What is a Walk-In Bathtub and is it Right For Me?

Walk in bath tubs are a neat innovation that allow people who aren't able to step into a bathtub safely.
They allow independent bathing solutions for the elderly, differently able, or anyone who may have health problems that stop them from using standard showering facilities.
A walk in tub is designed with a door built in the side of a wall that is much higher than a normal bathtub.
The door sidesteps the issue of lifting your leg high up to enter and exit the tub, making a walk in tub the ideal bathroom fixture for individuals that would have physical problems with conventional showering facilities.
Because of the higher than normal walls, walk in tubs usually are designed with a ledge to sit on while bathing.
This too is a feature put in place because some individuals may have issues lifting themselves up from a supine position.
Walk in bathtubs are made from a variety of materials to go with any bathroom décor.
Fiberglass and acrylic are the common materials tubs are made from, and they usually are built around a stainless steel frame with stainless steel fixtures.
Fiberglass bathtubs are cheaper and easier to manufacture but they are also less resilient.
Fiberglass can chip or crack, leaving unsightly mars in the surface.
Acrylic won't chip or crack, and the non-porous surface makes cleaning it a simple procedure.
Because the material is consistent throughout the thick material, the color won't dull or fade.
When choosing a tub, acrylic is definitely the superior material for tubs.