Tub to shower
Tub to shower conversion
Swap an unused tub for a walk in shower, usually in about a week of work.
The usual 5 foot tub alcove becomes a 5 foot shower, with room left for a niche or a bench.
Most buyers want at least one tub somewhere in the house. If yours is the last one, weigh that first.
- 01Bigger drain
A tub drain is smaller than a shower needs, so the floor is usually opened to fit a 2 inch line.
- 02Curb or no curb
A low curb is the simple route. Going curbless means dropping the floor.
- 03Time
Roughly a week on site, plus the wait for glass.
In the price tool
Price it, then design it
- 01The price, split into lines
Demo, flooring, fixtures, the vanity, wiring and plumbing sit on separate lines, each priced from what Cincinnati area trades earn.
- 02Start from the bathroom you have
Primary bath, tub with a shower, walk in shower or powder room. Tap whichever one is nearest to yours.
- 03Then design it in 3D
Set the shower glass, the wall tile and the fixture finish, then open the full room view.
Tub to shower
Tub to shower questions
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
Around a week of work, with the glass installed after the tile.
Does removing the tub hurt resale?
Only when it is the last tub in the house.
Can a bench be added?
Yes. It gets framed before any tile goes on.
No visit needed
Price it with your own picks
Vanity, tile, glass and finish. The number follows every choice.