One of our most common bathroom projects
Most of the bathrooms we see in Atlantic City condos and shore homes still have a builder-grade tub with a shower head over it. Owners rarely take baths, and stepping over the tub wall gets harder every year. A tub-to-shower conversion replaces it with a tiled walk-in shower in the same footprint, so the room changes without moving walls.
What a conversion includes
- Tub removal. Taking out the old tub and surround, and checking the floor, framing and drain underneath.
- Drain and valve work. Moving the drain to suit the shower base and replacing the shower valve while the wall is open.
- Waterproofing. A full waterproof membrane under the tile, floor and walls. This is the step that keeps water out of the unit below.
- Tile. Shower walls and floor in porcelain, marble or mosaic, with a built-in niche for bottles.
- Glass. A fixed glass panel or a hinged door instead of a curtain.
- Safety extras. A bench or fold-down seat, a handheld shower, grab bars and slip-resistant floor tile, if you want them.
Custom tile or a conversion kit?
Store-bought conversion kits use a plastic base and acrylic wall panels. They go in fast, but they rarely fit an existing tub alcove cleanly and they look like a kit. A tiled shower is built to the exact space, can include a niche and bench, and is waterproofed underneath. In a condo, where a leak reaches the unit below, that waterproofing matters most.
Conversions in condo buildings
In a high-rise, the drain often runs through a concrete slab, which limits how far it can move. We check the drain location and the building’s rules before we design the shower, coordinate water shutoffs with building management, and schedule the work within approved hours.
A safer shower for later years
Many owners convert a tub so they or their parents can keep using the bathroom comfortably. A low curb or curbless entry, a built-in bench, grab bars backed by solid blocking in the wall, and a handheld shower make a big difference, and they can be designed to look like a spa, not a hospital.
Related: walk-in shower designs and full bathroom remodels.
“We used Boardwalk Renovations recently to upgrade our bathroom in The Ritz Condominium in Atlantic City. The remodel is amazing. We are so pleased with the results.”
Daniel G. · Google reviewCommon questions
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
A conversion on its own is a smaller job than a full bathroom remodel, which typically runs $15,000 to $35,000 with us. Tile choice, glass and whether the drain moves set the price. Jim gives you a written number after a free walk-through.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
It is usually shorter than a full bathroom remodel, which takes 2 to 4 weeks on site. Condo working hours and glass lead times affect the schedule, and we give you a timeline before we start.
Can you convert a tub to a shower in a condo?
Yes. We check the drain location in the slab, follow the association's approval process, coordinate water shutoffs and waterproof the full shower so nothing reaches the unit below.
Can you make the shower safer for seniors?
Yes. We can add a low or curbless entry, a built-in bench, grab bars with blocking behind the wall, a handheld shower and slip-resistant tile.
Do you use conversion kits?
We build tiled showers with a waterproof membrane underneath. Kits are made for standard sizes and rarely fit an existing tub alcove cleanly.