Walk-In Shower Installation in Apex, NC
Walk-in shower installation in Apex, replacing dated stalls and tub-showers with low-curb and curbless designs. Tell us about your bathroom and we connect you with a local contractor for a free estimate.
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Walk-In Shower Installation in Apex: what to know
Walk-in shower installation in Apex is a common upgrade for homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, when many primary baths got a small fiberglass stall with a framed glass door. Replacing it with a larger tiled walk-in shower, often with a frameless glass panel, is one of the biggest visual improvements you can make in those rooms.
Whether the shower can be curbless depends on the floor. Where a home sits on a slab, a curbless entry means cutting and recessing the concrete. Homes on crawl spaces or with the primary bath upstairs may allow the floor framing to be adjusted instead. A low curb avoids most structural work and still makes the shower easy to step into.
A linear drain is a popular way to simplify the slope, especially with large-format tile. Whatever the design, the waterproofing membrane under the tile is what keeps a walk-in shower from leaking into the floor.
What shapes a project in Apex
Slab foundations
Recessing a slab for a curbless shower is possible but involves cutting concrete. A low curb is the simpler option.
Replacing small stalls
Combining a small stall with adjacent space, such as a linen closet or unused tub area, can make room for a proper walk-in.
Inspections
New drains, valves and framing changes typically need a permit and inspection through the Town of Apex.
What the job involves
- Floor structure checked for recessing or a low curb
- Drain and valve rough-in
- Floor sloped to the drain and waterproofed
- Tile or panel walls, bench or niche
- Fixed glass panel or enclosure installed after tile
For a fuller walkthrough of each step, see our guide to walk-in shower installation in Raleigh.
What affects the price
- Whether a curbless entry means cutting into a slab
- Low curb versus fully curbless
- Recessing a slab or reworking floor framing
- Linear versus point drain
- Size and type of glass
The contractor you're matched with gives you a written estimate after seeing the room.
Walk-In Shower Installation in Apex: common questions
Is a curbless shower possible on a slab in Apex?
Yes, by cutting and recessing the concrete under the shower. It adds cost, so many homeowners choose a low curb instead.
Can I enlarge my small stall shower?
Often, by taking space from an unused tub, a linen closet or the bathroom's layout. The contractor will show you the options.
Do I need a permit for a walk-in shower in Apex?
If the drain, valve or framing changes, generally yes. Check with the Town of Apex.
What's the advantage of a linear drain?
The floor only slopes in one direction, which suits large tiles and makes a curbless entry easier.
Who installs the shower?
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