One of Barrier Free’s specialties is shower seats. Shower seats are a great help to the elderly and other people who have mobility issues. It is easier to maintain one’s independence when using an assistive device such as this. The seats are designed to fit in many different configurations, so it’s good to have an idea of the options that exist.

ADA Phenolic Shower Seats

Our ADA phenolic shower seats offer many benefits. Phenolic sounds a little odd, but it is simply a very resistant plastic resin, designed to take extreme conditions (such as those in a shower) and last a long time. Not only is it durable, but it is attractive as well. These seats come in either white or woodgrain finishes, and if your project requires different finish, we can do a custom colour or finish for you. Another of phenolic’s attributes is that it is easy to clean, and it resists mildew and other microbes.

The phenolic seats are offered in two styles–this shower seat is mounted like a shelf would be, using brackets. The seat can be lowered up and down, and because it’s mounted to the wall instead of the floor, it has a lower profile and is a good choice in a shower that has multiple users. Simply fold it away when not in use. This model, on the other hand, more like a typical stool would have. Because it is not mounted to the wall, it is easier to install, and it has a more portable aspect.

ADA Padded Shower Seats

If comfort is your thing, you might consider a padded shower seat, which offer the option of a bit more luxury in the bathroom. They’re also easy to take care of. The seats are composed of a padded vinyl cushion, with 1 1/2″ high-density, high-resilient foam. It’s coated in fire- and mildew-resistant, UV-inhibited marine-grade naugahyde. They do not have piping, so they are easy to wipe down and easy to use.

Like the original phenolic seats, the padded seats come in a bracket version and a version with legs.