Medinah, IL
In Medinah, where many homes near Medinah Country Club and along Medinah Road still have builder-era tubs, stepping over a high tub wall can be a daily risk—and a dated bathroom drag on resale. A tub-to-shower conversion replaces that cramped tub with a modern, low-threshold shower designed for comfort, waterproofing, and easy cleaning.
Medinah homeowners often call us for bath-to-shower conversions after years of hard water mineral buildup and grout staining—especially in older properties around Lakeview Park and the neighborhoods just off Irving Park Road (IL-19). A standard alcove tub can waste floor space and create a slip hazard; converting to a walk-in shower in Medinah is a smart way to gain safer entry, better drainage performance, and a brighter, more open look without changing the whole bathroom footprint.
Elk Grove Village Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro handles Medinah tub removal and shower installation with a jobsite process that protects your home: we isolate the work area with ZipWall dust barriers, shut off and cap lines, then demo the tub and backer safely while checking stud bays for moisture damage. Our plumbers use Milwaukee oscillating tools, pipe cutters, and crimp/expansion tools for PEX or copper transitions; we set the new shower drain with correct slope and verify trap alignment before rebuilding the wet area. For many Medinah layouts, we also adjust the shower valve height and install a pressure-balanced valve (Moen or Delta) to help prevent scalding.
For waterproofing, we build to Tile Council of North America (TCNA) methods (such as B421/B422 where applicable) and follow ANSI A108 installation standards. We use cement backer board or foam backer panels, then apply a continuous waterproof membrane system like Schluter-KERDI or LATICRETE Hydro Ban with mesh reinforcement at seams, corners, and penetrations. Shower pans are formed with a pre-sloped base or a mortar bed, then flood-tested to confirm watertight performance before tile goes up. We set porcelain or ceramic tile with polymer-modified thinset, use a cementitious or epoxy grout option, and finish with silicone at changes of plane per EJ171 movement-joint guidance.
Medinah clients typically want a clean, low-maintenance finish that holds up through Illinois freeze-thaw seasons and everyday use. We frequently install slip-resistant tile mosaics on the shower floor (DCOF-focused selections), solid-surface thresholds, and glass enclosures sized precisely to the opening. The end result: a Medinah tub-to-shower remodel that feels larger, drains correctly, and stays dry behind the walls—backed by manufacturer warranties on waterproofing systems and our written workmanship warranty on installation details like waterproofing continuity, tile bonding, and fixture mounting.
A homeowner in the Medinah Highlands area near Medinah Middle School reached out after their fiberglass tub/shower combo developed flexing and hairline cracking around the drain. They also had an aging parent moving in, and the 15-inch tub step-over became a safety concern—especially on winter mornings when the bathroom floor tracked in moisture from boots. We scheduled an on-site measure and found the existing alcove was 60 inches wide but the plumbing was slightly off-center, causing poor drainage and a puddle line at the tub’s low spot. After shutting down water, we removed the tub and surround, inspected the wall cavity, and replaced damp insulation on one exterior wall. Our plumber reset the drain location, installed a new P-trap, and upgraded the valve to a pressure-balanced Moen unit with a handheld slide bar for accessibility. For the shower build, we installed a pre-sloped shower base, applied a full Schluter-KERDI waterproofing system with sealed corners and curb treatment, and completed a 24-hour flood test. The walls were finished with large-format porcelain tile set with polymer-modified thinset, and the floor used slip-resistant 2x2 mosaics for better traction. We finished with a clear tempered-glass door, a recessed niche with waterproofed edges, and a properly vented Panasonic bathroom fan upgrade to control humidity. Outcome: the homeowner got a low-threshold shower with stable footing, faster drainage, and a noticeably brighter bathroom. The parent can enter safely using the handheld and grab bar blocking we installed behind the tile, and the client reported easier weekly cleaning due to the tile selection and reduced grout maintenance.
We offer same-day service for most tub-to-shower conversion needs in Medinah. Our local team can typically arrive within hours of your call.
Serving Medinah from our Elk Grove Village location — Elk Grove Village Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro is just a short drive away.
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