The Mystery of Tub Liners....

What exactly is a tub liner?  As the name implies, it is a liner, usually made of plastic, it is heat molded to ‘fit’ your tub and then glued in.  Most of the tub liner companies will also offer tub/shower wall liners.  When combined, the end result is usually eye appealing....but.

What is the cost of a liner project?  Prices vary greatly, but most well known liner companies will charge in the neighborhood of $7000 and up for the combination tub and wall liner.  In most cases, you will not get a new faucet or repair to rotted wood.

$7000 an up AND no floor or wall repair...no faucet!!!!! 

YES...that's right; over $7000 for a quick fix that DOES NOT address underlying problems!

So why one would ask does anyone buy a liner?

Simple.....YOU'RE BEING BRAINWASHED....That's right, you've been made to believe; through advertising, that liners cost less!!!! 

GUESS WHAT....WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!  AT THOSE PRICES LINERS COST MORE---ALOT MORE!!!! AND.....you don't even get a new valve or repair to underlying problems.

So, what do you get from Dalco:

1. We take the old surround down to studs.
2. We take out the tub or pan.
3. We inspect the subfloor and repair if required, replace for a modest add on.
4. We take out your old valve.

Now you get NEW:

1. New valve.
2. New tub or shower pan.
3. New moisture resistant sub board on the walls.
4. New cultured marble surround.

Cost....Less than $7000.00....Less than $6000.00...Usually less than $5000.00 and all for the inconvenience of one extra day!

SAVE MONEY....GET BETTER PRODUCTS....DON'T COVER UP UNDERLYING ISSUES...NOW THERE'S A CONCEPT!!!!!!!

Don't trust my Blog....request a bid....see how much your costs actually are....Remember; 'When you find out how much you could have saved at Dalco...you'll blow your stack'.

dalcohomeremodeling.com for your free in home estimate.

Disabled Accessibility Bathroom Remodeling...A Guide

Remodel to Stay In Your Home
Remodeling to stay in your home…I read an article recently about a new trend in remodeling, that being to make some basic changes in order to remain in ones home even after suffering an illness that could make certain areas of your home inaccessible due to an illness or disability.
No room in the home is less accessible, ADA or disability friendly… than our typical 5 x 7 bathroom.
Well…there are some things that can be done to turn this around without completely upending the entire house.
First, we start at the door…in most cases your typical door is only 30 inches wide, no where near enough for a wheel chair which needs a minimum of 36″.   With very little effort, the door can be made wider or in some cases removed.  Now….you are able to at least GET IN!
Next is the vanity…this gets in the way of making the door wider…so we look at wall hung lavs or ped lavs as an option.  Both will allow for the chair to pull up closer to the sink.  Then consider the faucet…a high arc with paddle handles is just the ticket; easy to reach & use even if your disability has left the use of your hands at a minimum.
The toilet…remove that old low to the ground unit and replace it with what we call an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) approved one.  Add to this grab bar assist(s) and in many cases accessibility has been restored.
The tub….what to do…a disability may make standing difficult, much less getting in and out of a bathtub.

We counsel the need to have a standard tub in your home for resale value, but IT IS YOUR HOME!  Resale value may not be high on your priority list.  We now have a good selection of shower bases that retro fit right over the existing plumbing.  Installing one with a low profile or even a ramped, fully handicap accessible base should fit most requirements allowing the user to roll right in to the shower area.
Finally, change out the fixed shower head with a hand held, add in a couple of grab bars, waterproof shower chair….AND…what was a task that once seemed out of reach….becomes manageable for many disabled individuals.
When the remodel is complete, the nightmare of using something as simple as a standard bathroom has been made at the very least usable once again.  Dignity and self reliance has been restored and hopefully; you’ll be able to enjoy your home and its familiar surrounding for years to come.  www.dalcohomeremodeling.com

Winters Cold Winds

After a long Holiday rest, it's back to work and a new year.

It's also back to winters cold winds, snow and ice AND cold winds blowing in around your old inefficient windows.

If you were one of the fortunate few who took advantage of tax breaks for energy efficient purchases, you are feeling the comfort of brand new vinyl replacement windows.  But, if not, you're about to suffer through another winter.

DON'T DO IT!!!!  Call Dalco Home Remodeling today for a free in home estimate and see just how affordable brand new energy efficient replacement windows can be. 

Dalco can usually install your new windows in just one day and you will begin to feel the difference right away.  Those drafty cold spots will have vanished.  Your heat bills will be lower. AND you no longer have to dress for the outside trying to live inside.

Don't be fooled by cheap substitutes with wild claims for unheard of low prices.  Look for windows that carry the genuine "Energy Star" label.

Dalco....remodeling St. Louis one home at a time for over 30 years.