Common Questions About Our Handicapped Showers Marc Mendelsohn-universal Design Specialists (800) 48

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Can I access your handicap showers in a wheelchair?


Yes, we have wheelchair shower thresholds as low as ¾” high before installation of your flooring outside the shower.

How will the water stay in my walk in shower?

Our low curb handicap showers are available with a rubber water retainer that when installed with our weighted shower curtain prevents the water from escaping out of the shower. This collapsible threshold allows the unit to be accessible to a wheelchair, yet springs back into shape preventing water from leaking out of the shower & eliminating the need for a floor drain outside our handicap showers.

How will I get my handicap shower into my bathroom?

Our handicap showers are shipped in 4-5 separate panels allowing for any of our walk in showers to be easily transported into the bathroom regardless of how small the door openings might be.

Are your showers for handicapped easy to install?

All our handicap showers come with detailed, easy to understand installation instructions and can be easily installed by most ...
... plumbers or skilled carpenters. Our panels come with our unique front installation, Snap joint fastening system, leak-proof joints and pre-leveled bases which save significant time and labor costs. We also offer an online installation video for all walk in showers.

Can I install grab bars to the walls of my handicap shower?

Grab bars and other accessories can always be installed with our walk in & handicap showers as they all come prepared from the factory with 3/8” plywood backing.

What is included with your package walk in showers?

We offer package deals which include 16 of our most popular handicap showers in white or bone with two grab bars, a flip down shower seat, plumbing fixtures including hand spray, hose & drain, a weighted shower curtain, shower rod, rings and rubber water retainer. This is the most economical way to purchase a handicap shower as they include free shipping.


We also offer all our non-packaged wheelchair showers & walk in showers in multiple combinations, colors, tile accenting and accessories for a more customized selection.

How do your handicap showers compare to other companies?

We are the only company who offers a combination of 253 plain and granite colors with individual color tile accenting & offer a substantially larger selection of sizing. Our handicap showers are the highest quality available in the market and backed by a 30 year warranty which is literally unheard of.

What type of warranty comes with your walk in showers?

All our handicap showers include a 30 year limited warranty.

Where is my handicap shower manufactured?

Our walk in showers and handicap showers are all 100% US Made and have been manufactured in Idaho since 1971.

What colors are available with your handicap showers?

Aside from whites and off white colors all our handicap showers and walk in showers come in 188 gel coat and 65 granite colors. In addition all our “real tile” panels can be individually accented with a color of your choice making your walk in shower totally unique.

How long will it take to receive my handicap shower?

The majority of our handicap showers ship out of the factory in 3-7 days plus freight delivery time to your location.

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