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Tub-to-shower conversion or tub replacement?
How to pick between a walk-in shower and a new tub.
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Quick answer
It comes down to who still takes baths.
If you mostly shower, a tub-to-shower conversion gives you a low step-in shower with a seat, a handheld and grab bars. If someone in the house still takes baths, a new tub keeps that option. We can go over both at the in-home estimate.
Side by side
What each gives you.
Tub-to-shower conversion: the tub comes out and a low step-in shower goes in, with a seat, a handheld and grab bars. Often in a day. Tub-to-shower →
Tub replacement: the old tub comes out and a new tub and walls go in. Tub-to-tub →
Walk-in tub: a real bath with a door, a seat and a grab bar. Walk-in tubs →
Both: Usually no. The usual method is demo to the studs, then rebuild and set acrylic or Palisade Tile acrylic. Overlay is rare, and only if we both agree.
Price
Same starting point.
Tub-to-shower conversions and tub replacements start at $10,000. Full bathroom remodels are quoted per project.
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Should I convert my tub to a shower or replace the tub?
If you mostly shower, a tub-to-shower conversion gives you a low step-in shower with a seat, a handheld and grab bars. If someone in the house still takes baths, a new tub keeps that option. We can go over both at the in-home estimate.
Which costs more?
Tub-to-shower conversions and tub replacements start at $10,000. Full bathroom remodels are quoted per project.
How long does each take?
Jobs often finish in a day once materials are on site. Hidden rot or plumbing repairs can take longer, and we tell you that on the visit.
Do you install over existing tile?
Usually no. The usual method is demo to the studs, then rebuild and set acrylic or Palisade Tile acrylic. Overlay is rare, and only if we both agree.
What warranty comes with a new shower?
Limited lifetime warranty on the shower base and wall materials, plus a 10-year workmanship warranty. For the original homeowner; not transferable.
What if I want a tub with a door?
If you still want to soak, a walk-in tub gives you a real bath with a door, a seat and a grab bar. If you mostly shower, a tub-to-shower conversion gives you a low step-in shower with a seat, a handheld and grab bars. We can go over both at the in-home estimate.