Result: A Safe, Easy-Access Bathroom She Can Use Every Day
The bath is gone, and in its place is a walk-in shower she can step straight into, with marble-effect panels that look smart and wipe clean, and a comfort toilet that adds a little dignity and independence to everyday life. It is a warm, proper bathroom, just one she can actually use safely on her own.
Featured Products
The room has a walk-in shower with a low-access tray and a glass screen, fed by a chrome rainfall and handset shower. The walls are clad in marble-effect Multipanel shower wall panels, which are grout-free and easy to clean. The suite includes a comfort toilet with a heated seat and an integrated wash-and-dry function, a compact vanity and basin, and a chrome heated towel rail, finished with grey floor tiles.
Project Gallery
Photos of the bath to walk-in shower conversion in West Sussex, from the original bath and dated suite through to the finished, easy-access bathroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking About a Walk-In Shower?
If getting in and out of the bath is becoming a struggle, a walk-in shower makes daily life easier and safer, and it does not have to look clinical. We can convert a bath to an easy-access shower, panel the walls for low maintenance, and add the comfort features that make a real difference. We offer a free consultation and quote, and every job is backed by our two-year workmanship guarantee.