Shower Remodel Fort Lauderdale
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Shower Base
If you are a homeowner who has a residence that has been built for a decade or two, there’s a good chance you need to consider a shower remodel in Fort Lauderdale. This is not only because of how the shower may look and perform (worn-out tiles on the shower wall and maybe some old leaky faucets for example), but because the very foundation of that shower may not be performing as well as it did all those years ago.
The foundation that we are referring to is your shower base. And, in an older house that has never had a renovated shower in all the years it’s been built, there may very well be underlying problems already occurring or that are about to occur, especially if that shower has been in heavy use over the years.
The shower base is underneath your shower pan (the platform that you stand on while you’re showering), and it’s made of concrete. Over long periods of time (a decade or in many cases much longer), you may start to notice drainage problems in the shower.
The concrete shower base is supposed to be slanted enough to allow water to go directly to the drain, as should your shower pan. But, after many years of being ignored, if that shower base cracks it’ll be absolutely mandatory before installing a brand new shower over top of it that you contact skillful bathroom contractors in order to reconstruct your concrete shower base.
Shower Pans
If you were to look up on an online search engine the term “shower pan”, then you are going to get mixed results that would include both shower bases and pans. But, now that you know that your shower base is a concrete substructure, you now realize that the actual shower floor that you stand on is the shower pan.
Generally, shower pans are made up of composite, fiberglass acrylic, or tile. And, they come in different shapes depending on the design that you want for your shower remodeling Fort Lauderdale.
There are several choices when it comes to shower pans, and one of the most popular ones is to get the shaped shower pans that come in one piece. You could also go with a solid surface shower pan, which would be very easy to clean, and they come in lots of different colors and styles.
One of the most popular solid surface ones are the marble shower pans, which are super durable. Still, there are some folks who are currently looking for shower remodels who decide that they want to get their shower pan custom made.
Shower Tile
Choosing the right shower tile for your shower remodel in Fort Lauderdale is one of the most difficult decisions for some homeowners. They know that they don’t want what they had before in most cases, and are currently envisioning brand new looking shower walls and floors with fresh tile that will give their shower new life.
One of the signs that you may need new shower tiles is when you can’t get the white grout between the tiles clean, no matter how many times you try to bleach it each month. There also may be an old, dull look to the tile that’s currently in your shower, or some of the tiles on the wall or shower floor may even be cracked.
One of the most popular kinds that are used in the shower among homeowners in Fort Lauderdale is rock tile. In many of our bathroom renovations, we’ve gotten requests for things like installation of beautiful limestone tile, travertine tile, and granite tile, which all come in lovely colors that will coordinate with just about anything else in the bathroom.
Folks who have beautiful tile along their shower walls and floor normally will go with a clear glass door for the shower. And, sometimes they’ll even match the outside tile on the bathroom floor to what’s inside the shower, which is a gorgeous setting for any bathroom, whether you’re getting a large or small shower remodel.
Shower Doors & Glass
The total cost to remodel a shower will depend on everything from the type of shower tile you choose to your shower appliances, but a large portion of the cost will be based on the type of shower door and glass that you want. Some people want the same bathroom tub shower that they had before that doesn’t require glass, and that’s totally fine.
Still, most of the spontaneous and fun homeowners looking for a shower remodel in Fort Lauderdale normally want to switch things up to the max, and convert totally from the bathtub to a standalone shower with a lovely door that no one else has in the neighborhood! Some of the most popular ones are sliding shower doors, folding doors and fixed doors.
Shower Seating & Benches
Lovely waterproof shower seating and benches are a perfect compliment to any shower large or small. And, don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of space within your shower, because our experienced bathroom contractors have no problem mounting a folding one to the wall that you can pull down to sit on whenever you please!
Shower Support Rails
There are folks out there who don’t realize the importance of having shower support rails until they accidentally slip while in the shower and need something to grab a hold to! Our advice? Please don’t wait until that moment! Shower support rails are very inexpensive, and are really easy to coordinate with the other designs within your shower renovation.
Shower Appliances
You’d be surprised how hard these are to decide between amongst homeowners getting a shower remodel. This is because there are so many various styles that match well with many shower tiles and doors. Lots of homeowners decide to make their shower appliances like knobs, faucet and shower head, match the exact kind that they have on their bathroom vanity sink.
Shower Remodel Cost
As experienced bathroom contractors, we at Fort Lauderdale Bathroom Remodeling will help you stay within your budget as far as your shower remodel cost by giving you all the assistance that you need in finding the most affordable, top quality items to add to your shower renovation.
We’ll discuss all the details shortly after you fill out your free estimate form and/or give us a call about the shower remodeling project that you’ve been thinking about.
