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Shower Installation Toronto & GTA

Shower Installation & Renovation

Custom tile showers, prefab shower kits, walk-in conversions, glass enclosures, body sprays. Waterproofing done right, licensed plumbing connections, ready for years.

  • Full custom shower: $3,500-$9,000 typical project
  • Prefab shower kit install: $1,800-$3,500
  • Licensed plumbers handle all water connections
  • Waterproof membrane (Schluter, RedGard) included
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SCHLUTER Waterproofing
25yr
Lifespan
6-10
Day Build
Custom
Tile + Glass
Licensed
Plumbing
We Build
Custom Tile Prefab Kits Tub Conversion Glass Doors Steam Showers
Waterproof membrane + sloped pan
Why Most Shower Failures Happen

Waterproofing Is Everything

Shower leaks don’t announce themselves — they rot studs and ruin ceilings before you ever see water. Proper waterproofing is the invisible difference between a 5-year shower and a 25-year shower.

Proper Waterproof Membrane

Schluter Kerdi sheet membrane or RedGard liquid membrane over cement board substrate. Then tile on top. This is the only correct method — greenboard or just thinset is not waterproof.

Sloped Floor + Drain

Shower floor must slope 1/4" per foot toward the drain. Mud-bed construction or pre-sloped Schluter pan. Improperly sloped showers pool water at the wall — eventually leaks through grout.

Licensed Plumbing Connections

Mixing valve installed with proper hot/cold orientation, anti-scald protection (code-required), and shut-off access. Done by our licensed plumber, not by handymen with YouTube training.

Curb + Threshold

Properly built shower curb prevents water spilling onto bathroom floor. We use foam curb forms (Wedi/Kerdi) with membrane wrap — no chance of curb-base water intrusion.

Niche & Bench Built Right

Recessed shampoo niches sloped for drainage. Built-in benches fully waterproofed before tile. These are the spots that fail first if not done correctly.

Quality Tile Setting

Modified thinset for porcelain, unmodified for stone (no surprises about which mortar). Proper backer-rod expansion joints in long runs. Caulk — not grout — in all inside corners.

Shower Project Types

Showers We Build & Install

From budget prefab kits to fully custom tile showers.

Custom Tile Shower

Full custom-tiled shower — walls, floor, niches, bench. Schluter waterproofing, sloped pan, glass enclosure. $5,000-$12,000 depending on size + tile. Most-requested high-end.

Prefab Shower Kit

Acrylic or fibreglass one-piece or 3-piece kits (Sterling, Aqua, MAAX). Faster install (1-2 days), more budget-friendly. $1,800-$3,500 labour + kit.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Remove old bathtub, build walk-in shower in same footprint. Popular for aging-in-place or modernizing. $3,500-$7,000.

Glass Enclosure

Frameless glass shower doors and panels — standard 3/8" tempered. Custom measured + fabricated. $1,400-$3,200 typical for standard enclosure.

Body Sprays + Rain Heads

Multi-head shower systems: rain shower head + body sprays + hand-held wand. Requires upsized plumbing supply lines for proper flow.

Steam Shower Install

Steam generator + dedicated sealed enclosure + ceiling slope + tile-over-membrane. Higher complexity, custom quoted. $8,000-$15,000+.

Real Examples

Real Shower Installation Jobs

Recent shower installs and renovations across the GTA.

Custom North York

Full Custom Tile Shower with Niche

5x3 master shower. Schluter waterproofing, large-format porcelain tile, recessed niche with stone, glass enclosure. 8 days, multi-trade.

⏱ 56 hrs $8,200
Tub Conversion Mississauga

Tub-to-Walk-In Shower

Removed old steel bathtub, built walk-in shower in same footprint. Tile floor and walls, glass panel. Plumbing reconfigured. 6 days.

⏱ 40 hrs $5,600
Prefab Kit Vaughan

3-Piece Prefab Shower (Acrylic)

Demo old shower, install new acrylic 3-piece kit (Sterling Ensemble). New valve, new drain, glass sliding doors. 2 days.

⏱ 14 hrs $2,800
Steam Toronto

Steam Shower Conversion

Existing tile shower converted to steam: sealed glass enclosure, sloped ceiling, steam generator install + dedicated electrical, new vapour-proof lighting.

