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Tub to Shower Conversion in Richmond Hill

Turn an old tub into a walk-in tiled shower. The tub comes out and the Canzeno base goes in on the same day, already sloped, waterproofed and finished in your tile.

Walk-in shower with a recessed niche, marble-look tile and a sliding glass door

Professional Bathtub to Shower Conversion in Richmond Hill

If you step over a high tub wall every morning for a shower you rarely fill as a bath, a tub to shower conversion is one of the most practical upgrades you can make to your Richmond Hill bathroom. At Canzeno, we replace your old, underused bathtub with a clean, open walk-in shower that fits your space and the way you actually use your bathroom.

A bathtub to shower conversion is also one of the faster ways to modernize a dated bathroom without committing to a full bathroom renovation, though we can take on the complete project whenever you want more than the shower updated. We handle every step ourselves, from the first on-site measurement to the final waterproofing, so you work with one team and one clear plan from start to finish.

Why Convert Your Tub to a Walk-In Shower

Most homeowners who convert a tub to a walk-in shower are after the same things: a bathroom that feels bigger, is easier to use, and looks current. Here is what the switch actually gives you.

More Space and a Modern Bathroom Look

A bathtub takes up a large, fixed footprint that often goes to waste. Replacing it with a walk-in shower opens up the room visually and physically, and a frameless or low-profile design makes even a small Richmond Hill bathroom feel more spacious. It is also a simple way to move a tired, builder-grade bathroom toward a clean, modern style.

Easier, Safer Access

Climbing in and out of a tub is one of the most common pain points in an older bathroom. A walk-in shower removes the high step, and the layout can be planned around easier entry, a bench, or a handheld fixture. For households thinking ahead to aging in place, this is often the main reason to convert.

Added Home Value

A functional, well-finished walk-in shower is a feature buyers look for, especially in homes that already have a bathtub elsewhere. A tub to shower conversion lets you update the most-used part of the bathroom without the cost and timeline of a full remodel.

Our Tub to Shower Conversion Process, Step by Step

We keep the process straightforward and predictable, so you always know what is happening next. If your project grows into a wider update, the same team handles the full shower renovation as well.

On-Site Measurement and Design

Every conversion starts with exact measurements of your existing bathroom. We confirm the footprint, check the plumbing layout, and plan the new shower around your space and tile choice before any work begins.

Bathtub Removal and Plumbing Prep

Next, we remove the old bathtub and surrounding wall materials, then prepare the plumbing for a shower setup. Because a tub and a shower drain differently, this stage includes adjusting the drain and supply lines so everything meets code.

Shower Base and Wall Installation

With the area prepped, we install the shower base and the surrounding walls. This is where our prefabricated, fully tiled base shortens a stage that normally takes several days, which we cover in detail below.

Final Waterproofing and Finishing

Finally, we complete the waterproofing, set the fixtures, seal every seam, and clean up the site. The result is a finished walk-in shower that is ready to use and built to last.

Faster, Low-Mess Conversion With Our Prefabricated Tiled Shower Base

The part that usually makes a conversion slow and messy is building the shower base on site. We do it differently. We manufacture a prefabricated, fully tiled shower base before demolition even starts, using the tile you select.

Because the base is ready in advance, work that would normally stretch across several days can be completed in a single day. That means less on-site tiling, far less dust, and less disruption to your home while the project is underway. You get a custom, fully tiled look without the long, messy build that comes with a traditional on-site base.

Tub to Shower Conversion Cost in Richmond Hill

There is no single price for a tub to shower conversion, because the cost depends on your specific bathroom. The main factors are the size of the shower, the tile and materials you choose, how much the existing plumbing needs to change, and any extras such as a bench, niche, or glass enclosure.

A like-for-like conversion that reuses the existing footprint is generally the most budget-friendly, while relocating the drain or expanding the shower adds to the scope. The best way to get an accurate number for your project is to reach out for a quote based on your actual bathroom rather than a generic estimate.

Tub to Shower vs. Full Bathroom Renovation

A tub to shower conversion focuses on one thing: swapping the bathtub for a shower while leaving the rest of the bathroom in place. It is faster and more affordable than a complete remodel, and it is the right choice when the shower is the only part you want to change. If your vanity, flooring, and layout also need work, a full bathroom renovation may be the better value, and we can walk you through both options so you choose the scope that fits your needs and budget.

