How to raise the shower floor to be wheelchair accessible?

[carpedion]

Hi everyone,

My dad uses a wheelchair and needs to access the shower (photo below). However, the shower floor is 110mm lower than the main bathroom floor, which makes it difficult for him to use safely.

Can anyone recommend a simple and secure way to raise the shower floor by 110mm? Ideally, it should allow for proper drainage and be stable enough for a wheelchair, as well as being very quick and easy to install. 

Please ignore the measurements shown in the photo.

Thanks in advance!

[EricL]

Hello @carpedion 

I suggest creating a platform just like in this discussion - Roll-in shower using composite decking by @Super_D. But for your situation I suggest using Ezipier 90mm x 1m Galvanised SHS Post in combination with Ekodeck composite decking. You'll need two pieces of the galvanized post laid side by side and the composite decking placed over the two posts. You'll need to use self-drilling galvanized decking screws to anchor the panels in place. I also suggest removing that small glass and aluminium panel in the shower so that the wheelchair can easily manoeuvre.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[carpedion]

Thanks for this! How can i protect the tiles from damage while having the steel posts on them? It’d need to be something that’s not likey to grow mould.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @carpedion,

We have a variety of surface protectors that you could use. Something like the Surface Gard Black Assorted Eva Pads could work. Alternatively, you could lay this foam-like anti-slip matting on the base of the shower to protect it.

Mitchell

[carpedion]

all done thank you so much for the suggestions!

 

[MitchellMc]

Looks great @carpedion! Many thanks for the update.

Well done.

Mitchell