An old bathroom with good bones
This Astoria apartment had a bathroom from the 1970s. Cracked tile, loose grout, and a floor that felt soft near the tub. The owners did not want anything flashy. They wanted a room that looks clean and stays that way.
What we did
- Took the walls down to the studs and put up cement board
- Waterproofed every wet wall before any tile went on
- Set large-format porcelain on the walls to cut down on grout lines
- Laid a matte, slip-resistant floor tile
Fewer grout lines means less scrubbing. That matters in a small Queens bathroom that gets used every single day.
Why the prep matters
Most tile problems are not tile problems. They are prep problems. If the base is flat and dry, the tile stays put for decades. We spend the time there so you do not have to call anyone again in five years.
Thinking about your own bathroom in Astoria or anywhere in Queens? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly what it needs.