When prepping for a bathroom remodel, choosing materials is one of the biggest steps every time. It’s a game of finding something that looks great, handles moisture, last a long time, and doesn’t break the bank. Yikes, right?
Well, from Jonestown to Kingsland, we’ve got your solution: natural stone! I know you’re thinking- granite, marble, slate? How are these not breaking the bank? First, these materials aren’t as expensive as they once were. While remodeling with stone is still an investment, you can get A LOT more bang for your buck than when these first came into popularity.
Additionally, stone is a long-term ROI! If you’re looking to stay in the hill country, to pass along the home to your kids, or even to sell for big bucks, this is how you do remodel right.
We all know that stone is a symbol of luxury, but it’s easy to forget why that is. For one thing, when you step into a ceramic tiled shower, there’s a chill, right? These tiles just don’t retain heat very well, and you’re not getting the comfort that highly heat-retentive stones. This is costing you money, too- those tiles eat up the bathroom heat, and charge it on YOUR tab! Remodeling marble or granite can save you energy costs, and give you the luxurious shower experience you’ve been looking for.
Also, just look at this:
Talk about luxury! Wouldn’t we all like to remodel with that?
Other than cost, the main worry we see is that it will be hard to maintain. Again, this was once true! To prevent stone breakdown, you need to regularly clean, reseal, and polish your stone. however, nowadays there’s an easy-to-find and easy-to-use product for each of those tasks! The anti-stone folks are running out of reasons…
My number one tip for getting the best remodel you can?
Do your research, tell you builder the idea of you want (including your price range), and then TRUST THEM! Whichever kind you end up going with, your contractor is going to have a better idea of how to get you the least expensive and best fitting remodel for your bathroom!