Hot Tub Steps – The Ultimate Guide

Hot tub steps are essential for safe access to your hot tub, but they’re often overlooked. However, there’s a lot more to consider than meets the eye.

Here’s the ultimate guide to hot tub steps—from basic models to those with storage, handrails, and even DIY builds. This article covers everything you need to know about them.

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Basic Hot Tub Steps

The first type we’ll look at is basic plastic steps, like the ones shown in the picture below.

These are simple, affordable options, typically priced under one hundred dollars. They usually come as a flat-pack and are easy to assemble. Plus, they’re portable, so you can move them as needed.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, straightforward solution, basic steps are a great choice. Check out manufacturers like Comfort Plastics, Waterway, and Cover Valet for options.

Steps with Storage

If you want to maximise space, consider steps with built-in storage, as shown in the image below.

These usually fall in the two-hundred-dollar range and are perfect for storing chemicals, cleaning supplies, and other essentials, making the most of what would otherwise be unused space.

Steps with Handrails

For added stability, steps with handrails are ideal, especially if you want more support getting in and out of the hot tub. These can cost around six hundred dollars.

Not all manufacturers make these, but a little research should help you find options. Comfort Plastics offers models with handrails as well.

DIY Hot Tub Steps

Now for what I specialise in: building your own DIY hot tubs. If you’re considering a DIY steps setup, here’s what you’ll need:

• Pressure-treated lumber
• Frame made of 2x4s or 2x6s
• Step height of 6-8 inches with a 10-inch tread width

To finish them, consider using decking boards, either wood or composite material. For safety, add an anti-slip feature like a strip or mix sand into a wood stain for slip resistance.

Final Thoughts

That’s everything you need to know about hot tub steps! If you’re looking for any of these parts, check out Parts4tubs.com for reliable options.

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Hi, Andi here. I own Buildahottub.com and also write all of the articles and info pages on the site. Some years back now, I built my own hot tub but struggled to find the information I needed. So, once my tub was complete, I started this website to help others in their own pursuit of hot tub and plunge pools DIY building information.

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