Lutz sits on the northern edge of the Tampa Bay metro, where you'll find everything from 1980s ranch homes near Lake Park to newer construction in Cheval and Lakeshore Ranch. What they all have in common is a shower that eventually shows its age — dated tile, failing grout, or a builder-grade acrylic insert that's cracked and yellowed. A shower remodel is the single fastest way to make a tired bathroom feel brand new.
Konar Bros Tile Co. is a family-run tile company serving Lutz and the surrounding Tampa Bay area. We've spent eight years building custom tiled showers — walk-ins, tub-to-shower conversions, and full wet rooms — each waterproofed to last and backed by our 10-year workmanship and waterproofing warranty. We take one project at a time, so your remodel gets our full attention from demo to final walkthrough.
Why a Tiled Shower Beats a Prefab Insert in Lutz
A lot of Lutz homes were finished with a one-piece acrylic or fiberglass shower surround. They're quick for a builder to drop in, but they crack, stain, and discolor — and once they fail there's no fixing them, only replacing them. A custom tiled shower, by contrast, is repairable, far more durable, and dramatically better looking.
Tile also gives you design freedom a prefab unit never will: large-format porcelain panels that minimize grout lines, marble or glass mosaic accent bands, recessed niches for shampoo, and a built-in bench. None of that is possible with a molded plastic box.
If you're weighing the two head to head, we lay out the real trade-offs in tile shower vs acrylic in Florida. For most Lutz homeowners staying in their house more than a few years, tile is the clear long-term value.
Waterproofing Is Where Lutz Showers Live or Die
Florida humidity is relentless, and a shower is the wettest place in any house. When waterproofing is done wrong — or skipped to save money — you get the failures we're constantly called to repair on other contractors' work: black mold behind the tile, loose tiles, rotted framing, and a musty smell that never clears.
We waterproof every shower with a Schluter-grade membrane system: pre-sloped pans, bonded waterproofing across the walls, and properly sealed niches and benches. It costs slightly more in materials, but it's the difference between a shower that lasts five years and one that lasts twenty-five.
We never cut that corner, and we never sub the work out — the same Konar brothers who quote your job are the ones who build it. If you want to understand exactly how the system works, read what Schluter waterproofing is.
What a Lutz Shower Remodel Includes
Every shower remodel we do in Lutz starts with full demolition and haul-away of the old enclosure. From there we assess and correct the substrate — older Lutz framing is rarely perfectly plumb or level, and a beautiful tile job over a bad base will still fail.
Next comes complete waterproofing, then precise tile setting with tight, consistent grout joints. Popular upgrades we build in: curbless (zero-threshold) entries for a modern look, large-format wall tile, recessed niches, bench seating, and glass or stone accent bands.
If you're still choosing materials, our free design consultation covers tile selection, grout color, and where to buy — at no extra charge. You can also browse our full scope of tile services to see everything we offer.
How Long Does a Shower Remodel Take?
A standard walk-in shower remodel in Lutz typically takes 4–7 working days start to finish, including demo, substrate prep, waterproofing, tile, and grout curing. Because we run one project at a time, your shower won't sit half-finished while we juggle other job sites.
You'll get daily progress photos and a clean, dust-controlled work area each evening. When the tile is set and grouted, we walk the finished shower with you before we consider the job complete — and we've earned a record of zero callbacks across eight years by getting it right the first time.
Lutz is an easy drive from our base, so scheduling an in-home estimate is simple. We serve all of Tampa Bay — see our service areas for the full coverage map.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a shower remodel cost in Lutz?
Most custom walk-in showers in Lutz run $1,200–$4,500 depending on size, tile choice, and features like niches or benches. We give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit. See our pricing page for full ranges.
Can you convert my old tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes — tub-to-shower conversions are one of our most-requested projects. We remove the old tub, reframe and waterproof the space, and build a custom tiled walk-in shower. Most conversions run $3,000–$7,000.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, Konar Bros Tile Co. is fully licensed and insured. We'll provide documentation on request, and every install is backed by our 10-year workmanship and waterproofing warranty.
Do you use subcontractors?
Never. The Konar brothers do every install ourselves. That's how we keep quality consistent and maintain our zero-callback track record.