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You might want a new shower, but are nervous you have to be home for weeks. You might have stories of remodels dragging on longer than what was initially promised. You don’t want a remodel to get in the way of your work or personal life.
Shugarman’s Bath has completed more than 6,500 tub and shower remodels. The majority of our projects take 1-2 days to complete. In rarer cases, they can take 3-5 days depending on the scope of the project. We’ve completed enough remodels to know what timeline to expect.
This article covers how long a typical shower remodel takes, what can add extra days, and how a 1-2 day shower remodel is possible without cutting corners.
Table of Contents:
- How Long Does a Typical Shower Remodel Take?
- How Long Does Each Type of Shower Remodel Take?
- What Can Make a Shower Remodel Take Longer?
- How Do You Get a Shower Remodel Done in 1-2 Days?
How Long Does a Typical Shower Remodel Take?
Most shower remodels with Shugarman’s Bath take 1-2 days. Some projects can take 3 to 4 days.
Your installation day is short because most of the planning happens before the crew arrives at your home. Check out our step-by-step installation guide to see exactly what happens when your installers arrive.
How Long Does Each Type of Shower Remodel Take?
The type of job affects how long your remodel takes. Here are some jobs and timelines you can expect:
- A remodel can take one day when demoing a fiberglass tub or shower with standard fixtures. Demo and installation happen on the same day. The install can go a second day if underlying issues need to be addressed.
- If your old tub or shower has tile that needs to be torn out, the job takes closer to 2 days. Removing old tile can take a full day.
- A Cali Combo, which is a separate tub and shower side by side, usually takes 3 to 5 days.
These are estimates for a typical job. Underlying issues in the tub and shower area can shift your timeline.
What Can Make a Shower Remodel Take Longer?
One of the most common occurrences is finding underlying issues once demolition starts. This means moisture damage, wood rot, termite damage, mold, pests, or plumbing issues.
Shugarman's Bath fixes these issues in the tub and shower area at no extra cost since they’re covered under the Never Any Extras Guarantee. In rare cases, another trade may need to get involved, which can extend your timeline. For example, if we find pests in your tub and shower area, you would need to find a pest removal service to take care of the issue.
For a fuller look at what can slow a project down, see our article on common causes of remodel delays.
How Do You Get a Shower Remodel Done in 1-2 Days?
A tub and shower remodel can move quickly because of the premium materials used for a shower remodel.
Many tub and shower remodels use traditional tile-and-grout methods that take longer. A traditional tile shower uses cement board, a waterproofing membrane, thin-set adhesive, tile, and grout. Grout alone needs about 24 hours to dry before the job can be finished.
Some installers also waterproof the shower floor with a method called hot mopping. This older method applies hot, melted tar in layers over roofing felt. It requires extra cooling time between layers, and the full tile installation process takes about a week.
Shugarman's Bath uses premium materials that can be installed efficiently without cutting corners. Your walls start with a moisture-resistant backer board that has a built-in barrier to stop water at the surface. Over that goes your custom BP-Cor2 wall panel, which we seal with high-grade silicone at every edge.
You aren’t waiting for materials to cure, since they arrive ready to install. Plus, one dedicated crew handles your project from start to finish.
See What a 1-2 Day Remodel Can Look Like
Every Installer starts as an Installer Assistant, then works toward becoming an Apprentice Installer before leading projects on their own. Our installers have the experience to perform a high-quality tub or shower remodel. Every installation includes planning and quality checks to make sure your 1-2 day remodel is done right.
Now that you know how long a shower remodel takes, find out why a 1-2 day shower remodel costs what it does.
Check out our project gallery to see how a high-quality shower remodel could look in your bathroom.
The opinions expressed in the referenced materials are those of the authors only, not necessarily of Shugarman’s Bath. While these referenced materials are useful in answering generalized questions, each bathroom is unique. For a particular question about your tub or shower remodeling project, contact your Shugarman’s Bath consultant.
FAQs on Tub and Shower Remodeling:Q: What materials do you use for your tub and shower products?Our products are mainly composed of a material called BP-Cor2. It's a high-tech polymer made up of 15% acrylic and 85% ABS, the same material used to make football helmets. It's an upgrade from traditional tile and standard acrylic. We can laser-etch grout lines into the material to give it the look of tile without the cleaning and maintenance that comes with it. We call it Modern Tile. Q: How many design options does Shugarman's Bath offer?Shugarman's Bath offers 500-600 color and style options, so you can find a combination that fits your bathroom and your taste. Q: How do I get my to-the-penny quote?We offer free in-home design consultations with our expert designers. They’ll inspect your bathroom, listen to your frustrations and goals, and then take you through the step-by-step design of your bath or shower space.
You’ll receive your to-the-penny quote at the end of your consultation. |
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