Tile

Factors that determine tile installation costs.

Types Of Tile

Slate tile backsplash in diagonal pattern with border

There are many types of tile available for your home remodeling project. Ceramic, Porcelain, Quarry and Stone tile just to name a few. Each of these comes in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and cost.

This post will touch on a few of the factors to consider and help you to understand the cost associated with tile installation.

For instance, a 12 in. x 12 inch Ceramic tile can be had for less than $1.00 each. The same size in Slate tile can be $4.00 and up. In Marble, expect to pay $10.00 and up!

 

Tile Patterns

Kitchen backsplash in subway pattern

 

There are also different patterns in which tile can be installed. Some are more labor intensive than others. The pattern you choose can affect the cost of your remodeling project. It can also affect the amount of material required for the job.

This kitchen backplash was done in the very popular Subway pattern.



This foyer was done in a Versailles pattern. Four different sizes of tile are required to create this style. Also known as a French Pattern, it is very popular for Travertine tile installation.

Tile Sizes

The different tiles all come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From tiny Mosaics to huge 18 x 18 tiles for floors. Each one has a different degree of difficulty with regard to installation.

A tile installer can cover one square foot of floor or wall when he or she lays a single 12 x 12 tile. To cover that same area with 4 x 4 tiles, 9 individual pieces of tile must be installed. Thus, the size of tile you choose can affect tile installation cost dramatically.

Decorative Tile Accents & Inlays

Custom inlays and borders can also add to your tile installation costs.

Besides the added labor, the material itself is more expensive than field tiles. Border tiles start at about $4.00 each and $10-$15.00 is very common. The same is true for decorative inlay tiles. Some tile inlays are as much as $100.00 each!

On a positive note, a few well placed deco tiles will certainly make your floor, backsplash or shower walls stand out from the crowd!

 

 

If you're planning a kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel in the greater Nashville area, Call Randy Armstrong Construction for a FREE estimate and Design Consultation. 615-443-1629. Let us help you create a unique and eye catching tile design to fit your budget!

Bathroom Vanities

How the cost of a vanity can affect your remodel budget.

This 36 inch vanity is only $169.00.

The vanity will be one of the main focal points in your bathroom design. As is the case with all home improvement products these days, there is a huge selection of styles and types to choose from. The bathroom vanity you select can affect the cost of a bathroom remodel by $1,000 or more!

In today’s post we will explore the different types of bath vanities available when planning your bath remodel budget.

 

 

 

 

Custom Made Vanities

This 36 inch vanity is over $2,000.

A local cabinet shop can custom build your vanity from any material in any style you choose.  Prices can range from $100 to $400 and more per linear foot depending on where you live and the type of vanity you choose. Custom doesn't aways mean the most expensive. The vanity shown here is a pre-finished unit from Kohler and retails for over $2,000! A local cabinet shop could build it for much less.

Custom built cabinets typically come unfinished, requiring contractors and do-it-yourself-remodelers to either paint or stain the unit themselves. Most custom cabinet builders use high quality materials and build with expert craftsmanship. The result is a bathroom vanity that will last for years and years to come.

In addition to applying the finish, you will also need a vanity countertop. Again, there is a huge selection available at a wide range of cost. Laminate is the least expensive. Cultured marble is next. Granite is the popular choice these days. Simple granite countertops are available at home improvement stores for as little as $200 in a standard 36 inch size. Custom granite shops provide much higher quality and larger selections from around $300 and up.

 

Pre-finished Vanities

Some cabinet shops will finish a custom vanity for you as well as install it. Home improvement stores offer a wide variety of pre-finished vanities at varying cost and quality. When buying at home improvement stores, make sure the vanity you select is durable enough for your needs. The pre-finished vanity shown here is only $231 and includes a simple marble top.

 

When it comes to quality, always remember: You get what you pay for!

 

Bathroom Vanity Combos

You can also purchase a complete bathroom vanity combo that includes both cabinet and countertop. Again, there is a huge range in cost and quality. The typical 36 inch bath vanity combo can be as low as $200 and as high as $1500. The one shown here is about $1,000.

Planning A Bath Remodel Budget

As you can see, the type of vanity you choose can have a huge impact on the cost of bathroom remodeling. The best advice is to decide on an overall budget and design a bathroom to fit that number. When asking remodeling contractors for estimates, make sure all of the bids include identical quality components. The lowest bid you get may be utilizing the lowest quality vanity!  If you’re doing the work yourself, make sure you don’t spend so much on one item that you don’t have enough money left to complete the rest of the bathroom remodel.

If you're in the greater Nashville area, call Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling for a FREE estimate and Design Consultation. 615-443-1629. We would welcome the opportunity to help you design a beautiful new bathroom that fits your remodeling budget.

Remodel the Bathroom

How to remodel the bathroom without busting the budget!

Bathroom Remodeling Tips from Randy Armstrong Construction

You want to remodel a bathroom, but you don't want to break the bank, and that's a distinct possibility with any home renovation project. According to Remodeling magazine, a mid-range bathroom remodel is approximately $10,499. (Prices are slightly less in the Nashville area.) The report also estimates that such a job will recoup 102 percent of its cost at resale. So at least you know you're not flushing money down the toilet.

An upscale bathroom remodel is estimated to cost $26, 052 — a hefty jump in price — and to recoup about 93 percent of that on resale. Remodeling defines a mid-range remodel as putting in a toilet, tub with a tile surround, an integrated solid-surface double sink and vanity, recessed medicine cabinet and a ceramic tile floor. An upscale remodel includes expanding the room with additional square footage, moving fixtures such as the toilet and replacing them with high-end models, a 4- X 6-foot tile shower with a shower wall, a bidet, granite countertops on the vanity with two sinks, linen closet, tile floor, lighting, an exhaust fan and bathroom accessories.

It's easy to spend $25,000 on an upscale bathroom renovation even in the Nashville market. If you don't have that sort of dough, a remodel is all about compromise. Think about what elements in your bathroom renovation you most want to change and what you can live with and without. Moving lights or plumbing or putting in a window will cost more than sticking with the bathroom's original layout. It doesn't mean you can't vary some areas, but pick and choose to avoid sticker shock. One of the major costs in any remodel is moving fixtures, such as the toilet, sink and tub. If you can keep the same floor plan that you have now, you'll spend less on plumbing. Visit some Nashville area model homes. What do you see that most attracts your attention? I find the majority of Nashville homeowners are most impressed with granite countertops, custom tile work, updated fixtures and bathroom accessories. Our featured bathroom makeover is geared toward getting the most bang for the buck. By sticking with the existing floorplan we can create a beautiful, contemporary bath design for a fraction of the cost! Anywhere in the greater Nashville area!

Tile is another expense, not only the tile but the labor involved in installing it. You can limit the tile to the floor and the tub surround with a drop-in shower stall. If you're lusting after an iridescent glass tile mosaic, consider using the expensive tiles as accents in a field of more pedestrian porcelain ones. Decide if you want to spend your money on a total-body shower wall or a completely tiled shower. Instead of running tile up the wall, think about beadboard wainscoting for a period look or a cool paint color if your design is more modern. Our Bathroom Remodeling Special includes a new tile floor with custom inlays you won't find anywhere else in Nashville!

In a kitchen renovation, solid surface or stone countertops can bust your budget because of sheer square footage. When you're remodeling a bathroom, you can get away with granite or even marble. A single-sink vanity doesn't take a lot of stone. Our $1,995 Bathroom Remodeling Special includes a new granite countertop! And you choose from the best selection in Nashville!

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