Bathtub to Shower Conversion NJ
If you have a bathtub you haven’t used in years, you’re wasting some of the most valuable square footage in your home.
A bathtub-to-shower conversion turns that unused tub into a walk-in shower you’ll actually use every day and it’s one of the highest-ROI bathroom upgrades you can make. Salem Home Improvement handles tub-to-shower conversions throughout Glassboro and South Jersey. We manage the entire process: tub removal, plumbing, waterproofing, custom tile, and glass enclosure start to finish.
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Is a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Right for You?
A tub-to-shower conversion makes sense if:
- You rarely or never use the bathtub
- You want more shower space or a more accessible bathroom
- You're updating a primary bathroom (most adults prefer showers)
- You want to increase your home's appeal to buyers
Note: If you have young children or plan to sell within 2 years, keep at least one tub in the home most buyers with kids expect one
What's Included in Our Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub Removal & Plumbing
We disconnect and remove the existing tub, including the tub drain and any surrounding tile or surround panels. We reconfigure the drain location if your new shower requires it and update the plumbing valves to a modern pressure-balancing or thermostatic shower valve.
Waterproofing
Every shower floor and wall gets a full waterproofing membrane before tile goes down. We use Schluter KERDI or RedGard systems the same waterproofing used by professional tile setters. This is non-negotiable. A shower built without proper waterproofing will leak into your subfloor and walls within a few years.
Custom Tile Installation
You choose the tile. We install it. Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, large-format, subway whatever fits your style and budget. We also install built-in niches, bench seats, and decorative accent bands if desired.
Custom Tile Installation
You choose the tile. We install it. Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, large-format, subway whatever fits your style and budget. We also install built-in niches, bench seats, and decorative accent bands if desired.
Glass Enclosure or Curtain Rod
We finish the conversion with a frameless glass door, semi-frameless enclosure, or a simple ceiling-mounted curtain rod depending on your preference and budget.
How Long Does a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Take?
Most standard conversions are complete in 3–5 business days:
- Day 1: Tub removal, plumbing rough-in, subfloor/wall prep
- Day 2: Waterproofing application and cure time
- Day 3–4: Tile installation (floor + walls)
- Day 5: Grout, sealing, glass or door installation, final fixtures
Larger or more complex projects (curbless entry, full bathroom reconfiguration) may take 5–7 days.
Conversion Cost in New Jersey
Basic Basic conversion (prefab base or simple tile, standard door):
$3,000–$5,500
Custom tile conversion (full mud-set, custom tile, frameless glass):
$5,500–$9,000
Premium conversion (curbless, linear drain, large-format tile, frameless glass):
$9,000–$12,000+
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Across South Jersey
Based in Glassboro, NJ we serve all of Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington County. If you don’t see your city listed, call us at (856) 462-4312 and we’ll confirm coverage.