Shower To Bathtub
Shower stall kits are fantastic low cost options made to fit into corners and old bathtub alcoves.
Shower to bathtub. A tub will cost anywhere from 400 to 8 000 installed whereas a shower ranges from 450 to 10 000. The average bathroom is 40 square feet and a standard tub is 15 square feet. Average cost to replace bathtub with shower stall. If you live in an older house that hasn t yet been updated or need to convert a standard bath you re likely facing a 5x8 foot space with a toilet a small vanity and a tub which doesn t leave room to add a shower to the existing plan without blowing out some walls or.
Most stalls come as a kit in 1 to 3 pieces the walls usually made of fiberglass or acrylic may include pre molded shelving and grab bars for convenience as well as. While a complex task a tub to shower conversion is one that pays itself off after the dust has settled. This single piece tub and shower combination features a slip resistant textured bottom to help ensure safety while bathing or showering. Standard bathtubs and shower stalls are at the low end.
Our armorcore tub bases can withstand over 1 000 lbs. We start by removing the faucet trim and base trim from the shower. More product details close. The cost to replace a bathtub with a shower stall ranges from 1 200 to 3 600 depending mostly on size this includes removal and placing the stall which runs 700 to 1 600.
But adding a regular shower to an existing tub enclosure is a major. A walk in shower may be the right choice if you have a small bathroom because they take up an average of 12 square feet of floor space. How to hook up a shower to a bathtub faucet. This video focuses on the proper methods used to remove a fiberglass shower.
Even if you prefer baths a shower is a convenient addition to any bathroom. Bathrooms see a lot of activity and cramped spaces induce stress. Acrylx with the strength of armorcore eliminates the common issues associated with traditional base construction. They re typically made of acrylic or fiberglass and include pre made sides a skid proof floor pan with curbs and a drain hole and a hinged glass door.
If the current shower is a panel system wall surround then the tile added for the tub wall can be selected as desired to go with the current bath decor. Demolition plumbing flooring drywall insulation and general carpentry. Tubs are often cheaper to install.