$10,000 Walk In Bathtub for $300? Install it Yourself, I did!

Can you Install your own walk in bathtub? Save a fortune like I did and learn how I saved $10,000 - DIY
With a little effort this video shows you the finished product. These tubs are unique but in many ways they are easier to install than traditional tubs since they are built on a self supporting frame. In my case I don't need the medical part of this tub YET but it is a wonderful soaking tub , including led lights, whirlphool jacuzzi and even aromatherapy. Pretty amazing craiglist find with a little cleaning and effort for $300.
The retail on this tub is $11,700 not including installation. Save us craigslist.
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[@SilverCymbal]

If you enjoyed this video please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE - I hope you can find one of these for yourself.

[@usmc2msu213]

I’m waiting for the part where you show how you installed it. 😂

[@davidlieu5568]

lol, in 4 minutes of course

[@CHRIS80MIC]

Me too...

[@martinruebensaal8678]

That's why I was here!lol

[@johnyracercat]

I tried doing sales for one of these walk in tub companies. I won't say which one. They start out telling you it might be covered by Medicare when they know full well it is not. Next, they send out a salesman that is supposed to spend 3 or 4 hours going over a presentation with you. The quote finally comes in at 25k on payments of course. If you say no, they tell you they have last years model for 15k which most people will go for at that time. If you still say no, they can keep dropping the price down close to 10k, but the salesman makes nearly nothing. It's a racket. I've seen them for around 3k at Home Depot, etc., plus you still need to install it. I only made one sale and financing fell through. Total waste of time for me. Never felt good about their system either. They suck you into the sales position before you find out the process or pricing. They just promise you big money. It's high turnover.

[@mindyhyler8188]

I just drove 3 hours to pick one up, $300! Also. It's less than a year old and looks great! Now I just need to get it in for the elderly man I got it for. He is so excited

[@davidlieu5568]

how sweet!

[@vikto07081980]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@gspence517]

He said if you really wanna go crazy, with the led light 😜, love it 😂😂😂

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

I am 22 but I would love a walk in tub after 11 hours of washing dishes.

[@diane7352]

God bless you honey

[@Juancholoco710]

Learn how to blow glass!

[@evanv602]

Nice! it looks really nice. I’m an installer for [redacted] 😂. i’ve installed a couple 100 of these. One thing to keep in mind is to keep that door open when you’re not using it. that way the seal won’t get too compressed and cause a leak

[@JM-zb1mq]

You did a amazing job with this walk in bath tub and the tub it self looks great I think you found a great deal I’m glad you all enjoyed it

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say, it ended up very good and for low money.

[@JM-zb1mq]

Silver Cymbal you’re welcome my great aunt just recently got one installed in one of her bathrooms in her home it’s a larger model. But from viewing your walk in tub vs hers new walk in tub you have all the bells and whistle‘s all for an amazing price of (300 dollars.) I’m just amazed how well your setup and installation turned out, and I noticed how you said your bathroom was very small honestly it’s a nice size for a basement. I absolutely love the pocket sliding door it’s so much easier to enter and exit tight spots if you or someone you know is maybe disable or has a limited disability.

[@gimmethadub7733]

That’s literally what my bathroom is like but toilet and sink switched. Same size, but I have a stand in shower and my wife likes a nice bath, pray for me as I embark in a journey of no return once I start

[@SilverCymbal]

Very interesting. Take your time and if things don't go well try to step away for a minute. Many times I have come back during VERY frustrating moments and had a new idea, or better way to solve an issue during a project. Best wishes to you.

[@thankyoujesus2836]

@@SilverCymbal that's how it works! glad you got to finish it! it looks excellent

[@elyciyawimbley4258]

Gimme, how’d your renovation go?

[@PhoenixYah]

This bathroom may seem small but it's actually roomy.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much. The layout with the extra small fixtures really make the most of this smaller space but you are right. TRhe bathroom I grew up with wasn't even 1/3 this size so everything is relative! Thank you for the comment and for watching.

