Complete Bathroom Remodeling

A tub-to-shower conversion is a renovation process where we remove your existing bathtub—often the standard builder-grade tub/shower combo—and replace it with a dedicated, standalone walk-in shower.

Because we generally utilize the existing footprint of your old tub (usually a 60-inch space), this is often a highly efficient remodel that does not require moving walls, yet completely transforms the look and feel of the bathroom.

A curbless shower (also known as a "zero-entry" or "barrier-free" shower) is a shower design where there is no vertical step or threshold to cross. The bathroom floor tiles flow seamlessly into the shower area, creating a flat, uninterrupted surface.

While it looks simple and elegant on the surface, achieving this "flat" look requires specific structural work underneath.

How we accomplish it: In a standard shower, the curb exists to hold water inside a pan that sits on top of your subfloor. To remove that curb, we must lower the shower floor so it sits flush with the rest of the room. We typically do this in one of two ways:

Recessing the Floor (The Preferred Way): We cut into the subfloor and lower the framing between the joists. This allows us to install the shower pan lower than the rest of the bathroom floor, so when we tile over it, everything is perfectly level.

Raising the Bathroom Floor: If we cannot cut into the floor (common in condos or on concrete slabs), we may slightly raise the floor level of the rest of the bathroom to match the height of the shower pan.

Why is this a specialized service?

Waterproofing: Because there is no dam to hold water back, the waterproofing system must be much more robust. We often "tank" (waterproof) a larger portion of the bathroom floor to ensure complete protection.

Drainage: We frequently use linear drains for curbless showers. These allow the floor to slope gently in one direction, which looks cleaner and drains water more effectively than a traditional center drain in an open space.

A knee wall (often called a "pony wall" or "half wall") is a short partition wall that extends from the floor up to a height of approximately 36 to 42 inches—roughly hip or chest height—rather than reaching all the way to the ceiling.

In bathroom remodeling, we most often build these to separate the shower area from a toilet or vanity without closing off the room entirely.

Common uses and benefits:

Privacy without losing light: A knee wall provides visual privacy for the toilet area while still allowing light to flow over the top, keeping the bathroom feeling open and airy.

Hiding Plumbing: If you want a shower faucet on a wall that usually wouldn't support plumbing (like a thin glass wall), we can build a knee wall to house the water lines and valves.

Glass Support: It serves as a sturdy base for a glass shower enclosure. This can actually save you money, as it reduces the square footage of expensive tempered glass needed for your shower doors.

Storage: The top of a tiled knee wall creates a convenient shelf for shampoo bottles, or we can build a recessed "niche" into the shower side of the wall for extra storage.

A wet room is a bathroom design concept where the shower is not an enclosed cubicle, but rather an open part of the room itself. In a true wet room, the shower floor is flush with the rest of the bathroom, and the water drains away through a gradient built directly into the floor.

 
 
Think of it as a fully waterproofed (or "tanked") box. Unlike a standard bathroom where we only waterproof the area immediately behind the shower walls, a wet room requires waterproofing the entire floor and the walls to ensure leaks are impossible, no matter where the water sprays.

 
Key features of a wet room:

Total Openness: There is often no shower door or curtain. There might be a single fixed glass screen (a "splash guard") to protect the toilet or towels, but the space feels completely open.

 
Tub-in-Shower Design: A popular trend in wet rooms is placing a freestanding bathtub inside the shower area. Since the whole area is waterproof and drains effectively, the tub can sit right next to the shower head without needing a separate enclosure.

 
Universal Access: Because there are no curbs, lips, or narrow doors to navigate, wet rooms are the ultimate solution for accessibility and wheelchair users.

 
Is a wet room right for you? This is a "high-performance" bathroom. It requires expert installation to ensure the floor pitch (slope) is perfect so water doesn't pool in corners. However, the result is a luxurious, spa-like space that is incredibly easy to clean because there are fewer seals, tracks, and corners to scrub.

A linear drain (also known as a trench or channel drain) is a long, narrow rectangular drain that collects water along a single line, rather than at a single point like a traditional center drain.

In a standard shower, the floor must slope in four directions—like a funnel—to get water down the center drain. With a linear drain, the floor slopes in only one direction—like a gentle ramp—directing all water toward the channel, which is usually installed against the back wall or at the shower entrance.

Why we recommend them:

Use Large Tiles: Because a traditional center drain requires a "funnel" shape, you are forced to use small mosaic tiles (or make many diagonal cuts) to accommodate the curve of the floor. Linear drains allow for a flat, single slope, meaning we can use the exact same large-format tile from your bathroom floor right into the shower for a seamless, modern look.

Ideal for Curbless Showers: They are the secret ingredient to a perfect zero-entry shower. Placing a linear drain at the entrance or back wall simplifies the grading required to keep water where it belongs without a curb.

Comfort & Safety: Standing on a single-slope floor feels flatter and more stable underfoot than standing in the "bowl" of a traditional center-drain shower.

Better Drainage: They typically have a larger surface area and can handle a higher volume of water, which is essential if you plan to install rain heads or body sprays.