The project.
A 1990s primary bathroom in Gilbert had reached the end of its life. The steel tub had rusted through at the drain and started leaking. The oak cabinetry and cultured marble sink were original, and a single light bar above the sink was the only lighting in the room. Over six weeks we took it down to the studs and rebuilt it — new fully tiled shower, custom riftsawn white oak vanity and linen cabinet, granite countertop, backlit mirror, and added storage above the toilet.
Before.
The old tub had rusted through at the drain. The floor was original vinyl, the cabinets were golden oak, and a bifold linen closet ate floor space. Lighting was a single light bar — no overhead, no accent.
The work.
We removed the tub, relocated the drain to the center of the new shower, and rebuilt the framing with a new curb. Cement board backing with a liquid waterproofing membrane, then 24×12 marble-look tile on the walls — wrapped behind the vanity mirror — with 2-inch hex stone on the floor and an accent tile in the niche. Quartz caps on the window sill, niche, and curb. All tile miter-edge matched around the window and niche.
The golden oak vanity was replaced with a custom riftsawn white oak cabinet finished in Rubio Monocoat 2C oil, a new granite countertop, sink, and faucet. The linen closet came out and a matching white oak cabinet with reeded glass doors went in — Blum soft-close hinges and undermount slides. A backlit mirror with dimming and color-temperature control replaced the light bar, and dimmable can lights went overhead.
After.
A modern, custom-finished primary bathroom with layered lighting, a fully tiled shower, and riftsawn white oak millwork throughout. The full case study — including a walkthrough video and fabrication footage of the vanity and cabinets — is on our Our Work page.
FAQ.
How long does a shower remodel take?+
This full bathroom remodel took six weeks from demo to final trim. A shower-only remodel is shorter, but tile, waterproofing, and custom millwork each need their own cure and dry time.
Do you do shower-only remodels, or full bathrooms?+
Both. We can rebuild just the shower — new pan, tile, and fixtures — or take the whole bathroom down to the studs like this project. The scope is your call.
Can I see the full case study with more photos and video?+
Yes. This article is a short teaser. The full case study with a walkthrough video, fabrication footage, and every before-and-after photo lives on our Our Work page.
Do you charge for an estimate on a remodel?+
We charge a $59 assessment fee for the initial visit, credited toward your project if you move forward. Larger remodels get a written scope and flat-rate quote before any work starts.