[@DaCake2]

Cynthia E Kettlewell Yeah I agree. This isn’t a small bathroom at all. If you wanted to put a regular tub would have been able to fit it. But this is so much cooler and you did a great job.

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

All thanks to that tiny sink. A vanity would make it claustrophobic

[@Cornerstanding]

This would be so great in a Sprinter Van! Love that idea.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

I also was thinking of using f this for a van conversion!

[@waterheaterservices]

If you kids don't listen to me, you are all going to be living in a Sprinter conversion van, DOWN BY THE RIVER!

[@bonsaipiper3773]

vey nice! The wife and I are getting a park model home and she wants a bath and this option works wonderfully!

[@jeannie20001]

I would love to have one like this in my home. Hard days work a glass of wine 🍷 some smooth jazz playing in the background aromatherapy and just relax. For me it would work just fine. 🎈🎉💝🎊🎈A celebration. 😁

[@SilverCymbal]

Sounds nice! They are really great.

[@Dcn8r22]

Sounds like me but no wine and maybe candles although it sounds close to aromatherapy. And maybe, set a table near and play some Netflix/Hulu.

[@jeannie20001]

@@Dcn8r22 That would work just fine. 👍

[@plymouth5714]

Speaking from a 1953 built ex-council house in the UK I can honestly say that our entire bathroom (and toilet) would fit in the first part of that room visible when you pushed the door open! We still love the old house though!

[@finickityreader5274]

I was so confused when he was saying it was small. Just measured ours and it's 8' 2 by 4' 6. We have a full tub.

[@plymouth5714]

@@finickityreader5274 5ft 7ins x 6ft 8ins - full bath, toilet and wash basin plus one corner has a 2ft x 18ins cupboard. I need to cover the ceiling in upvc cladding though, the fibre board is a little 'soft' in places after nearly 70 years! 4ft 6ins? wow that's er, compact!

[@tripjet999]

The tile is that huge outdated stuff, but the installation looks good. Good idea to close the toilet lid, when not in use.

[@RedfishInc]

You DID I'd a great job of finishing the bathroom. It looks great!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment, I was really happy the way it came out and the price being low too.

[@MobilityBathworks]

Nice Job .. I'm impressed !!

[@freightshayker]

Really neat. Wonder if there's a version with the door handle on the outside of the tub so not to bump into it when soaking. Peace

[@tammi67able]

Excellent job! Great video! Perfect for me because we too have a small bathroom

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@patriciau6277]

I always wished I could have afforded one of these for my mom. She loved to take baths. When she got older she could no longer get down into the tub without worrying she couldn’t get out. And many times she couldn’t.

[@SilverCymbal]

I honestly don't know how anyone can pay what they cost new, the prices are insane. We are still using this one now and when I look back at this video, which was one of my first I still can't believe how little I paid for it.

[@davidmeissner5010]

Question. Wondering how tall this is. When filled with water and you are sitting, will the water go to your neck? I am considering something like this because I have Psoriasis all over and need to sit and soak in a tub and as you probably are aware, regular 60" tubs are too small to get water up to our necks.

[@davekent20]

WOW WHAT A DEAL THANKS FOR HELPING ME TO REALISE I CAN GET IT CHEAPER . THANKS AGAIN

[@vikings844]

Would have been nice if you did a video of you installing it!

[@LokiOdinssnn]

this would be perfect for reading all you need is some plank/bord you can set before you as a table of sorts.

[@HashBandicoot356]

That is an insane deal if the retail for just the tub is over $10,000.

[@ryoneal26]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@dougnsalem]

Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to post it. Liked & subscribed....

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@geaj4214]

Love it I want one people think these tubs are only for elderly people but after working all day and the gym thennyard work this will come in handy

[@cooky_2076]

Fantastic deal and idea!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@zajaka4164]

That bathroom is the size of both of the bathrooms in my house combined, you have never seen a small bathroom.

