Glossary · Bathroom terms

Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Definition

Removing a tub to install a larger walk-in shower. One of the most-requested bath remodels, driven by aging-in-place and the decline of tub use in secondary baths.

Source: Wikipedia — Shower

Where this comes up on this site

  • 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…

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