Frequent Asked Questions:
Q:Can this be completed on MY bathtub?
A: Yes, this conversion is very versatile, and can be done an any cast iron, steel, or fiberglass tub in any size. The exception is tubs which have had a drop in liner, or shell previously installed
Q: Is this a drop in liner?
A: No, this is not a drop in plastic liner that sits on top of your tub. This is a modification to your existing bathtub.
Q: Is this a new bathtub that will be installed?
A: No, this is a modification to your existing bathtub. This saves the homeowner tremendous amounts of money by avoiding costly labor costs associated with demolition, and retiling.
Q: What size entrance can be made?
A: Typically, an 18" entrance is adequate for safe access into the tub. Any smaller, or larger size is possible.
Q: How does the water stay in?
A: Shower curtains are recommended for keeping the water in. This conversion is compatible with shower doors, but it will restrict the use of a wall mounted grab bar when entering and exiting the tub. There are walk-in style bathtubs with doors available on the market, but these are known to leak, and the typical installation and material cost in Hawaii is about $15,000.