Removing an old tub and replacing it with a walk-in shower, in the same footprint or reworked for a curbless entry, with waterproofing done right the first time.
Tub-to-shower conversion, tub removal and shower replacement describe the same project: taking out an underused bathtub and replacing it with a walk-in shower. It is one of the most requested bathroom updates we see in Lake Charles, particularly in homes with more than one bathroom where a soaking tub sits unused.
Converting a tub is not just swapping fixtures; the plumbing, framing and waterproofing all change.
Staying within the existing tub footprint is usually the faster, lower-cost path. Expanding the footprint or going curbless means more framing and floor work.
A tub drain and a shower drain do not always sit in the same place. We confirm plumbing access before finalizing the design.
If this is your only bathroom with a tub, we talk through whether keeping at least one tub elsewhere in the home makes sense for resale or family needs.
A proper waterproofing membrane behind every tiled surface is what prevents leaks and mold years later, not the tile finish itself.
We assess the existing tub, plumbing and whether the footprint will change.
Tile, glass, pan style and fixtures are chosen.
The old tub, surround and, where needed, subfloor come out.
Drain and valve are set if relocating, then a sloped pan and full waterproofing membrane go in.
Tile is set, then the glass enclosure is installed.
We test the drain and seals with you before calling the job done.
Staying within the existing tub footprint costs less than expanding it or going curbless.
Moving the drain or valve location adds plumbing labor beyond a straight swap.
Full-height tile on every wall costs more than a partial surround.
Frameless glass costs more than a framed or semi-frameless enclosure.
Based in Lake Charles, LA 70601, we serve the city and the surrounding towns below.
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