Curbless Showers: Pros, Cons and What Your Floor Needs

Short answer: A curbless shower has no step at the entry, so the bathroom floor flows straight into the shower. It looks open and modern and is easier to use at any age. The trick is getting the floor slope and drain right so water stays in the shower.

Why people love them

Open look, easy cleaning, no tripping hazard, and wheelchair and walker friendly.

• Makes small bathrooms feel larger
• Easy access for aging in place
• Shows off the floor tile

What the floor needs

The shower area has to slope to the drain, which often means recessing that part of the floor. Linear drains help.

Slab vs framed floors

Framed floors and concrete slabs are handled differently. We look at your floor before promising anything.

Low-curb alternative

If curbless is not practical, a low curb gives most of the benefit.