Tub-to-Shower Conversion

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• Aging-in-Place

  Renovation choices that let homeowners safely stay in their home as they age — grab bars, no-step showers, seated bathing, slip-resistant…

• Uncoupling Membrane

  A layer (e.g., Ditra-type) between substrate and tile that absorbs movement so the subfloor can shift without cracking tile or grout. Sta…

• Tub Surround

  The waterproof wall finish around a tub — tile over backer, or solid acrylic/solid-surface panels. Panel surrounds install fast; tile is…

• Undermount Tub

  A tub mounted beneath a finished deck so the deck material laps the rim, similar to an undermount sink. A clean, premium deck-tub look.

• Tub Filler

  The faucet that fills the tub — wall-mounted, deck-mounted, or floor-mounted. Floor-mounted fillers for freestanding tubs add significant…

• Universal Design

  Designing the bathroom to be usable by people of all ages and abilities without specialized adaptation — wider doors, curbless showers, c…

• Towel Warmer

  A heated rack (electric or hydronic) that warms and dries towels. Hardwired electric models need a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit place…

• Vanity

  The bathroom cabinet that houses the sink and provides storage and counter space. The bath equivalent of the kitchen's base-cabinet run a…