Full Tub-to-Shower Surround Replacement and Plumbing Rough-In Optimization
One-day shower installation. Complete bathroom wet-area upgrade featuring stud-bay framing adjustments, updated valve rough-in work, drywall patching, and a clean installation of a multi-piece acrylic bathtub surround.
Project Overview
The Challenge
The project required tearing back damaged drywall to expose the studs, securing outdated in-wall plumbing lines without compromising insulation, and precisely aligning the new acrylic enclosure for a seamless fit.
Our Solution
Exposed structural studs to clear existing drywall, secured the new mixing valve and rough-in plumbing, installed fiberglass insulation, and systematically mounted the multi-shelf acrylic tub insert. Finished by patching, taping, and applying joint compound to the surrounding drywall to prepare it for paint.
The Outcome
Delivered a durable, watertight tub-and-shower enclosure with fully updated rough-in plumbing and seamlessly patched drywall, ready for immediate prime and paint.
Project Highlights
- Upgraded Plumbing Infrastructure: Replaced aging internal supply lines and mounted a modern single-handle pressure-balancing shower valve.
- Seamless Drywall Integration: Patched and mudded all surrounding drywall gaps to deliver a smooth transition between the wall and the surround.
- Low-Maintenance Acrylic Finish: Installed a multi-piece surround with built-in shelving, offering an easy-to-clean, leak-resistant solution for the homeowner.
Project Details
Location: Tampa, FL
Duration: 12 hrs
Completed: 01/10/2026
Services Provided
- Residential plumbing
- one day shower installation
- Full bathtub wet-area demolition and removal
- Modern shower valve rough-in and plumbing connections
- Acrylic bathtub basin placement and leveling
- Multi-panel acrylic tub surround installation
- Moisture-resistant drywall installation
- Joint compound application, taping, and mudding
- Chrome shower head and tub spout fixture installation
- Jobsite surface protection during construction
Materials Used
- Fiberglass wall insulation installation
- In-wall wood stud framing and alignment
- Moisture-resistant drywall
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