How Much Does a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost? One of the most common questions we get is: "How much will it cost to convert my old tub into a modern walk-in shower?"

A Real Breakdown from TK Tile Services

One of the most common questions we get is: "How much will it cost to convert my old tub into a modern walk-in shower?"

The honest answer depends on three main parts of the job:

• Demolition

• Debris removal

• Tile work

Below, we break down real numbers from one of our actual estimates so you know exactly what you're paying for.

How much does tub demolition cost?

Short answer:

$850.

Detailed answer:

Demolition means removing the old tub, disconnecting the plumbing, protecting the surrounding floors and walls from damage, and prepping the space for the new shower pan system.

This step has to be done carefully to avoid damaging pipes or adjacent surfaces, which is why it's priced as its own line item before any tile work even begins.

How much does debris removal cost?

Short answer:

$400.

Detailed answer:

The old tub, leftover tile, backer board, and other construction waste don't disappear on their own.

This cost covers:

• Hauling everything out

• Loading the debris

• Proper disposal at a waste facility

• Transportation

How much does the tile work for a shower cost?

Short answer:

• Labor: $2,996

• Materials: $1,056

• Tile work total: $4,052

Detailed answer:

This is the biggest part of the project, so let's go through it piece by piece.

Labor

Item Price Wallboard installation (88 sq. ft. × $3) $264 Hydro-Blok pre-slope shower pan installation (15 units × $45) $675 Niche prep (120 units × $1) $120 Mosaic tile installation on shower pan (15 sq. ft. × $17) $255 12×24 wall tile installation (88 sq. ft. × $14) $1,232 Tile curb installation (5 ft. × $40) $200 Shower niche installation $250

The largest labor cost is tiling the shower walls because it takes the most time and requires precise alignment and grout lines.

Materials

Item Price Hydro-Blok wallboard panels (7 × $29) $203 Hydro-Blok pre-slope shower pan (3×5) $510 Joint sealant sausages (5 × $19) $95 Screws and washers $25 Schluter edge trim (5 × $24) $120 Thin-set mortar (4 bags × $16) $64 Laticrete grout (8 lb) $22 Laticrete Latasil sealant $17

Together, these materials build a full waterproofing system, from the pre-slope pan all the way to the finished grout lines, ensuring the shower holds up for years rather than months.

What's the total cost for the entire tub-to-shower project?

Short answer:

$5,302.

Detailed answer:

Project Stage Cost Demolition $850 Debris removal $400 Tile work (labor + materials) $4,052

Total Project Cost

$5,302

Why trust this job to professionals?

Converting a tub to a shower isn't just about ripping out the old and dropping in the new.

Getting the pre-slope pitch right, sealing every seam properly, and choosing a solid waterproofing system like Hydro-Blok are what determine whether your shower lasts 5 years or 20.

At TK Tile Services, we build every project the way we'd build it for our own home:

• Quality work

• On-time completion

• Customer satisfaction

are always our priority.

TK Tile Services

206-657-3639

tktileservices@gmail.com

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