Archive for the ‘Showers / Tubs’ Category

When it comes to buying a cast iron tub, the amount of options and things that you will need to think about can be pretty overwhelming. Even after you have decided on and purchased the perfect tub for your home, the task of maintaining it is one that many people are not familiar with in the slightest. Thankfully, things do not need to be as difficult as they seem and we are going to get a closer look at some proof of that. Read the rest of this entry »

Resurfacing tubs and sinks in your bathroom allows you to rescue your tired old tub and sink by spraying on an acrylic urethane resin coating. For most homeowners when their tub or sink is damaged or discolored beyond recognition, it is usually time to replace the fixtures at a sizable expense. What most bathroom renovators don’t realize is that they can refinish their bathtub or sink at a nominal cost as compared to a complete removal and replacement of their fixtures. If your bathroom or sink is looking older than it actually is, with little experience, you too can successfully bring back the sheen to your worn and dull tub and sink surfaces. With the proper application, bathtub and sink refinishing is a process that can make dated colors, swirls, cracks and scratches all disappear at a fraction of the cost of buying new fixtures. Refinishing bathtubs and sinks can not only make your bathroom look amazing once again but it also allows you to change the color of your tub or sink to compliment any new décor or redecorating plan. You will need to acquire a list of materials to properly refinish your bathtub and sink, so before you get started make sure you have everything you need! Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re looking at installing a shower in your bathroom, then you have a wealth of bathroom renovation ideas available to you. As with any bathroom remodeling project, the key factors to the type and expanse of the shower design you want to install are time, budget, and your bathroom renovation skills. When installing a shower in your bathroom, you basically have three options: revamping your existing bath shower enclosure, putting in a prefabricated shower stall, and installing a custom ceramic tile shower enclosure. An additional shower design recommendation is to install a steam shower, or to convert and existing shower into a steam shower. Read the rest of this entry »

Plumbing costs and repair bills are common household maintenance endeavours that can leave a hole in any budget. Among the list of plumbing tasks that homeowners unwittingly hire a plumber to do is that of unclogging drains. Little do many know that they can unclog a drain themselves without the unnecessary cost of getting an expert to do it for them. Depending upon the severity of the clog, there are many easy and natural methods that exist to remove blockages from drains which makes unclogging a bathroom drain one of the few plumbing tasks that homeowners should really try to do themselves. Some of the tips that are examined below for unclogging drains are the first things that professional plumbers generally do when attempting to unclog a bathtub or sink drain. You will find that the methods are natural tips for unclogging a drain and very useful for anyone that wants to learn how to unclog a drain without using harmful chemicals in the process. If you are a DIYer that wants more out of your homeowner experience than just high bathroom maintenance costs then learning how to unclog a drain using natural products may be just the home remedy you are looking for. Read the rest of this entry »

Tubs with doors or better known as walk-in tubs have become increasing popular in recent years. The changes in consumer demand and the growing need to provide bathroom accessories for consumers with limited mobility has led to the creation of tubs with doors. These special types of bathtubs with doors are often used by those that have restricted movements due to illness, accident or age. However, walk-in tubs are also recommended for homeowners that want to break tradition a bit and get a lovely alternative that besides from being safe, adds even more value to the soaking experience in a bathtub. In this article we will explain the many features of specially made tubs with doors and also highlight the different areas that they can be used. For those that already have bathtubs and would like to have a tub with a door, we will also touch on a way homeowners can transform a normal bathtub into a tub with doors. Read the rest of this entry »

Learn the procedure for removing a tub in your bathroom. Are you planning to replace a tired looking tub and give new life to your outdated bathroom? These days, more men and women prefer to do renovations at home not just because they want to save on the service charge of hiring carpenters and plumbers but also because of the sheer fun of doing renos on their own and the pride that comes after completing a successful bathroom remodeling project. Removing a tub in your bathroom may somehow seem challenging for the inexperienced DIYer but with easy-to-follow instructions on tub removal, anyone can easily retrofit their tub. This article serves as a perfect guide for someone who wants to learn how to remove an old tub in their bathroom and replace it with a new soaking tub. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one thing that can drive a first time bathroom renovator crazy, it would have to be the bazillion faucets and fittings for your tub and sink. From period styles to fancy faucet finishes, to center-set fittings and deck or wall-mounted faucets, there is no shortcoming of faucet choices. And while it may be common sense that tub faucets and fitting must be compatible with the bathtub that they serve, it is still tempting to select a bathtub faucet based on its looks alone. First and foremost you should be thinking about durability, you want to get a tub faucet that will stand the test of time. Comfort is another factor that should be taken into consideration; big graspable handles will come into play when trying to turn the knobs with slippery soapy hands. And let us not forget about selecting the appropriate size and design of spout to fit your tub. Read the rest of this entry »

Shower doors are not only there to keep the rest of your bathing area dry, for example, an adjustable swing and pivot shower door can also add elegance and create a sense of modernism to your bathroom decor. Whether you want a standard shower or tub door, there are two categories of bathroom shower doors: frameless and standard framed shower doors. Frameless shower doors are normally prefabricated to fit almost any size of shower enclosure. Frameless glass shower entry systems create an open atmosphere in your bathroom that is upscale in look and feel. The glass used for framless shower doors is thicker and traditionally tempered for better safety and the edges are notched and drilled to house your handles and hinges. These shower door handles and hinges come in a variety of styles and finishes to fit any shower enclosure design. From frosted glass pivot doors to continious hinge shower doors, like their frameless counterparts for glass shower stalls, standard framed shower doors can be made to fit most opening sizes on your tub or shower stall and can be installed to open to the right or left. The only difference is that standard shower doors are usually enclosed in a sturdy anodized aluminum frame with clear or frosted tempered safety glass inside the door frame or you can request a variety of custom shower door glass options to tailor your shower to meet your bath design specifications. Read the rest of this entry »

The prefabricated shower is one of the better home improvement innovations to come to the aid of the modern weekend DIYer. Prefabricated shower stalls come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are ideal for both residential and commercial home owners alike. Most are Read the rest of this entry »

Having a separate shower stall in your bathroom allows two people to clean themselves at the same time and gives you the option of a quick rinse or a long soak in your tub if you choose. If your bathroom is small then you must decide which is Read the rest of this entry »