The bathroom is arguably the most loved room of the home, as it is visited several times a day, morning, noon and night! With that in mind, it’s no wonder that the bathroom needs to be renovated every so often. If you’re looking for a way to give your bathroom a modern update, or you just need to take care of those rougher edges, look no further!

RenoQuotes.com is here to break down all the ways that a bathroom can be renovated, as well as how to plan and what to sell.

Also, to make your life just a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of the best stores and supplies for bathroom renovation projects in Kingston, Ontario. 

Bathroom renovation stores & suppliers in Kingston, Ontario

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Bathroom Tiles

Better Baths by Design: This well known, independently-owned and operated business has been in Kingston for over 20 years, and the store's owner Pat has an excellent selection of the latest trends in tile, custom glass, vanities, toilets, sinks and faucets. This business is known for its killer selection as well as the owner’s product knowledge and ability to assist those on a budget. 

Plumbing Materials

Brunet Plumbing: Brunet plumbing has been serving the residents of Kingston since 1987, so you know it must be tried and tested! This family fun business offers a showroom with a number of bathroom fixtures including faucets, tubs and accessories alongside several bathroom solution services including tile work, plumbing and water treatment as well as free in-home bathroom estimates. 

Bathworks: Bathworks has several branches in Central Ontario, but started out as a wholesale plumbing and heating distribution company in the last 1960’s. Today, their storefronts offer a wide range of popular bathroom products and brands, boasting knowledgeable staff alongside their products. 

General bathroom renovation materials

Plumbing Plus: This family-run business has been operating in Kingston for over 30 years. Their huge showroom offers customers a view into their work from over the years, and they have a variety of products that range from facets, toilets, tiles, showers, sinks and accessories. 

Bath Depot: Another popular family-run business that has storefronts throughout is Bath Depot. Owners the Nadeau brothers started out in the plumbing distribution industry, and their expertise runs deep into the business. Bath Depot has storefronts in both Ontario and Quebec, and this business takes the role of manufacturer, distributor and retailer all in one!

Milestone Bath Experts: This local Kingston business specializes in partial to full-scale renovations, including tub re-glazing, acrylic tub liners, tub to shower conversions as well as installing new bathtubs altogether. They have been around since 1996, and pride themselves on their affordable products!

A few tips on how to renovate your bathroom

The bathroom in your home can wear and tear for many reasons, including water damage, leakage, rust, rot and other common bathroom problems. Since our bathrooms are exposed to things like heat and moisture, the surfaces will wear quicker than they do in other rooms. For this reason, it's important to check both visible and invisible surfaces of the bathroom to see what shape they're in. Notice rot or mould? Then it might be time for a weekend project! Here are some other common signs that your bathroom might need some TLC:

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Paint: 

Check to see if the paint in your bathroom is peeling. If you find spots of paint that are moving away from the wall, this is likely because the paint used was not water-soluble. Luckily, there are plenty of paints on the market that have been designed specifically to hold up in bathrooms. If you decide to repaint your bathroom, you’ll need your paint to stand up against moisture and heat, and therefore, it is important to choose a bathroom-specific paint!

Floor: 

The floor in your bathroom may be cracked, uneven or creaking, depending on the material. Most of the time, your bathroom floor will be made of tiles, which break and crack over time. If you find cracks in your floor, it is important to repair them as soon as they're found. Water can easily leak in between the cracks and cause further damage to the under-flooring below.

Bath, shower, toilet and plumbing: 

Pipes running to and from your bathroom are essentially like the veins in our bodies, they need to be working correctly for everything to run smoothly. Water should always be flowing in good working order, and if you find it’s not, this could point to a serious, internal problem with bathroom plumbing. If there are any signs of cracks in the enamel plumbing, this must be dealt with to keep the rest of your home in good working condition. Fixing your plumbing might be initially expensive, but will improve the resale value of your home and keep surfaces safe!

Initially paying a high price for materials and services that are guaranteed excellent quality will save you money in the long run. Instead of spending money on a few repairs here and there, we recommend that you get all the important repairs over with in one go. Get in touch with a trusted professional who can do the work for you, or take care of business yourself and rest easy. 

To see examples of bathroom renovation projects completed by RenoQuotes.com contractors, check out "10 examples of beautiful bathroom renovation projects". 

Looking for an idea of how much bathroom renovation projects can cost? Here is a video we prepared that presents different prices associated with this type of transformation :