This Montreal shower renovation shows what’s possible when an outdated prefab shower kit is replaced with a fully tiled custom enclosure. The transformation is very clear:
Before: Dated pentagon shower kit with frosted/lined glass panels, beige tile floor, chrome fixtures, cramped feel.
After: Full tile renovation with large-format marble-look porcelain, frameless glass enclosure, rain head + hand shower combo, linear drain, modern mirror cabinet, grey floor tile. Completely different feel in the same footprint.
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Bathroom Before & After: Shower Renovation in Montreal
Some renovations speak for themselves. This Montreal bathroom transformation shows what’s possible when an outdated prefab shower kit is replaced with a fully tiled, custom shower enclosure — same footprint, completely different result.
The Before: A Functional but Dated Bathroom
The client came to us with a bathroom that was clean and functional but hadn’t been touched in years. The existing shower was a prefabricated pentagon-shaped kit — the kind that was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s — with frosted lined glass panels, a plastic shower pan, and beige floor tile throughout.
There was nothing catastrophically wrong with it. But it felt cramped, dated, and out of place in a home the client was otherwise investing in. The framed glass panels darkened the space, the plastic pan showed its age, and the beige tile made the whole room feel smaller than it was.
The client’s goal: a bathroom that looked intentional. Modern tile, proper glass, better fixtures — without moving walls or changing the layout.
What We Did
Full shower demolition The prefab kit came out completely — pan, walls, and all framing. Once the existing structure was removed, we inspected the subfloor and walls for any moisture damage before starting fresh.
Waterproofing Before any tile went up, every surface inside the shower received a full waterproofing treatment. Schluter membrane was applied to all walls and the floor, with fabric reinforcement tape at every corner and joint. This step is invisible in the finished product but it’s what makes the renovation last.
Large-format marble-look porcelain tile The client chose a large-format marble-look porcelain for the shower walls — white with natural gold and grey veining. Large format tiles mean fewer grout lines, which makes the space feel open and keeps cleaning simple. The same tile was used floor to ceiling inside the shower for a seamless, custom look.
New floor tile The old beige floor tile was replaced with a large-format grey porcelain throughout the bathroom. The neutral grey grounds the space and lets the white marble-look shower walls stand out.
Frameless glass enclosure The framed pentagon kit was replaced with a clean frameless glass enclosure. Clear glass from floor to ceiling keeps the visual line unbroken — the shower no longer cuts the room in half.
Rain head and hand shower combo A ceiling-mounted rain head paired with a slide bar hand shower gives the client flexibility for daily use. The thermostatic valve keeps the temperature consistent.
Recessed niche A tiled niche was built into the shower wall for shampoo and soap storage — no corner shelves, no clutter, just a clean built-in detail.
Updated mirror cabinet The old medicine cabinet was replaced with a modern light wood frame cabinet that fits the updated aesthetic without requiring any electrical work.
The After: Same Space, Different Bathroom
The footprint didn’t change. No walls were moved, no plumbing was relocated. But the result looks like a completely different bathroom.
The marble-look tile catches light and makes the shower feel twice as large. The frameless glass keeps everything open. The grey floor unifies the space. And the rain head makes the daily shower feel like an upgrade.
This is what a well-executed bathroom renovation looks like in Montreal — not a bigger bathroom, but a better one.
Project Details
| Location | Montreal, QC |
| Project type | Shower renovation |
| Scope | Full tile, waterproofing, glass enclosure, fixtures |
| Timeline | 8 business days |
Thinking About a Similar Renovation?
If your bathroom has a prefab shower kit or dated tile that’s holding the rest of your home back, we’d be happy to show you what’s possible. GRM handles everything from waterproofing to final installation — one crew, one quote, no subcontractors.
Contact us for a free on-site estimate.
