Walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions
If the tub has become the thing you step over to take a shower, it may be time to take it out and build the shower you actually use.
Two ways to replace a tub with a shower
You will see both advertised, and they are different jobs.
A liner or insert over the old space
Some companies fit an acrylic shower base and wall panels, often in a day or two. It is fast, and for some rooms it is a reasonable choice.
A shower built from the studs
The old tub and wall surround come out completely. That opens up the wall and floor, so any old plumbing, rot or water damage gets seen and fixed rather than covered. Then the shower is framed, waterproofed and tiled to fit the room.
This is the work DeBellis Remodeling does. It takes longer and it is built to last as long as the house.
Choices worth making early
- Curb or curbless. A curbless entry is easier to walk into and needs the floor planned for it from the start.
- Glass. Frameless, framed, a fixed panel, or a curtain. Each changes the look and the budget.
- A niche or a bench. Much easier to build in during framing than to add later.
- Valve and head placement. A handheld shower on a slide bar and a second head are simple to add while the wall is open.
- Tile size. Larger tile means fewer grout lines to clean. Small tile on the floor gives better grip.
Thinking about taking out the tub?
Tell Lenny what you want to change. He'll come see the space, talk through the project with you, and put together a free estimate.