A conversion creates room for a new shower layout inside a familiar bathroom. We plan the tile, entry, storage and plumbing coordination around the existing space.
Use the footprint thoughtfully
The old tub opening is a starting point, not a complete shower plan. Consider where the entry will be, whether a bench would crowd the standing area and which wall can hold a niche. Photographs of the entire room help reveal conflicts that a close-up of the tub can miss.
Look below the surface
The drain and supply layout need review by the appropriate trade. Once the tub is removed, concealed wall or floor damage may change the preparation work. A written scope should explain how discoveries are documented and approved before additional work proceeds.
Choose tile for the way you live
Large wall tile can give a calm, open appearance. Smaller shower-floor tile may fit a center-drain layout more naturally. Grout color, surface texture, shelf placement and the edge at the entry all affect everyday use. We work through them as one design.
Start with the scope
What goes into your estimate?
The size of the room matters. So do the preparation, material, layout and the details at every edge. We’ll work through those with you before pricing the project.
Explore the cost factors ↗How the work comes together
Decisions first. Details throughout.
Start with photos and a conversation about the room. Then review the existing surfaces, measurements and tile selection. The scope should identify the preparation, transitions, responsibilities of other trades and the finish you expect. Changes discovered during removal need a conversation before they become additional work.
Tile is only part of the schedule. Material delivery, drying and curing, trade coordination and access to the room all influence the sequence. Tell Alex what the household needs during the work so the plan can account for it.
Explore the build process ↗Planning questions
Before your project.
Can the shower stay in the tub footprint?
Often that is the starting design, but drain position, enclosure clearance and the existing structure must be checked. Send a wide photo and approximate tub dimensions so we can discuss the possibilities.
Do I have to make the shower curbless?
No. A curbed shower can be a practical conversion. A curbless option requires additional planning for floor height, drainage and the adjacent bathroom floor.
What affects the cost of tub-to-shower conversions?
The dimensions, existing conditions, material choice and preparation all affect the scope. Send a wide photo, approximate measurements and your city. Alex can then discuss what needs an on-site assessment and what belongs in the written estimate.
How is the schedule decided?
Scheduling follows the agreed scope, material availability, preparation, curing and any work by other trades. Tell us about access limits or an only-bathroom situation before a date is set.
Do you work in Vancouver and Portland?
We serve Clark County, Washington, and the Portland metro. Include your city and any access details in your inquiry so we can discuss your specific location.