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Shower Base
Our experienced Seattle bathroom remodeling contractors at Seattle Bathroom Remodel will be the first to tell you that when you look online and type in the term “shower base” that you’re going to see the part of the shower that you physically stand on in a lot of search results. That itself is not in fact the shower base. What’s underneath that is actually called the shower base. It’s not colorful, and it’s not really pretty to look at. But, it is an essential part of your shower drainage process.
Your shower base is normally a concrete foundation that’s slanted towards the drain. It’s set at an angle so that shower water flows freely down into it, and everything down there is of course waterproof. This is where our experienced bathroom contractors actually have the most fun, because they get to do a lot of manual things, tedious tasks that mean so much to the overall process that the average person doesn’t generally know about.
Sometimes, homeowners in Seattle will be curious as to what is under the shower pan, because they’ve never seen it before. When we explain to them that that concrete part is actually the shower base, and that the shower pan is what goes over it, they have a better understanding of the shower renovation process that we go through in order to develop the bathroom professionally and correctly.
Shower Pans
The platform that you actually stand upon when you’re in the shower is the shower pan. It is directly above the shower base, and is also set so that water goes down into the drain. When it comes to shower bases, there are a whole lot of different variations of them depending on the type of shower that you have. They can be rectangular, squared, or cornered; it all depends on the shape and size of your shower itself.
The drain in your shower pan is normally in the center, but sometimes it could be on either side depending on whether or not your shower was previously a bathtub or not. There are three main types of shower pans: single threshold, double threshold, and neo-angle shower pans.
If your shower used to be a bathtub, there are also what are called bathtub conversion shower pans, and ADA compliant shower bases which are used for handicap access. Your Seattle bathroom remodel contractor will walk you through which ones would be the best for your bathroom renovation.
Shower Tile
From the time our experienced bathroom remodel contractors at Seattle Bathroom Remodel are setting your beautiful new shower tile flooring atop the thinset mortar, to the time we are lining your shower walls with the tile, you can rest assured that our 10+ years of experience are being put to work, and that we are treating your shower as if it’s our own in its construction.
There are a lot of types of shower tile that you can choose from, and you and your family should make a solid decision before our bathroom contractors get to work. We always like to tell homeowners that because, once the tile is down, it’s down for good!
But no worries, because when we do your free estimate with you, we’ll walk you through the different types of tile, how much it costs to remodel a shower, and what are the best options for you as far as the type of tile you choose for your shower when compared to the style and colors of the rest of your bathroom.
In most cases, homeowners will choose high quality ceramic tile for the shower renovation. And, it is a good choice, especially with the many different color choices it has. We’ve actually gotten several requests for subway tile within showers, which is a unique style depending on your overall bathroom setting.
Other than those two easy to clean types, you can go with porcelain tile, being that with its harder surface when compared to ceramic, it will actually make your showers a little extra steamy, if that’s what you like.
The type of tile you choose is going to affect your shower remodel cost overall. So, whether you choose limestone tile, ceramic tile, or or any other type, we will of course walk you through the process (as well as your price options) in detail well before we begin the job during your free estimate session.
Whichever type of tile you choose for your shower remodel, we always make sure that they’re set properly, look professionally done, and are ready for your enjoyment of the shower for years and years to come.
Shower Doors & Glass
When it’s time to dress things up, your shower door is going to make all the difference. We have homeowners who are trying to work within a budget, as well as those clients sometimes who say that their shower door is super important, and that they just don’t care about prices. Either way, our experienced bathroom model contractors will suggest many options to help you decide just what type of glass shower door is best for you.
One of the most popular ones that we’ve gotten requests for over the last decade for bathroom renovations in Seattle are custom swinging shower doors. More recently, people have been trying to personalize their showers and make them extra nice-looking, and as a result we’ve gotten requests for installation of sliding shower doors. If you want privacy in your shower, then obscure glass is what you’ll need, because you can’t see through it.
Shower Seating & Benches
Shower seating and benches are really not that much more expensive if you want to customize your shower that extra step. They’re great to have in the shower for storage, like when you need to put down your shampoo or razors. Plus, when you’re shaving, you’ll have a place to kick up your leg!
Seating and benches come in all different types of styles, from wood to metal to several other options. And, don’t think that your shower is too small for seating, because our experienced bathroom contractors can set you up with a space saving corner seat, or nice folding wall-mounted bench if you like!
Shower Support Rails
Shower support rails are not just for if you have an elderly or injured person who’ll be using a shower, but they are for anyone who is safety conscious. You can get them in stainless steel, or get customized ones that match and coordinate with everything else in your shower, from the shower door handle to the tile. They don’t take up much space, and help you with balance while showering.
Shower Appliances
Your shower appliances are going to include things like your hand showering nozzle, the faucet, your hot and cold knobs, and the shower head above. Most homeowners know (or have a pretty good idea) what type and style they want after taking time before the job begins to figure out what the overall design of their bathroom renovation in Seattle will be. If you need any suggestions when it comes to shower appliances, our experienced bathroom remodel contractors are always happy to help.
Shower Remodel Cost
Your Seattle bathroom remodel cost is going to be greatly affected by how much your shower door is, as well as the type of tile that you choose, or whether or not you decide to use tile or a shower pan. When we do your free estimate and see exactly what it is that you envision, we can then narrow things down to meet the cost that you feel most comfortable with, and get started with bringing what you’ve imagined about your new bathroom renovation to life!