The time has finally come to remodel your home’s bathroom! First and foremost, congrats on your big project—exciting things are in the future. As you begin to sort through your bathroom remodeling options, however, things can start to get a little overwhelming. To help you navigate this terrain and find the best upgrade for your needs, we’re talking about the pros and cons of tub-to-shower conversions. Could this be the right upgrade for your bathroom? That’s a question you should hopefully have a clearer answer to by the end of this blog. And the good news is, if this is the right project for you, Tundraland is the perfect team to partner with for the job.

What Is a Tub-to-Shower Conversion?

Tub-to-shower conversions are among the most popular bathroom remodeling options, and for good reason. Essentially, it’s a remodeling service that rids the bathroom of a traditional tub/shower combo or standalone tub, replacing it with a contemporary, walk-in shower system. The stunning new shower is installed in the existing footprint where the bathtub used to be, which is why these projects are referred to as tub-to-shower conversions.

The Pros

Homeowners opt for tub-to-shower conversions for many valuable reasons. Some of the most noteworthy pros include:

Increased home value – In many cases, investing in a tub-to-shower conversion can add value to your home. Because of the aesthetic and functional benefits a beautifully installed walk-in shower can bring to your bathroom, prospective home buyers will see it as value added.
Improved bathroom safety and accessibility – By eliminating the high barrier you have to climb over to enter your bathtub or bathtub/shower combo, you can enjoy a much safer and more accessible bathing space. Your new walk-in shower will have a low- or no-entry threshold, making it easy for you to step right into the space.
Enhanced perception of space – Adding a new walk-in shower to your bathroom can give the illusion of the space being bigger. That’s especially the case when you choose the right door option for your new shower.
Upgraded bathroom aesthetic – The bathing area tends to be the visual focal point of the bathroom. So, refreshing that space by replacing a boring, outdated bathtub with a beautiful and modern new shower can work wonders for your bathroom as a whole.

The Cons

Of course, tub-to-shower conversions aren’t the perfect solution for everyone. Cons that might make you reconsider for a different bathroom remodeling option include:

No more bubble baths – If you’re someone who enjoys coming home at the end of a long day and soaking your stress away in the bathtub, a tub-to-shower conversion isn’t the right remodeling option for you.
No bath for young kids or pets – If you use your bathtub for either your kids’ or pets’ bath time, obviously a tub-to-shower conversion will mean losing that space.
Risking a selling point for your home on the market – While tub-to-shower conversions can add value to your home, if investing in one is going to leave you without a bathtub in your entire home, that can be a negative for prospective home buyers who need access to a bathtub.

What to Do If You Decide a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Is the Right Project for Your Home

So, now that you know the pros and cons of tub-to-shower conversions, you should be able to weigh them against the wants and needs you have for your bathroom remodeling project. If you find that one of these conversions is a good choice for your home and you’re a Wisconsin or Minnesota resident, Tundraland is the team to call. We can complete your tub-to-shower conversion in as little as one day, and we can do so with the installation of a beautiful new walk-in shower from industry-leading manufacturer Jacuzzi^®.

Benefitting from access to Jacuzzi^® showers is perhaps the best part about working with Tundraland for your tub-to-shower conversion, as these durably built and easy-to-clean showers are exceptional not only in terms of performance but also when it comes to visual appeal. Plus, the fact that you’ll have so many exciting customization options to choose from to ensure your shower suits your tastes and needs doesn’t hurt either.

Start Planning Your Tub-to-Shower Conversion Today

If you have more questions about tub-to-shower conversions and whether one would be the right upgrade for your home, reach out to Tundraland for answers. We are a longstanding bathroom remodeling company with a knack for efficient one-day projects, and we’re happy to help homeowners throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota transform their baths and showers with the best solutions.