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It’s possible to convert a bathroom into a wet room, but it often requires extensive renovations. You’d likely need to remove the floors to install drainage and a new floor over that, remove drywall outside the shower area, and replace it with cement backer board covered in a waterproofing material. You’d also need to remove the existing shower, waterproof the walls, and install fixtures to create a more open, curbless shower space.

There are a few things you can do to keep your bathroom remodel as affordable as possible in your mobile home:

• Ask your contractor to replace caulk and grout rather than retiling

• Ask your professional to refinish your tub/shower rather than replacing

• Upgrade your sink fixtures rather than replacing the sink

• Upgrade cabinet hardware and ask your remodeler to refinish the cabinets

• Avoid changing the layout of your bathroom

Walk-in showers do require a little extra maintenance. The glass is prone to mildew and hard water buildup, so you’ll have to clean your glass shower door more frequently. They’re also harder to use than a tub for small children, and if you choose an open shower, you’ll get less privacy with a potential draft.

Tile removal costs about $2 to $7 per square foot unless you do it yourself. When you hire a pro, tile installation costs $5 to $45 per square foot. Costs vary widely, but they depend on the tile material (custom-made stone tiles cost significantly more than plain ceramic tile), location, and tile size.