Free In-Home EstimateApartment bathroom renovation Glen Ridge, New Jersey
From a pink bathroom to a modern shower.
A bathroom modernization for Phil and Donna in Glen Ridge, New Jersey—with a tiled shower, an updated vanity, and thoughtful everyday details.- Service
- Bathroom remodeling
- Location
- Glen Ridge, NJ
- Starting point
- Circa-1960s apartment bathroom
- Contractor
- Al Bart Home Improvement LLC
The project
Modernizing within the building.
Al Bart Home Improvement updated this Glen Ridge apartment bathroom with a tiled shower, an updated vanity, and new fixtures. The photos document the original room, construction stages, and finished space.
01 / Before
The original bathroom.
The existing room had a pink bathtub, pink wall and floor tile, and an older vanity and toilet.
Scope of work
Replacing the room from the tub outward.
The project included removing the cast-iron tub and existing tile, then replacing the vanity, toilet, and plumbing fixtures.Phil and Donna describe their building as a concrete, steel, and plaster structure with specific requirements for construction methods and materials. Their review highlights Al Bart’s cement and plaster work and familiarity with the building.
Explore bathroom remodeling services →Project scope and construction stages
- Cast-iron tub removal
- Existing tile removal
- Wall and floor preparation
- Shower-pan liner stage
- New shower tile
- Updated vanity and toilet
- New plumbing fixtures
- Storage and grab-bar details
02 / During construction
The work behind the finish.
These progress photos show the exposed wall construction and plumbing, the shower-pan liner stage, and the new tile being installed.
03 / The result
A new look, with practical details.
Gray shower wall tile, a hexagonal-pattern shower floor, and blue-green painted walls give the bathroom a new look. The shower includes corner shelves, an overhead and handheld shower, and grab bars.
The updated vanity provides drawer and cabinet storage beneath a light countertop. A new toilet and coordinated fixtures complete the room.
In their review, Phil and Donna noted that the scope and cost were agreed in writing before work began, with no changes or additions needed. They also praised clear communication and the team showing up when promised.
The homeowners’ words Google review
“We would recommend them to others, especially for urban renovations.”
Phil and Donna Nerges
Glen Ridge apartment bathroom renovation
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