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If you're replacing a tub or an old shower with a walk-in, one of the first choices is how you step in. There are three basic options, and the right one depends on who uses the shower and how your bathroom is built.

Standard Curb
A shower base with a raised lip, usually a few inches tall, that keeps water in. It's the simplest to install and works for most people who don't have trouble stepping up.

Low-Threshold
A base with a much lower lip, so it's a small step in instead of a climb. It keeps water contained and usually installs without changing the floor. For most homeowners planning ahead, this is the sweet spot.

Curbless (Zero-Threshold)
The floor runs straight into the shower with no lip at all. It's the easiest for wheelchairs and walkers, but it usually means lowering the subfloor or building up the bathroom floor so water drains the right way. That adds time and cost, and not every bathroom is a good candidate.

How to Choose
If anyone in the house uses a wheelchair or walker, ask about curbless. If you just want an easier, safer step, a low-threshold base with grab bars and a seat covers most needs. If nobody has trouble stepping up, a standard curb is fine.

We'll look at your floor and framing at your free consultation and tell you which options fit your bathroom. See our accessible shower options, or read about VA grants for veterans.