Ready to be rid of the tub? What a walk-in shower swap takes

The tub takes up a big part of the bathroom, and these days it mostly gets climbed over on the way to a shower. You are in Sanford, and you are ready to see it go. What you want first is a clear picture of the job: what comes out, what goes in, and what the price will depend on.

Here is what actually happens. The tub is removed. A shower base is set into the same space, and new walls and fixtures go up around it. That is a tub-to-shower conversion. You can choose a low or barrier-free entry, so there is no wall to step over at all. A built-in seat and grab bars can go in at the same time. Since the shower fills the tub's old spot, the work stays in the wet area and the rest of the room is left alone.

The size of the job comes down to your space and your choices. The price depends on the size and layout of the space, the shower base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. Floors, vanities and full remodels are not part of this work. Every shower is quoted in the home, because no two bathrooms are the same. The free quote includes the product and the installation.

This week, clear a little time and think about how the shower should work. Will someone want to sit? Should a grab bar sit by the entry, by the controls, or both? Then call Love Your Bath for a home visit. A designer listens to what you want and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. All homeowners are asked to be at that visit. Do not order a tub insert or a bath bench as a stopgap if you already know the tub has to go.

When the work is done, the tub is gone for good. Your Jacuzzi® shower comes with a lifetime warranty that covers you for as long as you own the home. Debbie S. wrote, "I wasnt sure if I would love it, but I do!" The same review ends, "Very glad to be rid of the tub."

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