[@Dizvillager]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@HikikomoriGirlHound]

I want to kiss that puppy🥰

[@rotwiler7674]

i found a safe step walk in tub, fully loaded in new condition for $200. Now need to install.

[@lezleyd55]

Good job👍🏽

[@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy]

I love it I have always wanted one

[@ailinh911]

* opens video and sees a cute dog * *INSTANT LIKE*

[@gachalifeonly6176]

very unique smart idea

[@giathomas745]

I love your dog

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

A lady I work for wants one, just got a quote: $17,500-19,500! Time to look into diy

[@SilverCymbal]

The prices on these are absolutely insane. Even if you pay a plumber to install it you can do a lot better on your own/

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

Yeah i found one on facebook for 400. I don't mind doing the work myself, it won't look as good though, I'm pretty crap when it comes to building stuff. Plus i probably have to get permits and inspectors to check things off. But its either that or probably 10,000 for labor

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Very nice

[@phillipcastillo8519]

That bathrooms huge! My only bathroom I have to walk into sideways because how small the door is and I have literally 2 foot by 3 and a half foot to actually move around in if the doors closed good info in the video though

[@elwood212]

I couldn’t get one of these from Australia nor could I get a small Japanese soaking tub. So I’m building my own with glass mosaic tiles and epoxy grout to seal the water in. My issue right now is finding a brass plug that I can chain. I’d love to hook up a cable plug like yrs yet again I can’t buy the mechanisms anywhere. I’ll probably need to build a mini stair case for when we are older. 😂😂🇦🇺🇦🇺🙏

[@ingerwilliams8659]

Great deal

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ONE OF THESE IN A TINY HOUSE? THAT'S HOW I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL LOOKING FOR TINY HOUSE WITH A WALK IN TUB!

[@princessthehamster8096]

I have a walk in shower/wet room in my house the space i have to shower is around 5.5ft x 4ft i want one of these so bad i really miss having a long soak in bubbles 😞😍

[@donthompson1650]

You need a Pollenex whirlpool hot spa.

[@shaylawatson1244]

I want one of these soooo bad

[@hanoverfisk2115]

Was that tub hard to move I need to move one from upstairs to the basement

[@pao8997]

I will love to get a bathtop like that Were can I buy it special for the space Thanks

[@davidlieu5568]

love this

[@workshopwithshar5952]

I’ve always loved these and want 1 in my tiny home however they are shipped from uk to Nz which is thousands:-(

[@michellemarie1197]

I love the pocket door

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you. I love them too. I wish my house had only those doors, you never lose any room space with them

[@GT-43]

This will go great with my lay down in shower

[@skinny4]

What’s the length. Are you able to stretch out?

[@josefuentes3358]

Nice

[@quincy189]

where do you get this

[@ladysmithrose]

How are you liking this bath tub ? Any problems with it leaking? God bless you n your lovely family :)

[@SilverCymbal]

It's ended up being really amazing. For it's intended use its great but it's also like having a Japanese soaking tub. One tip is to always leave the door unlatched when not in use. This keeps the door gasket expanded and in the best shape. No leaks at all from the door and this unit even has a secondary drain in case a little comes out. Totally water tight in my install. Thank you for watching, please subscribe for more information as well. I will be posting additional videos showing the plumbing also.

[@icie4u]

Great bathroom. Just can’t understand why they don’t make it standard for the door to swing out instead of in on those tubs. Seems hard on an elderly persons legs to have to twist to bypass the door when closing it.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you. They all swing in because they use the weight of the water to seal the door tighter and it makes it impossible to open with a full tub even if you try. But you are correct, it is a little tricky and you have to swing your legs to allow the door to open which can be difficult if the person doesn't have full mobility.

