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What Bathroom Materials Are Available for You During a Renovation?

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  Starting a bathroom renovation?  Have you weighed all the different options available to you for materials?  The process can be overwhelming and we understand that. It’s why we’ve taken the time to scrutinize the most commonly used materials in bathroom renovations and walk through the pros and cons with you.  The more knowledge you carry, the better your bathroom will be for you in the end. Whether that’s with Five Star Bath Solutions or not, we aim to help you create your perfect dream bathroom.  Tile: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be Tile became popular because of its attractive aesthetic.  It can be arranged in beautiful designs, it appeared easy to clean, and it was one of the most water-resistant materials available when modern bathrooms first rose in popularity.  However, tile requires proper installation and frequent maintenance, including resealing every 6-12 months. This extra maintenance and the issues that arise when it isn't done properly l...
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Is Your Bathroom Stuck in the Past?

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  When you look at homes today, having a bathroom in the floor plan is a non-negotiable—most homes have 2 to 4 bathrooms. However, that wasn’t always the case. The modern bathroom is still a relatively recent invention.  Bathroom Stuck in the Past Quantity over Quality—Higher Demand for Construction Led to a Decrease in Craftsmanship After World War II, the government subsidized many mortgages with programs like the G.I. Bill. For the first time, homeownership was a possibility for many. Before long,  over half  of Americans were homeowners.  With all that development came the need to build faster than ever to meet the growing demand. The real estate bubble drove builders to experiment with faster, cheaper methods of production. So, rather than innovating, craftsmanship decreased in favor of efficiency and lower costs. As a result, nearly 75 years after the bathroom became standard in single-family homes, our bathrooms still look much the same as those built in ...
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Remodeling Tips for the Master Bath

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When redoing your master bathroom, consider incorporating luxury into the design to create a customized retreat. An atmosphere of personal indulgence, which used to be the domain of day spas, is finding its way into master baths remodels. Limited only by imagination and a project’s budget, standard master baths are turning into customized retreats. The good news is luxury can be incorporated into any design. “We’re starting to put in more luxurious items,” says Sara Ann Busby, National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) president-elect and owner of Sara Busby Designs of Elk Rapids, Mich. Style Unsure about how to describe your desired style? Not a problem. A book like Yes/No Design: Discover Your Decorating Style With Taste-Revealing Exercises and Examples, by Diane Love (Rizzoli International Publications) can help sort through different styles. Paying a visit to decorator show houses, kitchen and bath showrooms and plumbing showrooms provides the opportunity to see bathrooms firstha...
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