| When choosing to remodel a bathroom, there are | | | | sink, be sure to ask what percentage of the sink |
| so many decisions to make it is often difficult to | | | | is copper and what materials make up the rest of |
| know where to begin. An experienced bathroom | | | | the sink. |
| remodeling company will help guide you through | | | | - Blown glass sinks are art pieces made from |
| the process. | | | | molten glass. Toilets - Four Basic Types |
| Still, before you even think about contacting a | | | | - Gravity Flush - least expensive, easy to repair |
| contractor, it's important to have an idea of what | | | | and flushes quietly but tends not to flush as well |
| you want for your bathroom. Take a look at the | | | | as other types and the tank can sweat. |
| basic considerations below to help guide your | | | | - Pressure Assist - often found in public |
| bathroom remodeling project. | | | | restrooms and more expensive than the Gravity |
| How to Begin Design | | | | Flush but less expensive than the Vacuum Assist |
| - First, start with the design of your bathroom. | | | | and Power Assist, flushes powerfully and the tank |
| Think about the layout of your bathroom and | | | | does not sweat. However, this type of toilet is |
| what features you would like to include. Does a | | | | expensive to repair, the flush is loud, and |
| wall need to be knocked down for more space? | | | | problems are difficult to diagnose. |
| Also, consider whether you are interested in | | | | - Vacuum Assist - easy to repair, has a strong |
| features like heated floors, a whirlpool, towel | | | | flush, and has no sweating. It is still does not work |
| warmers, or fog free mirrors. | | | | as well as Pressure Assist models though. |
| - Even if the bathroom will have a window, | | | | - Power Assist - the most expensive type of |
| consider an exhaust fan to prevent fogging on | | | | toilet, uses electricity and flushes quietly. One |
| mirrors and mildew on walls. | | | | feature of the Power Assist toilet is that a seat |
| - When designing a bathroom it's important to | | | | that closes on its own can be added. |
| keep in mind costs, but also keep in mind that | | | | - Other points to consider when buying a new |
| you will get back many of the costs if you sell | | | | toilet include style, color, size (larger sizes may |
| your house. Tile | | | | need extra floor reinforcement), and technology |
| - Many quality bathroom floors are done in stone | | | | such as flushing automatically or even by remote |
| or ceramic tile. | | | | control. Showers |
| - Though tile is an excellent product and is the | | | | - Types of showers include Electric, Mixer, |
| first choice of many homeowners for their | | | | Thermostatic mixer, and Power. |
| bathroom floors, tile can make the floor cold. | | | | - There are various benefits and drawbacks to |
| Solutions include covering the bathroom floor with | | | | each type of shower. Thermostatic mixer |
| one or two rugs or using electric floor heating. | | | | showers, for instance, can sense a dramatic |
| - Also advised, is to begin with warm or neutral | | | | temperature change and many will stop |
| colors and work brighter colors in through accent | | | | extremely high temperatures from being selected. |
| tiles and accessories. Consider the Plumbing Sinks - | | | | A benefit of Power showers is their ability to |
| Many types from which to choose. Here are five | | | | increase the rate of the flow of water from the |
| of the most popular. | | | | shower head. |
| - Natural stone sinks last a long time and are able | | | | - All types of showers have specific requirements |
| to survive everyday use. | | | | of what is needed for them to work. Check with |
| - Gemstone sinks, whose beauty shines through a | | | | an experienced kitchen remodeler to decide on |
| variety of color options, are also very durable. | | | | the type of shower best for your home. Make |
| - Stainless steel sinks are easy to clean and fun | | | | your Bathroom your Own Vanities |
| to look at due to the clear glass that makes you | | | | - Homeowners have many choices when it |
| lose depth perception when looking in. | | | | comes to their bathroom vanities. |
| - Copper sinks require little maintenance and will | | | | - Vanities can be carved out of wood, white |
| not turn green with age as many might think with | | | | stone, and other materials. |
| copper. In fact, copper sinks tend to be more | | | | - Vanity features are where homeowners can |
| sanitary than other sinks because since bacteria | | | | really improve the organization and comfort of |
| will only live a few hours on copper, it is a natural | | | | their bathrooms. Vanities come in all lengths and |
| antibacterial product. By contrast, bacteria can live | | | | homeowners can choose from single or double |
| for days on stainless steel. However, some | | | | sinks. Many have additional shelves and dividers to |
| copper imported from Mexico and India is made | | | | help with storage and to make the most of |
| from recycling which means some of the copper | | | | space. Now that you have taken the time to read |
| may be made from unknown materials and many | | | | about major options for your bathroom, consider |
| products melted down to make recycled copper | | | | a bathroom remodeling company that will get the |
| contain mercury or lead. If you choose a copper | | | | job done quickly and professionally. |