Bathroom Remodeling in Silver Spring, MD

Moving the Vanity, Toilet or Shower

Many bathroom remodels are really layout changes. You may want the vanity on another wall, the toilet on the opposite side of the room, or the shower where the tub used to be.

All of these are possible in most homes, but each one means moving plumbing inside the walls or under the floor. The cost depends on:

• How far the fixture is moving
• Which way the floor joists run
• Where the drain and vent lines can go
• Whether the room is above a finished ceiling or an open basement

Bathrooms above an unfinished basement are often easier to re-plumb, and since nearly every home in this area has a basement, that works in your favor more often than not. John will check what is underneath during the estimate visit.

Tile Choices for Your Bathroom

Tile sets the look of the whole room. In showers, we often suggest larger-format tile. Bigger tiles mean fewer grout lines, which means less scrubbing and a cleaner, more open look.

Other things to think about:

• Floor tile should be rated for floors and have enough grip when wet.
• Wall tile in the shower can run to the ceiling or stop at a set height.
• Niches built into the shower wall give you storage without a caddy.
• Grout color affects both the look and how much cleaning you will notice.

We will help you think through the options, but the choices are yours. We want you to love walking into the room.

Vanities, Storage and Fixtures

A new vanity can change how a bathroom works as much as how it looks. Think about what needs to be stored in the room, who uses it, and whether you want one sink or two.

When you pick fixtures, keep in mind that faucets, shower valves and toilets are covered by their manufacturer’s warranty, not ours. Our warranty covers how we installed them.