Q: “Can you come to my home to do an estimate?”
A: Yes, it is part of the process, but not the first step. The first step should be to schedule a "meet and greet" to establish the working relationship.

Q: “Can’t the installer come to my home first?”
A: It is critical that the installer know what he is going to install before visiting your home. Because installation costs vary widely depending on the product, it is best for you to come to our showroom and select the products before getting an installation estimate.


Q: “May I choose my own installer?”
A: Yes. We are more than happy to help you design your bathroom and package your fixtures as well as work with your installer.


Q: “I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know where to begin.”
A: Everything will be all right. We’re here to help you. Just make a rough sketch of your bathroom showing the approximate dimensions and location of the tub or shower, vanity, toilet, door, and any other fixed items (i.e. linen closet). Bring your drawing to our showroom and we will assist you in every step of the design process, helping you select everything from floor tile to exhaust fan.
Note: Your drawing should be overly simplistic.


Q: “Do you charge a design fee?”
A: No.


Q: “Do I need an appointment?”
A: It’s very helpful for you to block out uninterrupted time to work with us. We recommend you plan to spend 1 to 2 hours with us making your initial selections and 30 minutes to an hour at the second meeting to make any final changes and sign off on your order.


Q: "How long will this take?"
A: A complete remodel takes about two weeks. That includes demolition and installation. You should also expect product selection and ordering to take from 4 to 12 weeks depending on what you order. We recommend that you plan a total of 7 to 15 weeks from the time you first come to the show room to the installer's last day on the job. Wow! You had better get started right away.


Q: “What will all this cost?”
A: What is your budget? Do you want a $1,000 designer toilet or is $300 to $500 better for you? Do you want a whirlpool tub and full body shower or just a garden variety updated tub and shower? Bath Resource recommends you consider a complete bathroom remodel starting at $15,000, which includes above average products and labor.


Q: “How do I pay for this kind of project?”
When all of the details are completed and a start date is on the calendar, a 1/3 deposit is required to start the ordering. Another 1/3 is required at the start of the project, and the final 1/3 is due upon completion.


Q: “Someone told me I shouldn’t use large tile in a small bathroom.”
A: Not so! Our showroom display vignettes are the size of typical bathrooms and are installed with tiles ranging from 12” x 12” to 18” x 30”! You’ll like what you see and you’ll be very happy with bigger tiles and fewer grout lines.


Q: “What about using natural stone tiles in the bathroom?”
A: Limestone, marble, granite, and slate all offer some breathtakingly beautiful looks. Your lifestyle will be the biggest factor in your choice. We will ask you sufficient questions (i.e..“Is this a high traffic area?” Or “Do you drop your makeup often?’) to lead you to an understanding of what’s best for you.
P.S. Technology today has made it possible to make porcelain and ceramic tiles that are virtually indistinguishable from natural stone as well as displaying “fashion forward” looks that defy categorization.


Q: “Should I apply a sealer to my stone or tile?”
A: The answer to that question is the single most controversial topic in the industry. So… you decide. Stonecaretechniques.com is one website we know of that presents relatively dispassionate information on the pros and cons of both sealing and not sealing.