Kensington Master Bathroom Remodel Case Study

This Kensington, Maryland master bathroom originally had a separate bathtub and shower. The remodeling plan converted the former tub area into a full walk-in shower with a bench, giving the homeowners a more useful shower space.

Project scope

Surdus Remodeling removed the existing bathroom floor, subfloor, vanity, toilet and other finishes as needed for the renovation. The shower was built with a Wedi Fundo shower system and included three recessed niches, a bench and waterproofed wet-area construction.

The project also included new baseboards and paint, an exhaust fan, vanity lighting, GFCI protection, additional electrical outlets and plumbing replacements associated with the remodel.

Original project video

Project by Surdus Remodeling • Contractor: Elijah Gold

Why the conversion improved the room

Replacing the separate tub area with a larger walk-in shower allowed the available footprint to support the homeowners’ priorities. The bench and three recessed niches were planned as part of the shower rather than added after waterproofing and tile work had begun.

This case study also shows how many connected items belong in a complete bathroom scope: subfloor work, ventilation, lighting, electrical protection, plumbing, vanity installation, trim, painting and wet-area construction. Evaluating those elements together provides a clearer picture than focusing only on the shower’s finished appearance.