# Walk-in showers in Collingwood Tub-to-shower conversions and custom tiled showers with built-in benches, recessed niches and glass. Waterproofed properly, tiled clean. [Get a free quote](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/request-a-quote)[Call 705-818-2929](tel:+17058182929) ![Walk-in shower tiled floor to ceiling in large-format white porcelain with a built-in bench and recessed niche](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/_astro/shower-bench.CTnzzsZm_10DmuD.webp) Large-format porcelain walls and ceiling, built-in bench and niche, before the glass went in. ## Tub-to-shower conversions If nobody has had a bath in years, the tub is taking up the best spot in the room. Swapping it for a walk-in shower makes the bathroom easier to use every day, easier to step into, and usually makes the room feel bigger. Most conversions fit in the footprint of the old tub. The tub and surround come out, the plumbing is adjusted for the new shower valve and drain, and the new shower is built, waterproofed and tiled from the floor up. ## What goes into a shower that lasts Tile and grout are not waterproof. What keeps water out of your walls is everything behind the tile, and that is where we spend the time. - **Waterproofing.** A continuous membrane over the walls, the floor, the bench and the niche, with every corner and seam sealed. - **Slope.** The shower floor is pitched to the drain so water never sits. - **Layout.** Benches and niches are planned with the tile layout so they land on clean grout lines, not in the middle of a tile. - **Tile.** Large-format porcelain on the walls for fewer grout lines, and a floor tile with grip. - **Glass.** A fixed panel, a swinging door, or a sliding door, framed or frameless. ## Benches, niches and the details you use every day A built-in bench is useful for shaving legs, sitting down after a day on the hill, or helping an older parent shower safely. A recessed niche keeps bottles off the floor and out of sight. Both are easiest to add when the shower is being built, so mention them early. ## Curbless and low-curb showers A curbless shower has no step at all, which looks clean and works well if anyone in the house uses a walker or wheelchair now or might later. It needs the shower floor to sit lower than the rest of the bathroom, so whether it is possible depends on how your floor is built. A low curb is the simpler option and is still an easy step. Planning the whole room? See [bathroom renovations](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/bathroom-renovations). Want to go further with the tile? See [tile installation](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/tile-installation). ## Free quote Tell us about the job. Photos help. We book a visit and give you a written quote. [Request a quote](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/request-a-quote) - Call: [705-818-2929](tel:+17058182929) - Text photos: [705-818-2929](sms:+17058182929) - Email: [cwoodbathandtile@gmail.com](mailto:cwoodbathandtile@gmail.com) ## Recent work Photographed on site in the Collingwood area. - ![Finished bathroom with matte black hexagon floor tile, a black-framed glass walk-in shower with white vertical wall tile, and a floating oak vanity with open shelving](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/_astro/hex-bathroom.DTSAzLQF_1Y1czt.webp) ### Bathroom with black hex floor and glass walk-in shower Matte black hexagon porcelain on the floor, white vertical tile and a recessed niche inside a black-framed glass shower, and a floating oak vanity. - ![Shower in progress tiled floor to ceiling in large-format white porcelain with a built-in bench and a recessed niche](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/_astro/shower-bench.CTnzzsZm_10DmuD.webp) ### Large-format shower with bench and niche Large-format porcelain carried up the walls and across the ceiling, with a built-in bench and a recessed niche. Shot before the glass and fixtures went in. ## Walk-in showers: common questions ### Can you convert my bathtub into a walk-in shower? Yes. Most tub-to-shower conversions fit in the footprint of the old tub, so the drain and supply lines do not have to move far. We will look at the space and tell you what fits. ### Will removing the tub hurt resale? Many buyers with young kids want at least one bathtub in the house. If there is another tub somewhere else, turning this one into a walk-in shower is usually a safe call, and often a selling point in an ensuite. ### What tile is best for a shower? Porcelain, for most showers. It is dense, does not need sealing and is easy to clean. Large-format tile on the walls means fewer grout lines to scrub. On the floor, smaller tile or a textured finish gives better grip. ### Is a curbless shower possible in my bathroom? It depends on the floor structure. A curbless shower needs the shower floor to sit lower than the bathroom floor, which is easier in some houses than others. We check this at the site visit. A low curb is the alternative and still steps in easily. ### Can you just retile my existing shower? Yes. If the rest of the bathroom is fine, we can take the shower back to the studs, waterproof it properly and retile it without touching the rest of the room. ## More from Collingwood Bath & Tile - ### [Bathroom renovations](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/bathroom-renovations) Full gut-and-rebuild or a top-to-bottom refresh. Layout, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures and glass, handled as one job. - ### [Tile installation](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/tile-installation) Floors, walls and entryways. Large-format porcelain, hex and mosaic, set flat with tight, even joints. - ### [Backsplashes & feature walls](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/kitchen-backsplashes) Kitchen backsplashes and feature walls with clean cuts around outlets, windows and range hoods. - ### [Heated floors](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/heated-floors) Electric in-floor heating under new tile in bathrooms, entryways, kitchens and basements. ## Let’s talk about your bathroom. Call or text, or send a few details and photos. Site visits and quotes are free. [705-818-2929](tel:+17058182929) [Request a free quote](https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/request-a-quote)[Email us](mailto:cwoodbathandtile@gmail.com) --- Collingwood Bath & Tile, Collingwood, Ontario. Call or text 705-818-2929, email cwoodbathandtile@gmail.com. Page: https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/walk-in-showers Site guide for AI agents: https://collingwoodbathroomandtile.com/llms.txt