Make the Shower Easier to Enter

One of the biggest differences between a tub and shower is the entry. A bathtub requires stepping over a raised wall every time you get in or out. Replacing it with a low-profile or zero-threshold shower base can reduce that barrier considerably.

We offer multiple shower base configurations and drain placements. The right option depends on the existing bathroom and what you want from the finished shower. Zero-threshold designs may be available where the floor structure and layout allow, while low-profile bases offer another way to reduce the step into the shower.

For homeowners planning around changing mobility or long-term use, our accessible bathroom remodeling page explores additional accessibility features.

Choose Shower Walls That Are Easier to Maintain

Replacing the tub also gives you an opportunity to update the surrounding walls. We install Samuel Mueller compressed solid-surface shower wall systems in a range of colors and patterns. Options include solid finishes and designs inspired by Carrara marble, subway tile, herringbone, hexagon, and other tile looks.

Because these are solid-surface wall systems rather than traditional tiled walls, you don’t have grout lines throughout the shower to scrub and maintain. If an existing window falls within the shower area, you can also coordinate trim for a more finished look.

Choose the Right Shower Door or Curtain

How you enclose the shower affects both appearance and everyday use. Glass shower doors are available in framed and pivoting configurations for homeowners who want a more defined enclosure. 

A curtain rod offers greater flexibility when you prefer a simpler entry or when surrounding fixtures limit door clearance. Straight and curved curtain rods are available, with curved configurations creating a little more room inside the shower.

We look at the size of the opening, nearby fixtures, available clearance, and your preferences before recommending an enclosure.

Add Storage, Seating, and Support

A tub-to-shower conversion is also a chance to fix the smaller frustrations that made the old bathing area inconvenient.

Available features can include:

• Built-in shelves, caddies, and storage pods for everyday toiletries

• Fixed or fold-up padded seating for added comfort

• Footrests for tasks such as shaving

• Grab bars and grab-bar shelves for additional support

• Coordinating fixtures in polished chrome, brushed metal, matte black, and warm metallic finishes

• Pressure-balance or thermostatic valve options based on your preferences

Choosing these features during the initial design allows them to feel like part of the shower rather than additions made later.

Is a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Right for Your Bathroom?

Start with how your household actually uses the space. If the tub rarely gets filled and everyone showers, replacing it may make the bathroom more practical. If you already have another bathtub elsewhere in the home, you may also feel more comfortable converting one bathroom without giving up a tub entirely.

Mobility is another consideration. If stepping over the tub wall has become uncomfortable or you are planning ahead, a lower shower entry, seating, and support features can make daily use easier.

If you already have a shower that simply needs updating, our shower remodeling service may be a better fit. If you’re planning a new shower configuration without removing a bathtub, explore our walk-in showers.

Tub-to-Shower Conversions Across East Central Indiana

Clemens Home Solutions serves homeowners throughout East Central Indiana, including Muncie, Anderson, Richmond, Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Greenwood, Indianapolis, and surrounding communities.

You can also visit our showroom to compare shower walls, bases, fixtures, and other design options in person.