Hard water leaves its mark
Minerals in the water leave spots on glass, chrome and dark tile. Finishes that resist spotting and glass with a protective coating make cleaning much easier.
A squeegee after each shower helps more than any cleaner.
Dry air is tough on grout and caulk
Low humidity dries materials out. Grout that is mixed or sealed poorly can crack, and caulk shrinks away from the tub edge.
We use flexible sealants at movement joints and give grout time to cure properly.
Freezing nights and supply lines
A bathroom on an outside wall can have supply lines that sit close to freezing in winter. Insulating the wall and routing lines through warmer space helps keep them safe.
When we open a wall in an older house, we check how the lines are protected.
Older homes and newer builds
Houses in the older neighborhoods can have old plumbing, thin subfloors and tight rooms. Newer homes out toward Sparks often have builder-grade fixtures and thin tile.
Both are good candidates for a remodel, and each has its own checklist.
Wells and rural properties
Homes in places like Washoe Valley may be on a well rather than city water. Water quality and pressure can differ, so we ask about the source early.
It affects which fixtures and filters make sense.
