Shower Remodels in Albuquerque

The two most popular remodels are:

1. Cultured Marble
2. Tile

Cultured Marble is a popular choice because it is less expensive and has the quickest turnaround for install time. It also looks nice and is durable.

Tile takes more steps to install and is a longer process, but you can do more with it! The patterns you can make with tile are unlimited, making it a very popular choice.

Does TLC do custom shower remodels?

Yes, TLC does customer shower remodels. Keep in mind that cultured marble is more limited and isn’t a very “custom” product. Tile is where you will have the most customizability because you can choose the tile color, texture, size, grout, and pattern.

The only reason you would need a permit during a shower remodel is if you are relocating the plumbing or electrical. For example, if you want to switch places with your toilet and your shower, this would require a permit. Replacing a tub and adding tile to the wall would not.

Every shower remodel is a little different, so there is no “one size fits all” answer. On average, a cultured marble shower remodel will take about two days: one day for demo and prep, and one for installation. Tile on a standard tub takes an average for 3 – 4 days. If you are tiling an entire walk-in shower, this will take even longer. Your remodel technician will be able to give you an estimate of how long your shower remodel will take.

• Water injection
• Steam injection

Here at TLC, we suggest using a steam whole house humidifier from Aprilaire®. The water in New Mexico is so hard that it tends to calcify and damage water injectors.

Absolutely! Bathroom and kitchen remodels both significantly increase your home’s value. This is especially true if you are in a home built in the 70s or 80s. Remodeling your shower will help to remove the “dated” look and improve your resell value.

Keep in mind that a bathroom with a shower and no tub is not considered a full bath. It’s a ¾ bath. This is why many bathrooms that have a walk-in shower also have a stand-alone tub. For resell value, it’s usually suggested that you keep at least one full bath in the house.

That said, you are welcome to do whatever you want with your shower remodel. If you want to replace your tub with a walk-in shower, you certainly can.

Yes, replacing the tub with a shower will lower home value. The reason is that a bathroom must have a sink, toilet, shower, and tub to be considered a full bath. Having just a tub or just a shower makes it a ¾ bath. This impacts home value because full baths are preferred by most buyers.

A way around this is to install a stand-alone tub along with your walk-in shower. This keeps the bathroom classified as a full bath.

Always choose a remodeling contractor that is licensed, bonded, and insured. If for any reason there is an accident during construction that causes damage to your home, you have the protection of their insurance policy. If you choose an uninsured contractor, any accidental damages will fall under your insurance.

Make sure to get references when selecting your shower remodeling contractor. You can get these from friends and family, but our remodel techs suggest visiting tile stores or other remodel material stores. They will generally have a good idea of which contractors are reliable and have a good reputation in the community.