Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Turn a rarely-used bathtub into a large, fully waterproofed walk-in or curbless shower — custom tile, frameless glass, and accessibility built in, across South Jersey and the Pennsylvania Main Line.
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In most homes, there's a bathtub that hasn't been used as a tub in years — it's a step-over obstacle that takes up the best real estate in the bathroom. Converting it into a large, well-built walk-in shower reclaims that space for something you'll actually use every day: more room, easier access, and a finished look that lifts the whole bathroom.
We build these as proper tiled showers, not acrylic drop-in shells — real waterproofing, a correctly sloped pan, custom tile, a niche and bench where you want them, and the glass to match. Most conversions happen as part of a bathroom remodel, but we also take them on as a focused standalone project.
The conversions we build most often
The right shower depends on the bathroom's size, who uses it, and how long you plan to stay in the home. Every conversion starts with a look at the existing plumbing and framing.
Walk-in tiled shower
A full tiled shower in the tub's footprint, with frameless or semi-frameless glass. The most popular conversion — dramatically more usable space and a clean, modern look in the same square footage.
Curbless / zero-threshold
No step to cross — the floor runs continuously into the shower, with slope and drainage built into the structure. The most accessible and the most contemporary option, ideal for aging in place and primary baths.
Tile shower with niche & bench
A built-in bench, a recessed niche for bottles, a rain head or hand-held fixture, and custom tile detailing — the conversion that turns a forgotten tub into the best feature of the bathroom.
Aging-in-place shower
Curbless entry, a bench, slip-resistant tile, a hand-held fixture, and in-wall blocking for grab bars — accessibility built in now or ready for later, without the space looking clinical.
The waterproofing is the whole job
A shower is the wettest place in your home, and a tub-to-shower conversion lives or dies on what happens before the tile goes up. We remove the old tub, address the framing and subfloor, and build a properly sloped, fully waterproofed pan — membrane or hot-mopped, carried up the walls behind the tile — so water goes where it should for the life of the shower.
Plumbing is reworked for the new valve, drain location, and any rain or hand-held fixtures. Where the conversion is curbless, the floor framing is adjusted so the slope is built into the structure rather than faked on top of it. Ventilation is checked so the room dries properly and the finish lasts.
Only then does the tile go on — set to a planned layout, with the niche, bench, and trim detailed — followed by frameless or semi-frameless glass measured to the finished opening. The conversions we get called to repair almost always failed at the waterproofing stage. That's the step we never shortcut.
How a tub-to-shower conversion runs
Design & assessment
We look at the existing plumbing and framing, talk through the shower you want, and confirm whether a curbless or standard build fits the bathroom.
Demo & waterproofing
Old tub removed, framing and subfloor addressed, and a properly sloped, fully waterproofed pan and walls built before any tile.
Tile & plumbing
New valve and fixtures set, tile installed to the planned layout with niche and bench, grouted and sealed.
Glass & finish
Frameless or semi-frameless glass measured and installed, fixtures set, and a final check so it's ready to use.
Bathroom work across South Jersey and the Main Line
We build tub-to-shower conversions and complete bathroom remodels throughout South Jersey and the Pennsylvania Main Line, in each town's most established neighborhoods. Whether it's a single shower conversion or a full bathroom renovation, the waterproofing and finish standards are the same.
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Tub-to-shower conversion FAQ
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in NJ?
It depends on the size of the new shower, the tile and glass you choose, and whether plumbing has to move. A straightforward conversion that reuses the existing footprint is the lower end; a larger curbless shower with custom tile, a niche, a bench, and frameless glass costs more. We provide a line-itemed estimate after seeing the bathroom — and these are often done as part of a fuller bathroom remodel.
Is a tub-to-shower conversion a good idea for resale?
In a home with more than one bathroom, converting a rarely-used tub into a large, well-built walk-in shower usually adds appeal — buyers increasingly prefer a generous shower. The one caution: most buyers want at least one bathtub somewhere in the house, so if it's your only tub, we'll talk through that before converting. A primary bath is usually the ideal candidate.
What is a curbless or walk-in shower?
A curbless (or zero-threshold) shower has no step or lip to cross — the floor runs continuously into the shower, with the slope and drainage built into the structure. It looks clean and modern, makes the bathroom feel larger, and is the best option for aging in place and accessibility. It requires careful floor framing and waterproofing, which is exactly the part we don't shortcut.
Do you waterproof the new shower properly, or just install a liner?
We build showers the right way — a proper waterproof pan or membrane, correctly sloped to the drain, with waterproofing carried up the walls behind the tile. We don't do acrylic liner-over-liner shells. A shower is the wettest place in your house, and the failures we get called to fix almost always trace back to waterproofing that was skipped or done cheaply.
Can a tub-to-shower conversion be done for aging in place?
Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons homeowners ask for one. A curbless entry, a built-in bench, a hand-held fixture, slip-resistant tile, and blocking in the walls for grab bars (now or later) all make the bathroom safer without making it look clinical. We design accessibility in so the shower still reads as a premium, modern space.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
A focused conversion is typically a matter of a couple of weeks, depending on plumbing changes, tile selection, and glass fabrication — frameless glass is measured and ordered after the tile is set, which adds lead time. Done as part of a full bathroom remodel, it's sequenced with the rest of the work on a written schedule.