Inward Vs. Outward Swinging Door
This is an extremely popular topic when discussing a walk-in bathtub. We constantly hear things like “which is right for me”, or “I will only consider an inward (or outward) swinging door”.
If you think about physics, an inward swinging door and the water pressure in the tub work together to keep the door seal sealed. Also, an inward swinging door is ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant because you’re not stepping away from the appliance to gain access. An outward swinging door enables the bather to open the door in case they need to get out of the tub. (keep in mind that you will flood the bathroom) whereas an inward swinging door needs to drain before you can exit.
There are certain tubs on the market that are built with an outward swinging door due to the size of the bather or if someone is wheelchair bound, but for the most part, a traditional walk-in tub has an inward swinging door.
