Curbless Shower Conversions in Milton, GA

Why curbless showers are trending

Primary bathrooms are among the most renovated rooms in the country: the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study found 23% of renovating homeowners updated a primary bath, with a median spend of $15,000. Many Milton homes built in the 1990s and 2000s have a large corner tub that rarely gets used and a small shower beside it. Combining that space into one generous shower is the most common way to get a bathroom that feels bigger without moving walls.

How a curbless shower is built

A curbless shower has no step-over. The floor of the shower sits slightly lower than the bathroom floor so water runs to the drain instead of across the room. That takes planning below the tile.

• Recessing the subfloor or adjusting framing so the shower floor can slope.
• A linear or center drain sized for the shower area.
• A waterproofing membrane on the floor and walls, tested before tile goes on.
• A slope of roughly a quarter inch per foot toward the drain.
• Glass placement and a ceiling exhaust fan sized to move moisture out.

Choices that make the biggest difference

Linear drain or center drain

A linear drain along the back wall lets you use large-format tile with a single slope. A center drain is less expensive but needs smaller tile to follow a four-way slope.

Glass or open entry

A fixed glass panel with an open entry avoids hinges and tracks. Showers wider than about five feet can often work with a single panel.

Bench, niche and controls

A built-in bench, a recessed niche sized to your bottles and a handheld shower on a slide bar make daily use easier. Place the controls near the entry so you can turn on the water without getting wet.

Tub-to-shower conversion steps

• Measure the space and check what is below the floor.
• Remove the tub and any platform, then frame the new shower.
• Rough-in plumbing for the valve, shower head and handheld.
• Waterproof and flood-test the pan.
• Tile, install glass, then fixtures and accessories.

Design details homeowners often miss

Plan where towels will hang so they are reachable from inside the shower. Choose a tile with a slip-resistant finish for the floor, and use the same tile on the bathroom floor so the transition is seamless. A vanity with drawers, a recessed medicine cabinet and a heated floor are common additions to the same project and cost less when they are installed together.

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