A bathroom remodel in Central New York is rarely just about swapping out a tub or a shower.
When dealing with older, historic homes in Rome, NY, pulling back the layers of old tile or acrylic covers almost always reveals a complicated web of hidden challenges. From outdated electrical wiring and plumbing structures to old flooring and lead-safe containment requirements, a simple cosmetic update can quickly spiral into a logistical nightmare.
Homeowners are often left trying to coordinate multiple separate contractors—electricians, plumbers, drywallers, and tile installers—just to get one single bathroom functional again.
We recently completed a comprehensive, turnkey bathroom transformation in Rome, NY that perfectly illustrates how to bypass these structural and coordination headaches.
The Lead-Paint and Old Wall Hazard
Many homes in the Rome area were built prior to 1978, meaning any major wall tear-out carries the risk of disturbing historic layers of lead-based paint. Tearing down old lath, plaster, or tiled walls without specialized containment can release toxic dust into your home's air supply.
The Sash Solution: Because we are a Lead-Safe Certified Contractor, our factory-trained crew executed strict EPA containment and lead-safe work practices during the initial demolition phase. We stripped the bathing area safely down to its framing to inspect the underlying structure, built a custom end wall to redefine the shower space, and prepped a perfectly level, waterproof foundation.
The Grout-Scrubbing Maintenance Trap
Traditional tile surrounds look beautiful when first installed, but porous grout lines quickly act like a sponge for soap scum, moisture, and mold. Homeowners end up spending their precious weekends scrubbing grout lines with harsh chemical cleaners, only for the mold to return a few weeks later.
The Sash Solution: To capture the timeless, structured elegance of tile without any of the high-maintenance upkeep, we installed our premium Othello wall system featuring a laser-etched Roman Block tile pattern. Made from high-performance, non-porous acrylic, this system naturally resists mold and mildew and wipes clean with a simple cloth. To elevate the visual design, we accented the white Roman Block walls with five white single-tier corner shelves and a bold, low-profile Premium Black Shower Base.
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