⏱ 24 hrs $11,400
Glass Only Etobicoke

Frameless Glass Enclosure

Existing tile shower with old shower curtain replaced with frameless 3/8" glass enclosure with pivot door. Custom measured + fabricated. 1 day install.

⏱ 5 hrs $1,950
Repair Markham

Shower Leak Diagnosis + Repair

Recurring leak through ceiling below. Diagnosed failed corner seam in shower. Cut tile, replaced corner waterproofing, re-tiled, regrouted, re-caulked. Licensed plumber checked valve. 3 days.

⏱ 20 hrs $2,400

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Painting Pricing

Transparent, No Surprises

Shower installations are project-quoted after an in-home assessment. Variables include size, tile choice, glass type, and complexity. Free assessment included.

Prefab Kit Install
$1,800– $3,500

Acrylic or fibreglass kits with glass doors. 2-3 days. Customer supplies kit.

Custom Tile Shower
$5,000– $9,000

Full custom build with Schluter waterproofing, tile, niche, glass. 6-10 days. Most-popular.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
$3,500– $7,000

Remove tub, build walk-in. Most-requested aging-in-place upgrade.

For the full pricing breakdown across 40+ services see our 2026 pricing guide.

Painting FAQ

Common Questions

How long does a custom shower take to build?
Standard 36"x36" custom tile shower: 6-8 working days. Larger or more complex (niche, bench, multi-head): 10-14 days. Includes demo, framing repair, waterproofing, tile, grout, caulk, glass install. Multiple trade coordination — plumbing rough-in day 1-2, waterproofing day 3, tile day 4-6, grout/caulk day 7, glass day 8+.
Schluter or RedGard — which waterproofing?
Both work. Schluter Kerdi is a sheet membrane — faster install, easier inspection. RedGard is a liquid-applied — cheaper materials but requires careful thickness/coverage. We use Schluter for most custom showers because the visual confirmation of full coverage gives better long-term reliability.
Why is custom tile shower so much more than a prefab?
Labour and waterproofing. A prefab acrylic shower is one piece that drops in; a tile shower has 50+ steps including framing, waterproofing membrane, mud-bed slope, niche construction, individual tile setting, grouting, and final caulking. The custom shower lasts 2-3x longer and is fully customizable.
Can you convert my bathtub to a walk-in shower?
Yes — one of the most common upgrades for aging-in-place and modernizing. Remove tub, reconfigure plumbing (drain location changes), build new shower in the same footprint. ~$3,500-$7,000 typical including tile and glass.
Do I need a permit for a shower replacement?
Like-for-like replacement of existing shower: usually no permit. New plumbing locations, structural changes, or full renovation that affects framing: yes. Toronto building department has specifics. We’ll let you know when you book.
What size shower should I build?
Minimum code is 30"x30" but feels cramped. Comfortable is 36"x48". Luxury custom: 42"x60"+ with a bench. We measure your existing space and discuss what fits best with your overall bathroom layout.
Can you do glass enclosures only (existing tile)?
Yes — frameless or semi-frameless glass enclosure over existing tile shower. $1,400-$3,200 typical depending on size and door type (pivot vs sliding). Custom measured and fabricated — usually 2-3 weeks from measurement to install.
What tile is best for showers?
Porcelain is the most durable and water-resistant — our most-recommended. Glazed ceramic works for walls but not high-traffic floors. Natural stone (marble, travertine) looks beautiful but requires sealing and ongoing maintenance — we’ll talk through pros/cons. Large-format tiles (12x24, 24x48) are trending because fewer grout lines means easier cleaning.
Do you do steam showers?
Yes — significantly more complex. Requires sealed enclosure (full ceiling tile), sloped ceiling for condensation drainage, vapour-proof lighting, dedicated electrical, and steam generator install. ~$8,000-$15,000+ depending on size. Quoted custom.
Will the new shower match the rest of my bathroom?
Tile choice is yours. If you want a full-bathroom refresh, we can coordinate flooring, vanity, paint, and shower together for a unified look. See our bathroom renovation page for full-bathroom scope.
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