How To Convert A Bathtub Into A Shower

How to Convert a Bathtub into a Shower: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to save space, modernize your bathroom, or increase accessibility, converting your bathtub into a shower is an excellent solution. This DIY project can be completed in a few days and requires basic plumbing and construction skills. Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials: * ### Tap Measure * ### Level * ### Safety Glasses * ### Gloves * ### Utility Knife * ### Pry Bar * ### Screwdriver * ### Wrench * ### Hacksaw * ### Pliers * ### Caulk Gun * ### Silicone Caulk * ### Mortar Mix * ### Tile Adhesive * ### Shower Door Kit * ### Shower Head * ### Shower Faucet * ### Shower Drain * ### PVC Pipe and Fittings * ### Drywall * ### Paint ### Step 1: Prepare the Area 1. Turn off the water supply to your bathtub. 2. Remove all fixtures, such as the faucet, showerhead, and drain. 3. Protect the surrounding area with drop cloths. 4. Remove the bathtub surround, if there is one. 5. If you have a tile surround, use a utility knife to score the grout lines and then use a pry bar to remove the tiles. ### Step 2: Remove the Bathtub 1. Disconnect the drain and overflow pipes from the bathtub. 2. Carefully remove the bathtub from the alcove. 3. Clean the area where the bathtub was installed. ### Step 3: Build a Shower Base 1. If the floor where the bathtub was located is not level, use mortar mix to level it. 2. Install a shower drain in the center of the shower area. 3. Connect the shower drain to the drain pipe. 4. Cover the shower base with tile adhesive. 5. Install tiles on the shower base. 6. Apply silicone caulk to the joints between the tiles. ### Step 4: Install the Shower Walls 1. If you have a tile surround, use a utility knife to score the grout lines and then use a pry bar to remove the tiles. 2. Attach the shower wall panels to the studs. 3. Apply silicone caulk to the joints between the shower wall panels. ### Step 5: Install the Shower Faucet and Shower Head 1. Install the shower faucet in the desired location. 2. Connect the water supply lines to the shower faucet. 3. Install the showerhead on the shower arm. ### Step 6: Install the Shower Door 1. Measure the opening for the shower door. 2. Cut the shower door to size, if necessary. 3. Install the shower door according to the manufacturer's instructions. ### Step 7: Finish the Shower 1. Apply silicone caulk to the joints between the shower wall panels and the shower door. 2. Apply silicone caulk to the joints between the shower base and the shower walls. 3. Paint the shower walls and ceiling. 4. Install a shower curtain or shower door, if desired. That's all! Your bathtub has been converted into a shower. Enjoy your new space-saving, modern shower!