Walk-In Tile Shower
The centerpiece of most primary-suite remodels: demolition of the old stall, waterproofing, a properly sloped shower floor, wall tile, niche and glass.
- Waterproofing system
- Sloped pan and drain
- Tile walls, niche, glass
Master Bathroom Remodeling • Jacksonville, FL
Master Bathroom Remodel in Jacksonville, FL
A master bathroom remodel in Jacksonville, FL usually means more than replacing a vanity and re-caulking a tub. Primary suites carry the most fixtures, the largest shower footprint and the most tile square footage of any bathroom in the house, so the scope behind one needs to be planned carefully.
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- Waterproofed tile showers
- Free in-home estimate
Braga Remodeling builds primary-suite bathrooms as complete scopes: shower, tile, vanities, plumbing and finishes. The estimate should show what each part includes, so you can compare the work, not just the bottom line.
Overview
What a primary-suite remodel actually includes
The master bath is where homeowners spend their morning and evening routines, so it gets the most use of any room in the house. In Jacksonville homes — from Mandarin and Southside to Nocatee, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches — the typical primary bath has a shower, a tub, a double vanity and a separate water closet. A real remodel touches most of those, and each one has its own plumbing, tile and finish requirements.
The shower is usually the centerpiece of the scope. Most homeowners replace the old fiberglass or tile stall with a walk-in tile shower, which means new waterproofing, a sloped pan or mortar bed, a drain, wall tile, a niche and glass or a glass enclosure. That waterproofing layer is the most important part of the whole job — especially with Florida humidity — because a tile shower is only as good as what is underneath the tile.
Layout changes are what separate a simple refresh from a full master remodel. Moving a toilet, enlarging a shower into tub space or converting a tub into a walk-in shower changes the plumbing rough-in and the drain lines, and the tile layout has to be re-planned around the new footprint. These decisions are made before demolition, because changing them mid-project is expensive.
Walk-in shower build
Waterproofing, pan, drain, tile, glass
Tile surfaces
Shower walls, floor, accents
Vanities & storage
Double vanities, linen, mirrors
Layout & plumbing
Fixture moves, tub conversions
Scope
What belongs in a master bathroom remodel
Tub Decision
Keep, replace or convert the tub. Many Jacksonville homeowners trade an unused garden tub for a larger walk-in shower with the space it leaves behind.
- Keep or remove the tub
- Tub-to-shower conversion
- Freestanding or alcove replacement
Tile & Wet-Area Finishes
Shower walls, bathroom floor and accent tile planned together so grout lines, transitions and thresholds read as one finished room.
- Shower wall tile
- Bathroom floor tile
- Accents, niches, thresholds
Vanities, Plumbing & Fixtures
Double vanities, faucets, shower fixtures and toilet placement — including any plumbing moves the new layout requires.
- Double vanity and tops
- Faucets and shower fixtures
- Plumbing relocations
Our Process
How Braga Remodeling scopes a master bathroom
01
In-Home Walkthrough
We visit the bathroom, measure the footprint and discuss what works and what doesn't in the current layout — shower size, storage, lighting, the tub.
02
Layout & Fixture Plan
We plan the new layout: keep or convert the tub, enlarge the shower, move fixtures, and set the tile design around it.
03
Written Scope
You receive a written estimate covering demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, tile, fixtures and finishes — what is included and what is not.
04
Build in Sequence
Demolition, rough plumbing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures and finish work happen in the right order so nothing has to be redone.
05
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished bathroom together, check the details and make sure everything works before the project closes.
Service Areas
Master bathroom remodels across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida
- Jacksonville
- Ponte Vedra
- Nocatee
- St. Johns
- St. Augustine
- Jacksonville Beach
- Orange Park
- Fleming Island
- Mandarin
- San Jose
- Riverside
- Julington Creek
- Atlantic Beach
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FAQ
Master Bathroom Remodel Questions
A primary-suite remodel typically includes a walk-in tile shower build or upgrade, a tub decision (keep, replace or convert), tile for shower walls and the bathroom floor, double vanities, faucets and shower fixtures, any plumbing layout changes and finish work. Braga Remodeling puts each item in a written scope so you can see exactly what is covered.
It depends on how you use the bathroom. If the tub sits unused, many homeowners convert that space into a larger walk-in shower. If the home has only one full bathroom or young kids use the tub, keeping it usually makes more sense for resale. We discuss this at the in-home walkthrough before the layout is set.
Not always. Keeping fixtures where they are keeps the scope simpler. Moving a toilet, enlarging a shower into tub space or changing the shower drain location changes the plumbing rough-in and adds labor and material — which is why the layout is planned before demolition.
Florida's humidity means bathrooms stay damp longer, and moisture that gets behind tile causes mold, rot and loose tile. A proper waterproofing system under the shower tile protects the structure of the bathroom. It is the one part of a shower remodel that should never be skipped or shortcut.
Call (904) 520-1994 or use the estimate form. We visit the bathroom, measure the space, plan the layout with you and provide a written estimate for the Braga Remodeling scope.
Yes. Braga Remodeling plans the shower build, tile installation and the plumbing moves it requires as one coordinated project, so the layout, tile design and fixture placement are decided together instead of pieced between trades.
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Get a site-specific master bathroom estimate
Tell us what you want to change — the shower, the tub, the layout. We will measure the bathroom, plan the scope with you and put the Braga Remodeling work in writing. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 520-1994 or email braga@bragaremodeling.com.
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