The old tub footprint has to drain like a shower, not just lose the tub.
An unused bathtub can take up the most valuable space in the bathroom while still leaving you with a shower setup you do not like using.
SIG Tile handles tub-to-shower conversions in Monmouth County, with Renan focusing on the tiled shower base, waterproofed walls, entry and layout details.
The area changes from a tub that holds water to a shower that has to move water toward a drain. That means the base, walls, waterproofing and entry all need a new plan.
Existing tub surround tile often comes out during the conversion. New details such as a shower niche or shower bench should be decided before the wall tile begins.
The new shower can be curbless only if the floor structure, drain height and bathroom layout allow it. Preference alone does not decide the entry style.
Renan checks whether curbless showers or a low-profile curb makes better sense for the room. A safer drainage and waterproofing plan matters more than forcing a no-curb look.
The hidden work is usually demolition, pan planning, waterproofing and floor prep. Once the tub is out, the old walls and floor may show issues that were not visible from the outside.
The conversion may involve tile removal, shower pan replacement, floor-structure checks and shower waterproofing before new shower tile goes in.
“Renan was proficient in the full scope of construction required to level, prep and ensure waterproofing of our shower, prior to his tile installation.”
Full bathroom remodels. Renan does the tile and waterproofing, with partner contractors for plumbing and electrical.
For bathrooms where the layout can stay and the tile surfaces need real rebuilding.
The shower pan is the floor you stand on and the waterproof base underneath it.
Most can be evaluated, but the drain, floor structure, wall condition and bathroom layout decide the right build.
Partner contractors handle plumbing work. Renan manages the tile-side scope and coordinates trades around the shower build.
Yes. A niche or bench can be planned into the new shower if the space, framing and waterproofing plan support it.
Once the tub is out and the plumbing is set, the shower prep and tile usually take 4 to 6 working days, or about 8 for a bigger build. Start date and timing are confirmed for each job.
Send photos of the tub area, drain side, bathroom floor outside the tub and any shower-entry preference.
