A 1990s Clearwater hall bath was refreshed with new 18×18 porcelain tile, a modern vanity and updated finishes in 4 days.
The Challenge
The homeowners had a 1990s hall bath with original pink ceramic floor tile, a builder-grade single-sink vanity with a plastic top and a dated overall look. The bath was functional but detracted from an otherwise well-maintained home.
Our Solution
We installed new 18×18 warm-gray porcelain tile over the existing ceramic floor (tile-over-tile — the existing floor was level and sound). New 36" vanity with a quartz top replaced the original. A licensed plumbing partner swapped the toilet and supply connections; a licensed electrical partner upgraded the exhaust fan and vanity light bar.
The Result
The bath looks like a completely different room. The tile-over-tile approach saved significant demo cost and the result is indistinguishable from a full gut-and-replace. Total project: 4 days.
Work Completed
- 18×18 porcelain tile installed over existing ceramic floor
- New 36" vanity with quartz top and undermount sink
- Toilet swap by licensed plumbing partner
- Exhaust fan upgrade by licensed electrical partner
- Faucet and drain set by licensed plumbing partner
- Frameless mirror mounted; vanity light bar by licensed electrical partner
- Re-caulked all joints at tub, vanity and floor transition
Questions About This Project
Can you tile over existing tile in a Clearwater bathroom?
Often yes — we tap-test the existing tile for hollow spots and verify the floor is level. If both check out, tile-over-tile saves demo cost and time. Height at thresholds is the main variable to manage.
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