Composite Folding Shower Seats: A Candid Review

You want a seat in your shower, but when you start looking at your options, you ask yourself: Which one is the best? Picking a good shower seat shouldn’t be so difficult. Unfortunately, most product pages list the specifications without offering candid upsides and downsides.

Shugarman’s Bath does offer the composite folding shower seat as a remodel feature and knows it well. We know this seat does not work for everybody.

This candid review covers the composite folding shower seat's criteria, how it holds up, where it falls short, and who should and shouldn't consider it.

Table of Contents:

• What You Need to Know Before You Buy
• Does This Seat Work in Your Shower?
• Is a Composite Folding Shower Seat Safe?
• How Long Does a Composite Folding Seat Last?
• Who Is and Isn't a Good Fit for a Composite Folding Shower Seat?
• Is a Composite Folding Shower Seat Right for You?

What You Need to Know Before You Buy

Here are the important aspects for composite folding shower seats:

• Price: $1,300 installed

• Weight limit: 400 lbs

• Dimensions: 20" wide x 17.125" deep x 15.375" high

• Colors: White, Gray, Black, Beige, Harborwood

• Metal finishes: Matte Black, Silver, White

• Non-slip surface: Built into the material

• Installation: Does not add a day to your remodel

Does This Seat Work in Your Shower?

The seat folds flat against the wall when you're not using it. In a smaller shower, that could feel cramped. It's worth thinking about before you add it to your project.

The 17.125-inch depth makes it sit larger than a standard chair seat, which is typically 15 inches. Some homeowners look at it installed and feel it sticks out more than they expected.

Browse our project gallery to see all the seating options and how they look in a finished shower.

Is a Composite Folding Shower Seat Safe?

The seat is non-slip. Think of it the same way you would think about a composite deck outside. The traction is built into the material.

That said, you shouldn’t stand on a seat like you would on a deck. If you have young kids who climb or stand on things they shouldn’t, these seats may be worth avoiding.

How Long Does a Composite Folding Seat Last?

The composite material is non-porous. It won’t absorb water or rot. Like a composite deck, these seats are designed to withstand constant moisture and daily use for years.

Shugarman's Bath backs it with a lifetime warranty. If something happens with the seat, we'll take care of it.

Who Is and Isn’t a Good Fit for a Composite Folding Shower Seat?

This seat works well for adults who want or need to sit while showering, whether for comfort or mobility. It's a generally safe and practical addition that's easy to color-match to your walls or hardware.

A composite folding seat isn't the right fit if you have someone in your household who’s likely to stand on it and hurt themselves.

It doesn’t work for homeowners who don't like the aesthetic. They see a folding seat, and it reminds them of a hospital bathroom or the fold-down seats at a Padres or Angels game.

If the look isn't for you, other options like corner seats, bench seats, and custom seats may be a better fit. A design consultant can help you determine which seat is best for your shower area.

Is a Composite Folding Shower Seat Right for You?

A composite folding shower seat can be a practical addition to your remodel. You need to make sure it fits the space, fits your household's shower use, and you like its aesthetic.

Now that you’ve learned more about composite folding shower seats, check out our article on how you can make your shower aesthetically pleasing.

Want to see if a folding seat is right for your remodel? Schedule a design consultation with Shugarman’s Bath to see which seating options could work for your shower.

The opinions expressed in the referenced materials are those of the authors only, not necessarily of Shugarman’s Bath. While these referenced materials are useful in answering generalized questions, each bathroom is unique. For a particular question about your tub or shower remodeling project, contact your Shugarman’s Bath consultant.