Get Roll In-shower

The Italian shower (roll-in shower): A rare find in hotels An Italian shower, more commonly known as a roll-in shower, is simply a shower with no curb or step between the shower and the bathroom floor. For many people in wheelchairs, this feature is not a luxury but a necessity.

The cost of the unit itself can run between $750 and $3,000, on average. The cost of installation can run just as much, depending on costs of labor in you area. All in all, you will be looking at a price of between $1,500 and $6,000 for an installed roll-in shower.

There are two types of roll-in shower designs. Standard designs are three-walled stalls with two side walls, one long back wall, and one long open entrance. They are at least 60 inches long and 30 inches deep, with bars on all walls that don't have seats attached.

Roll-in showers, also called barrier-free showers, are designed for people to directly roll into the shower using a shower wheelchair. The shower should be large enough for the wheelchair to maneuver within the stall. Most roll-in showers have bevelled thresholds about 0.5" high to allow the wheelchair to roll over.

Roll-in showers, also called barrier-free showers, are designed for people to directly roll into the shower using a shower wheelchair. The shower should be large enough for the wheelchair to maneuver within the stall. Most roll-in showers have bevelled thresholds about 0.5" high to allow the wheelchair to roll over.

A roll in shower has a tile floor that is flush with the floor of the bathroom and then gradually slopes down so the shower floor will drain appropriately. There are no barriers, such as a raised lip, to impede a person's mobility or hinder wheelchair entry. (

Unlike traditional showers, walk-in showers and wet rooms do not have a door; instead, they use glass panels to partition the shower from the rest of the bathroom. They don't only offer better accessibility than a regular bath and shower, and they also offer a more modern, sleek style.