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Plumbing

Tubs

- Most tubs hold 75–110 gallons
- Water heater capacity–80 Gallon size is optimum
- Water line size to the area-¾” is best
- Inline heater needed if jetted tub
- Integrated air heater needed if bubble tub
- Jetted tubs require routine maintenance to prevent pipe slime.
- Bubble tubs can have a remote mounted blower
- Cost differences between free-standing and deck-mounted tubs are minor

Deck Mounted Tubs 
- More sizes available-larger sizes
- Whirlpool capability
​- Bubble tub capability
- More difficult to get in if not designed well
- Many newer models have low profile edges available
- Low profile rims accommodate under-mounting & flush-mounting

Free Standing Tubs
- Bubble tub capability
- Most have bather in a seated position, rather than prone
- Different look than deck mounted tubs
- Can present cleaning challenges around them.
- Free-standing tubs becoming more popular
- Average tub is deeper-better for soaking
- Easier to climb in & out-smaller rim
- Smaller foot print can leave room for a larger shower.​
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Walk-in Bathtubs
- Expensive–Quality models are $5-10K installed
- Must sit & wait for to 75 gallons to flow.
- 20 minutes with a ½”water line at 60PSI
- Upgrade to 80 Gal water heater
​- Upgrade to a ¾” fill valve & water line.​

Showers

- Combine showering with bathing only as a last resort
- Climbing into tubs to shower is inconvenient
- Unsafe for older adults
- A shower with a seat and an adjustable hand shower is a much safer option.

Glass Shower Walls
- Requires daily maintenance to look nice-must squeegee
- 3/8” clear glass walls cost slightly less than tile walls.
- Shower has more room inside–3” per side
- Clear glass makes rooms feel larger
- Spaces benefit from shared visual space

Walk-in Showers
- Walk-in showers-no door
- Low or no curb
- Spacious & airy feeling
- Users report being cold
- Extra heat source needed
- Often requires a baffle to prevent splash-out.
- Requires a minimum of 2 feet more in length

Curb-less Showers
- Curb-less or very low curb is easy to do
- Works with either glass doors or walk-in
- Wonderful to use–at any age.
- Glass door or shower curtain must fit very close to floor–within ¼” is best.
- Slope should start outside of door
- If using with a glass door–best if shower has room for door to open in as well as out.

Wet Rooms
- Large size–glass will likely stay dry
- Realistic distance from the tub
- Multiple showerhead options
- Niches for soap & shampoo
- Glass enclosure will retain heat
- Bench with nearby hand shower for sitting, leg-shaving, or foot washing
- High window will stay dry
​- No grab bars​
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Best Features
- Thermostatic valves
- Rain heads
- Adjustable hand showers
- Grab Bars
- Corner shelves
- Shampoo niches
- Seats
- Lights
- Exhaust fan grilles

Toilets

- Standard height 14-1/2" to 15"-preferred if under 5'-3" tall
- Comfort or universal height 16' to 17"- measured to rim w/out seat
- Low Flush 1.6 GPF
​-Ultra Low Flush 1.28 GPF
-Dual Flush .8 or 1.28 GPF

 Skirted Toilets
- One piece or two piece–a matter of style, clean-ability, & price
- Skirted toilets are much nicer to clean and more modern looking-adds about $100
- Most brands offer models


Wall-Hung Toilets
- Tank is concealed in the wall
- Toilet does not touch the floor
- Easiest cleaning
- Requires remodeling
- $3,000 & up-installed

Luxury Toilets
- Skirted & dual flush
- Touch Screen Remote
- Warm water washBlow dryer
- Deodorizer
- Heated seat
- Foot warmer
- Mood lighting
- Motion sense, hands-free auto lid
- Bluetooth stereo
- $6,338.00 List Price

Bidet Seats

- More popular in USA than bidets
- Bolts to your existing toilet
- Uses heated water for better cleaning
- Heated toilet seat–MMMMM!
- Requires a standard outlet at the toilet
​- $250 to $1500 depending on brand & model-Toto is the leader

Trusted Brands

Oceania
Produits Neptune
Blanco
Danze
Delta
Grohe
Hansgrohe
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Insinkerator
Kohler
Moen
516-A W. Deschutes Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336          509-582-1893         info@kitchen-restylers.com

  • Home
  • Our Work
    • Kitchens >
      • Contemporary - Wood Finishes
      • Contemporary - Painted
      • Traditional - Wood Finishes
      • Traditional - Painted
      • Transitional - Wood Finishes
      • Transitional - Painted
      • Backsplashes
      • Details
    • Bathrooms >
      • Contemporary Baths
      • Traditional Baths
      • Transitional Baths
      • Showers
      • Tubs
      • Vanities & Storage
    • Before & After >
      • Baths - Before & After >
        • Richland Ranch House Bath
        • Maximizing a Small Bath
        • Luxury Bath Reboot
        • Large Bath Gets Larger
      • Kitchens - Before & After >
        • Goodbye, Kitchen Carpet!
        • Closed Kitchen, Gets an Open Concept
        • Goodbye, Honey Oak!
        • Kitchen Gets New Light
        • Contemporary Kitchen Blow-Out
        • Minor Construction = Major Update
        • The Grandma Suite Kitchen
        • Eunice & Gary's Rambler Kitchen
        • Small Kitchen Goes Big
        • Greg & Marta's Kitchen
        • Carmen's Kitchen
        • Shari & Keith's Split-Level Kitchen
        • Jim & Mary's Hickory Kitchen
      • Kitchens - Partial Updates >
        • River View Kitchen Remodel & Reface
        • Dwight & Connie's Countertops
        • Hanson Park Cherry Reface
        • Pam's Painted Kitchen
        • Painted Townhouse Kitchen
        • Kathie's Painted Kitchen Make-Over
        • Linda's Condo Conversion
      • Other Projects
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Why Choose Us?
    • What our clients are saying!
  • Project Planning
    • Where do I start?
    • Already Overwhelmed?
    • Our process makes it easy!
    • Project Timelines
    • Construction Schedules
    • Project Budgeting
    • Design Evolution
    • FAQ's >
      • Budgeting FAQ
      • Our Services FAQ
  • Our Services
    • Estimates
    • Design Consultations
    • Design Services
    • Design, Supply, Advise
    • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
    • General Remodeling
    • New Homes
    • Cabinet Painting
    • Cabinet Refacing
    • Outdoor Kitchens