"From the sales to scheduling to install, everyone was helpful and professional. The installers were right on time, completed the job a lot quicker than anticipated and did a great job cleaning up as they went. Very professional and love my new shower. Highly recommend them!"
"Had a wonderful experience. They took out my tub and installed a wonderful shower with safety bars, rainwater shower head and glass sliding shower doors. I look forward to my shower every day. Just love it. And everyone I worked with was great and very helpful. My shower turned out beautiful. I would highly recommend this company."
"Patriot did a phenomenal job installing my new shower! It was a stress free process setting up my appointment and meeting with the owner. The customer service was unlike anything Iâ ve ever seen before, they kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you for my new shower, I will be telling everyone I know to give you a call!"
"had Integrity Bathworks redo my shower area and the transformation is unbelievable. Greg and Josh did an amazing job and you can tell they really know what they’re doing. The new shower looks clean, modern, and built solid. They were professional, worked hard, and made sure everything came out perfect. I’d definitely recommend Integrity Bathworks to anyone looking to upgrade their shower."
"Getting a walk in tub is expensive no matter who you use. My experience thus far is with installation only and I must say my install went great. It has been over a month and no issues with my tub so I cannot comment on repair process with American Standard."
"It was a great experience. We are very happy with our new tub/shower. Quality materials and awesome service from beginning to end. Installation took a day and the installers were knowledgeable and had excellent customer service skills."
"We wanted to change our tub to a walk in shower. Nick from Bath Flip was our salesman. He was very knowledgeable in the product. He answered all our questions. He had very honest and excited in the product. We are excited to see our new shower."
"Getting a walk in tub is expensive no matter who you use. My experience thus far is with installation only and I must say my install went great. It has been over a month and no issues with my tub so I cannot comment on repair process with American Standard."
Tub Shower Conversion questions, answered by experts
Walk-in showers aren’t necessarily better. It depends on your circumstances. On the one hand, they’re more accessible—especially for people who use a wheelchair. They also take up less space than bathtubs and are ideal for small bathrooms. On the other hand, some families may need a bathtub to bathe young children and pets.
Shower arms come in a standard size with ½-inch NPT, but designs vary. The height of the water supply pipe and the showerhead height you want affect the type of shower arm you should choose. For example, a water outlet that’s located close to the ceiling would be suitable for a standard shower arm (small extension with a slight downward angle) or a straight arm model. Outlets situated lower in the shower allow for gooseneck shower arms, which can raise the showerhead's height.
Showerheads can last anywhere from six months to 15 years, depending on the type and how you take care of them. Make sure to deep-clean the showerhead once a month to extend its lifespan. To do this, pour a half cup of baking soda into a gallon-size plastic bag and follow with four cups of white vinegar. Then, wrap the bag around the showerhead and secure it with a hair tie or rubber band. Let it sit overnight before removing the bag and rinsing the showerhead.
Most modern showers have a prefabricated base made from fiberglass or plastic, such as acrylic or polyurethane. Nonetheless, concrete mortar is still the traditional, go-to base for a custom walk-in shower.
You’ll need to add a waterproofing liner or membrane between the layers of mortar to keep moisture out. From there, you can top it with whatever type of tile you like to create a spa-like custom look. Be sure to include these considerations in your budget for the cost of a walk-in shower.
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The Hingham, MA homeowners’ guide to tub and shower conversion services
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