Primary (Master) Bath

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• Quartz

  Engineered stone, the same material as in kitchens, widely used for vanity tops because it is non-porous and needs no sealing — ideal aro…

• Pressure-Balance Valve

  A shower valve that holds temperature steady when water is drawn elsewhere, preventing scald/cold shocks. The common code-compliant anti-…

• Rain Showerhead

  A large overhead head delivering a soft vertical rainfall spray. Often ceiling-mounted, which adds in-ceiling plumbing; flow rate is capp…

• Pop-Up Drain

  The sink stopper mechanism operated by a lift rod, or a press-to-seal design. The common bath lavatory drain assembly.

• Shaker / Slab Vanity Door

  The same door-style choices as kitchen cabinetry applied to the vanity — Shaker (framed flat panel) or slab (flat) being the dominant mod…

• Plumbing Relocation (Bath)

  Moving the toilet, tub, or shower drain to a new location — the largest cost lever in a bath remodel because moving a drain means opening…

• Shower Bench / Seat

  A built-in or fold-down seat for comfort and accessibility. Built-in benches must be sloped and fully waterproofed like the rest of the s…

• Penny Tile

  Small round mosaic tile, a classic vintage bath floor that conforms well to slopes and offers good underfoot grip.