how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Kept our old tub too - dragging it out would’ve needed a forklift and some strong opinions. We did a pro reglaze for about $400, which was way less painful than demo. Biggest shock was definitely tile; I thought I’d save money going with subway, but all those cuts and trim pieces… yeah, not so much. At least the tub’s still kicking after decades - can’t say that for the grout lines.

Reglazing is such a game changer, right? I’ve flipped a few places and honestly, unless the tub’s cracked or rusted through, demo just isn’t worth the mess or the cost. Subway tile gets everyone - looks cheap on paper, but labor and all those edge pieces add up fast. I’ve started using larger format tiles lately; fewer grout lines to babysit and the install goes quicker. Grout’s always the weak link, though... no matter what you do, it never ages as well as the rest.

Yeah, reglazing really stretches the budget. I hear you on the subway tile - people think it’s a bargain until the labor quote lands. Large format tiles just make life easier, and less grout to maintain is always a win. Have you tried any of those epoxy grouts? Not perfect, but they seem to hold up better in my experience. Curious if you’ve found a favorite grout or if you just stick with what’s on sale...

Epoxy grout’s been a game changer for me, especially in shower areas - less scrubbing, doesn’t seem to stain as quick. I’ve tried a few brands but honestly, sometimes I just grab whatever’s on sale if it’s not a high-traffic spot. Have you noticed any downsides with epoxy, like yellowing or weird texture over time? I’m always second-guessing if it’s worth the extra cost or if I’m just falling for the marketing...

Epoxy grout’s definitely made cleaning way less of a chore for me too. I’ve noticed some brands can get a little yellowish if they’re exposed to a ton of sunlight, but in my last bathroom (tiny window, not much sun), it’s held up great for years. The texture thing - sometimes it feels a bit plasticky, but honestly, I’ll take that over scrubbing mildew any day. For me, the extra cost’s been worth it, especially since I hate redoing grout lines every couple years.