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Old 05-10-2013, 10:01 PM
 
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Women like tubs. Did you not know that?
The women I know (younger demographic) think taking a bath is gross. I have to concur. If we want a soak, we have a spa for that.
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:12 PM
 
Location: the AZ desert
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The first thing we did when we purchased our current place is rip out the master tub and create a huge, walk-in, two-person shower. It has built-in benches and niches, multiple adjustable spray bars, massagers on slide bars which are adjustable or could be hand-held, and is surrounded by a curved glass block wall. We also added a couple of matching grab-bars, so we don't have to worry about it meeting any potential needs in the future. We added a heat lamp outside the shower on a timer too, which is nice when the a/c is blowing cold and you just get out. This renovation was the best thing we ever did. Every one of our friends/family oooh'd and ahhh'd over it when they got an initial grand tour of the house.

We actually "waste" more water than if we had a tub or standard shower, because we both take showers that are longer now.

The only thing we could have done differently to make it more spa-like would have been to heat the bathroom floor, but we felt it was overkill since we were adding the heat lamp. I also had concerns that should the heated floor need repair, the tiles would have to be ripped up first.

We do have a tub in another bathroom. If we didn't we would have kept the master tub, because we need one to bathe the dog in.
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:22 PM
 
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The first thing we did when we purchased our current place is rip out the master tub and create a huge, walk-in, two-person shower. It has built-in benches and niches, multiple adjustable spray bars, massagers on slide bars which are adjustable or could be hand-held, and is surrounded by a curved glass block wall. We also added a couple of matching grab-bars, so we don't have to worry about it meeting any potential needs in the future. We added a heat lamp outside the shower on a timer too, which is nice when the a/c is blowing cold and you just get out. This renovation was the best thing we ever did. Every one of our friends/family oooh'd and ahhh'd over it when they got an initial grand tour of the house.

We actually "waste" more water than if we had a tub or standard shower, because we both take showers that are longer now.

The only thing we could have done differently to make it more spa-like would have been to heat the bathroom floor, but we felt it was overkill since we were adding the heat lamp. I also had concerns that should the heated floor need repair, the tiles would have to be ripped up first.

We do have a tub in another bathroom. If we didn't we would have kept the master tub, because we need one to bathe the dog in.
Wow, that sounds amazing!
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:34 PM
 
Location: the AZ desert
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Wow, that sounds amazing!
I forgot to mention we made sure the shower entrance was wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, (in case someone accidentally breaks a leg or something), and it has a no-lip entrance to enable a roll-in. (It's large enough that splash-out isn't an issue.) We figured that would be great in our old age too, or for potential resale.

We were inspired by the commercial where the repair man (plumber?) takes a shower in his customer's master bath, then comes out wet and almost fully dressed and tells the couple everything works now. We figured if we were going to do something potentially negative to the house (remove a tub), we wanted to replace it with something awesome (the shower).
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Old 05-11-2013, 10:14 AM
 
Location: Chandler
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Actually, more and more of the builders are offering this as an option. Huge walk in shower in lieu of the small shower/tub combo. And you will be shocked at how many people are paying for this option! I think there are less and less "soakers" out there and people are sick of the tiny showers. Plus, most homes still have a tub in the secondary bath, so you are covered for resale.

We are also getting bids to do the same thing. Only I am going to turn my current shower into a big linen cabinet and the tub area into a walk in shower. And nothing with glass! I am so sick of having to use the squeegee after a shower!
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Old 05-11-2013, 10:16 AM
 
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I wonder if the majority of the 'gotta have the tub' posters are actually from Phoenix. As in, been here a really long time. They're a waste of water.

If I won the lottery and could remodel my master bathroom I would rip out the garden tub and put in a steam shower.
A steam shower? Those were popular in....1992.
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Old 05-11-2013, 10:35 AM
 
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A steam shower? Those were popular in....1992.
They never really lost their appeal. You must have not been to a gym lately. The steam rooms get quite a bit of use. I have several friends that have very nice homes that have steam showers. I can see them having even more appeal here in the dry desert.
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Old 05-11-2013, 12:22 PM
 
Location: In the Deem Hills of NW Phoenix
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Many of my buyers say having no tub in the master is a deal-breaker. As mentioned before in this thread, many elderly buyers will prefer a walk-in shower. Most new homes have both. For the majority of buyers, the ideal master bath has a large walk-in shower, a soaking tub, a large walk-in closet, and a long vanity with double sinks. Of course, different strokes for different folks...
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Old 05-11-2013, 12:40 PM
 
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Many of my buyers say having no tub in the master is a deal-breaker. As mentioned before in this thread, many elderly buyers will prefer a walk-in shower. Most new homes have both. For the majority of buyers, the ideal master bath has a large walk-in shower, a soaking tub, a large walk-in closet, and a long vanity with double sinks. Of course, different strokes for different folks...
That's what I'm afraid of. Thanks for the insight.
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Old 05-11-2013, 12:48 PM
 
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We are seniors and maybe once a month DW uses the tub BUT she uses the one in the guest bathroom because the "garden whirlpool" tub in the master bathroom is too difficult to get in and out of. So if you do decide to put in a tub, keep in mind the difficulty of someone older (or only 5' tall) trying to get in and out.

Definitely agree with double sinks, plenty of cabinets and walk in shower, oversized is especially nice.
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