Full Bathroom Remodel Vs. Wet Area Bathroom Remodel: Which is Right for Me?

Bathroom remodeling can be a fun home improvement project that allows you to reimagine one of the spaces you utilize constantly throughout the day. But keeping up with much-needed bathroom renovations is more than just a surface level update—bathroom remodels typically see a high return on investment, making this type of home maintenance a smart idea for any homeowner!

Luxury Bath NJPA is a trusted bathroom remodeling company servicing many communities throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania that offers both full bathroom remodels and wet area bathroom remodels. Below we have outlined the difference between the two, and aspects of each to consider when determining what type of remodel is best for you and your home.

Wet Area Bathroom Remodeling Options

When homeowners want to exclusively focus remodeling efforts around their tub or shower, we call this a wet area bathroom remodel. This is a fast and cost-efficient option that still brings homeowners an updated aesthetic and improved functionality, because the tub or shower is the primary fixture in any bathroom. Updating the wet area could have a tremendous effect on your entire space!

Types of bathroom remodeling that fit under this category include solutions like:

• Bathtub Replacements
  
• Shower Replacements
• Tub-to-Shower Conversions
• Shower-to-Tub Conversions
• Walk-In Tub Installations
• Walk-In Shower Installations

In addition to a new shower or bathtub, a wet area bathroom remodel may also include services like a new surround or fresh enclosure for your wet area.

Full Bathroom Remodeling Options

If a customer voices the desire to fully reimagine their bathroom, including new flooring, updated cabinetry or changes to the layout, we call this a full bathroom remodel. This process is much more comprehensive, and sometimes even consists of stripping the space down to the studs in order to achieve the desired look and functionality. Full bath remodels are costlier and much more time consuming, sometimes taking up to two months as opposed to a quick wet area option.

Full bath remodels will also include shower and bathtub replacements, but could include many additional services as well, such as:

• New Flooring or Tiling
  
• Updated Cabinets or Counters
• New Vanities and Toilets
• New Lighting Installed
• Changes to Layout
• Moving Plumbing Lines 

Which Type of Remodel is Best for Me?

Whether a wet area bathroom remodel or full bathroom remodel is best for you will depend on several different factors, the first of which is your budget. If you need to prioritize sticking to your budget or if you don't have much time available to dedicate to the project, a wet area remodel will be your best bet, often only taking a single day to complete. However, if you want to make major changes to your bathroom, whether for style purposes or because your bathroom currently has serious water or structural damage, a full bathroom remodel will be the way to go. 

As your local one-day bath remodeler, Luxury Bath NJPA can complete many wet area bathroom remodels in a single day, making our services perfect for those with time constraints. We also source all of our bath products from the leading brand Luxury Bath, so you can look forward to a durable and beautiful new shower or replacement bathtub that will last for years to come. Get in touch with our team today to hear more, and we'll give you a free estimate on any of our bathroom remodeling services.