Can any bathroom have a curbless shower?

Most can, but the floor structure decides how. Raised wood floors can usually be re-framed to create the recess; concrete slabs can be cut and recessed. Where neither is practical, a low-profile curb gets close to the same look.

Will water run out into the bathroom?

Not when the slope, drain and glass are planned together. The shower floor falls toward the drain, the waterproofing extends past the wet zone, and the glass panel or the room layout contains the splash.

Does a curbless shower cost more than a regular shower?

Yes, somewhat more than a curbed shower of the same size, mostly for the floor work, the drain and the extra waterproofing, and more again if floor joists need to be modified. We give a fixed quote after a site visit.

Do you build curbless showers near Campbell?

Yes. We are based in Campbell and build curbless showers and wet rooms in Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, Cupertino and throughout the Bay Area. CSLB License #975092.

Bathroom Remodeling Curbless Showers & Wet Rooms

No curb. No compromise on waterproofing.

Name: Silicon Valley Kitchen & Bath Co.
Address: 2272 Camden Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, US
Telephone: (408) 903-3390
Price range: $$$

Silicon Valley Kitchen & Bath Co. builds curbless (zero-threshold) showers and full wet rooms across the Bay Area from our office in Campbell. The floor is recessed and sloped so water runs to the drain without a step to cross, and the waterproofing is carried well past the shower itself. We design it, pull the permits and build it with one team.

CSLB License #975092 · Licensed since 2012 · 2272 Camden Avenue, Campbell

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What's included

—Floor recess & structural framing
—Linear or center drain layout
—Waterproofing extended beyond the shower
—Correct slope with no hump at the entry
—Slip-resistant porcelain or sintered stone
—Frameless glass panel or fully open plan
—Heated floor option
—Permits, flood test & inspections

The work is under the tile

A curbless shower looks simple because everything difficult is hidden. To slope the floor toward the drain without building a ramp at the entry, the shower area has to sit lower than the rest of the bathroom. On a raised wood floor that means reworking the framing; on a concrete slab it means cutting and recessing the slab. We sort out which you have, and what it allows, before design is finished.

Curbless shower or full wet room

A curbless shower keeps the shower in its own zone, usually behind a fixed glass panel. A wet room treats a larger area, often the shower and a freestanding tub together, as one waterproofed space. Wet rooms need more waterproofing and more careful planning of where water travels, and they suit primary baths with the room to spare.

Built for the long term

Removing the step also removes the main trip hazard in a bathroom, which is why curbless entries are the centerpiece of aging-in-place design. Built well, it reads as a design choice now and keeps the bathroom usable for decades.

Questions we get

Can any bathroom have a curbless shower?: Most can, but the floor structure decides how. Raised wood floors can usually be re-framed to create the recess; concrete slabs can be cut and recessed. Where neither is practical, a low-profile curb gets close to the same look.
Will water run out into the bathroom?: Not when the slope, drain and glass are planned together. The shower floor falls toward the drain, the waterproofing extends past the wet zone, and the glass panel or the room layout contains the splash.
Does a curbless shower cost more than a regular shower?: Yes, somewhat more than a curbed shower of the same size, mostly for the floor work, the drain and the extra waterproofing, and more again if floor joists need to be modified. We give a fixed quote after a site visit.
Do you build curbless showers near Campbell?: Yes. We are based in Campbell and build curbless showers and wet rooms in Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, Cupertino and throughout the Bay Area. CSLB License #975092.

Where we build

Based in Campbell and working from Napa to Carmel. These are the cities closest to our office.

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