An enclosed fiberglass shower stall replaced with an open, custom acrylic shower and a custom frameless glass enclosure, completed in 3 working days.
The homeowners' original fiberglass shower stall was boxed in by a wall that made it feel small and dark. Atlas Construction Group removed the stall, took out the wall to open up the shower space, and installed a custom acrylic shower with a rain shower head and handheld combo, a built-in niche, and a custom frameless glass enclosure.
By Atlas Construction Group · Licensed & Insured PA Home Improvement Contractor (PA HIC #PA210547)
| Client | Private homeowners (name withheld) |
| Location | Jacobus, PA (York County) |
| Project Type | Shower replacement / custom shower install |
| Removed | Original fiberglass shower stall; wall to open up the shower space |
| Installed | Custom acrylic shower, rain shower head / handheld combo, niche, custom frameless glass enclosure |
| Problem | Dated fiberglass stall enclosed by a wall that made the shower feel cramped and dark |
| Shower System | Rev Home Products custom acrylic walls and base |
| Glass | Custom frameless glass enclosure, brushed nickel hardware, 3/8" clear tempered glass, with surface treatment to aid in cleaning and protection from hard water |
| Fixtures | Rain shower head and handheld combo on a slide bar, brushed-nickel finish |
| Contractor | Atlas Construction Group |
| Time to Complete | 3 working days |
| Warranty | Lifetime acrylic warranty, 1 year workmanship warranty |
This Jacobus home's bathroom had plenty of room, but the shower didn't feel like it. The original fiberglass stall sat behind a wall that cut it off from the rest of the bathroom, blocking light and making the shower feel narrow. The fiberglass itself had dulled with age and was hard to keep looking clean, and the original sliding shower door was inoperable.
The homeowners wanted a brighter, more open shower that matched the rest of the room, with better storage and a better showerhead. They asked Atlas Construction Group to replace the stall and rework the space around it.
Swapping one stall for another wouldn't have solved the real problem. The layout around the shower needed to change too.
The shower was closed off by a wall that made the space feel cramped and kept natural light out. Opening up the shower meant taking that wall out, not just replacing the stall.
The one-piece fiberglass unit showed its age and was hard to keep clean, and it didn't match the look of the rest of the bathroom.
There was no built-in place for shampoo and soap, and only a standard fixed showerhead. The homeowners wanted a more comfortable, spa-style shower.
Why this matters: Removing a wall around an old stall is one of the most effective ways to make a shower feel bigger without adding square footage. See our Bathroom Remodeling services for more options.
Atlas removed the fiberglass stall and the wall around it, then built a custom acrylic shower in the opened-up space. A custom frameless glass enclosure replaced the wall, so light now passes straight into the shower.
The finished shower has marble-look acrylic wall panels in warm beige tones, a rain shower head and handheld combo on a slide bar with a soap basket, a recessed two-shelf niche, and a custom frameless glass enclosure with a hinged door. Part of the enclosure sits on a tiled half wall beside the soaking tub. Fixtures are in a brushed-nickel finish. The custom acrylic walls and base are from Rev Home Products.
The project followed this sequence:
Atlas met with the homeowners, reviewed their goals, and confirmed the wall could come out before planning the new shower.
The original fiberglass shower stall was removed and hauled away.
The wall was taken out to open up the shower space, and the area was prepped and finished for the new shower.
The new base and acrylic wall panels were installed, along with the niche and the rain shower head / handheld combo.
The glass was measured once the walls were in, then custom made and installed to fit.
The shower was cleaned and reviewed with the homeowners before sign-off.
| Feature | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Shower | Original fiberglass shower stall | Custom acrylic shower |
| Layout | Shower closed off by a wall | Wall removed to open up the shower space |
| Enclosure | Framed door | Custom frameless glass enclosure |
| Walls | Fiberglass | Marble-look acrylic panels |
| Showerhead | Standard fixed head | Rain shower head + handheld combo |
| Storage | No built-in storage | Recessed two-shelf niche |
| Light & feel | Dark and closed in | Open and bright, with light through the glass |
The shower was completed on schedule, and the homeowners were able to use it as soon as the glass was installed.
With the wall gone and frameless glass in its place, the shower now feels like part of the room instead of closed off from it.
Smooth acrylic walls wipe clean without grout to scrub, and the frameless glass has no tracks or frames to collect grime.
The recessed niche gives shampoo and soap a permanent home, off the floor and out of the way.
The rain shower head and handheld combo make everyday showers more comfortable and make cleaning the shower easier.
Opening up a shower takes more than a new stall. It means removing walls safely, building a shower that fits the new space, and measuring custom glass precisely. Here's what Atlas brought to this job:
| What we offer | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One contractor, start to finish | Stall removal, wall removal, shower install and glass handled by one team |
| Custom acrylic showers | Showers made to fit your space, including newly opened-up layouts |
| Custom frameless glass | Glass enclosures measured and made for your shower |
| Licensed & insured | PA Home Improvement Contractor #PA210547 |
| Warranty | 1 Year Atlas workmanship warranty + Acrylic Lifetime manufacturer warranty |
| Free quotes & financing | Free in-home quotes and financing options available |
Whether you want to replace an old stall or rework the whole shower space, Atlas Construction Group can take it from first measurement to final glass install.
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