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Shower Base
The important thing to remember about your shower base when planning your bathroom remodeling in San Jose is that your base is something that you absolutely cannot do without. It’s what’s underneath the shower pan that matters the most, even though the base and the pan both help water run to the drain.
The shower base is something that you can’t skip, and normally they are made of cement. And, while the shower pan sometimes already is constructed to slope so that water drains in the right direction, a shower base generally has to be manually developed that way, which is something that our bathroom remodeling contractors at San Jose Bath are accustomed to doing.
It’s worth explaining the difference between a shower base and a shower pan because, sometimes, when homeowners in San Jose and across the United States are planning their bathroom renovations, they seem to think that they’re the same product. Simply put, as long as you remember that the base is what you don’t see with the naked eye, and that the shower pan is what you will visibly design with colors and features that pair well with the rest of your bathroom’s layout, then ultimately you’ll realize the valued importance of both items.
Shower Pans
This is the part of your shower that you actually stand on, and you have all different types of options in the design of it during your shower renovation. The cost to remodel a shower begins with calculating the shower base’s price as well as the shower pan’s. Being that you want an attractive looking pan with your chosen design, you will also want one that is cost efficient, especially when you’re planning on doing an entire bathroom remodel, and not just the shower itself.
Sometimes, in order to be sure that your shower base works correctly, it’ll be essential to add on the correct type of shower pan to it. Again, the shower pan is automatically sloped, and your experienced bathroom contractors at San Jose Bath will (depending on the details of the renovation) slope the concrete in your base of the shower to work correctly and efficiently with the shower pan itself.
Some people like to use porcelain floor tile in their shower pan designs, while others may go with ceramic tile flooring, or maybe even rock tile flooring. Different types of tile will limit the slipping factor depending on their structure, and your bathroom contractors can give you more details on this depending on the type of shower, it’s size, and what kind of flooring you actually desire.
Shower Tile
One of the first things homeowners consider is making sure that the floor tile in the shower is actually lining up with the overall color scheme of not only the shower, but the entire renovation project. Other than obviously choosing a shower tile that is slip-resistant, there are a few other things that you need to consider when thinking about them in your shower remodel.
For example, if you choose a marble tile on your shower floors, then you wouldn’t want to use rock tile or quartz tile along the walls, unless there’s a certain genuinely unique scheme that you’re going for.
Shower Doors & Glass
One of the biggest pieces of your shower remodel in San Jose will be the type of shower door you choose. When thinking about the amount of privacy you want to have in the shower, it’s the primary item to consider.
Whether the glass in the shower door is foggy or clear, the kind of door you get should be dependent upon the space in your bathroom. If you have a smaller corner shower, for example, you probably wouldn’t consider getting a folding door if it doesn’t fit your overall design. The space immediately outside of the shower will be able to help you to decide on a shower door that maybe slides, or is a fixed door. Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that there are plenty of designs for you to choose from, and we’ll point out some popular one’s for you when we do your free estimate.
Shower Seating & Benches
Although these are not a mandatory part of a shower renovation, shower seating and benches are just so cool to have that people can’t resist! Your bathroom remodeling contractors at San Jose Bath can give you all types of suggestions of how you could get really nice seating within your shower space without having the cost to remodel a shower skyrocket just for that small addition.
Shower seating actually makes it safer within the shower itself, and it gives you a place to store items while you bathe. Some of the most attractive types are the wooden waterproof benches, or other types of wall mounted shower seats. Many homeowners like the small corner seating installations, because beforehand they usually don’t think the shower itself is big enough to have a convenient seat installed in it. It’s a pleasant surprise for them to find out that they actually have that option within a limited amount of shower space, and that it truly doesn’t cost that much.
Shower Support Rails
Support rails in the shower are not just for elderly people, but for those who are just safety conscious altogether. There are a lot of different types of designs, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for safety benefits. Support rails are very cost efficient, and it’s worth it to have your bathroom remodeling contractors install one during your San Jose shower remodel.
Shower Appliances
You’ll be surprised how choosing the right faucets, knobs, and other shower appliances can really bring out the uniqueness of your shower renovation. Our bathroom contractors at San Jose Bath encourage homeowners to take a little time to shop around before picking just the most basic appliances, because these small details greatly spice up a new shower whether it’s a larger or smaller one.
For example, no matter what style of them you choose, the knobs and faucet that you use outside the shower on your vanity sink will look extra nice when matched up with the same style of shower head, knobs, and nozzle within the shower.
Shower Remodel Cost
Your chosen type of shower tile, your shower appliances, the shower base and shower pan, as well as the type of door you choose will all determine what the total cost of your shower remodel will be. Our experienced bathroom contractors at San Jose Bath will guide you in the right direction as far as narrowing down your total shower remodel cost. You don’t have to break the bank in order to do a very nice shower remodel in your home, and a little beforehand thinking about the details of your shower renovation will help you stay within your spending limits.
