Bathtub with door
Bathtub with door: stepping in instead of climbing over
The high tub rim is the biggest obstacle in the classic bathroom. A bathtub with a door removes it. You open the side door, sit down, close the door and let the water in. It is that simple. This walk-in bathtub makes a full bath possible again, even when climbing over a conventional rim is no longer an option.
This is how the door entry works
The side door opens inwards or outwards depending on the model and closes watertight via a special seal. Only with the door closed is the tub filled. Most models in the range have an integrated seat, so that you bathe upright. The term bathtub with an entry describes it aptly: you enter the tub like a room, not like an obstacle.
Not only for seniors
Yes, the walk-in bathtub is particularly sought after by older people and people with reduced mobility. But a bathtub with a door and a seat also makes sense after a knee operation, with a plaster cast on the leg or simply for comfort reasons. In our range you will find suitable models. Anyone who is additionally interested in other accessible tubs will find what they are looking for among our sitting bathtubs and in the area of the accessible bathroom.
Fibreglass-reinforced acrylic with a tight door
The tub bodies are made of fibreglass-reinforced acrylic. The material is light, hard-wearing and easy to care for. The door seal is the heart of the construction and keeps reliably tight. Some models offer extras such as whirlpool massage jets for additional relaxation.
Bathtub with door in all sizes
Whether for narrow bathrooms or spacious ones: Seniorbad offers bathtubs with a door in various dimensions. Take a look at our senior bath tubs too if you would like to compare further accessible bathing solutions.
Frequently asked questions about bathtubs with a door
The side entry door of a bathtub with a door works on the water-pressure principle: a special seal is pressed ever more firmly against the door by the rising water level, so that the sealing actually increases as the filling level rises. You enter the tub with the door open, close it and then let in the water.
When leaving, the water is drained first. Most models have a quick drain that empties the tub in a few minutes. Only when the water level has sunk below the lower edge of the door can the door be opened again. When choosing, pay attention to whether the door opening on the left or right better suits your bathroom floor plan.
Yes, bathtubs with a door are available in various sizes, so that a suitable model can be found for almost any bathroom. The S07 series comprises more compact tubs, the S10 series offers larger models with more room to lie down. With both series you can choose between a door opening on the left or right side.
Measure the available installation area precisely before buying and also consider the swing range of the side entry door. Anyone with particularly little space will find even more compact variants from 100 x 78 cm with a raised seat among the sitting bathtubs with a door. For anyone considering a larger model with additional comfort features, a look at the senior bath tubs is also worthwhile.
Yes, a bathtub with a door can in most cases be installed in place of the existing tub, provided the water connections are compatible and the dimensions suit the available space.
Before buying, you should measure the installation area precisely: pay attention not only to the tub length and width, but also to the swing range of the door. Depending on the model series (S07 or S10) various sizes and door positions (left or right) are available. The senior bath tubs with an entry door also offer a broad size range for different room conditions.
The door seal is the central wearing part of a bathtub with a door and should be freed of soap residue and limescale deposits with a damp cloth after each use. In this way the rubber stays supple and the seal reliable.
Do not use sharp or solvent-based cleaners on the seal, as these can make the material brittle. Clean the acrylic surface of the tub itself as usual with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth. Check the seal regularly for visible cracks or hardening. Should it no longer seal reliably, it can generally be reordered as a spare part.