A bathroom remodel is one of the best investments you can make in a South Florida home — and one of the easiest to get wrong if the big decisions are made halfway through the job. Here's what we walk every Doral and Miami homeowner through before the first tile comes off the wall.
1. Tub or shower? Tub-to-shower conversions are the most common request we get. A walk-in shower with a glass door makes a small bathroom feel bigger and is easier to use as you get older. If it's the only bathroom in the house and you have young kids, though, keeping a tub may make more sense.
2. Waterproofing comes first. Miami humidity is hard on bathrooms. A proper waterproofing membrane behind the tile — not just cement board — is what keeps a new shower from turning into a mold problem in a few years. It's invisible when the job is done, so ask any contractor how they handle it.
3. Pick tile early. Large-format porcelain wall tile, a mosaic shower floor, and a built-in niche are a popular combination because they look clean and are easy to maintain. Choosing tile before demo means no delays waiting on special orders.
4. Plan fixtures and lighting together. Vanity, faucet, shower valve, mirror, and lighting should all be chosen as a set so finishes match and plumbing and electrical rough-ins end up in the right place.
5. Set a realistic timeline. A typical full bathroom remodel takes one to three weeks depending on scope, tile work, and glass lead times. We give you the timeline in writing with your quote.
Ready to plan yours? Call Mr. Baldie at (305) 307-4665 for a free estimate — one team handles demo, plumbing fixtures, tile, glass, and paint.