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Our COVID-19 Response
To our Valued & Potential Clients: Metropolitan Bath and Tile appreciates your loyalty and business during this time. We would like to take a moment to address our response to COVID-19. MBT showrooms remain open and we are currently operating on our regular schedule. We are following the CDC recommendations and state guidelines to ensure […]
Think You’re Cut Out For A DIY Bathroom Remodeling? Read This First.
Not everyone is prepared for the work that goes into a DIY bathroom remodeling. Not only is it potentially dangerous, but a poorly remodeled bathroom can look cheap and wear out quickly. Thoroughly planning your remodel before setting a finger to it will put you on the right track. Before you start tearing up […]
Converting Hall Bathroom Tub to Shower – Expert Opinion
Author: Rich McKenzie, Owner of Metropolitan Bath and Tile As time goes on, your family might outgrow some aspects of your home. Take a hall bathroom for example. We have many customers ask “Should I change the tub in my hall bath to a shower only because we never bathe in it, we always shower? […]
Replacing Master Bathtub with Luxury Shower – Expert Opinion
Author: Rich McKenzie, Owner of Metropolitan Bath and Tile Remember when you were upsizing from your starter home or apartment with that small bathroom with only a sink, toilet and shower to your new home with the large master suite and you first saw that beautiful big bathtub and you imagined those relaxing romantic baths […]
5 Bathroom Remodeling Ideas That Will Make Your Bathroom More Accessible
Accessible bathroom remodeling isn’t limited to individuals with disabilities or aging adults confined to a wheelchair. Homeowners renovating their bathrooms need to re-evaluate design considerations to best fit their needs as they age in their home. Common aspects of a bathroom like wet shower tile and a low toilet can pose a threat to the […]
Should I Swap my Double Vanity for Extra Bathroom Storage and Space? Advice From an Expert
Author: Rich McKenzie, Owner of Metropolitan Bath and Tile As a seasoned bathroom remodeler, I get a lot of questions from customers. I do my best to use my expert opinion to help them reach the best conclusion for their personal situation. Here is a common question I get about double vanities: “Should I eliminate […]
20 Things to Consider Before Beginning Your Bathroom Remodel Checklist
There are various, sometimes unexpected, factors that go into bathroom remodeling planning. A bathroom remodeling project is no small undertaking in terms of both money and time spent on the job. The average mid-range bathroom remodel costs $19,134, according to the 2018 Cost vs. Value report. That’s a significant financial investment that requires thoughtful consideration […]
Average Bathroom Remodel Cost
How Do Our Prices Compare to Competitors in the DC-Baltimore Area? On average our prices are 10-20% below the average going rate for bathroom remodeling in the Washington DC area and 10-15% under the going rate in the Baltimore area, according to Remodeling Magazine’s “Cost vs. Value Report.” The Cost vs. Value (C.V.V.) report is […]
Bathroom Renovation Questionnaire
Beginning the process of planning your new bathroom renovation may seem daunting at first – but it’s simple! Just answer these easy questions to narrow down your needs and ideas and you’ll be ready to start your ideal bathroom design at the Metropolitan Bath and Tile Showroom nearest you. Bathroom Remodeling/Renovation Questionnaire Where is the […]
The Value of a Professional Bathroom Installation
The only sure way to have your new bathroom look fabulous – and last – is to have it professionally installed by a specialist in bathroom remodeling. Metropolitan Bath and Tile has over three decades of bathroom-remodeling-focused experience and has completed over 30,000 bathrooms in the Washington DC and Baltimore Metro areas. You may hope […]