How to strengthen a bath tub when I use a bath stool for my husband. We already repaired one crack.?

He is a invalid and needs to sit in the shower stall.on a bench that is heavy plus his weight. Should I put down a bath mat before the bath? I know they get soap scummy if not cleaned every time.

Have you considered a body swing that hangs from the ceiling? I think they come with a lift too!

They have seats mad e of stainless that hook over the edge of the tub and rest against the wall. It is a large hook device that you can tighten and move. This way he can sit in the tub and still be able to wash. It also has small handles to make moving around a lot easier.

Hi, to start with you need to remove side bath panel and block up under the bath. You will find it sits on 2 cross members about 18 ins from each end. You need to put another 2 in there. As your husband is an invalid the bath mat would slightly cushion his weight but would also stop him slipping.

Consider a teak bath mat. Teak is a very strong wood that is resistant to weathering and mildew (it's used for better outdoor furniture). Here's what I'm talking about:

http://www.teakworks4u.com/

The wood surface will distribute the weight more evenly across the bathtub surface, so it can hold more wight without being damaged.

Widen the legs of the stool so that the weight is distributed to a wider surface.
If you have access to the floor under the tub, get a carpenter to drill 3/8" holes about 8" apart and then inject expanding foam
under the tub and help support it evenly.

Have you seen those new showers that are being advertised on TV? They are the perfect thing for your husband and you. It has a seat and all.

Since I don't know the name of the company or where to get them, you'll have to search the internet or ask around.