Bathroom remodeling and plumbing go hand in hand. When planning to remodel your bathroom, you should bring the plumber into the process from the start. There are many ways to save money, and one of them is to leave the bathroom fixtures where they are
. Once you begin moving the plumbing and heating pipes, the costs of the project begin to rise because it becomes labor intensive. 
Unless it is your only solution, choose to change out the current fixtures with new products, but leave them in place.
Your plumber can also refer you to a showroom that will help you choose quality products, that have the backing of a reputable dealer. Coordinating your lav faucets, shower valve, shower head, and even toilet handle will help you to achieve a beautiful, uniform look. You’ll probably start by choosing the design of a particular manufacturer, such as Moen or Grohe. Then you can narrow it down to the style and finish. The basic finish is chrome, but you have many options.
The selection of the toilet and vanity with sink can also be coordinated at showrooms such as Republic Plumbing Supply and Snow & Jones. The newest toilets are high efficiency, and have a flush rate of 1.28 gallons per flush. You may choose a comfort height toilet, with a slow close seat. And, you have the option of getting either a one piece toilet or a two piece toilet.
The behind the scenes work your plumber does is as important as what you can see. You want to make sure you have the proper shut offs installed so that if you ever need work done, the water is easily shut off and you can isolate the work area. In the pictures above, you will see a shower set up before and after it is tiled. Notice the metal striker plates that indicate where a pipe exists. When the plastering is being done, this prevents the worker from hammering or shooting a nail into one of the pipes causing a flood. Paying attention to details such as this indicates a plumber who is also a craftsman. Planning is key to a smooth remodel, give your plumber a call before you start!
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