Millennial Living

Bathrooms

Shower Doors and Glass Design

Express Shower Doors and Glass Design has the largest shower doors selection, wall mirrors, glass tops, frosted glass and more. Free in home estimates, insured and bonded.

So call 703-869-3432 before you pay more and see www.showerdoorsandglass.com.

Sinks for extremely small Powder Rooms

Porcelanosa's Tabas corner sink

Small, versatile sinks are a must for very small powder rooms. We show you several sinks that maximize these small spaces and pass the test with flying colors. They also make quite a statement.

Ceramic tiles imitate hardwood floors

Woodtec ceramic tiles in bathroom

If you love hardwood floors, but dread the maintenance, then consider Porcelanosa's Woodtec Porcelain Hardwood™ tiles. They can be used in your bathrooms, kitchen and even living room.

Woodtec tiles are a stunning imitation of hardwood. It shares the beauty of real hardwood floors, and the convenience of porcelain tile.

Protecting Bathroom Vanity Cabinets with Plexiglass

Bathroom vanity cabinets should last for years. However, your toilet bowl and the men in your family can wreak havoc on your vanities. Here's how:

Should you buy a faucet at the Home Depot or Lowes?

Pegasus bathroom faucet

The short answer is maybe. But based on some our users' comments, we would stay away from in house shower and tub kits like Pegasus that are installed in the wall.

Faucets 101- everything you wanted to know

Bathroom faucets in brushed chrome

There a literally hundreds of choices when it comes to kitchen and bathroom faucets. You can buy very cheap faucets for under $100 or pay as much as $1,000.

Bathroom Remodeling Tips for a Finished Look

Floating vanity and bold colors spell Wow

A typical 5 x 7 bathroom has many elements- lighting, tile, shower enclosures, etc. You'll have to consider all of them whether you are creating a brand new bathroom or just remodeling your existing space. We offer tips to make your bathroom the best it could be.

Marble and Granite Countertops for Bathroom Vanities

Marble countertop in master bathroom

Discounted prices of marble and granite countertops can be found from fabricators who have surplus stones. These are the left overs that are from fabricating kitchen countertops. These material can easily serve as countertops for most bathroom vanities.

Finding a Reliable Toilet for your bathroom renovation

Toto emax toilet used less water

Any bathroom renovation requires a reliable toilet that will flush wastes away. To do otherwise might mean destroying vanity cabinets, ceramic floor tiles and your peace of mind.

Schluter Ditra Underlayment prevents cracks in ceramic floor tile

Ditra shown in orange prevents cracks in floor tile

Ceramic floor tiles and marble can crack if your sub floor is not very sturdy. Schluter Ditra underlayment should be used to ensure that this doesn't happen. The Ditra Installation Video and installation handbooks ensure success.

How to work with a Bathroom Designer

Bathroom remodels involve many different disciplines

Bathroom designers can help you realize your bathroom remodeling goals, but you'll have to do your part too. That means not procrastinating and making timely decisions.

Bathroom remodeling requires a great deal of planning, because numerous systems are involved. These included plumbing, electricity, HVAC, tile and color selection, etc.

Where to install Ceramic Tile for your Bathroom Remodeling Project

Tile line above jacuzzi

The amount of ceramic tile used in your bathroom remodeling project depends on whether you want to make a statement, how often the bathroom is used and remodeling budget.

Good Ceramic Tile Stores can make bathroom and kitchen remodeling seem easy

Ark blanko seno

Ceramic and porcelain tile stores that have large wall displays or vignettes of tiles can help you better visualize your finished bathroom remodeling project. A knowledgeable staff willing to work with you is also important. We recommend three ceramic tile stores that exceeded our expectations.

Quality Bathroom Vanity Cabinets for the Right Price

You don't have to spend a fortune on bathroom cabinets or settle for the stock cabinetry on the shelves at the Big Box Stores. Just ask them about bathroom vanities available by Kraft Maid, American Woodmark and other cabinet makers.

Using Glass Block in a Bathroom Renovation

Glass block in place of window in bathroom

Bathrooms with windows right above a bath tub or in the shower area are bad news. If you use the shower regularly, you'll eventually damage the window. Replacing that window with glass block will provide the light you desire and help you to fully use your shower again.

Glass Shower and Bathtub Enclosures- selecting glass

Frameless ultraclear glass shower enclosure

Visit a showroom before ordering a shower or bathtub enclosure and ask to see the types of glass in different thicknesses.

You'll save a lot of time and avoid the aggravation of ending up with "clear glass" that has a green tint to it if you use our checklist.

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