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Tub-to-Shower Conversions

Converting an unused tub alcove into a shower that fits the room, the plumbing and the way the household actually bathes.

Designed for

  • Households that no longer use the tub in a given bathroom
  • Guest and hall bathrooms with standard alcoves
  • Homeowners who want easier entry without an institutional look

Common challenges

  • Drain location and size differ between tubs and showers
  • Alcove framing rarely aligns with the new glass dimensions
  • Waterproofing details left over from the original installation
  • Losing the only tub in a home with young children

Design possibilities

  • A full-width shower using the original alcove footprint
  • A low or flush threshold in place of the tub wall
  • A recessed niche where the tub deck used to be
  • A fixed glass panel that keeps the room open

Material considerations

  • Porcelain or stone-look large format for simple maintenance
  • Solid surface pans where a seamless base is preferred
  • Matte floor finishes for traction

Function and accessibility

  • Consider keeping one tub elsewhere in the home
  • Seated bathing option through a bench or ledge
  • Handheld fixture in addition to the fixed head

Project planning

  • Plumbing and drain assessment
  • Threshold height decision
  • Waterproofing and glass specification
  • Finish and hardware selection

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How the work runs

From first conversation to final review

  1. 01

    Initial Conversation

    A short call to understand the room, the household and what has prompted the project. We are direct about whether we are the right fit before anything is scheduled.

  2. 02

    Design Consultation

    An on-site review of the existing bathroom: measurements, structure, plumbing, light and the daily routine the room has to support.

  3. 03

    Scope and Material Planning

    Layout options, elevations, a material palette and a fixture schedule, with the trade-offs of each decision written out rather than implied.

  4. 04

    Project Preparation and Remodeling

    Site protection, sequencing and coordination of trades, with a single point of contact and a documented plan for each stage.

  5. 05

    Final Review and Care Guidance

    A walkthrough against the drawings, resolution of remaining items and written guidance for maintaining the specific surfaces installed.

Questions

About tub-to-shower conversions

Local relevance

Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles

Structure, plumbing age and building requirements differ across the properties we work in, and each affects what this service can achieve in your home.

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