Lakeland · Winter Haven · Polk County
Roll-In Shower Installation in Lakeland, FL
A roll-in shower has no curb to step or roll over. Connie Shockey of T-L Ceramic Installation LLC plans and tiles roll-in and low-curb showers for wheelchair users, walkers and anyone who wants an easier way in.
No curb, no step, no struggle
A roll-in shower lets someone walk, use a walker or roll a shower wheelchair straight in. The shower floor meets the bathroom floor with no curb, or with a very low threshold.
Building one well is mostly about water. With no curb to hold it in, the floor has to slope correctly toward the drain, and the waterproofing has to extend past the shower opening. Connie plans the drain, slope and waterproofing first, then the tile.
Roll-in showers are often built by converting an existing tub or a standard shower with a curb. Connie looks at the floor, the plumbing and the room size at the estimate and tells you what is realistic.
Niches & bench
Parts of a roll-in shower
Every roll-in shower is custom to the room, but most include:
- A curbless or very low entry
- A sloped tile floor, often with a linear drain
- Waterproofing that runs beyond the shower area
- A built-in or fold-down bench
- Grab bars anchored into solid backing
- A handheld shower head on a slide bar
- Slip-resistant floor tile
When a roll-in shower works
Whether a true curbless shower is possible depends on the floor. On a concrete slab, the floor may need to be recessed or built up so the shower can slope correctly. Connie will not promise curbless if the floor cannot support a safe slope, and will explain low-curb options when that is the better choice.
Space matters too. Wheelchair users need enough room to roll in and turn, so Connie will look at the doorway, the vanity and the toilet location as part of the plan.
Closing it in
Many roll-in showers use a weighted curtain or a fixed glass panel so the entry stays fully open. A hinged door can work when there is room for it to swing. See shower door installation for the options.
Planning a wider update? See accessible bathroom remodeling or walk-in showers in Lakeland.
Direct service, start to finish.
T-L Ceramic Installation LLC is mobile and woman-owned. There is no showroom queue: Connie brings material options to your home. Estimates are free with no obligation. From walkthrough to final grout line, you work directly with Connie. Licensed and insured in Florida since 1999. Call (863) 608-0561, email [email protected], request an estimate online, or browse the gallery.
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between a roll-in and a walk-in shower?
A walk-in shower usually still has a low curb. A roll-in shower has no curb or only a very small threshold, so a wheelchair or walker can go straight in.
Will water get onto my bathroom floor?
Not when the slope, drain and waterproofing are planned properly. Connie designs the floor so water runs to the drain, and extends waterproofing past the shower opening.
Can you turn my tub into a roll-in shower?
Often, yes. It depends on the floor, drain location and room size. Connie checks these at the free estimate.
Do you install the grab bars and bench too?
Yes. Grab bars, benches, niches and handheld shower heads can all be planned into the same job.
How do I get a free estimate?
Call (863) 608-0561, email [email protected] or use the estimate form. Free estimate, no obligation.
Ready to plan your roll-in shower.
Call (863) 608-0561 or email [email protected]. Connie comes to your home in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale and across Polk County.