Ottawa Home Pros organizes hundreds of meetings with residents of Ottawa each year who want to replace their worn-out or inactive bathtubs with chic new showers. It’s easy to understand why some homeowners take a brief shower in the morning or the evening and why most alcove bathtubs aren’t ideal for relaxing for a long soak.
However, we’ve discovered that many homeowners have questions before deciding to make a tub-to-shower conversion. It is the reason the Ottawa Home Pros team put up this helpful manual that answers some of the most typical inquiries we receive. If you’re considering one or more of these options, keep reading to learn more about their advantages.
How Will It Take to Turn a Tub into a Shower?
Converting a bathtub into a shower can take two weeks and one day, depending on the kind of enclosure you’d like to install in your bathroom. The most intricate batteries, though gorgeous, typically take the longest time to put in. It’s because a professional installer does not only need to cut and measure tiles to fit the enclosure. They also have to prepare the space, set up intricate patterns of tiles, and wait for sealing the grout to dry.
It is why some bathroom professionals prefer acrylic materials for tub-to-shower conversions. The high-end enclosures have to get designed to fit the precise dimensions of the section. The elegant and simple design lets remodelers install showers that are as quick as a day. Because these surrounds can convincingly replicate the pattern, color, and even the feel of expensive materials such as stone tile, most homeowners need help to discern the differences between these surrounds.
What Is the Price to Convert a Tub to a Walk-In Shower?
While the cost of converting a bathtub to a shower varies from contractor to contractor, there are some decisions you can make to maximize your finances:
Price Will Be Affected by Surrounding Material
Choosing opulent surrounds for your shower constructed of cultured marble, natural stone slabs, solid surface material, or stone tile is likely to increase expenditures. The cost of glass and porcelain tile varies greatly, with more premium alternatives having prices more in line with stone tile.
Shower enclosures made of acrylic and fiberglass are available on the opposing side. While fiberglass showers are generally the least expensive choice, they aren’t the most durable. They’ll soon peel, fade, and fail. Showers made of premium acrylic can keep their original appearance for years without costing you much.
The Cost of Labor Is the Most Expensive Part of Many Bathroom Remodels
Although the hourly rate for your installers may not specify in your contract, the number of hours spent on your tub-to-shower conversion will still affect the ultimate price. It makes working with an expert contractor specializing in bathroom remodels that take just one day more attractive. The teams they work with receive special training that gives them the knowledge to take your bathtub out, prepare your enclosure, and install new surrounds in under 12 hours. It will help you lower your costs.
Is Replacing a Bath with a Shower Devaluing My Home?
A tub-to-shower conversion should be fine with the home value if you have numerous bathrooms and if one of those bathrooms will still have a tub once the renovation finishes. Most of the time, prospective buyers can be content with the fact that there’s no bathtub for every bathroom as long as they know the home get equipped with at least one bathtub. In addition, buyers increasingly embrace spa-like showers with seating, multiple showerheads, and luxurious body sprays. The shower-to-tub conversion can boost your home’s value over time.
Have more questions about tub-to-shower conversions? Ottawa Home Pros is ready to help! Contact us today at (613) 288-9145 and email us at info@ottawahomepros.com.
