Replace Your Old Tub with a Brand New Shower!

Daydreaming about remodeling your bathroom? Replacing an existing bathtub with a shower is one of the easiest ways to update your space. At Palmetto Bath of South Carolina, we bring in premium products and an expert design team to each bathroom renovation, and can complete most projects within a single day! We have a variety of options for your shower installation for you to choose from, so that you'll find something with the functionality and style that suits you.

There's many reasons why our customers might opt for a tub-to-shower conversion. Keep reading to find out if replacing your old tub with a brand new shower is the right fit for you and your home!

Enjoy a More Spacious Bathroom

Tubs take up a good amount of space in any bathroom, so if yours is on the smaller side, you might want to consider a tub-to-shower conversion. A bathroom remodeler will be able to install a shower that only takes up a portion of the room that your bathtub currently is, so you'll have additional square footage for things like:

  • Recessed Storage
  • Floating Shelves
  • Additional Cabinets

Additionally, showers tend to create the perception of more space. Instead of a curtain pulled around a bathtub, you can have a glass-door shower installed. Being able to see more of the room creates the sense that it's even bigger than it actually is.

Cut Down on Your Water Bill

Approximately 40 gallons of water are needed to fill an average bathtub. In order to take a proper bath that leaves you feeling clean, you can't really decrease the amount of water in the tub. On the other hand, an average 10-minute shower requires closer to 25 gallons of water. While it may not sound like it, those extra gallons add up over time. This is another reason to consider replacing your old tub with a shower—cut down on your water bill each month!

Showers are Safer than Tubs

Bathrooms are the most dangerous room in any house. The number of accidents resulting from slipping and falling contribute to this. Bathtubs require people to step up and over the side, increasing the chances of a slip. Also, since bathtubs are meant for sitting, there isn't typically any sort of grip on the bottom. When you step into a wet bathtub, there is always a chance of losing your footing.

Showers typically have textured bottoms, and don't require lifting feet up and over to get inside. Because of this, showers are considered a safer option for any bathroom. For our South Carolina customers with safety concerns, Palmetto Bath offers shower options such as:

Enjoy the Easier Functionality of a Shower

Showers are typically shaped so that you have elbow room when washing your hair and skin, whereas bathtubs are usually on the narrower side. If you want better functionality out of your bathroom, this is another reason to consider a shower conversion. On top of that, it is also easier and cheaper to make a shower handicap accessible, so if that's something your bathroom might need down the line, installing a shower now will help out in the future.

Residents of the Palmetto area have been utilizing the bathroom remodeling services of Palmetto Bath since 2000, including tub-to-shower conversions. Our locally-owned business has earned an A+ BBB rating, employs highly-skilled remodelers, and can complete most renovation projects within a day. Contact us today for a free consultation and learn more about what we can do to turn your current bathroom into your dream space!