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  • Bathroom Remodel to increase the value of your home

    Bathroom Remodel to increase the value of your home

    Ah, bathroom remodel.

    There is nothing better than a fresh coat of paint on walls, new furniture, and the peace of mind after revamping your living space.

    Remodeling comes with many perks. It can raise the value of your home, create more living space, comfort, and make your home easier to maintain.

    Occasionally, the main focus of our remodels are the living room, bedrooms, kitchens, patios, and now home-offices due to the pandemic. We may be overlooking one of the most important spaces in the house: the bathroom.

    Remodeling your bathroom CAN add value to your home and we are going to try and help you think through it!

    Fixtures & Savings

    In this article, we are going to talk about two specific points to consider when initiating a bathroom remodeling project: Fixtures Selection and Saving for your project specifically will help you make the biggest impact on your homes equity. 

    We will start with the subject of Fixtures.

    Just like any other home fixtures, the ones in your bathroom need modernization in order to stay in tip top shape for your use. Leaking faucets, flooding bathtubs, and easy-to-clog toilets are all inconvenient, but are a thing of the past when they are revamped.

    Next, let’s look at saving money for your Pittsburgh bathroom remodeling project.

    Saving money for bathroom remodeling may seem frightening at first but rest-assured, it is definitely raising your property value. The money spent on the remodel goes straight to your property value and you can receive more money when potentially selling your home. Also, you and the future home-owner rest easy knowing that the house is fully up to date.

    Conclusion

    In summary, make sure that you don’t pinch pennies on fixture selection as this will have a huge impact on equity. It’s okay to save money and work off of a budget.

    In this article, we have covered fixtures and saving money, but there are many other things to consider that we will be covering in future articles. 

    Now that you have these tips, you should go back and take a look at your plans to see if you can apply these ideas to your remodel. 

    Strukture has dedicated professionals that can work with you on these issues and we provide free consultations to provide you with feedback that can help you with your specific situation. Our goal is to help you achieve the best results!

     Call us today at 412.214.8441 to talk to one of our remodeling experts. 

  • Can Bathroom Tiles Be Painted

    Can Bathroom Tiles Be Painted

    Can Bathroom Tiles Be Painted?

    “Can you paint this?”

    [intro]Are you looking to give your bathroom a complete makeover or maybe just paint your bathroom wall tiles? Either way, you may well be looking to get a project begun but have run into a few choices such as not knowing in case it’s conceivable to paint over tiles and belittling the trouble of the work. If you are in need of some help making the decision we are here for you. In this article, we hope to answer your question, along with giving you a better insight into preparation and painting for your bathroom project. Let’s begin by talking about if its possible or not

    Painting Over Bathroom Tile?

    Painting over bathroom tiles is possible. The process, however, can be very difficult. There are some important preparation steps to look into if you are doing this on your own and that’s what we are going to talk about next.

    Preparation

    When preparing to paint your bathroom tile, you want to make sure your tile is clean. Remove any dirt or build-up of bacteria that may have been there over time. Using a wet sponge and cleaning chemicals is always best for this process. After that’s completed you need to sand the tile down to where there’s no sparkle remaining. This will make it simpler for the paint to stay. After the sanding handle is done you need to form sure all of the remaining tidy and buildup is evacuated. After this has been completed, we will move onto the painting stage.

    Painting

    Now that we have taken the necessary steps to move on, we can now begin with painting. You want to find a color that you are happy with. When choosing paint, you want to choose either latex or epoxy coated paint. After you have coated the tiles with the first layer of paint, you want to repeat this a few more times. If you are the least bit worried of whether you can handle this job, finding contractors that know how to do this kind of thing is never a bad idea.

    As we mentioned, contractors know what they are doing. If you have a project in progress or have one coming up we suggest seeking professional help.

    Painting tiles is not an easy task to complete. Without the experience, you can end up with an outcome that you are not happy with. There are more steps that you should follow when painting over bathroom tile, however, these were just a few things to look into before starting a project. If you are looking to paint your bathroom wall tiles and need help, we at LOCO want to give you a high-quality project at a great price. For more information, you can find us here or call us now at 412.214.8441.