Re: Shower Instead of Tub

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I would LOVE one big jetted tub instead of the silly standard size ones. I haven't soaked in a tub in decades because it was so stupid narrow and small. But I needed that size for my kids when they were little. However, a nice walk in shower with some accessories would be great too. In my small apt now, I have 2 baths--one with just a shower, one that is a combo. Wondering what would be easier/cheaper to do---convert to a tub or the reverse .

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@jlkz wrote:
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Not every buyer has children that need to be bathed in a tub !!! Since there is a tub still in the house, do what suits your needs and not an imaginary buyer.

If that shower is large enough, a small plastic bathing tub can be placed on the shower floor and a child can be bathed.

In our FL condo, the prior owners took out a garden tub and replaced it with a shower that could accommodate a wheelchair plus ( more like 2 wheelchairs ! ). The area that had a tub and toilet was converted into a toilet room with cabinets and closet.

Everyone who sees this set up wants one...

@jlkz

OP said her house would be without a tub if the current tub was removed.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@Biftu wrote:
Thinking of redoing my bathroom and considering whether to replace my tub with just a shower. I haven't used the tub in years that has jets, but just not sure. My upstairs bathroom only has a shower so this would mean the house would not have a tub. Do you think this would effect the sale of the house?

@Biftu

The real estate market is currently fairly healthy, if that changes however probably a good option to have what households with kids want which is a tub.

It's a tough one though as you want your house to suit your lifestyle.

Mombo1 · ‎11-02-2015

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Biftu. Many people prefer a tub, especially those with children. Yes, I think it might affect resell.

@Kachina624 My grandkids love a bubble bath. I can hardly get them out of it.... Actually I do too. Guess I'm a "soaker" as another post stated. And yes...from what I understand since my daughter is in real estate...it could affect the sale of a home...depending on the buyer's preference and needs.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

For resale , would leave one full bath tub . My bath has walk in shower and a separate 6 ft whilpool tub. The spare bath has regular tub . Plan to leave it this way for future resale.

Stila · ‎06-26-2010

BlueFinch, I agree! Taking my whirlpool tub out replacing with a shower. Not worried about what realtors say. I'm doing this for quality of my life! Not selling my house in future. Giving to our son. I do understand family's with children might prefer a bathtub. Nothing wrong with that.

SactoSue · ‎06-11-2024

Remodeled both my bathrooms and got rid of the original jetted tub in the master bedrrom for a free standing tub. Although attractive, I didn't use it the jetted one much and I hated thinking about what what growing in the stale water in the pipes.

I have a walk-in shower with a marble mosaic floor that is very slip-resistant because of the grout. It is much safer than a step-in tub/shower. I like having a tub to wash some large things in, like down sleeping bags or jackets. I also need it to bathe the cat.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Both of our baths are handicapped accessible with shower stalls, no tub. Our girls plan to keep this house for years, so no concern whatsoever with resale value.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

We have both a walk-in shower and a large tub with jets in the Master bath and a tub with a shower upstairs. Personally, I would love to get rid of the tub and have a slightly larger shower in the master, not a huge one because I don't want to clean it, but DH likes his soaks and he's a big guy, so the regular tub upstairs won't do. I use the shower in the tub upstairs to wash the color out of my hair so it doesn't get into the grout in the downstairs shower.

I do think it could affect the re-sale of the house, but it's your house and you should enjoy it, not live in it for the re-sale value. The one thing I refuse to do is update a house just to sell it. When this house gets sold, it will be as-is.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Biftu wrote:
Thinking of redoing my bathroom and considering whether to replace my tub with just a shower. I haven't used the tub in years that has jets, but just not sure. My upstairs bathroom only has a shower so this would mean the house would not have a tub. Do you think this would effect the sale of the house?

@Biftu

Obviously, you need to do what works best for you, but I think not having a tub anywhere in the house would be a big mistake.

IMO, having a tub is a basic requirement.

Yes, it's about resale, and none of us are psychic when it comes to who will live in that home next.

Frankly, I wouldn't bother to even look at a house that didn't have at least one tub. It's about convenience and basic quality of life.