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What Bathroom Materials Are Available for You During a Renovation?

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  Starting a bathroom renovation?  Have you weighed all the different options available to you for materials?  The process can be overwhelming and we understand that. It’s why we’ve taken the time to scrutinize the most commonly used materials in bathroom renovations and walk through the pros and cons with you.  The more knowledge you carry, the better your bathroom will be for you in the end. Whether that’s with Five Star Bath Solutions or not, we aim to help you create your perfect dream bathroom.  Tile: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be Tile became popular because of its attractive aesthetic.  It can be arranged in beautiful designs, it appeared easy to clean, and it was one of the most water-resistant materials available when modern bathrooms first rose in popularity.  However, tile requires proper installation and frequent maintenance, including resealing every 6-12 months. This extra maintenance and the issues that arise when it isn't done properly l...
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Is Your Bathroom Stuck in the Past?

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  When you look at homes today, having a bathroom in the floor plan is a non-negotiable—most homes have 2 to 4 bathrooms. However, that wasn’t always the case. The modern bathroom is still a relatively recent invention.  Bathroom Stuck in the Past Quantity over Quality—Higher Demand for Construction Led to a Decrease in Craftsmanship After World War II, the government subsidized many mortgages with programs like the G.I. Bill. For the first time, homeownership was a possibility for many. Before long,  over half  of Americans were homeowners.  With all that development came the need to build faster than ever to meet the growing demand. The real estate bubble drove builders to experiment with faster, cheaper methods of production. So, rather than innovating, craftsmanship decreased in favor of efficiency and lower costs. As a result, nearly 75 years after the bathroom became standard in single-family homes, our bathrooms still look much the same as those built in ...
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Are we the right fit for you?

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  With so many bathroom remodeling companies operating in your area, you may want to know what Five Star Bath Solutions of St. Louis has that you should choose us over others. Well, there’s not one but numerous reasons why Five Star Bath Solutions is your best shot. Five Star Bath Solutions hasn’t made its way to the top for nothing. We can swear by the quality and durability of our products and the professionalism and skills of our installers and technicians. We work with a customer-oriented approach and not a business-oriented approach which is what sets us apart from the rest. Increased Value Five Star Bath Solutions of St. Louis uses the best quality and most stylish products in your bathroom that aren’t only good-looking but highly durable as well. Our work speaks for itself. A bathroom that’s made by Five Star Bath Solutions of St. Louis   is sure to boost the value of your property by a great deal. Potential buyers will find every component of your bathroom i...
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Clean Bathroom Mold and Mildew

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Having to clean bathroom mold and mildew can seem like a daunting task. Once you discover mold in your home you might hear eerie music from an old black and white horror movie playing in the background (cue the Twilight Zone theme music). Don’t fret though! After reading this post you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to kill those nasty spores and restore your bathroom to its sparkling, original state. There’s a Fungus Among Us! Mildew is a surface fungus that is either grey or white and is fairly simple to remove using a scrubber and a household cleaning chemical. Mold is black or green in color and sometimes appears fuzzy or even slimy. I don’t know about you but I can usually smell it before I see it. It’s not a good smell that’s for sure. Caution: Some types of mold spores are harmful. Be sure to wear a mask to protect yourself from breathing in the spores as you are cleaning. Soak down the mold in the cleaning solution before you touch it with anything ...
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