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Bath Depot Walk-In Tubs Review
Bath Depot has been providing quality and affordable walk-in bathtub solutions for bathroom needs in Quebec and Ontario since 2018. Founded by the Nadeau brothers; Marc, Francois, Guy and Gilles to fill an identified market space left unexploited by big-box retailers and high-end boutiques, Bath Depot has steadily but surely established itself as one of the foremost providers of all things associated with bathroom and kitchen renovations.
Bath Depot’s advantage over the competition in the provision of walk-in bathtubs and other bathroom and kitchen products stems from the expertise and experience provided by its founders who had garnered extensive experience working in the plumbing distribution industry for over 20 years before the establishment of Bath Depot. Since its establishment, Bath Depot has continued to consistently actualize its mission of offering beautiful and classy products manufactured to meet very high-quality standards to consumers at very affordable prices.
One other thing that differentiates Bath Depot from the majority of other walk-in tub providers in Canada is the fact that Bath Depot is its own manufacturer, distributor and retailer. Thus, consumers are always assured of receiving personalized, fast and quality service.
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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, American Standard is a Canadian company with a 150-year history. They collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including consumers, seniors, healthcare experts, builders, architects, and facility managers. They specialize in manufacturing and installing customized walk-in tubs to meet the unique needs of their clients.
- Age Safe Canada certified
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- uL, CSA, ETL certifications and audited each year
Over 140 years of providing engineering excellence and experience, Kohler has built up a history of offering only the highest quality walk-in tubs that rival competition in form, function, and style. Not available everywhere in Canada.
Best For DIY
Home Depot offers several walk-in tubs from different manufacturers. If you are looking for cheaper walk-in tub options, Home Depot is a good place to start. Keep in mind, you will need your own contractors and installers or be a good DIYer.
Products
Bath Depot boasts of a product catalogue that contains a wide range of both products for both kitchen and bathroom use. These products include bathtubs, bathroom furniture, showers, sinks, faucets and so on. As far as walk-in bathtubs are concerned, Bath Depot offers two options designed for maximum relaxation and safety while bathing.
WEKARE 40 x 28 Compact Walk-In Bathtub
With its compact yet high-quality design, the Wekare 40 x 28 Compact Walk-In Bathtub is the perfect option for users looking to enjoy relaxing, comfortable baths in bathrooms with limited available installation space.
Key Features
- 40 x 28 Tub Dimension
- 88cm Tub Depth
- Primary Material Is Acrylic Reinforced With Fibreglass
- Mechanical Drain (left or right side configuration available)
- Pre-Installed Faucet
- Multi-functional Hand Shower
- Easy-to-manipulate Handle
- 3 Controls
- A Grab Bar
- A Silicone Headrest
- Stainless Steel Frame
- Outward-Opening Door
Pros
- The 88cm walk-in tub depth makes it a perfect option for taking soaking baths.
- The tub’s compact size makes it a perfect installation choice for bathrooms with limited space.
- Left and right side drain options are available depending on customer preference.
- The multi-functional hand shower can be used to direct water flow to hard-to-reach areas during baths. It also has controls that can be used to regulate the intensity of water flow from the hand shower.
- A grab bar is also included on the walk-in tub’s frame to serve as an additional safety option.
- The rounded Silicone Headrest improves the user’s comfort during walk-in tub usage.
- The outward opening door improves the user’s comfort while accessing the walk-in tub.
- The three controls available consist of a knob to control the cold water flow, another for the hot water flow, as well as a diverter to switch between the tub spout and the 3-jet hand shower.
- The walk-in tub is outfitted with adjustable feet to ensure that the bathtub is properly levelled during installation.
Cons
- The outward-opening door can serve as an obstruction in bathrooms with limited space.
- There are no whirlpool and air jets included with this walk-in tub hence, spa-like features like hydrotherapy, chromotherapy and aromatherapy are not available.
- The walk-in tub’s comp[act size means it is probably not the best option for individuals of considerable size.
WEKARE 53 x 27 Compact Walk-In Bathtub
This walk-in bathtub is specially designed by Bath Depot to meet the bathroom needs of users with limited mobility such as the elderly and people with disabilities.
Key Features
- 53 x 27 Tub Dimension
- Primary Material Is Acrylic Reinforced With Fibreglass
- Mechanical Drain (left or right side configuration available)
- Pre-Installed Faucet
- Multi-functional Hand Shower
- Easy-to-manipulate Handle
- 3 Controls
- 3 Grab Bars
- Integrated Comfort-Height Wide Seat
- A Silicone Headrest
- Stainless Steel Frame
- Inward-Opening Door
- Compact Design
Pros
- The tub’s compact size ensures it will fit into the same space as your regular bathtub easily making it a perfect installation choice for bathrooms with limited space.
- Left and right side drain options are available depending on customer preference.
- The multi-functional hand shower can be used to direct water flow to hard-to-reach areas during baths. It also has controls that can be used to regulate the intensity of water flow from the hand shower.
- Three grab bars are included in this walk-in tub model to further promote and ensure the safety of users while getting in and out of the tub.
- The rounded silicone headrest improves the user’s comfort during walk-in tub usage
- The inward-opening door complements the walk-in tub’s compact design and further highlights the tub as a perfect option for bathrooms with limited space.
- The three controls available consist of a knob to control the cold water flow, another for the hot water flow, as well as a diverter to switch between the tub spout and the 3-jet hand shower.
- The walk-in tub is outfitted with adjustable feet to ensure that the bathtub is properly levelled during installation.
Cons
- The Inward-opening door limits space available for the mobility of users within the bathtub
- There are no whirlpool and air jets included with this walk-in tub hence, spa-like features like hydrotherapy, chromotherapy and aromatherapy are not available.
- The walk-in tub’s compact size means it is probably not the best option for individuals of considerable size.
Costs
The prices and specifications of walk-in tubs offered by Bath Depot are available on their websites. This serves to assist clients in their decision-making process in making a purchase. Walk-in bathtubs can be paired with optional features like rotating suction cup grab bars and comfort cover sets for automatic bath seat lift. It is important to note that these optional features have separate costs and this will lead to an increase in the overall cost of the walk-in tubs offered.
Bath Depot offers a limited warranty of 10 years on walk-in tubs purchased. They also offer free home deliveries on all orders of $1,500 or more before tax.
With Bath Depot, customers have access to high-quality walk-in bathtubs at very budget-friendly prices.
Takeaways
- Local manufacturer, distributor and retailer status guarantees easy access to quality walk-in tubs
- Competitive prices
- Return and exchange policy available
- Wide product range
- Prices are available online
- Discounts are also available
- No lifetime warranty
- Find your own installer or DIY
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