Bathrooms

Of all the rooms in your house, your bathroom has the most plumbing and that plays a major role in the cost of bathroom renovations. Not only does the plumbing have to be done properly but the fixtures need to be good quality. Although cheaper fixtures have their obvious allure, good quality alternatives require less maintenance and last longer. Allow us to guide you through the brands and designs of quality faucets, sinks and toilets and it will save you time and money down the road.

Bathroom and kitchen renovations bring some interesting opportunities for homeowners. In particular, you have the options of selecting a different water heater. Today, modern technology has made it possible to heat the water only at the time it is needed, eliminating the need for a full size water heater. The heating units are not cheap but their cost is offset by their associated cost savings. Take some time to consider this option before beginning your project.

Planning plays a major role in a successful bathroom remodel, particularly because its use represents a daily necessity. If you have more then one bathroom, the problem virtually disappears. But for those who have only one bathroom, making upgrades has to be planned and executed in a deliberate order. We will ensure the project gets tackled in an efficient and well thought out manner.

The top 10 most popular upgrades to a bathroom are; whirlpool tubs, soap and shampoo dispensers, towel warmers, larger mirror, dimmer switches, secondary medicine cabinets, new faucets and hardware, quiet fans, heated flooring and frameless shower and tub enclosures.

When getting ready to remodel a bathroom, some initial research can prove to be beneficial. Even though the bathroom is a relatively small room and is not used nearly as much as other rooms in the house, it still needs sufficient attention. The bathroom is one of the wettest and most humid rooms in the entire home so the materials used need to be able to stand some abuse. It is important to do this room right because use of porous materials or not taking the time to seal everything properly, will create much more trouble down the road. By spending a little more money the first time around, you will save hundreds of dollars down the road by preventing any leakage or water saturation in the walls.

When it comes to remodeling a bathroom, there is not usually much flexibility as to where certain items go. Unless you are willing to tear up the entire room and rearrange the plumbing, you may be stuck leaving the toilet, bathtub, and vanity in the same place. However, the design and style of these features can change the look completely. You can remove the old items and replace them with new ones. Even though the features may be in the same place, the room will look brand new.

Many people have different approaches when it comes to their preferred method of bathing: the shower or the bathtub. Both options have advantages and disadvantages but the one used the most frequently depends entirely on ones likes and dislikes. A shower is the smarter choice if you are environmentally conscious and time is a factor. If you are someone who enjoys, taking a long soak in the bathtub as a way to de-stress then a tub is the way to go. There are several different shower and bathtub options, however. Here is a quick overview so that you are familiar with the terminology.

Shower stalls can be tiled or prefabricated. The tiled stall is custom-made for your home. This option is more expensive but you have the power to design the look you want and make it fit with your home’s unique décor. A tiled option is best if you are remodeling because it is easier to bring all the materials in and then build the shower instead of trying to install a ready-made unit. Prefabricated means that the stall is built in a factory and arrives at your home ready for installation. Several years ago, prefabricated showers were looked down upon because there were very limited in color and texture options. Today, however, these stalls come in a wide range of colors, designs, and sizes.

Bathtubs come in all shapes and sizes. An alcove or a drop-in tub configuration is the most common. The alcove tub fits in a designated section of the bathroom and has only one side showing. Drop-in tubs fit into pre-made areas of the bathroom and none of the sides of the bathtub are visible. Another type of tub is the freestanding bathtub. These tubs do not need to be mounted against any wall so they can go virtually anywhere in your bathroom as long as you have access to the necessary plumbing.