If your shower is leaking, has cracked tile, yellowed fiberglass, or grout that has been re-caulked too many times, it is time for a replacement. The good news is that modern shower replacement options are faster, more durable, and better-looking than what you have now.
Cracked grout that has been re-caulked multiple times, soft spots in the shower floor or walls (indicating water damage behind), yellowed or scratched fiberglass surrounds, mold or mildew that returns no matter how aggressively you clean, and visible water damage in the ceiling below the bathroom are all signs of a shower past its useful life.
Acrylic shower systems install in one to three days, never need grout, and resist mold. They are the right choice for guest baths, hall baths, rental properties, and homeowners who want a fast replacement. Custom tile showers feel more upscale, give you full design control, and are the standard in primary baths in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and Zionsville.
A modern tile shower uses a sheet-membrane system like Schluter Kerdi or a fluid-applied membrane like RedGard over cement board. Both create continuous waterproofing that prevents future leaks. Older tile showers with mud beds and felt paper are why so many original showers eventually leak.
An acrylic shower system replacement typically runs $6,500 to $12,000. A custom tile shower with framed glass runs $9,500 to $18,000. Frameless glass and curbless designs run $14,000 to $25,000.
Call the number on the page. A coordinator will look at the existing shower, identify what is behind the wall, and provide a written scope and pricing range.
An acrylic shower system can be installed in one to two days when the existing footprint and drain location are reused. A tile shower takes seven to twelve days because of waterproofing, mortar, grout, and glass templating.
Yes. Replacing the shower valve while the wall is open is much easier and cheaper than doing it later.
