Vintage Bathroom Renovation

We focus on retaining as many original elements like trim, doors, and hardware, while updating plumbing and electrical in a concealed manner behind walls or under floors. For instance, we've saved 1900s toilets with updated flush systems, and preserved authentic tile patterns by restoring vintage ceramic and adding matching replicas where needed.

We often use hexagonal tile, natural stone, or penny tile, all reminiscent of original historic bathroom floors.

• Original porcelain or cast-iron tubs
• Period-specific wood moldings
• Early brass and copper plumbing fixtures
• Stained glass windows
• Unique tiled floors
• Timeless built-in storage

• Clawfoot tubs, subway tiles, and classic fixtures
• 1900s, 1920s – Pedestal sinks with replica faucet tops and lever markings
• Salvaged wood trim, historic door knobs, and antique tin or brass ceiling panels
• Look for distinctive plumbing fixtures, marble or butcher-block countertops, and tiled wall patterns reminiscent of the early 1900s to mid-century period

Our team locates them through specific vintage retailers, architectural salvage yards, and trusted craftsmen that specialize in duplicating original materials from previous decades. We verify their authenticity with stamp markings, material composition tests, and matching historical catalogs from your period.

Updates involve concealing new pipes within walls or under floors, choosing period-style switch-plates, and selecting reproduction faucets/updating toilets with historically accurate fixtures but modern inner workings - hidden mixer valves instead of exposed pipes, for example. Recently, we preserved an antique sink's columns while modernizing the hidden internal plumbing and surface finish for functionality.

Generally, these projects take from 8–12 weeks depending on scope. Delays may arise from:

• Unexpected discoveries: rotted subfloors, wiring not up to code
• Custom work, like manufacturing missing pieces of hardware
• Lead-safe refinishing process for original tubs

• Salvage existing materials that are reusable – 15-30% cost savings
• Select reproduction fixtures versus rare antiques when feasible
• Focus on structural updates over cosmetic substitutions

We always promise to undercut any competitor's written estimate with our 5% price guarantee.

Expect that problems are possible. In 25+ years, we've commonly found:

• Rotted wood under old toilets
• Galvanized piping in need of updating
• Outdated electrical not up to today's code requirements

Rest assured with our $5 million coverage guarantee – we're fully protected to tackle the unexpected, saving you liability.

Yes, we expertly install:

• Radiant floor heating under new penny tile
• Seamless USB power outlets in wooden medicine cabinets
• Concealed water-efficient toilets with elevated tank designs
• Discretely upgraded exhaust fans to humidistat level-ventilation fixtures

With specialty:

• Temporary protective coatings
• Custom-fitted shielding
• Relocation and onsite storage solutions for fragile vintage items

For tubs or sinks made of delicate materials like leaded glass, we apply temporary encapsulation in accordance with EPA guidelines to prevent chipping.

• Gentle pH-neutral cleaners preserve decades-old ceramic
• Careful re-grouting using period-correct lime-based mortar and soft brush inflation
• Epoxy repairs for cracked or missing tiles, delicately matched to current color/texture
• Thorough sealing options that keep the original look but provide increased water-repellent layers

Yes, of our 2,000+ completed projects to date:

• We have deep experience in preserving 1900s farmhouse bathroom elements
• Matched intricate molding/design details of previous home eras through research and archival access
• Restored homes previously considered “total losses” in tornado aftermaths

All quotes are detailed and backed with an on-site walk-through following our transparent pricing policy.

Yes, we specialize in harmonizing the following:

• Subway tile walls from the 1920s with chrome faucets of the 1940s
• Victorian-inspired wood wall panels in concert with period-accurate tile patterns and Art Deco mirrors set in brass
• Unique shelving options featuring original industrial piping alongside elegant timber crown moldings for Edwardian-effect bathrooms

All updates are made with code compliance front-of-mind:

• GFCI outlets required in water-exposed areas
• Water pressure regulators for new plumbing
• ADA-compliant door clearances and countertop heights (if requested)

Our specialized preservation team is dedicated to restoring original items like:

• Antique nickel or brass faucets – re-nickeling and sealing
• Porcelain knobs, subway tile, and historic glass-front medicine cabinets – surface refinishing, not full replacement
• Structural wood rot issues in trim, crown molding, or window casings – using the Dutchman repair technique

Yes, at post-project turnover, we provide:

• A comprehensive set of recommended cleaning and maintenance products
• Routine annual inspection checklists for your home's unique period style
• Re-finishing schedules and ventilation recommendations for vintage tubs and period cabinetry

All advisory services are included in your original quote – every renovation is fully insured with a lifetime guarantee.