If you live in Neenah, Appleton, or anywhere in the Fox Valley, there’s a good chance your bathroom still has a standard tub/shower combo that came with the house. It’s tall to step over, cramped to stand in, and not exactly the spa experience you pictured.
That’s why tub-to-shower conversions have become one of the most requested projects in the Fox Valley area. Instead of living with a tub you barely use—admit it, when was the last time you took a bath?—you trade it for a spacious walk-in shower that’s safer, easier to clean, and built around how you actually live.
Rosenow Customs’ Bath in a Day service is built around exactly this kind of project: taking that old climb-in tub and turning it into a modern shower in about a day of on-site work.
Feel free to use our local bath remodel cost calculator to get a better idea of how much your remodel would cost in our area!
Why So Many Fox Valley Homeowners Are Ditching Tubs
Across the country homeowners are quietly moving from “big tub we never use” to the “walk-in shower we love.” A few big reasons:
- Most people shower, they don’t soak. That giant tub is just taking up space.
- Bathrooms are working harder. Kids, guests, muddy winters, hectic mornings… a quick, comfortable shower wins.
- Aging in place is a real goal. AARP reports that about 77% of people over 50 want to stay in their homes as they age, which makes bathroom safety upgrades one of the first must-dos.
If you’re thinking about an aging in place bathroom plan, whether for yourself, a parent, or future buyers, removing the high tub wall and adding a walk-in shower is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make.
Safety & Aging-in-Place Benefits: Why a Walk-In Shower Makes Sense
Traditional tubs force you to:
- Lift your leg 14–20 inches over a hard, slippery edge
- Balance on one foot while stepping in or out. If you’re over 30, this is hard on the knees!
- Navigate soapy surfaces with nothing solid to grab onto
For kids, that’s just awkward. For older adults or anyone with mobility challenges, it’s a fall waiting to happen.
A well-designed walk-in shower addresses those risks:
- Low or no-threshold entry – You step in with a small curb or sometimes nearly level with the floor, dramatically lowering fall risk.
- Grab bars where you actually use them – At entry, near the controls, and by seating.
- Built-in bench or fold-down seat – Makes shaving, washing, or resting simple and safe. It’s so nice to just sit in the steam on a cold winter morning!
- Non-slip surfaces – Textured bases and non-porous wall systems make it easier to stay steady.
Rosenow’s Bath in a Day projects wrap those ideas into a one-day framework: low-threshold walk-in showers, grab bars, and built-in seating are all part of the available comfort and accessibility options they tailor to each bathroom.
Design Options: Custom-Fit Walk-In Shower
A tub-to-shower conversion doesn’t have to look like a plain white insert from a big-box store. With Rosenow, the system is custom-measured and built to your bathroom and then finished with your picks for style and storage.
Here are some of the choices that come into play:
Wall colors that match your home
You can keep things bright and timeless with soft neutrals like:
- Alabaster White
- Matte Alabaster White
- Platinum Gray
- Quarry Topaz
- Sandshell Beige
Those pair well with almost any cabinet or flooring color and are ideal if you want a clean, low-contrast look that won’t go out of style.
If you’re after more of a spa or stone-inspired vibe, the marble color options step it up:
- Glacier Marble – cool and airy, great with gray or white trim
- Café Marble – warm, café-au-lait tones that play nicely with wood vanities
- Coastal Sands – soft, sandy movement that feels beachy without being loud
- Granite River – subtle gray veining for a classic “stone” look
- Moroccan Marble, Marble Cove, Copper Ridge – richer, more dramatic patterns that give a small Fox Valley bath a high-end focal point
Because Rosenow installs a solid-surface wall backer first and then precision-cuts the surrounds, you get a snug, finished fit, even in older Neenah and Appleton homes with “personality” in the framing.
Glass & enclosures
You can pair your new shower with:
- Sliding glass doors to save space
- Swinging doors for a more open feel
- Glass plus a single fixed panel for a minimalist look
Or keep it simple with a shower curtain if you want maximum flexibility and easier access for caregiving.
