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Guides for Triangle homeowners.
Shower and bathroom remodeling insights, cost explanations and comparisons for Raleigh-Durham homeowners.
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Surface · Subway tile 3×6Read before you remodel.
Filter by topic. Every price we mention comes from our published price list.
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Grout Color Selection Guide for Shower Tile
The right grout color can elevate or undermine your shower tile design. Learn how matching, contrasting, and neutral grout choices affect your shower, plus practical tips on stain resistance.
Rain Shower Head vs Handheld: Which Is Better?
Rain shower heads offer a luxurious spa feel while handhelds provide practical versatility. Compare the pros, cons, and discover why many homeowners choose a dual system.
How to Prepare Your Bathroom for a Remodel
A practical checklist for homeowners to follow before, during, and after a bathroom remodel. From clearing out the space to understanding curing times, be fully prepared for your project.
Shower Floor Tile Patterns That Prevent Slipping
The right shower floor tile pattern prevents slipping while looking beautiful. Learn about DCOF ratings, best mosaic patterns, and which tiles to avoid on wet shower floors.
What Does Scope-Locked Pricing Mean?
Scope-locked pricing means your bathroom remodel price is fixed in writing before work begins, and any change goes through a written change order you approve. Learn how it works and why it protects homeowners.
How to Choose a Bathroom Remodeler in Raleigh: 6 Questions to Ask
Six questions to ask any bathroom remodeler in Raleigh before you sign: what a clear answer looks like, why each one matters, and how Showerly answers them in writing.
Shower Niche Ideas: Built-In Storage That Looks Premium
A recessed shower niche adds premium built-in storage to your shower remodel. Discover the best sizes, placements, and design ideas for a niche that looks and performs beautifully.
What We Check at Each Stage of a Bathroom Remodel
The seven stages every Showerly project moves through, what happens in each one, and the checkpoints our project system enforces: the waterproofing photo and, on tile shower pans, a flood test.
How Long Does a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Take?
Most tub-to-shower conversions take 5 to 7 working days. Learn exactly what happens each day of the process, from demolition to final walk-through.
ANSI A118.10 Waterproofing: Why It Matters for Your Shower
What the ANSI A118.10 standard means for a tile shower, how sheet membranes compare to liquid-applied products and traditional mud beds, and how Showerly installs and photographs the waterproofing before any tile goes up.
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Surface · TerrazzoWhat every guide comes back to.
Published prices, a written price lock and payments that follow the work.
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Price published first
Every service has its price range on our pricing page before anyone visits — from $229 for Finish My Bath to $12,000+ for a Crafted Tile shower.
Check it: See all prices - 02
Price Lock, in writing
Your scope and price are written and signed before work starts. The number changes only through a change order you approve in writing.
Check it: In the quote you sign
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Payments follow the work
40% when you sign, 30% the day demolition starts (or the day work starts, on jobs with no demolition), and 30% after your final approval.
Check it: Printed in your contract
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Proof Pack photos
Your project is photographed as the work moves forward — always including the waterproofing before it’s covered — and the photos are delivered to you.
Check it: Delivered with your project file
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