Can you put a tub in a shower stall?

When converting a tub to a walk-in shower, it’s best to install your new shower in the space left behind by your bathtub, since the drain lines and water supply will already be in place. Moving plumbing will add significant costs to the project, and you’ll need to hire a plumber to do the work properly.

What is the smallest bathroom tub?

The shortest freestanding tub is a mere 48 inches, or four feet long, and can work well for children’s bathrooms or even for adults of average height.

What is the size of a small bathtub?

Small ones begin at 45 inches long (3.75ft), 30 inches wide (2.5ft) with 14 inches of water depth (1.16ft). Large ones start at 72 inches long (6ft), 32 inches wide (2.67ft) with a water depth of 20 inches (1.6ft).

What is the smallest shower size?

32 x 32 inches
Standard Shower dimensions – The smallest showers available are 32 x 32 inches (81 x 81 cm). This makes for stand up straight washing – if you can fit in a rectangular shower of 36 inches by 48 inches or larger you’ll be more comfortable and your elbows will thank you.

What is the average cost to replace a bathtub with a walk-in shower?

The price to convert a bathtub to a shower ranges from $1,200 to $8,000, with an average of $3,000. You’ll pay $2,150 to $7,950 for a walk-in style, compared to $1,200 to $3,600 for a stall. The amount you pay depends on whether you choose a one-piece stall or a custom design.

Is it better to have a shower or bathtub?

Showers take up less space. If you have a smaller-than-average full bathroom—say, 32 square feet—a shower is the clear winner. If you have an average-sized full bathroom measuring 40 square feet, a shower would take up less than a quarter of floor space while a tub would use up a third of the bathroom.

Can you put a soaker tub in a small bathroom?

Bathroom Space The more limited the floor space, the deeper and taller the tub should be. The best soaking tubs for small bathrooms have a fiberglass or acrylic construction.

What is a good size soaking tub?

60 to 72 inches
Typical soaking tubs range in length from 60 to 72 inches. It’s common for the average soaking tub to hold around 250 gallons of water.

Are small baths any good?

Small baths are a great way of adding a focal point or for where you would like to reserve space for features such as a shower or bathroom furniture. The appearance of a bath even if compact in size can be a necessity for some, for example those who have young children who will need to be bathed.

Why are bathtubs so small?

It was when production building took off in the early 20th century that a “cookie-cutter approach” to housing standardized the size of the domestic bath, Cressman says. Bathrooms were approximately 5 feet by 7 feet, with the tub—typically measuring 5 feet in length and 32 inches in width—placed along the smaller wall.

What is a good size walk in shower?

Homeowners can install a square walk-in shower as small as 30″ by 30″ (the smallest size permitted according to building regulations). However, most experts recommend an enclosure no smaller than 36″ x 36″. To comfortably fit one adult, a shower measuring 48″ x 36″ should offer enough space for easy movement.