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

YOU LUCKY DUDE! KUDOS TO YOU THAT YOU COULD INSTALL IT YOURSELF! LOVE IT! ♥

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, keep an eye on FB marketplace and criagslist. they are always for sale. No matter what they ask, offer low money, most will take it.

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

@@SilverCymbal THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RESPONDING. I WANT ONE SO BAD AND I WANT IT IN A TINY HOUSE. I THOUGHT MAYBE THAT WAS ASKING OR EXPECTING TOO MUCH BUT WHEN I SAW YOUR VIDEO IT GAVE HOPE! GREAT JOB AND THANKS FOR SHARING! ♥

[@dennismullin3052]

We hear there are negatives about these like bacteria in the pipes and a long time to sit in the tub waiting for it to fill up… Can you tell us about these issues and the other “Cons” of these tubs. Thanks. I enjoy your Channel.

[@deborahmclaughlin9423]

What is the width of the unit? Great videos. New to the channel.

[@SilverCymbal]

51" x 30" - Thank you for watching! Hope to see you back soon.

[@rebeccaverreault9222]

Hi, I love your channel, I am trying to get one of these. I am wondering if you wanted to stand up and shower like normal everyday, in a hurry, can the shower head be mounted ?

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much. Yes you can definitely do that since the shower is just hose mounted and there are many holders that can be wall mounted. That way you can go back and forth as needed.

[@gretchenvandewalle1068]

How much water is used in a walk in tub? Concerned about water usage.

[@user-bv8jy7cd1c]

How well did it fit through that little door? We have the same problem.

[@SilverCymbal]

Not easy at al, I had inches to spare. It was so tight to get it in position I had to take the toilet and sink out and even cut the valves off to give me just enough space to slide it in where you see it

[@grantjacks5276]

That bathroom is not small, minimal space for bathroom with tub is 5'x8', if it's just a shower, toilet and sink you can do a mud bathroom 4'x4'

[@dreamingcode]

nice but that bathroom is not very small. I want to do the tub combo with shower too. Great idea

[@JoelWetzel]

How long does it take to drain from full?

[@SilverCymbal]

Mine drains in less than 2 minutes, I have seen that listed as a concern online but mine just has a normal drain setup and empties quick.

[@luvinsweetlife]

What is the name of this walk-in bathtub?! I don't know how to install it, but need 2 for my senior parents. I'm a caregiver with sclerosis and is so difficult to find someone to install one.

[@tada6672]

What's the name brand of the tub?

[@sptp8226]

Where is the info on how difficult it is to install?? What’s involved??

[@kingjeffreylambert5886]

where did u get that tub for 300

[@myob7722]

Hey, I’m interested in ur walk in tub and would like to hire you or your guy to install walk-in tubs in my elderly homes

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you. I don't do this for a living, just DIY for me and to share with you and others if you want to do it yourself for ideas

[@rozchristopherson648]

Great job. I like these tubs but I’m squeamish about electricity so close to water. How safe are these tubs 🛁 with respect to the possibility of being shocked ?

[@abcdefg54321x]

Only 1 in 5 will be electricuted

[@rozchristopherson648]

Abcdefg I need the odds of 0 in 5. I’d rather have a wooden tub lined with tar. Guess I’ll stick to old claw foot tubs or showers.😊

[@clayhendricks2621]

What you came here for starts at 2:33

[@lemmelone]

Mine leaks at the base of the door, was fixed 2 months ago and already leaks again... I wanna see one removed.

[@SilverCymbal]

One trick I always did is to never leave the door closed and latched when not in use. The one in the video was 12+ years old and didn't leak at all, not sure if that helps

[@vickiecharles2003]

How do ya remove those access panels?

[@SilverCymbal]

Two different ways some are held in with springs, you can pry them with a plastic tool or knife then you have to grasp the sping and unhook them. The others are held in with strong magnets and I use a suction cup tool to pull them of

[@hexane8]

How the hell did you get that beast into your basement and how many people did I take and does the tub leak? It looks great!, I have a tiny too (1/2 to 2/3 that size).

