Curbless Showers – Rapid Recess Kit

Chosen for their sleek look and effortless accessibility, curbless showers are quickly becoming a top upgrade in bathroom renovations.

• Faster installation 
• Supports popular drain layouts
• Great for accessibility upgrades

Transforming Bathrooms with the Rapid Recess Curbless Shower Kit

Have you ever dreamed of a sleek, spa-like bathroom without a bulky curb blocking the water — or your way? Whether you’re renovating for style, accessibility, or long-term comfort, a curbless (zero-entry) shower is one of the most sought-after features in modern bathroom design. But until recently, achieving that minimalist look often meant complicated construction work … that is, until the Rapid Recess system came along.

What Is the Rapid Recess System?

At its core, the Rapid Recess Bracket System and its related kits are subfloor recessing systems designed specifically for curbless shower installations — especially on wood subfloors. Traditional zero-entry showers require lowering the floor beneath the shower to allow proper slope toward the drain. Before Rapid Recess, that often meant cutting joists, building elaborate framing, or other time-consuming structural work. Rapid Recess simplifies the process.

Think of it as a conversion kit that lets you lower the subfloor from above the joists — no cutting structural members, no guesswork. It’s engineered for both new builds and remodels, and it works for pros and confident DIYers alike.

Why Curbless Showers Are Such a Big Deal

Curbless showers — also called zero-entry, flush-entry, ADA, or barrier-free showers — are more than just stylish. They offer:

• Seamless floor transitions that make rooms feel larger and more open.

• Universal accessibility, ideal for aging-in-place bathrooms or users with mobility challenges.

• A clean, minimalist design that pairs beautifully with contemporary tile and fixtures.

But the challenge has always been construction: you need enough room beneath the tile to slope water toward a drain — and that often means digging into the floor. That’s where Rapid Recess shines.

What Makes Rapid Recess Different?

Here’s what sets the Rapid Recess kits apart from traditional curbless shower builds:

1. Built for Efficiency – Rapid Recess brackets allow you to recess the subfloor without cutting into joists or doing heavy framing work. You attach the brackets from above, create your drop, and then finish with your pan and tile.

2. Flexible Options for Every Shower Design – Rapid Recess offers multiple kit types depending on your drain style:

• Point drain kits like the Rapid Recess Kit for Center Point Drain for traditional center drains.

• Linear drain kits such as the Rapid Recess Kit for Linear Drain at Shower Entry when you want a sleek slot drain feature.

• Tub-to-shower conversion kits like the Rapid Recess Tub to Curbless Shower Bracket Kit tailored for replacing a tub with a curbless shower.

• Optional filler and finish pieces like the Rapid Recess Large Foam Filler Kit help you fine-tune the floor profile.

Every version is engineered to give you the necessary depth for a true curbless installation without compromising structural integrity.

Curbless showers have moved from design dream to practical reality, and products like Rapid Recess are a key reason why. By addressing the most stubborn part of curbless construction — the subfloor recession — Rapid Recess opens the door for stylish, accessible, and future-proof bathrooms without the headaches of traditional construction.

If you’re planning a bathroom makeover or accessibility upgrade, this is one innovation worth considering.