Curbless / Barrier-Free Bath

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• Threshold

  The bottom member of an exterior door opening, often adjustable, that works with the door bottom and sweep to seal out water and air.

• Threshold (Floor)

  The transition member at a doorway between two flooring types or rooms.

• Damp / Wet-Rated Fixture

  Light fixtures rated for bath moisture exposure — 'damp' for general bath areas, 'wet' for inside showers/over tubs. Using the correct ra…

• Cultured Marble

  A molded composite of stone particles and resin, often a one-piece vanity top with integrated sink. An economical, seamless, low-maintena…

• Diverter

  The control that routes water between outlets — tub spout to showerhead, or among showerhead, hand shower, and body sprays.

• Cost vs. Value (Bath)

  Zonda's annual study comparing remodel cost to resale return. A midrange bath remodel consistently returns a strong share of its cost, an…

• Double Vanity

  A vanity with two sinks, typically 60 in.+ wide, for shared primary baths. Needs adequate wall length and two sets of supply/drain rough-…

• Comfort-Height Toilet

  A toilet with a higher seat (~17–19 in., chair height) that is easier to sit and stand from. Now the default choice and a key aging-in-pl…