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10 HAWAII RENOVATION JUNE 13, 2021 ISLAND BATH WORKS
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Conversions keep kupuna safe
In 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast- iron built-in tub. Considered
an engineering marvel and ar- tistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Hawaii’s newly built houses by the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are ubiquitous in all of Hawaii’s original neighborhoods. As manufacturing technologies evolved and new building materials became available, enameled steel and fiberglass composite tubs became the new standard.
Living in Hawaii, almost every house was built with a bathtub due to its practi- cal and economical nature. Baths were enjoyable as a
child, but as time marches on, we prefer to take showers instead of soaking baths due to the limited time in our busy days. Further down the road, we start to realize that some- thing that was once easy, like getting in and out of the tub to take a shower, isn’t as easy and fun as it used to be.
Bathtubs have slick, wet surfaces and high entry heights that present safety concerns for many of Ha- waii’s seniors, whose houses weren’t built with consider- ation for aging in place. Is- land Bath Works specializes in hassle-free, seamless and safety-oriented conversions to make existing bathtubs more accessible. A walk-in
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tub presents a safe alterna- tive for those who have dif- ficulty getting into their tub. The converted tub functions exactly like a walk-in shower, yet the price is just a fraction of the cost to tear out and build a new shower.
Island Bath Works imple- ments an innovative and cost- effective remodel approach by removing the side of the existing bathtub and making a low entryway that blends in seamlessly. The procedure makes a lot of sense for peo- ple who need a safe bathtub, but don’t want to spend ex- travagant amounts to tear out a functioning bathtub.
“Slips and falls in the bath- room are a serious reality that you may not think about un- til somebody gets hurt,” says Eric Thompson of Island Bath Works. “Far too often, we do jobs for people while they are in a nursing facility after a bathroom injury.”
Those with limited mobil- ity who have trouble with a standard tub will benefit from the lowered 4-inch-high step-over height a tub con- version creates. Climbing any higher often poses a danger to someone already liable to slip or fall.
Marcy Hamamoto of Kaneohe recently had her tub converted after several close calls while getting out of the tub.
“As I approach 81 years old, my grown children were becoming more con- cerned about leaving me home alone. A couple times my foot got caught on the front side of the tub, causing me to stumble and lose my balance. I knew something needed to be done,” recalls Hamamoto.
Island Bath Works per- formed a tub conversion on Hamamoto’s 58-year-old cast-iron tub.
“It is amazing how a sim- ple tub conversion has made such a dramatic difference,” she says. “I no longer feel anxious in the tub.”
Island Bath Works does not impose long-term dis- ruption, and works diligently to keep away the chaos and stay out of your way. Your tub will be ready for use the very next day with no big messes, no dreadful demo- litions and no inconvenience.
“Our goal is to provide a painless, cost-effective, and life-changing tub remodel that encourages ease of living and reintroduces independence to those with limited mobility,” says Thompson.
“Island Bath Works is ded- icated to making a change in the community, and is on a mission to ensure that bathrooms are safer and accident-free.”
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