Installers
While our products are designed for Do-It-Yourself enthusiasts, we understand that not everyone has the time or tools for installation. To assist you, we provide a list of experienced installers in your area who have previously worked with our products. Browse the list to find a suitable installer and reach out to them for help.
Please note that these installers are independent contractors, not employees or representatives of Tumbleweed Fiberglass and Tumbleweed Fiberglass is not liable for their work, nor can we regulate their prices.
We recommend contacting the installer directly to discuss pricing and scheduling. Additionally, please remember that they will need to order the product from us before installation.
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Top 5 Bathroom Safety Tips for Senior Citizens
More senior citizens have decided to age in place than ever before, presenting the challenge of adapting the home to meet their needs. The bathroom, a place of necessity, becomes more dangerous due to its wet environment, which increases the potential for falls and broken bones. You, as a caregiver, can help your seniors make their bathroom a safer place by putting in shelves, grab bars, and turning the bathtub into a handicap accessible bathroom shower. Following is the top five bathroom safety tips that will help you get the job done.
1. Place Grab Bars in Strategic Places
Grab bars make it easy to swing a leg over a high-sided tub and support oneself during the move. It also helps stabilize the body and control the center of gravity during the movement. Have your senior show you how they maneuver their way into their bathtub, and follow where they place their hands for the ideal placement of the grab bars. The bars come in different types of installation methods that include suction cups and mounting with screws, both of which are sturdy and strong.
2. Install Shelves to Reduce Distance for Picking Up Bottles
There’s always a risk of a slip and fall when reaching for a bath product that’s a distance away from the tub, or in an inconvenient spot. Shelving for items like shampoo bottles and soap serves to put them in easy reach of the user. The need to stretch and/or bend to get the desired bath product is eliminated, and enables the user to stay upright and balanced.
3. Update the Bathtub with a Step-in Feature
Showers are known to be safer than bathtubs for seniors as they don’t require stepping over a side, and the chances of getting stuck in the tub are eliminated. You can convert a bathtub to a walk-in shower with the Tumbleweed Fiberglass prefab saddle system which consists of removing a portion of the side of the tub. The conversion is done quickly and is reversible at any time. The open side is enclosed with materials that match the color of the tub for a seamless appearance, along with improved safety for your senior.
4. Raise the Toilet Seat
Aging hips and certain health conditions can make it difficult for a senior to sit down and stand up from the toilet. The best solution is to raise the toilet seat and reduce the distance needed to get on and off. Fortunately, you don’t need to install a whole new toilet as there are toilet seat risers that fit over the existing seat or can be clamped into place. Some seats feature handles to make it easier to stand up and sit down.
5. Add Rubber Mats and Non-Skid Decals to the Floor and Tub
The floors and tub bottoms get slippery as they’re used for the bathroom’s intended function. To make them safer, eliminate fabric rugs and put down non-slip mats in their place. For the tub, place textured decals or stickers on the bottom of the tub. Both of these additions allow a senior to safely use the tub and sink without the risk of slipping and falling on a wet surface.