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  "name": "Can you convert an existing bathtub into a low threshold shower?",
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      "name": "Can you convert an existing bathtub into a low threshold shower?",
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        "text": "Yes, converting a standard tub into a walk-in, low threshold shower is one of the most common accessibility updates for homeowners. The process involves removing the bathtub, reconfiguring the drain and water supply lines, and building moisture-resistant backing boards. Because standard tub drains are often 1.5 inches while shower drains require 2-inch piping to handle water runoff efficiently, licensed plumbing updates are typically required during the rough-in stage before custom tile work or prefabricated pans are installed.",
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        "description": "Yes, standard bathtubs can be converted into low threshold showers by removing the tub, updating the drain to two inches, and installing custom tile or a walk-in pan."
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  "description": "Yes, standard bathtubs can be converted into low threshold showers by removing the tub, updating the drain to two inches, and installing custom tile or a walk-i"
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