Tub-to-Shower Conversions

Replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower can make a bathroom feel more open and can improve everyday shower access. The right design depends on the room, plumbing, existing construction and homeowner priorities.

More than removing the tub

A conversion can involve demolition, plumbing changes, waterproofing, shower-base construction, wall tile, fixtures, storage and glass. These pieces should be designed as one project.

Plan for usability

Shower dimensions, entry details, handheld fixtures, benches, niches and grab-bar locations can affect how comfortable the finished shower is to use.

Consider the household

Before eliminating a bathtub, homeowners should consider how the bathroom fits the needs of the household and the other bathrooms in the home.

A real Surdus example

Surdus Remodeling completed a Kensington tub-to-walk-in-shower conversion that shows how an existing bathroom can be reworked to create more useful shower space.

Surdus Remodeling — MHIC #99522.