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Vital Ease — home modification and maintenance solutions

Take the glass door out,open up the shower.

Swap a narrow glass shower door for a curtain on a track, so a shower chair, a walker, or a carer can get in. Made to fit your shower.

A shower curtain on a curved track supported from the ceiling, around a level shower with an L-shaped grab rail

The glass door isthe narrowest part.

A hinged glass shower door leaves a narrow gap, and it swings out into the room. A walker, a shower chair, or a carer beside you often won’t fit.

Swap the door for a curtain, and the whole width of the shower opens up. You just push the curtain aside.

We use weighted curtains. The weight along the bottom keeps the curtain still, stops it sticking to you, and keeps the water in.

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A walk-in shower with a white curtain on a straight ceiling track, drawn back to leave the entry open

Types of curtainand track.

The shape of your shower decides which one you need.

  • Curtain on a rod

    A straight rod between two walls. The simplest option, for a shower with a wall at each end.

  • Curtain on a straight track

    The curtain glides inside a track, so it moves with one finger and doesn’t catch. Good for a weak grip.

  • Curtain on a bent track

    For a corner or angled shower. The track bends to follow the walls, so the curtain closes all the way round.

  • Bent track with ceiling support

    A rod down from the ceiling holds a long track in shape. For wide or open showers.

  • Made to your shower

    For an unusual shower, like one with a sloping ceiling or no wall on one side, we make the track to fit.

Vital Ease at a glance

Projects completed
2,000+

Projects completed

Agreements with Home Care Package and NDIS providers
250+

Agreements with Home Care Package and NDIS providers

Valued customers
1,000+

Valued customers

  • NDIS — National Disability Insurance Scheme registered provider
  • State-wide Equipment Program approved supplier
  • Home Care Packages approved provider

How itworks.

  1. A clear, fixed quote

    We quote from what you tell us, or from your occupational therapist’s report, so your funding can be approved.

  2. Fitted in one or two visits

    Most rods and tracks are fitted in one visit. The old door comes out and the curtain goes up. A track made to your shower needs a second visit.

  3. Backed by warranty

    All work is done by licensed tradespeople and backed by the relevant warranties.

Door out,rail in.

People often steady themselves on the glass door, even though it isn’t safe. Once it has gone, a grab rail gives you something firm to hold instead.

See grab rails

A screenless walk-in shower with a grab rail, a handheld shower, and a curtain pulled back to one side

Not sure what you need? Call us for a free phone consultation, and we’ll talk you through the options. No obligation.

Questions

What people ask aboutshower curtains & tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a curtain keep the water in as well as a screen?
With a weighted curtain, yes. The weight along the bottom stops it lifting in a draught, sticking to your arm, or letting water run out onto the floor. A light curtain without weights does all three, which is why we don’t fit them.
Can you fit a track to a corner or angled shower?
Yes. We bend the track to follow the walls of your shower, so the curtain closes all the way round. If the track is long, we add a rod down from the ceiling to hold it in shape.
Do you take the old glass door away?
Yes, it is part of the job. We take the glass door out, fix up the wall where it was attached, and leave it tidy. Let us know when you book if you would rather keep the door.
Why a track instead of a rod?
A curtain in a track glides with one finger. A curtain on rings over a rod has to be dragged, and it catches. If your hands are weak or sore, that makes a big difference. A rod is quicker and cheaper, and fine for a straight shower if grip isn’t a problem.
Can I fit a curtain and track in a rental?
A tension rod between two walls leaves no holes, so it is usually fine. A track is screwed to the wall or ceiling, so it needs the owner’s or the agent’s permission first. Call us and we will tell you which suits you.
Can I hold on to the curtain track?
No. A curtain or track will come away if you grab it, and you could fall with it. If you need something to hold in the shower, you need a grab rail. We can fit one on the same visit.

Can’t see your question? Call us on +61 3 8658 1358 — we’re happy to talk it through.

Let us make your homework for you.

Ready to start your modification journey? Contact our team.

Ready to make your home safer and more accessible? Our team is here to help from your first consultation through to the final handover. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

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Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Melbourne & Sydney

Before you go

Still working outwhat your home needs?

A five-minute call is usually enough to tell you what is possible and roughly what it costs — no obligation, no pressure.