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The Goal
Homeowners often convert a freestanding tub to a walk-in shower for easier entry, more open floor space and a layout that is simpler to clean. This project replaced a freestanding tub with a glass enclosed walk-in shower.
Tub to Shower Conversion · Sherman Oaks, CA
Freestanding Tub to Walk-In Shower Conversion in Sherman Oaks, CA
We replaced a freestanding tub with a walk-in shower, finished with marble look tile, a glass enclosure and gold tone fixtures.
- Location
- Sherman Oaks, CA
- Type
- Freestanding tub to walk-in shower conversion
- Features
- Marble look tile walls, built-in niche, glass enclosure with sliding door, gold tone fixtures, linear drain
- License
- CSLB #1107862
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Before and After
The bathroom had a freestanding tub with a floor mounted tub filler and handheld sprayer. A ceiling hung oval rod held the shower curtain.
The tub is now a walk-in shower with large blue marble look tile on the walls, a built-in niche and a glass enclosure with a sliding door. The fixtures have a gold tone finish, and the shower has a linear drain and mosaic floor tile.
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What a Tub to Walk-In Shower Conversion Involves
In general, a conversion includes removing the tub, adjusting the plumbing and drain, waterproofing the shower area, setting the tile, and installing the glass and fixtures. The exact scope depends on your bathroom, and we confirm it with you in writing.
Stage by Stage
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The freestanding tub before the conversion. -
The finished walk-in shower. -
Gold tone shower fixtures. -
The shower wall, niche and linear drain.
What Our Team Did
- 01 Replaced the freestanding tub with a walk-in shower
- 02 Tiled the shower walls with large marble look tile and added a built-in niche
- 03 Installed a glass enclosure with a sliding door
- 04 Installed gold tone fixtures: a rain shower head, a handheld shower and a valve
- 05 Added a linear drain and mosaic tile on the shower floor
Every Project Is Priced for the Home
What shapes the price
The size of the shower, the tile chosen, the glass enclosure, the fixtures, the plumbing changes needed and any permit requirements.
Call us for a free consultation and a written estimate for your home.
We absolutely hated the freestanding tub that came with our house. It was a pain to clean around, the wrap around curtain rod looked messy, and we never actually used it. We finally hired Juda Builders to tear it out and build a walk-in shower in its place, and the transformation is unbelievable.
The craftsmanship is honestly incredible. We went bold with huge blue onyx patterned slab tiles on the walls and gold hardware, and their tile team executed it flawlessly. The grout lines are tight, the built-in niche is perfectly centered, and the frameless sliding glass door moves like butter. I was nervous about the plumbing since they had to completely change the drain setup from the old tub, but the crew handled the subfloor work with zero issues. They showed up early every day, covered our floors to keep the dust down, and cleaned up before leaving. It feels like walking into a luxury boutique hotel bathroom now. It wasn't cheap, but the quality was 100% there. I highly recommend them!
Questions About This Project
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Often, yes. The tub is removed, the plumbing and drain are adjusted, and a new waterproofed shower is built in its place. Whether it works depends on the size of the bathroom and where the plumbing is.
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It depends on the size of the shower, the tile, the glass enclosure, the fixtures, the plumbing changes and any permits. Call (747) 203-9495 for a free consultation and a written estimate.
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It can be required, depending on the scope of the work and your city. Juda Builders offers design, plans and permit preparation, so ask us about your property.
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Options include frameless glass panels with a sliding or hinged door, or a fixed panel. The right choice depends on the space. This project has a glass enclosure with a sliding door on a gold tone track.
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Photos of the tub and the whole bathroom, the approximate size, any tile or fixture finishes you like, and your timeline. Call (747) 203-9495 or use the form on this page.
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Yes. Juda Builders serves Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills and other nearby communities. Call (747) 203-9495 to confirm service for your address.
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