Convert tub to walk-in shower
Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower removes the tub, expands the shower footprint, and re-frames the space for the new shower's plumbing, waterproofing, and door or curb.
How convert tub to walk-in shower actually works.
Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower removes the tub, expands the shower footprint, and re-frames the space for the new shower's plumbing, waterproofing, and door or curb. Common in primary-bath remodels (aging-in-place planning), in hall baths where the tub is rarely used, and in homes where another full bath retains a tub for resale and family flexibility.
The project involves plumbing rerouting (the drain location often moves), substrate work (new pan and waterproofing), tile, and either a glass door or a curbless opening. Done well, the converted space reads as a more functional bathroom; done cheaply, it reads as a downgrade.
The execution details that decide outcome.
Resale consideration. Many real estate markets prefer at least one tub in the house; consider which bath to convert.
Drain reroute. Slab construction means the drain location is fixed without slab cutting; plan the new layout against it.
Curb height vs. curbless. Curbless is more accessible and reads higher-end; curbed is simpler waterproofing.
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