The Best Time to Remodel Your Bathroom? Winter.

Ask most people when the best time to remodel is and there’s a strong possibility that you’ll hear spring or summer. Winter rarely makes the list.
On the Iron Range, that’s understandable. The snow can be deep, the roads can be slick, and the busyness of the holidays fill the calendar quickly (at least for part of the season).

But for a bathroom, winter just might be one of the smartest times of year to start your bath space remodel in northern Minnesota.

Here’s why:

Very little about a bathroom remodel relies on the weather
Decking, siding, and windows all need cooperation from the forecast. A bathroom is a different story. Every step of the project happens indoors, so a January cold snap doesn’t slow anything down. While outdoor projects sit on pause until thaw, your bathroom can keep moving. Plus, if you start planning your bathroom remodel project now, you can have it done in the middle of winter.

You’re at home more and you notice every flaw
Winter tends to be the time of year when we notice more of what could use improvement in our houses. We’re inside more, the shower often gets used a little more on dark mornings and cold evenings, and a worn-out tub surround or crumbling grout is harder to ignore. The season that makes you most aware of a tired bathroom is also a good time to fix it. By spring, you’ll have a room you’ve enjoyed for months and another project crossed off your home improvement list.

Spring is busy, and winter can be a little slower
Once the weather turns, home improvement contractors’ schedules get crowded, with everyone lining up for decks, windows, siding, and yard projects. Starting a bathroom in winter can mean getting ahead of that rush. Ask our Pohaki Pros about some of the most-trusted, professional contractors on the Iron Range. We have access to and partner with some of the best!

Short projects suit a busy season
Winter in the northland brings family and friends for the holidays. Nobody wants a bathroom torn apart for weeks. That’s where modern shower systems come into place. Traditional tile involves cutting, setting, grouting, and waiting for everything to cure. Onyx and Sentrel shower systems are designed with faster installation in mind, so you spend fewer days without a working shower.

Sentrel: the look of stone without the grout
Sentrel Bath systems use composite wall panels with the look of natural stone, some also including marble-inspired patterns. The panels are non-porous and grout-free, so there are no grout lines to scrub or reseal, and a mild cleaner with a soft cloth usually does the job. In many cases, a skilled installer can finish a Sentrel shower within a matter of days, compared with several days for traditional tile or stone. Sentrel also offers complete systems, with wall panels, bases, niches, and accessories from one manufacturer, so everything fits together.

Onyx: built for the long haul
The Onyx Collection makes solid-surface shower bases and wall panels in more than 70 color options and a wide range of standard sizes. Custom shapes are available too, which helps in older Iron Range homes where bathrooms can be smaller and rarely follow a standard layout. Onyx is solid-surface material, not natural stone, so there’s no sealing to keep up with, and it carries the manufacturer’s “Yes! Guaranteed Forever” guarantee. It cleans up with ordinary soap and water and is built to handle a lot of daily use.

Quality that fits your budget
A shower that looks like stone or tile doesn’t have to have the price tag that goes with it. Both systems deliver a high-end finish at a competitive price, and faster installation means less labor time on the bill. It’s worth looking at if you’re comparing against a full tile build or a big-box option.

Start the conversation at Pohaki
You don’t need to know the size, color, or style right off the bat. Stop in our Pohaki Designs showroom to see samples, talk through your space with our professional in-house designers (if you have a rough layout or measurements, that’s even better), and find out which system best fits your home and budget.

At Pohaki, you’re not a number, you’re our neighbor, and we’ll help you turn an unexpected season into the right time for a bathroom you’ll enjoy for years.

Stop by or set up an appointment with our Pohaki Designs professionals today.