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St Louis Bathroom Contractor

Does Your bathroom look drab and in need of a face lift. Sterling Contracting can help you design and update your bathroom into the space you have always wanted. Remodeling your bathroom is no small feat. It requires thought, design, and a budget. Most bathrooms average in cost from $5,000 to $10,000. The great thing about remodeling your bathroom is the resale value it ads to your home. On average you regain 85-95% of your investment.

A realistic budget for your bathroom is the first place to start. Things that aren’t required but we recommend replacing are at the very least-new shower valve, new shut off valves, new faucet and new toilet. We have often seen bathrooms that looked nice but because the plumbing was not updated had lots of issues. Faucets now are much more efficient and better balanced that the old ones. It is important to have a qualified bathroom installer because though it is a small space there is many intricacies that are involved in replacing your bathroom. This is why a bathroom budget is a key element in completing your project. Save money in areas that you can, yet spend more in other areas. Our company has found that moen fixtures are not only affordable but are very rugged for constant wear and tear. American Standard is another very reliable fixture. What’s really nice about these two brands is aside from being very rugged they are easy to work on should the time comes. Most bathrooms average between $125.00-$175.00 per square foot to completely redo.

A huge mistake we have seen in bathrooms is that people do not see the need to replace the floor decking. I have yet to come across an old bathroom that does not have rotten wood around the toilet and tub area. At Sterling we plan on completely gutting the bathroom down to the studs and floor joists. Another mistake we have seen is people reuse existing valves, water lines and drains. This is a corner cutting tactic that will eventually haunt you. Hiding defects or worn out bathroom parts is not a good way to save money. Its like putting a great paint job on a car that is not sound mechanically.

In any case you can definitely do a bathroom nicely without going overboard financially. Like anything in construction its not as much the material used as the installer. The great thing about Sterling is we have over 20 years experience in bathroom remodeling.

Design is another key aspect of your bathroom design. I recommend visiting showrooms, look at friends bathrooms, go to new home open house and research online. The digital camera is your friend for it will help you gather ideas for your project. Below we have listed some helpful links in addition some other links available on our links page. Good Luck with your project

Fixture Placement Requirements

Lavatory

• · 15" (38 cm) or more of clearance space from the centerline of lavatory bowl to a wall or similar obstruction.
• · 30" (76 cm) or more of clearance space between the centerlines of double-bowl lavatories.
• · At least 30" x 48" (76 cm x 122 cm) of clear floor space in front of the lavatory.

• Water Closet/Bidet

• · 16" (41 cm) from the centerline of a water closet or bidet to a wall or similar obstruction, or fixture adjacent to it.
• · At least 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) of clear floor space in front of the water closet or bidet.

• Bathing/Showering

• · Shower size large enough to comfortably use, at least 34" x 34" (86.36 cm x 86.36 cm).
• · Tub size large enough to comfortably use.
• · At least 60" x 30" (152 cm x 76 cm) of clear floor space in front of shower/tub.

• General

• · The bathroom entrance door swings so that it does not interfere with people in front of fixtures.
• · Fixtures located so that more than two people can use the space comfortably.
• · Water closet and bidet in separate compartments or shielded from entrance view.

• Safety Requirements

• · Non-slip flooring used throughout the space.
• · Ground-fault circuit interrupter electrical recepticals used.
• · Electrical switches placed away from tub or shower.
• · Grab-bars at shower/tub entrance and inside enclosure.
• · Tub and/or shower easy to enter and exit.
• · No steps at the tub or shower.
• · Safety glazing on glass used for shower doors.
• · Shower door swings into bathroom, not into shower enclosure.
• · Bench/seat included in shower enclosure.
• · Pressure balanced water control valves used in shower.
• · Temperature regulating water control valves used in shower.

• Storage System Requirements

• · Adequate counter or shelf space around lavatory.
• · Adequate storage for grooming equipment, toiletries, linens, etc., 15" - 48" (38 cm - 122 cm) above the floor.
• · Towel bars /rings located within reach of fixtures.
• · Bathroom linen and paper product storage space provided.
• · Storage space for shampoo and such in the shower/tub area, between 15" to 48" (38 cm - 122 cm) above the floor.

• Mechanical System Requirements

• · An efficient ventilation system is part of the plan.
• · Bathroom heating system will keep the space comfortably warm.
• · Task lighting provided at every functional area.
• · General lighting provided throughout the bathroom.

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