Tub To Shower Conversions
If your bathtub no longer suits your lifestyle, Thompson Tile can help you upgrade. Our tub-to-shower conversions can help to improve accessibility, enhance your bathroom’s appearance, and simplify daily routines—especially for those planning to stay home while getting older.
Can you replace a tub with a walk-in shower? Yes!
Here are typical reasons why someone would hire our bathroom remodeling team to do a tub to shower conversion:
- Accessibility & Safety
Walk-in showers eliminate the need to step over a high tub wall. Ideal for people with limited mobility, or anyone wanting a safer option. - Custom Designed for Your Space
We tailor every project to your bathroom’s size, layout, and style preferences. Choose from a wide range of tile, fixtures, and finishes. - Increase Home Value
Modern, accessible bathrooms are in high demand—an upgrade that looks great and makes financial sense.
Popular Upgrades FOr Tub To Shower Conversions In Deep River
Besides choices such as tile, grout, profiles, and hardware (shower heads), you may also wish to upgrade certain elements in your shower project:
Accessibility Add-Ons
- Grab Bars – Available in variety of finishes
- Benches – Fold-down or built-in seating
- Handheld Showerheads – Adjustable with slide bars
- Slip-Resistant Tile Flooring – Designed for secure footing
Shower Base Styles
- Low-Threshold Acrylic Pans – Clean look, affordable
- Custom Curbless / Curb Entry – Custom tile floors with subtle slope for seamless design
- Barrier-Free / Zero-Entry – Wheelchair-accessible bases for full accessibility
Storage & In-Shower Lighting
- Recessed Niches – Built-in storage for shampoos and soaps
- Lighted Niches – Add built-in LED lighting for visibility and ambiance
- LED Above Shower – Illumination for safety and enjoyment (work completed by a licensed 3rd party electrical contractor)
Custom glass doors
- Swing or Sliding Doors – Frameless, semi-frameless, or prefab options
- Tempered Glass – Clear, frosted, or patterned
- Coordinated Hardware – Finishes to match your fixtures: chrome, black, nickel, and more
How much would it cost to convert a bathtub into a shower?
The average starting point for a typical tub to shower conversion is $10,000 with some projects requiring $15,000+ and others on a strict budget may get closer to $8,000. The price will vary widely depending on the size of your project and the materials used. After the on-site consultation, you will get an exact quote for your unique tub to shower conversion project.
Significant modifiers to price include:
- Type of entry (acrylic, curb, curbless)
- Tile surround vs. acrylic
- Shower door vs. curtain
- Tile selection
- Niches, lighting, benches
- Hardware selection or significant necessary plumbing repairs
- Significant presence of mold where professional remediation is required
WHO WE SERVE
We are proud to serve the beautiful Upper Ottawa Valley, generally sticking to the following region (check out the map). Don’t see your community? Call us anyways– we might be able to help!
- Deep River
- Chalk River
- Petawawa
- Pembroke
- Mountain View Subdivision
- Swisha
- Point Alexander
- Stonecliffe
- Laurentian Hills
- Mackey
Tub To Shower FAQs
“Will removing The only bathtub In My House impact Future resale?”
Like many things in life, it depends! Whether removing your bathtub will affect your home’s resale value comes down to one critical factor—who’s likely to buy your home. Walk in showers are highly desirable to many. Many homeowners never have baths, and see it as a frustrating barrier or ugly look. Lots of people are looking to move into homes that have easier access and less barriers.
However, conventional wisdom says to keep at least one bathtub in your home. If resale is more important to you than current enjoyment and access to your shower space, consider asking a real estate agent for their opinion.
But, if you don’t plan to sell anytime soon, then prioritize what works best for you! Removing the tub in favor of a walk-in shower can improve safety, accessibility, and comfort—especially as you age. And should future owners want a tub, they can always install one. This is your space—make it work for your lifestyle.
“How Long Does A Tub To Shower Conversion Take?”
It will be approx. 1-2 weeks from start-to-finish for a tile shower, depending on the complexity of the project. There may also be an investment of time on your part to select finishes, tile, hardware, colours, etc. prior to the project. If you are looking for a faster project, an acrylic surround can drop the project into the 7 day range.
During the project, the shower will not be useable. It’s recommended to secure an alternative hygiene solution during the entire duration of the project.
“Can I convert my existing tub into a Curbless Shower?”
Yes, this is a popular design today. However, if you require total barrier-free access, other considerations should be made. View our page on accessible bathroom upgrades and roll-in showers.
“What are the advantages of a custom tile shower over a prefab unit?”
Custom tile showers offer unmatched durability, aesthetic appeal, and design flexibility. Unlike prefab units, they can be tailored to your space, style, and accessibility needs. Plus, they add more long-term value to your home.
“Is a tile shower more expensive than a prefab one?”
Yes, initially—but for good reason. Custom tile showers are a long-term investment that increase home value and offer superior performance, beauty, and customization. We can work with a range of budgets to create something both beautiful and functional.
Let’s Talk About Your Bathroom Project!
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