We are looking for a house in The Villages and a Roman Shower is a 'must have'. Haven't done the math to see how much closet space I would give up, but closets in designer homes seem generous . . . I'd give up kitchen space, ha ha. Love the idea of a large shower with no doors or curtain . . . yes, I realize more tiles. This seems to be a matter of personal preference; if you love the Roman shower, go for it!

Thanks for all of your comments. While the vast majority of you love your walk-in (or Roman) showers, the only logical reasons you mentioned were that a Roman shower would be wheelchair accessible and there would not be a glass door to clean.

On the other hand there were these comments against the Roman shower:

At present, we are renting a patio villa and my wife just complained about how hard it was to clean the sliding glass doors.

So if no one knows of anything to make it easier to clean the glass doors, we will probably tell the designer we want a Roman shower.

I have no comment to make on the Roman Shower, that is your personal choice. I have a flat walled fiberglass shower with glass doors. I use Gel-Gloss Kitchen & Bath Polish. The first time you use it, it's a bit of a workout to use because you spread it on the walls and glass and chrome with a damp cloth, let it dry, then polish off. When it is polished off it leaves a slick finish on both walls and the glass door, the water beads up and can be squeegeed off and then I finish off with a quick polish with a clean soft old towel. This application lasts about six months and then you have to do it all over again.

I believe you said you were in a rental, and from your wife's comments the glass door has been neglected. Try the Gel-Gloss from Ace or wherever, and just polish the glass door to begin with, you will notice a huge difference. If the glass doors have been neglected you may have to do this a couple of times with the Gel-Gloss.

I use it on the bathroom mirror - where my otherhalf seems to splash half a tube of toothpaste every day:D!!! The mirror cleans up with a quick wipe and you are done.

I agree that a walk in shower is almost a must. I took care of my mother who used a walker and a shower stool. It is very difficult to get in and out of a shower when using a cane because the walker can't go any further. I think having a Roman shower and giving up a little extra space in the bathroom is something I would not even hesitate to do.

Walk in with a sitting bench

Thanks. Been trying to convince my wife that taking a bath is finishing up in dirty water.

No door on ours and I do not notice it being cold. But I do think a shower curtain would be better than a door - less cleaning and will not restrict access.

Love our Roman shower, but replaced the tiles with solid surface Jetta Stone....walls, floor and step out area.

We also have a small heater for the winter months when the bathroom is cooler, but we are not cold in the shower, even after the warm water is shut off.

Thank you very for mentioning this product. We will get some and try it out.

Go to the sink with a rag and soak it with WD-40 and clean the shower door's to perfection in minutes, plus only having to do this once a month is nice. Don't let any drip on the floor as it's very slippery. Don't worry the WD-40 smell goes away in minutes.

Yeah, WD-40, the answer to all our problems, just like this song says:

Toby Keith - Made In America - YouTube

I am assuming your shower is a few years old, if so the first time you use Gel-Gloss it will be hard work and you may have to use it a couple of times in some areas, but it will be worth the effort. My shower is 9 years old and it still looks like new. It's the same principle as a car wax, hard work to put on, but great when it's done.

During the time we lived aboard our Island Packet 40 sailing vessel I used GelGloss on all the interior fiberglass finishes. It made the fiberglass shine.

I agree with the Gel Polish...it works great!
We bought a 12 year old patio villa and the tracks, glass door and shower itself are still like brand new! As someone else commented.....they must have been neglected. We have been renting ours out for the last 3 years and it still is in excellent condition! OH...something I was told once was using shower gel as opposed to bar soap helps prevent soap scum. Maybe that's why it's so good....

I also know someone with a Jetta Stone shower and they LOVE it!!

PM me if you'd like to try out our Roman Shower before purchasing.....

I have read none of the posts other than your OP. I have lived in a number of homes that have had the walk-in shower. My wife and I both loved them. I do not have one now and wish that I did, however space was a consideration. Best of luck.