Consider a Tub to Shower Conversion

Is your older tub collecting dust and dirt? Are you or a senior relative starting to experience mobility issues in the bath area? If this is the case, a tub-to-shower conversion could be exactly what your bathroom needs. The following is a complete guide that will take you through everything one would need to know about converting a bathtub to a shower, so that you can make the right decision for your home and your future.

REASONS TO CONSIDER A TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION

There are several reasons one might consider converting their tub to a shower, but the following are several reasons we have heard from customers as to why they decided to do a tub-to-shower conversion.

SAFETY

The CDC has reported that the bathroom is the most dangerous room in your home. A study from back in 2008 shows that approximately 21.8 million people over the age of 18 sustained bathroom injuries that year alone.

Someone who misjudges when they are stepping over the wall of their tub can run the risk of tripping and falling. Slipping can also happen much more easily in a bathtub than in a shower. A tub-to-shower conversion can help eliminate the potential risk of injury and give the homeowner peace of mind while they are bathing.

CONVENIENCE

A lot of our customers at Mt. Pleasant Window & Remodeling Co. generally prefer showers to bathtubs because they are significantly easier to clean than a tub. With a beautiful new shower, no longer will the customer be on their hands and knees scrubbing away all day at soap scum.

THE “ILLUSION” OF ADDITIONAL SPACE

The funny trick about a tub-to-shower conversion is that it can make the whole bathroom look bigger! A conversion will also give you more in-shower floor area than a bathtub. While the actual space in your bathroom will remain the exact same (unless you want to change that), you’ll feel like you have more room once your new shower is installed!

INCREASED HOME VALUE

According to Remodeling Magazine, an upscale bathroom remodel can add up to $34,000 to a home’s resale value. On average, a homeowner that remodels a bathroom recovers around 56% of the remodel cost once their home is sold. A win-win scenario if you are looking to sell or stay in your home long term!