Bathroom Questions

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I have a very small master bath with tub shower unit. If I extend out 4 ft. add a seperate tub and a walk in shower. Will it increase the value
Posted in Bathroom on Sep 8, 2013

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Is grout sealer necessary?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 8, 2010

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does a fan in the bathroom have to be vented out the roof or in the attic because they have it vented to the attic
Posted in Bathroom on Oct 14, 2011

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Are GFCI necessary? If so, why?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 16, 2009

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Are there special considerations when choosing bathroom paints?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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DO I NEED HARDI BOARD?
Posted in Bathroom on Jan 31, 2013

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Can I use Denshield tile backerboard inplace of traditional cement backer board on shower walls?
Expert Answered by Homework Remodels on Dec 26, 2009

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Is acrylic or tripolymer caulk better?
Expert Answered by All Phase Painting on Nov 30, 2009

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Besides replacing it, is there a way to fix a cracked bathroom tile?
Expert Answered by Long Island Kitchen and Bath Inc on Apr 13, 2010

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Do double sinks in bathrooms add value to a house?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 7, 2010

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How much will it cost to do a total bathroom remodel?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 23, 2010

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Mold on the drywall! How do we fix this?
Expert Answered by All Phase Painting on Nov 30, 2009

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What's special about a cast iron tub? Is it the thermal properties?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jan 18, 2010

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What is the easiest way to cut tile?
Expert Answered by Norberry Tile on Nov 5, 2009

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How do you stop mold from growing on drywall near a shower?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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I have a 3/8" gap between my frameless shower door and the staionary panel. I Also there is a 3/8" height difference between the panels. Is this okay?
Posted in Bathroom on Feb 17, 2016

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When remodeling a bathroom, do the shower tiles & bathroom floor tiles have to match?
Answered by Stanley C on Dec 14, 2012

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Any design advice for remodeling a small bathroom?
Answered by A. M. Pellak Construction, LLC . on Mar 27, 2011

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Any tips on recaulking a tub?
Posted in Bathroom on Feb 25, 2010

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Can cast-iron tubs be refinished?
Expert Answered by Remodeling By Classic Homes on Jan 20, 2010

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Do I need to use special sheet rock behind a tile backsplash? Some websites say yes, others say no.
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 17, 2009

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When buying a shower valve, does brand or manufacturer matter?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Jun 7, 2010

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What is the easiest and cheapest way to replace a plastic shower?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on May 27, 2010

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What do people think about porcelain tiles that look like slate?
Expert Answered by Long Island Kitchen and Bath Inc on Apr 12, 2010

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Doing a bathroom remodel... How are Delta faucets?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 14, 2009

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Are there any drawbacks to wooden toilet seats and coverings?
Answered by Nikki V on Aug 3, 2010

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Where can I purchase Ceaserstone remnants in Los Angeles area?
Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on May 4, 2010

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Upstairs of my house has 4 small bedrooms & 2 small baths that are in need of repair.
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 2, 2010

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How do I stop the vanity lights from fading the wood border on my bathroom mirror?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 2, 2010

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Are backsplash tiles different from other tiles?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 1, 2010

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I have a clogged drain. Do I need to buy a snake?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 1, 2010

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If you're going to put in a tile rug, do you need a higher level of craftsperson?
Expert Answered by Long Island Kitchen and Bath Inc on Mar 27, 2010

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How do you make sure a bathroom grab bar will hold?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 16, 2009

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I intend to install a 34 x 60 Lasko shower pan. should the pan be installed directly to the studs or should there be hardiboard in between the two?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 6, 2010

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Two adjoining bathrooms- "Are 2 better than 1?"
Expert Answered by E.M. Construction of Los Gatos on Aug 3, 2010

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Has anyone heard of or installed a non-clogging PermaFlow drain from PF Waterworks?
Posted in Bathroom on Aug 1, 2010

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What are the advantages and disadvantage to drop-in and under-mount sinks?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 2, 2010

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Are there cleaning products and techniques that will keep a bathroom shower in better shape over time?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 11, 2010

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Porcelain slate tiles are more high-end than real slate tiles?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 5, 2010

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What are the pluses and minuses of granite counters in the bathroom?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Apr 5, 2010

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I'm installing in a custom semi-frameless shower enclosure. How much space do I need to leave between the ceiling and the top of the enclosure?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 2, 2010

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In remodeling the only full bath in the house, would there be any reason not to replace the current 48" double sink vanity top with a single sink top?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 1, 2010

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I have a 3 bedroom cape cod 2 upstairs 1 down with 1 bathroom down, would like to convert the small br upstairs into a master bath adjoining the big
Expert Answered by Color and Light Interiors on Mar 22, 2010

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Is ceramic tile good to use for crown molding?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 21, 2010

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How much should a 300SF bathroom remodel cost?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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How do you know if you have hard water issues?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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How would I round off the corners of my granite counter top in the bathroom?
Posted in Bathroom on Sep 19, 2014

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How much is an average bathroom remodel?
Posted in Bathroom on Aug 21, 2014

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Can you paint or refinish an ugly color tile around a bathtub?
Answered by Derrick F on Jul 19, 2011

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Is GP's DensShield the best tile backer?
Expert Answered by Onsite Residential on Jun 8, 2010