There are many households in which the decision to change the bathtub for a shower tray. You yourself, probably, have been thinking about it for some time in order to make your bathroom a more open and accessible space, are we right? Perhaps all you need is to know that it is a simple and accessible project.
Getting into construction is not something that most of us feel like, however, changing the bathtub for a shower tray it's a simple project. The change will also make your life easier because your bathroom will become a more comfortable and safe space for everyone. Are you worried about its cost? We also talked about this today.
Why replace the bathtub with a shower?
Is it worth changing the bathtub for a shower tray? Except in very specific cases, the change is worth it. This will completely transform this space in the house, making it more comfortable and safe. And being able to make it, in addition, more attractive. Is your bathroom old? So take a look at what you can win:
- Space. Bathtubs take up a lot of space so you can always save space by replacing them with a standard shower.
- Sustainability The shower is a more sustainable alternative. We consume less water when showering and contribute to less energy consumption at home with it.
- Saving. You will save water and energy and this saving will be noticeable in the bills.
- Accessibility. A shower makes the bathroom more accessible for the elderly (and we all get older) or with mobility problems.
Bathtub change services for shower. How do they work?
There are many companies that offer to change your bathtub for a shower tray. It is a relatively simple installation for them and contrary to what is usually thought, does not involve great inconvenience for the customer. Installation can be completed in one day and will never take more than two days. This is how the process is more or less completed.
- As clients interested in this service, we are the ones who must take the first step. We will call a specialized company Or we will fill in your web form requesting this service and providing the information requested.
- The company will contact us to request a visit. According to the characteristics of the bathroom te will show different possibilities so you can choose and close the budget. This budget will include the disassembly of the bathtub, the placement of the new shower and the replacement of the affected tiles when removing the bathtub, plus those other elements that you have agreed upon.
- Once accepted the budget The company will establish the terms of the work.
Budget
And what is the price of changing the bathtub for a shower tray? There is no single answer considering the many elements that come into play. Not only do you have to remove the bathtub, but also place a shower tray and redo the tiling. And all these elements have a price:
- The shower tray. You can place a large shower tray, as big as your bathtub, or opt for a smaller one in order to save space in the bathroom. What is interesting to increase the feeling of spaciousness and eliminate all architectural barriers, is to bet on floor-level or extra-flat shower trays and that these are also non-slip and antibacterial. No matter the area you want to occupy, you will have a wide variety of alternatives to choose from.
- The Frame. If you are looking to create a visually clean space, placing a screen with aluminum profiles and tempered glass is the best option. Did you know that the fixed leaves combined with hinged, non-sliding doors, provide a greater seal to the shower?
- The taps. A simple, modern, chrome-plated thermostatic faucet will not increase your budget and will allow you to enjoy an attractive aesthetic in the bathroom.
- The coating. The cheapest is usually ceramic, a coating that is also very versatile and allows you to adapt the bathroom to different tastes. The ideal is to tile the entire damaged area with the removal of the bathtub so that the new tile does not look like a patch.
And how do all these characteristics translate into euros? According to the different companies that we have consulted, the budget for changing the bathtub for a shower tray usually varies between € 1.000 and € 2.300. Remember that by asking for a budget you do not acquire any commitment to the company, so do not hesitate to consult with a couple of companies, if you do not already have a trustworthy one, before deciding.
Do you want to replace your bathtub with a shower? Are you now more determined to make the change? Your bathroom will look like another after the change.