Things You'll Need:
- Tub surround
- Waterproof backing
- Tiles and waterproof grout
- Hand held shower kit
- Plumbing and showerhead
- Shower curtain or shower door kit
- Waterproof caulk
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Step 1
Decide how you want to install the shower. A hand held shower requires no busting of walls, just installation on a waterproof tub/shower wall.
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Step 2
Install the new plumbing and a shower nozzle if not choosing the hand shower. This requires taking out the wall above the tub faucet, installing new piping to the shower, and attaching the shower without the head.
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Step 3
Reinforce the shower walls if necessary to support the newer, heavier wall system. Prior water damage may have weakened the surrounding structure.
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Step 4
Waterproof the three sides of the bathtub, if required, by installing a tub surround or getting more decorative with tile and grout.
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Step 5
Recaulk around the tub seams and any new seams.
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Step 6
Follow the instructions on the hand held shower kit for installation. The kit includes a length of shower hose, the hand shower, and a bar mount. Choose one with an adjustable mount for better spray direction.
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Step 7
Hang a shower curtain or install a shower door system in the tub opening to keep water from running out onto the bathroom floor.
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Step 8
Installing a shower system in a bathtub allows you to have one or the other bathing option in a compact space and minimizes the remodeling costs.
