Best Styles of Walk-In Tubs

Tub and Shower Combo

This type of walk-in tub is similar to the tub/shower combo found in many homes. The difference is that the tub is made with a door, has a low step threshold, and comes with all the other safety features standard among walk-in tubs. A shower is mounted to the wall above the tub, and then a shower curtain or shower screen is added to keep water off the floor.

A tub/shower combo walk-in tub is suitable for users who have other family members using the same bathroom who would prefer to shower or for walk-in tub users who can safely stand and shower but who require the low step-threshold walk-in tubs provided.

Massage Tub

A massage walk-in tub, also known as a jacuzzi walk-in tub, comes with features to help soothe sore muscles and/or help muscles feel more invigorated. Jets are strategically built into the walk-in tub to target specific muscle groups. The jets shoot either water or air. Some massage tubs even come with specialty options like jets aimed at the feet for a foot massage.

A massage walk-in tub is a good option for users who regularly experience sore or tired muscles in their back, legs, or feet.

Bariatric Tub

A bariatric walk-in tub is designed for users with larger bodies. Standard tubs may be uncomfortable or difficult to use for those over 300 lbs, but bariatric tubs have wider doors, and seats, and may be deeper.

This tub is ideal for users who need extra space or comfort with a wider seat, door, or deeper design.

Wheelchair-Accessible Tub

Soaker Tub

Often referred to as a “deep walk-in tub,” a soaker walk-in tub typically has between two and four extra inches of depth when compared to a standard walk-in tub. Similar to a traditional soaking tub, this allows water levels to come to the user’s shoulders.

Soaker walk-in tubs or deep walk-in tubs are a wonderful option for anyone who is six feet or taller or for anyone who would prefer a high water level for full-body submersion. 

Two-Seater Tub

As the name suggests, a two-seater walk-in tub can accommodate two bathers at once. Some brands allow users to customize each side of the tub so that each bather has the features they need.

A two-seater walk-in tub is especially useful if there is more than one person in the household who needs a walk-in tub or for any user who may need assistance bathing.

Petite Tub

Also called a short walk-in tub, a compact walk-in tub, or a space-saving walk-in tub, a petite walk-in tub is smaller than a standard one.

There are several reasons to choose a petite walk-in tub, including:

• The user has a shorter (under 5’5”) or smaller (under 140lbs) body
• The bathroom is smaller or has a shorter space for installing the tub
• The home has narrow hallways that a standard walk-in tub cannot fit through to be installed

Lay-Down Tub