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I moved it in with me and my wife. Its great that its on a frame but in that bathroom it was not easy. Swearing, etc. But in the end it did go in. No leaks at all, easily one of the best and cheapest upgrades I ever did.

[@mariemyers6747]

Looks fantastic! So how DID you get it home and installed???? Did YOU install it or hired someone?

[@SilverCymbal]

I installed this with my wife, and the tub itself was not hard at all. But the it was almost a perfect fit which made it VERY challenging to get into there but our marriage survived and the bathroom looks good.

[@mariemyers6747]

@@SilverCymbal lol....thanks for your prompt reply! My husband and I are a pretty good team when it comes to DIY projects. I think it's the electrical that intimidates me and I just might opt for a soaking ONLY walk in tub to avoid any electrical hiccups. Thanks again for your video and reply.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@mariemyers6747 You can always have an electrician wire it for you, and its not bad at all. Mine only needs a 15a regular circuit so it's nothing special. It was all worth it in the end. That bathroom in the video when it was all done cost me just over $1000, including flooring, tub, sink and paint. I think if I Had paid someone else I would have paid upwards of 15k. Insanity!

[@mariemyers6747]

@@SilverCymbal Easily 15k! Well done you guys.

[@tamtamtamatim.4860]

Good luck

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Damn. Nothing like this anywhere near me. I clean for a living so I wouldnt mind scrubbing something real good to get it as a discount.

[@SilverCymbal]

Keep looking they are out there, Craigslist gets a lot of them

[@lishobbins1049]

That was a still bargain for your buck bathroom look bigger than mines but it's nice cuz it's in the basement finally someone have a tub in the basement

[@SilverCymbal]

This was a great find. I still see many on Craiglist for sale. They are hard to sell but if you are fairly handy this can be a DIY project for many. Certainly worth trying considering the price of having one professionally installed.

[@Pneuma121]

You want to upgrade our house? This is one way to do it. I don’t feel safe anymore! Taking showers, I’m scared to death of falling, and that stupid ass soap dish just crying out for me to crack my skull on. This is why I don’t bathe as often as I would like. I would love something like this! I’m scared every time I get in the shower. This is not right! Plus I would love and need the hydrotherapy for my back. It certainly would help me sleep and I could be clean too! I know we need a new roof and I want that to get done, so we can scratch the motherfucker off the list, I’m tired of hearing about it! Just do it! Love, J.😊

[@mrracer1510]

These tubs are a fairly new concept....how do you find a used dirty one on Craigslist??

[@SilverCymbal]

They have been out for a while. Search on "walk in baththub" walkin tub there are many of them for sale all the time. Most people selling them try to ask thousands but never get those prices, keep an eye on them and when the ad gets old make a low offer like I did and they will take it. Still working great till this day.

[@techiewiskers]

That looks deeper I can Swimmin it without getting water all over the floooor

[@seahorse251]

What an awesome idea to buy preowned.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you kindly. Yes, for these the discounts are HUGE so for the little hassle of getting it you truly save thousands.

[@patriciau6277]

You did a fantastic job on that bathroom by the way!

[@leadfooty]

Hi, did you have to crack the floor open to accomodate the plumbing. I'm looking at the same project in a house with a slab foundation and a contractor said I would probably have to break through the foundation to install plumbing for the jets. Didn't make sense to me. I'm replacing a standard tub

[@JTcadillac]

Insurance doesn’t pay for walk in tubs

[@SilverCymbal]

I thought that as well and one person I spoke said that theirs did. Either way in my case no one was paying for me, so I was thrilled to get the deal on Craiglist for this used one. I am very pleased with bow it came out and would recommend doing the same if you want obe of these tubs. Most folks selling them almost give them away. Hope this helps and thank you for watching.

[@johnnyreggae7964]

can i get one of these tubs in the uk.?

