Tub To Shower Conversions

“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, 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.

During the project, the shower will not be useable for several days. After a certain point in the project, it will be possible to use the shower but 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.

“Are custom tile showers harder to clean than acrylic or fiberglass?”

With the right grout and tile choices cleaning can be very easy. SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Grout from Laticrete is a high performance epoxy grout that offers excellent color uniformity, durability, and stain protection. This upgrade would be worthwhile if you are very concerned about ease of maintenance and long-term beauty of grout lines.

“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.

“Will my tile shower leak?”

Not when it’s built right. We follow strict waterproofing protocols and use premium materials from Schluter®- Systems, backed by a 15-year to Lifetime manufacturer warranty to ensure your shower is completely sealed and built to last. We have trained directly with Schluter®- Systems to ensure that installations are done correctly.

“What design options do I have?”

Limitless. You can choose from a wide range of tile sizes, colors, patterns, niches, benches, and hardware finishes to create a space that reflects your personal style.