Shower tile to ceiling worth the cost?
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Comments (12)I think tile can be quite beautiful. But for ease of maintenance we went with cultured granite surrounds (already had a Corian granite-look sink vanity) and for the shower, a cultured granite showerpan. Contractors used cement board. Due to high labor costs in our area going with Swanstone or CG worked out to be cheaper than a professional tile installation. With CG the cost included installation, no small matter. It took three strong men to move in a 38" custom neo-angle pan! We considered Swanstone - we have Swanstone kitchen countertops and sink - but they did not do custom sizes, so we went with the CG which looks similar. Most people, even contractors, think it's Corian. It's very slightly shinier than Corian due to the gelcoat. My spouse loathes tile. If we bought a house with a tiled shower surround the first thing we would do is rip it out; he will not tolerate it in bathrooms or kitchens (he went to hotel & restaurant mgmt school so he's big on the whole non-porous idea). We have had the CG surrounds for 13 yrs and they are almost effortless to maintain. We don't even have to squeegee it. Just spray after use, maybe 2x/yr I run a wet sponge over the walls before I exit. Still look brand-new, too. Recently my spouse remarked it was the best of all the changes we've made to our home in the 25 yrs we've been here....See MoreIs Showerguard worth the extra cost?
Comments (9)I have posted this on other sites, as well. PRODUCT & WARRANTY SERVICE NOT UP TO PAR for a supposed World-Class company! Guardian ShowerGuard Service response to Warranty questions and issues started out okay, but now they ignore us. The FACTS: We had the Guardian ShowerGuard product installed in 2016. 1) Large shower enclosure 10' X 5' with an 8 foot glass door. 2) We have a Culligan house water softener installed to soften the local water source and hard-water residue. 3) We use only the "approved" cleaners for the ShowerGuard . . . Soft-Scub (TM) Cleaner and Scotch-Brite (TM) Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge. 4) Because the spotting residue is so observable, my wife is fastidious in making sure she cleans at 2-3 times a week. However, it is proving to be extremely difficult to remove spotting/residue with "approved" products. Unlike what Guardian claims. RESULTS: 1) The hard-to-remove RESIDUE spotting continues to be a daily problem. . . very noticeable on the glass walls and door. 2) Also, when the glass does steam up a bit, other spots, I call the Ghost Spots, appear that are not residue, but appear every time the glass steams up, even after repeated cleaning of the area. Indicating some form of manufacturer defect. 3) The local installer, Katy Glass, refuses to answer or return phone calls about the issue, but I can hardly blame them since this is obviously a manufacturer warranty affair and not a mechanical, installation problem. 4) Now, however, Guardian ShowerGuard Warranty services Representative for the last month refuses to answer emails and repeated phone calls requesting assistance. I know, that being ONLY a single customer, I have very little leverage in this matter, but at least I can post a BUYER BE AWARE post, (here and maybe other venues) where others can make an informed decision whether they should consider adding the pricey ShowerGuard the product to a glass shower enclosure installation. Very disappointed...See MoreShower Head: Is Hansgrohe Rain Air XXL spray worth extra cost?
Comments (0)My master bathroom remodel is nearing completion. Based on the salesperson's recommendations, II chose to put in a Hansgrohe Raindance S120 wall-mounted shower head on a Hansgrohe Axor arm, a Hansgrohe Select E120 hand spray (with 3 spray modes) on a hook, and a ceiling-mounted rain shower head. I have all the parts in hand, but have vacillated in choosing the ceiling-mounted rain head and extension pipe. I was planning to get the 13" round Hansgrohe C300 (with RainAir spray mode), but designer suggested the rectangular Hansgrohe Raindance E 360 (14"x7.5") (with RainAir spray mode) would fit the space better (shower is rectangular, about 3'x6'). I'm also looking at the Hansgrohe PuraVida 400 Air Shower head, which is 15.5" square and has a RainAir XXL spray mode. This model comes in white or chrome. Any experience with Rain Air XXL spray mode versus Rain Air spray mode? My ceilings are 8' high. What length ceiling pipe? 6"? 12"?...See MoreCost of Tiling a Shower
Comments (19)Jennifer Lynn, the only way to get realistic pricing is to get several installers in your area to provide an estimate. But do heed our previous comment in that most "qualified installers" will not tile over someone else's prep. The tile selection, design, trims, features like niches (tiling the ceiling?) will all factor into price. Note that some tile takes more skill for a quality outcome. Keep the tile and design simple. Buy quality tile and avoid long narrow tile or very large tile. Use a grout that blends, not contrasts. For some clients we recommend they do tear out of current area to save money as they don't need to pay a craftsperson for that BUT we will want to assess the space and any remedial work required once the walls are opened. And remember, you state you don't want the finished work to look like junk, but you also want to have a shower that lasts, so the system under that tile matters most. Our tub surrounds generally range from 4K-8K with all prep included (not tile) but admittedly, we won't be your cheapest as 37 years dedicated to the craft and the use of premium materials & methods does reasonably come into play. If you're planning ahead, good for you. We are well connected in the industry and know that quality installers are generally booked out many months. The supply chain is also stressed and some of our materials are actually being hoarded like toilet paper because they have limited stock. Pricing increases are being announced daily by our suppliers. Planning ahead is always important but especially right now. Good luck with your project....See MoreKW PNW Z8
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