Archive for March, 2007

What is the standard commission for a designer?

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
bath remodeling
the Amandanator


I work as a kitchen designer in an environment where the pay is hourly; I am going to branch out into freelance kitchen design. What is the standard commission for kitchen/bath/remodeling design?

How do you properly clean granite countertops?

Monday, March 26th, 2007
granite countertops
drycountygrl86


I just moved into a nice apartment, but I was told not to clean the granite countertops with usual kitchen cleaners, then what am I supposed to use?

Remodelled bath - what color to paint walls?

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
bath remodeling
grace g


I have a pretty small bathroom. The floors and shower are tiled beige w/ the same color grout. There’s a decorative border of black glass mosaic tile in the shower. The vanity is oak with a black & beige granite top. Bathtub & toilet are white. Shower curtain is beige. Shower rings are shiny black acrylic squares (matches waste can & tissue cover). Two small bath mats are black. There are no windows. What wall color would best complement this scheme?

When remodeling a kitchen, should you tile under the cabinets and appliances?

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
kitchen remodeling
Shoop


I am tearing out all of the cabinets and removing all of the appliances from the room regardless. I have seen people set the cabinets on the subfloor and tile up to them as well as tile underneath before setting the cabinets. Same with appliances. Which is the proper way, assuming the room is completely cleared out to start with.
I do understand the added cost of tiling the entire floor under cabinets and appliances, however I am asking for the correct way, not necessiarly the most cost effective way. Thanks.

I am looking for a dark brown bath tub, un-jetted; does any body know where I can buy one?

Thursday, March 8th, 2007
bath remodeling
keba


I have search for hours on line and through magazines, looking for a brown tub. Some companies have tans, and beiges but not one did I see that was dark brown. I know they use to make them as I once had one as a child. It needs to be 5′ long too to fit into the spot. I really need 2 one for each bathroom that I am remodeling with a friend.

What color goes well with Verde Ubatuba granite countertops?

Monday, March 5th, 2007
granite countertops
nostoremanager


We have Verde Ubatuba granite countertops in our kitchen. We would like to replace the wood flooring in this room with a stone tile. Does anyone have the same color countertops that can recommend a stone floor product that blends well? Due to the fact that the countertop is so dark we do not want to use it on the floor.

Good online shopping for remodeling supplies?

Monday, March 5th, 2007
bath remodeling
kellyallen82


Whats a few good websites to buy remodeling supplies online,

Drywall,
Carpet
Tile,
Vanities for the bathrooms
mirrors
bath-tubs

that sort of thing

what is the average cost to remodel a shower and tub with Bath Fitters?

Thursday, March 1st, 2007
bath remodeling
samwayogb


what is the total cost for the the bath fitters company to come in your home and remodel you old tub and shower?