[@SilverCymbal]

Someone else may comment, but they must sell these there. Buying this used was fantastic. Still working great today, 3 years later.

[@johnnyreggae7964]

@@SilverCymbal what are you on about. im going over your message trying to make out what any of it has to do with my question lol.

[@ellismckinney4888]

55" by 27"?

[@jeannie20001]

I forget I would like a different sink and higher toilet.

[@mikeboisclair1108]

This isn’t a “very small” bathroom as you keep referring to. If this is, I’d like to see what you call a normal size bathroom. The typical four bedroom house has 2 1/2 baths. 5x8 is the typical (average) size full bath. Anything bigger is a luxury bath.

[@paulstephens9274]

That sink can be had new for $100 used should be $40. Faucet new less than $100 used $25

[@luckysmith8275]

I keep seeing these tubs advertised and being sent advertisements for them in the mail but they honestly look like they have a cramped interior. I suspect the door would probably leak. Further when I look at video demos of them, they never tell you how to get out of them and it looks as if you'd have to wait until the tub fully drains before you could get the door open. I don't like the thought of being trapped like that. It's probably why people that own them re-sell them. I don't think you'd need one anyway. My grandma just bought a bath seat, which many companies make for elderly and disabled people. They're very sturdy and you simply sit on the edge of the tub and turn your butt to spin around and get into the tub and then can sit on the tub seat. I've got one from Rubbermaid and love mine. My disabled great grandma had one too and she used a wheelchair and was able to slide from her wheelchair onto the tub seat to take a shower. They had an ordinary bathtub in their house and the bath seat was made of plastic with a metal frame and was very sturdy and spanned the width of the tub inside. Mine from Rubbermaid brand is all made from plastic but is very sturdy. I've it had it 15 years now.

[@luckysmith8275]

I looked up the shower seats and I saw that some styles are called "tub transfer seats". Those are the kind best used by someone in a wheelchair or that has limited mobility that has difficulty getting into a bath and they extend over the edge of the tub. They're not too expensive and many are less than $60. Check out medical supply stores. Even Goodwill has a Medical Supply store where you can get like-new items for a great price. They always had many bath seats there for less than $20. I also high recommend the Gator Grip tub mats. They are the best non-slip tub mats. You can buy them from their website if you can't find them anywhere local to buy them. They are so much better and safer than the suction cup type mats and line the entire bottom of your tub. A good bath seat and Gator Grip mat is a more affordable option to be able to use your existing tub.

[@Zomby_Woof]

A great deal for $300. But 10 grand? I don't think so. That like the upper end. Still, $6-7k is what the small walk ins go for if you want all the bells and whistles. For a full size bathroom just buy a regular tub and a walk in kit. When you buy a pre-made walk in you get hit with multiple retail penalties. Niche product, limited selection, stuck with whatever features and markup the mfg has decreed.

[@lisamartinez6972]

How can I remove a walk in bathtub?

[@SilverCymbal]

It varies on what you have but they come out fairly easily.

[@toms.3977]

You'd better have a shower curtain with that hand held. I speak from experience.

[@martinzamora5009]

I see you are proud of your purchase but you sold the idea of doit your self, i never hear or see you showing the way step by step on the how to.

[@mrrobvs]

The reason it was available is that everyone removes them from their bathroom after their live-in grandmother dies. Stinks you gotta wait for the water to empty before you exit the tub.

[@SilverCymbal]

That is true, some never get used at all, in prep for someone to come home from the hospital and plans change. The good thing is the drain is pretty fast, the filling it takes much longer.

[@mrrobvs]

@@SilverCymbal So what are we saying, only about a ten percent chance someone died in this tub? lol. Enjoy bro.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@mrrobvs If they did, they most certainly enjoyed their last moments with the LED lightning and aromatherapy module. Just remember every toilet you use and spouse you meet had someone else there before you. Life isn't sterile.