Bathroom Remodel in Lake Stevens, WA
Tub-to-shower conversions, planned before demo
Most calls about a bathroom remodel in Lake Stevens that we scope start with one question: can the tub become a walk-in shower?
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Can the tub become a shower?
Usually, yes, but the details decide how it goes. The drain has to move to the right spot and size for a shower. The curb height, or whether there is a curb at all, depends on the floor framing. The glass needs room to swing or slide, and the valve often moves to a more comfortable height.
We check each of these at the walkthrough and write the answers into your scope. If you are still deciding whether to keep a tub somewhere in the house, read the bathroom planning guide first.
Wet-area prep, tile, and fixtures scoped together — before demo begins.
Walk-in shower where a tub used to be
Project Types
Shower layouts that replace a tub
The space a tub leaves behind supports several layouts.
Curbed walk-in shower
The most common conversion: a low curb, a sloped base, and a glass panel or door.
Low-curb or curbless entry
A lower or flush entry when the floor framing allows the slope to be built in.
Shower with bench and niche
The extra length of a tub alcove often has room for a built-in bench or shelf, sealed before tile.
Recent Work
Conversions we’ve finished
Walk-in showers and tile work from recent projects in Snohomish County.
Shower & vanity
Marble Walls & ShowerTile shower benchMarble shower detail
Dual Vanity
Tub & Glass Shower
Marble Shower
Grid Tile Vanity
Marble Wet Room
Patterned Tile
Custom Floor Tile
Modern VanityOur Process
Steps in a conversion
The tub comes out only after the shower layout is settled.
Measure and lay out
We confirm drain location, curb, valve height, and glass clearance, then put them in the written scope.
Remove tub and rough-in
The tub comes out, the drain and valve are moved, and the base and membrane go in.
Tile, glass, and trim
Wall and floor tile, glass, fixtures, and trim, followed by a punch-list walkthrough.
Demo, plumbing, tile, and glass on one schedule.
Why homeowners trust us with conversions
Artbrick LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington State contractor based in Granite Falls (License ARTBRL*812B8; L&I record). With seven years of construction experience, we plan the drain and curb before the tub ever leaves the room.
- Drain and valve locations confirmed first
- Curb height planned to the floor framing
- Glass clearance checked before ordering
- Waterproofing included in the scope
- Seven years of construction experience
See more completed work on our portfolio.
Typical scope items
Heated floors and specialty tile are written in when you choose them.
- Selective demolition and debris hauling
- Plumbing and electrical coordination
- Waterproofing membranes and substrate prep
- Wall and floor tile installation
- Vanity, countertop, and fixture install
- Shower glass or curtain layout
- Exhaust ventilation, paint, trim, and punch-list close-out
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Where We Work
Bathroom projects near Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is close to our Granite Falls base.
Lake Stevens & nearby
Nearby bathroom pages: Granite Falls · Snohomish · Marysville.
Send your address and we will confirm availability. Contact us.
Bathroom Questions
Tub-to-shower questions
What people ask before removing a tub.
Will removing our only tub hurt resale?
It can matter to some buyers, especially families with young kids. If there is another tub in the house, it is usually less of a concern.
Can the shower be curbless?
Sometimes. It depends on whether the floor framing allows the slope to be recessed. We check before promising a flush entry.
Does the drain need to move?
Usually. A tub drain sits at one end, and a shower drain has to suit the new slope. Moving it is part of the rough-in.
What kind of glass works best?
A fixed panel, hinged door, or slider, depending on clearance from the toilet and vanity. We measure before you choose.
How do I start in Lake Stevens?
Call (425) 422-5947 or use the contact form with your address and a photo of the tub area. We will set a walkthrough.
Is Artbrick licensed?
Yes. Artbrick LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington State contractor, License ARTBRL*812B8.
Reach Artbrick
Artbrick LLC
(425) 422-5947 · artbrick.info@gmail.com
201 S Portage Ave, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Licensed, bonded & insured · License ARTBRL*812B8 · Verify on L&I
Tell us about the tub you want to replace. We will follow up to measure the space.