What Sets Us Apart From Other Bathroom Renovators

We specialize in shower systems, not just general renovation. Our prefabricated, tiled shower base is built off-site in your chosen tile, which keeps your conversion faster and far less messy than a standard on-site build. We can also add a custom shower niche in the same tile, including curved and non-rectangular shapes that most renovators do not offer. And because we are based in and serve Richmond Hill, you get a local team that manages your project directly from measurement to finish.

  • Canzeno warranty
  • Fully insured
  • $2 million liability insurance
Glass shower with marble-look walls, a double niche and a tiled Canzeno base
Corner glass shower on a tiled Canzeno shower base

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How it’s built

Five layers, finished in our shop

Built and checked in our shop, so the slope, the waterproofing and the drain are right before anything reaches your home.

  1. 5Integrated perimeter flangeLaps under the wall waterproofing so the edges stay sealed, around an integrated drain.
  2. 4Waterproof XPS foam backerA high-density XPS foam base that keeps the system light and dry.
  3. 3High-density structural coreCarries the load and holds the slope without a mortar bed.
  4. 2Composite reinforcementThe main waterproof layer: a reinforced composite skin under the tile.
  5. 1Non-slip, large-format tileThe tile you choose, cut and sloped to the drain in our shop.
Canzeno tiled shower base finished in the shop before delivery, with the drain flange in place

A finished base in our shop, before delivery

How it works

From measurement to a finished shower

  1. 1Measure & designWe measure the bathroom, or work from your plans, and mark the centre lines. You choose the drain, where it sits and the tile.
  2. 2Built in our workshopThe base is sloped, waterproofed in layers and finished in your tile in our shop, then checked before it leaves.
  3. 3Delivered ready to installIt arrives pre-tiled, with no mortar bed to mix, so there is far less time and mess on site. Our team installs it, or your crew does.
  4. 4Walls, niche, glassWalls, niche and glass go in around the finished base, and the shower is done.
Tub to Shower
3–4 days
Tub to Tub
3–4 days
Full Bathroom Renovation
7–9 days
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Bathrooms we’ve finished across the GTA. Open any of them to see the room before and after.

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What homeowners say about Canzeno

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My family and I were extremely pleased by the work done by Canzeno Bathroom Renovations! The team was very professional and courteous. They were extremely knowledgeable and proficient for our main bathroom renovation. They treated our home with utmost care and kept the areas in our home clean during the renovation work. They always arrived early and stayed until the job was complete to the utmost satisfaction and delight of myself and my family. I would hire Canzeno Bathroom Renovations again in the future and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs expert professional bathroom renovators at a very reasonable price.
Neil Dyal
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Great job done! Exactly the way we wished for. The design and workmanship is excellent. So hard to find a good contractor. So glad we found you! Highly recommend!
A M
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The shower system was probably my favourite part of the whole renovation. I had never seen a shower base prepared like this before. It arrived ready for installation and fit our space perfectly, which made the whole process a lot easier. You can tell Canzeno has put a lot of thought into how the system is made. Really happy with how everything turned out!
parnia Rezaeikalantari
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Honestly, we didn’t expect the renovation to go this smoothly. Masoud was easy to deal with, gave us good ideas, and didn’t try to push us into things we didn’t need. The shower turned out amazing and the whole bathroom feels like a completely different space now. Really happy with the work and would definitely recommend Canzeno.
afsane hosseini
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We recently had our bathroom renovated by Canzeno and had a really good experience overall. Everything went pretty smoothly, and the team was professional and easy to work with. We were especially happy with the custom shower base. It was made for our bathroom and came really well packed, so there were no issues when it arrived. The installation was done neatly, and the team paid attention to the details, especially with the waterproofing and slope. The shower turned out great and we’re really happy with the final result. It feels like good quality work, and we would definitely recommend Canzeno to anyone looking to renovate their bathroom.
M.K
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We recently had our bathroom renovated by Canzeno, and we were very impressed with the entire process. What really stood out was their custom tiled shower base. It was built in their workshop specifically for our bathroom and arrived at our home extremely well packed and protected. It honestly felt like receiving a carefully prepared product rather than having everything built from scratch in our bathroom. The installation was very organized, and the team kept the work area clean throughout the renovation. The shower base had the proper slope and everything fit together beautifully with the wall tiles. We love the finished shower and especially appreciate the attention to waterproofing and detail. It looks beautiful now, and we feel confident that it will continue to perform well for many years. We would definitely recommend Canzeno to anyone considering a bathroom renovation.
Babak Khorasani

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