Tub-to-shower conversion for safer access

The homeowners were planning to stay in the house long term and could no longer safely step over a high tub wall. The bathroom was small, so anything that ate floor space was off the table.

The work we performed

• Removed the tub and surrounding surround down to studs
• Reframed the drain and installed a low-curb sloped shower pan
• Waterproofed the enclosure and set full-height wall tile
• Installed blocking with code-rated grab bars and a fold-down bench
• Fitted a slide-bar handheld shower head and a frameless glass panel

The outcome

The bathroom is now usable without assistance, and removing the tub visually opened up a room that could not be made physically larger.

“We can finally use the guest bathroom without worrying. It looks bigger too, which we did not expect.”