
An outdated tub/shower combo converted into a spacious walk-in shower with large-format tile, built-in niches, and accessibility features for aging-in-place comfort.
The homeowners were in their mid-60s and the bathtub was becoming increasingly difficult and unsafe to step over. The existing tub surround had cracked grout and signs of moisture behind the wall. They wanted a shower-only design that was beautiful but also safe and accessible as they age.
We removed the tub and rebuilt the shower area with a low-threshold entry (1.5-inch curb), grab bars that double as towel bars, a built-in tile bench, and a handheld showerhead on a slide bar. Large-format porcelain tile (12×24) was used on the walls for fewer grout lines and easier cleaning. Two recessed niches provide storage. A Kerdi waterproofing system ensures long-term moisture protection.
The homeowners now have a shower that is both safer and more enjoyable than what they had before. The grab bars and bench provide support without looking institutional, and the low-threshold entry eliminates the stepping hazard. The design is elegant enough that it also added value to the home.
Drag the slider to compare the transformation of this shower remodeling project in Ustick Road area, Caldwell.



Before

After

Walk-in shower with low-threshold entry and built-in bench

12×24 porcelain tile installation on shower walls

Before the conversion — original tub/shower combo
Accessibility assessment, tile and fixture selection, plumbing evaluation
Tub removal, wall demo to studs, subfloor inspection and repair
Drain relocation, new valve, Kerdi waterproofing membrane installation
Shower floor, walls, niches, bench, and curb tile work
Glass panel, grab bars, showerhead, accessories, grout, caulk
“We were worried it would look like a hospital shower but it looks like a spa. The bench and grab bars make us feel so much safer, and the tile is gorgeous.”
Robert & Linda
Caldwell

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