Curbless & Walk-In Showers in Phoenix
A curbless shower has no step at the entry: the bathroom floor runs straight into the shower. It costs the same as a curbed shower: labor from $6,500, usually built in 4–7 days. You don't have to pay it all upfront: you can put it on a credit card.
How We Build a Curbless Shower
- We cut the concrete slab where the shower goes, so the shower floor can start flush with the rest of the bathroom floor.
- We slope the shower floor down to the drain at about 1/4 inch per foot, so water runs to the drain instead of out of the shower.
- We use a regular drain, the same as on all our showers.
- We waterproof it like every shower we build: DensShield backer board, RedGard waterproofing and a pan liner under the mortar bed.
Can Your Bathroom Have One?
| Ground-floor bathroom on a regular concrete slab | Yes. We cut the slab so the shower floor starts flush. |
|---|---|
| Post-tension slab | No. Post-tension floors do not allow a curbless shower. |
| Second-floor bathroom | Sometimes. It's trickier and takes more labor, and some structures don't allow it. |
Every home is different, so we check yours case by case before we quote. If curbless isn't possible, we build a walk-in shower with a curb instead.
What the $6,500 Labor Price Covers
- Demo and haul-off
- Plumbing work, by a reputable plumber we've worked with for many years
- DensShield, RedGard and a pan liner
- Tile installation, set by hand
- Curb or curbless entry, same price
Tile and glass are not included in that price.
Labor from $6,500 and 4–7 days for a typical shower. Tile and glass are not included in that price. Bigger showers or extra features change the price, and you get an itemized quote after we see the bathroom. Our work is covered by a written 2-year workmanship warranty. Licensed, bonded and insured, Arizona ROC #311992. You don't have to pay it all upfront: you can put it on a credit card.
Replacing a Tub?
Converting a tub? Curbless is one of the options. See tub to shower conversion, or compare options in walk-in shower vs. tub.
Common Questions
How do you build a curbless shower on a concrete slab?
We cut the concrete slab so the shower floor starts flush with the rest of the bathroom floor, then slope it down to the drain at about 1/4 inch per foot.
Does a curbless shower cost more?
Not with us. Our price is the same whether you choose a curb or curbless entry: labor from $6,500, with demo, plumbing and prep materials included. Tile and glass are not included in that price. You don't have to pay it all upfront: you can put it on a credit card.
Can every bathroom have a curbless shower?
No. Post-tension slabs do not allow a curbless shower, and some other structures don't either. Second-floor bathrooms are possible in some cases but take more labor. We check your home case by case before quoting.
What drain do you use?
We use regular drains on all of our showers, curbless included.
See more of our work on the custom tile shower remodels page.