Safer Bathrooms for Los Angeles County Seniors, Since 1955

Helping Families Age in Place Since 1955

A fall in the bathroom is one of the most common serious injuries seniors face, and a standard tub wall, high enough to require a real step over, is often the reason why. Porcelain and Fiberglass Maintenance, Inc. converts that tub into a safer, low-threshold step-in entry, a service families across Los Angeles County have relied on since 1955.

A Safer Entry, Without Replacing the Tub

A conversion cuts a low-threshold step-in entry into an existing tub, refinishes the complete surface, and applies a non-slip coating to the floor, all done in a single day with no demolition required. Unlike a full walk-in tub replacement, the conversion works with the tub already in place, which means no plumbing changes, no new fixture to source, and no construction disruption in the home.

Aging in Place Across Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has a large and diverse senior population across its residential neighborhoods, and more families are choosing to help a parent or loved one age in place rather than move. A conversion is one of the most direct ways to make an existing bathroom safer without a full renovation, which matters for families managing cost and for seniors who’d rather stay in a familiar home than adapt to a new one.

What Makes a Home Ready for a Conversion

Difficulty stepping over a high tub wall to bathe

A caregiver or family member expressing concern about fall risk

A slippery tub or shower floor with no non-slip surface

Reduced mobility, balance issues, or recovery from an injury or surgery

A desire to stay in the current home rather than move somewhere more accessible

If any of these sound familiar, a conversion is worth a conversation, even before a fall happens rather than after one.

How a Conversion Happens

First Visit

We evaluate the tub and bathroom layout to confirm a conversion is the right fit and to plan the entry height.

Step-In Entry Cut

A low-threshold opening is cut into the existing tub wall for safe, easy entry.

Edge Finishing

The cut edge is finished and reinforced so it’s smooth and structurally sound.

Full Surface Refinish

The entire tub surface is refinished to a like-new, easy-to-clean finish.

Non-Slip Coating

A non-slip coating is applied to the tub floor to reduce fall risk.

Ready the Next Day

The refinished surface and non-slip coating are both fully set by the next day, at which point the tub is ready for safer, everyday use.

What's Included

Every conversion includes the step-in entry cut, edge finishing, a full surface refinish, and non-slip floor coating, completed in a single day. The work is done on the tub already in your home, so there’s no plumbing disruption and no wait for a replacement fixture to arrive.

The Same Safety Feature, Verified Independently

“We have been extremely pleased with the refinishing of our bathtubs since remodeling the entire hotel. It is very important for the bathrooms to have a brilliance about them and the results from resurfacing the bathtubs has been more than pleasing. They also integrated a special non-skid bottom which decreases the hazard of a slippery bottom and adds to the esthetic appeal of the tub. This non-skid bottom has an attractive pattern that has not collected dirt and is easy to clean, unlike any other. The crews who worked on the hotel were professional, competent and dependable.”

— Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, San Diego

That non-skid surface is the same safety-focused finish used in every conversion we perform for families across Los Angeles County today.

This kind of safety-focused work has been part of the company for decades. Learn about the family behind it.

Answers for Families Considering a Conversion

How long does a conversion take?

The conversion itself, including the step-in cut, refinish, and non-slip coating, is completed in a single day.

Do you serve families outside North Hollywood?

Yes. This has been offered to families across Los Angeles County since 1955, not just around our North Hollywood shop.

Is cutting into the tub safe for its structure?

Yes, the cut edge is properly finished and reinforced as part of the process to keep the tub structurally sound.

Does this replace the need for a full walk-in tub?

For most situations, yes. It achieves the same safer entry without the cost, plumbing changes, and installation time of a full walk-in tub replacement.

Can grab bars be added as part of the same visit?

That’s worth discussing during assessment, since it depends on the specific bathroom layout.

Is the non-slip coating only for the conversion, or can any tub get one?

Any tub can receive a non-slip floor coating, whether or not a full step-in conversion is being done.

Ready to Make Your Bathroom Safer?

Our North Hollywood team has helped families across Los Angeles County age in place safely since 1955.