Storage and organization
Because each project is customized, Rosenow places:
- Shelves and caddies where you can actually reach them
- Shampoo ledges or niches for clutter-free walls
- Corner shelves that don’t eat up elbow room
All of that is laid out with you during the design consultation, so your new shower fits how you actually move around in the space.
Fixtures & finishing touches
You’re not locked into “builder basic” fixtures:
- Handheld showerheads for easier rinsing and caregiving
- Rainfall or multi-spray heads
- Matte black, brushed nickel, chrome, or warm metal finishes
Under the styling details, you still get what BathWraps® is known for: non-porous, UV-stable acrylic that resists staining, mildew, and cracking, backed by a lifetime product warranty for the home’s owner.
How a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Works in a One-Day Framework
Rosenow’s Bath in a Day service is essentially built around projects like tub to shower conversions for Neenah or Appleton. That is: focused, high-impact work that transforms the tub area without tearing up your entire house.
Here’s how it comes together:
1. Free design consultation
A Rosenow team member visits your home in Neenah, Appleton, or the surrounding Fox Valley. You walk them through what’s not working. A hard-to-step-over tub, slippery surfaces, no storage, and then what you’d like instead.
Together, you choose:
- Layout (full-width walk-in shower, corner solution, etc.)
- Wall pattern and color
- Glass and enclosure style
- Accessibility features: grab bars, bench, low-threshold options
2. Exact measurements & custom build
Instead of literally cutting corners, Rosenow:
- Measures your existing tub space precisely
- Orders or cuts your new base, surrounds, and accessories to those dimensions
- Prepares to deal with older framing or quirky layouts common in Fox Valley ranches and split-levels
The goal is simple: no awkward filler strips, no “close enough” seams, and no weird gaps behind glass doors.
3. One-day tear-out and installation
On installation day, the crew:
- Protects floors and pathways
- Removes the old tub and surround down to the wall studs
- Treats any mold or mildew in the wet area if needed
- Repairs or replaces subfloor and wall areas if conditions call for it
- Installs a new shower base, solid-surface backer, and custom-fit BathWraps® surrounds
- Adds shelves, grab bars, benches, and other accessories where you chose
- Seals everything with an exclusive triple-lock sealing system
- Cleans up and hauls away the old tub and debris
Most projects are completed in about a day of on-site work.
4. Step into your new shower
Instead of weeks of construction, you’re stepping into:
- A walk-in shower that fits your actual space
- Lower step-in height
- Safer surfaces
- Easier cleaning and less scrubbing
For many homeowners, this is the cornerstone of an aging-in-place bathroom plan. And it all centers around that one high-impact zone: the tub area.
Built for Neenah, Appleton, the Fox Valley, and Beyond
Fox Valley homes have their own quirks:
- Mid-century ranches with low ceilings and compact baths
- Split-levels where the main bath works overtime for the entire household
- Older homes in Neenah and Appleton with aging plumbing and out-of-square alcoves
We grew up in Wisconsin winters, we know what actually lasts. Rosenow Customs built Bath in a Day around what Wisconsin bathrooms actually deal with: heavy use, cold-weather condensation, and older framing that benefits from custom-fit systems rather than cookie-cutter inserts.
Ready to Trade the Tub for a Walk-In Shower?
If you’ve been searching for a beautiful tub to shower conversion that actually matches your home and not just a showroom, this is your next step:
Schedule a tub-to-shower consultation with Rosenow Customs.
- Explore designs, safety options, and pricing for your specific bathroom
- See how a one-day conversion could fit into your schedule
You can start on the Bath in a Day page or call (833) 766-7663 to line up your visit.
One day of work. Years of safer, easier, better showers.
Rosenow knows:
Local, no-nonsense roofs, windows & one-day baths – without the franchise price or high selling pressure.
