After design meetings and discussions about product and tile finishes we were ready to go! “Will you be finished by Christmas?” I was asked. “Of course!”, I said hoping that we wouldn’t come across any surprises that might slow the project down. We didn’t find any surprises and this bathroom renovation went very smoothly! On …
“Martin redid our shower and we couldn’t be happier with his work! We discovered that our original shower (in a new build) wasn’t correctly waterproofed and underneath was full of mould. Martin gutted the entire thing and rebuilt using the Schluter system with a lifetime warranty. Our minds are at ease knowing he …
In a modern tiled shower or tub/shower a product niche is the way to go to keep all your shampoo, conditioner, soap etc. in fact all your shower products razors, nail brushes – I could go on (and on!), within reach and tidy. Off the floor where you won’t keep knocking them or tripping over …
Without proper adequate waterproofing your shower is a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off! And the damage can be catastrophic! The featured photo above is from a shower that was built in a new house that was only 3 years old! Just because you can’t see the damage caused by a badly designed …
Our preferred waterproofing system? “It’s the Orange stuff!” Read More »
These clients with a young family contacted us to ask what could be done with their galley bathroom. They had not long ago bought the 1960’s house. The house in general is in very good shape, easy to maintain and the layout works really well for them. The problem that they inherited when they bought …
“If you want great work in a timely fashion resulting from years of experience and want someone trustworthy…. Look no further than Martin Cunningham from Bathtek! Martin treated our bathroom reno and home as if it was his own! He offered many suggestions on how to improve the bathroom and utilize the space. …
This was the second bathroom project that we undertook for these wonderful clients. They were so pleased with the first bathroom that we did, they wanted us back! So this was a guest bathroom that didn’t quite fit their style and needed an upgrade. With the rest of the bathroom being in very good shape …
From precast shower shell to spacious walk in shower! Read More »
Living with a poorly ventilated bathroom can be a miserable experience! Poor or no ventilation in your bathroom can lead to the perfect conditions for mould growth on your surfaces be it tile or grout, drywall, wooden trim or cabinetry, doors, windows. You can get foul odors and the high moisture content will cause damage …
You may be wondering if there is enough ceiling height in your basement to install a fully functioning walk in shower. Looks can be deceiving! You may be surprised to hear that this basement bathroom is slightly under 7 feet (that’s less than 84″) high! It’s being used by a man who is 6 feet …
Are you on the fence about having a heated floor installed with your new bathroom renovation? It’s not for everyone. I have estimated many bathroom renovations over the years and I have had many different conversations with prospective clients about the pros and cons of having heat installed under their new tiled floor. Many people …
Hey listen…. Heated floor or not heated floor? That is the question! Read More »