{"id":27470,"date":"2019-07-08T17:40:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T21:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.glass.com\/?p=27470"},"modified":"2022-04-04T11:51:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T15:51:00","slug":"cost-to-convert-tub-into-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/cost-to-convert-tub-into-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Convert My Tub into a Shower?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many reasons<\/a> for wanting to convert your bathtub into a shower. One of the main reasons is a desire for a more modern, crisp and clean look\u2014a look that can be achieved easily with glass. But how much will that cost you? The cost of replacing your tub with a glass shower enclosure varies widely. It’s based upon the current state of your bathroom, specifications of the new shower<\/a> system and the desired outcome of your remodeling. Here are some considerations that factor into determining your project\u2019s price tag.<\/p>\n

DIY or Hire a Professional?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Before we get to the cost, it\u2019s important to decide whether you\u2019re going to do this yourself or hire a professional. This decision will have a major impact on the cost. There are many blogs and videos on the Internet with step-by-step instructions about how to remove bathtubs, replace flooring, lay tile and install different shower enclosures. However, there are also many risks associated with conducting renovation yourself. For example, risks include plumbing complications, choosing incorrect materials for your bathroom specifications and incorrect installation. Handling glass yourself without any prior experience is also unsafe. Check out our blog: Shower Enclosures \u2013 Why You Don\u2019t Want to DIY<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Installation issues are of particular concern if dry rot or other forms of deterioration have occurred in and around your tub space. Problems associated with aging bathrooms are best left to the professionals. In order to achieve the bathroom of your dreams, without the stress of potential complications, seeking the assistance of a professional is a necessity. Our Glass.com experts can help you get connected with shower door installers. These professionals will remodel your bathroom to fit your needs and specifications.<\/p>\n

Types of Glass Shower Enclosures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There are many different kinds of shower enclosure designs<\/a>, each involving different levels of renovation, which impacts the overall cost. On the less expensive end of the cost spectrum, standard bypass shower<\/a> doors may be incorporated into an existing bathtub system without the removal of any materials or hardware. This door can be fitted along the edge of some tub systems to create the effect of a sliding glass shower door without extra demolition.<\/p>\n

Other kinds of shower enclosures, such as hinged and sliding shower doors, require the use of fittings and may require the need for additional tiling work. Glass.com’s cost estimates for different glass shower doors and enclosures<\/a> can provide you with a price starting point.<\/p>\n