Kitchens, Floors and Living Spaces
HomeRemodeling in Wimberley, TX Beyond the Bathroom
Western Standard Tile handles home remodeling in Wimberley, TX beyond the bathroom, from kitchen updates to new tile and LVP floors. Call (737) 335-5409 to talk through your plans.
Signs Your Home Is Due for a Remodel
Most remodels start with a room that no longer fits how you live. The signs tend to show up in daily routines long before a plan comes together.
- A kitchen with worn floors, a tired backsplash or finishes that feel dated
- Carpet in busy rooms that holds dirt, pet hair and stains
- Floors that change from room to room with no flow between them
- Water damage or soft spots near a sink, dishwasher or laundry hookup
- A house bought for its location that still looks like the last owner's taste
Some of these need only a few days of work. Others call for a planned remodel of one or more rooms. A walk-through sorts out which is which before you spend anything, and it gives you a clear list of what each option involves. Every project of home remodeling in Wimberley, TX starts there.
How We Work
Our Home Remodeling Process
A remodel touches more of the house than a single tile job, so planning carries more weight. Settling the scope, the materials and the order of work early keeps surprises small once old floors come up. If a plan involves changes that need a permit, that is part of the planning conversation.
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Walk-Through and Scope
We walk the rooms with you, listen to what is not working and take measurements. The goal is a clear scope: which rooms, which surfaces and what stays as it is.
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Materials and Schedule
Flooring, tile, trim and finishes are chosen and ordered before work begins. Ordering early avoids the stalls that come from waiting on backordered material in the middle of a project.
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Demolition and Prep
Old finishes come out, the subfloor is checked and leveled, and dust control goes up to protect the rest of the house. Hidden problems found here are discussed with you before they are fixed.
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Install and Final Review
New floors, tile and finishes go in, and the space is cleaned. We walk through the finished rooms together, so nothing is left hanging on a punch list.
Kitchen Remodel Projects Built Around Tile
A kitchen remodel does not have to start with gutting the room. Many kitchens have sound cabinets and counters but worn floors, a dated backsplash and finishes that no longer match. Updating those surfaces can change how the whole room looks and feels. New tile, fresh grout and matching trim can make a tired kitchen look current without the cost of new cabinets.
Tile does a lot of work in a kitchen. A new backsplash protects the wall behind the range and sink, and a durable floor handles spills, dropped pans and steady foot traffic. Choosing them together lets colors and patterns work as a set instead of fighting each other.
Timing matters in a kitchen because it is the room you use most. Planning the order of work, and which days the kitchen is out of service, makes the project easier on your household. That schedule is set before the first tile comes off the wall.
Kitchen Tile Flooring That Handles Daily Life
Kitchen tile flooring stands up to water, grease and grit better than most floors. Porcelain is the usual pick for a kitchen because it is dense, resists stains and holds up under chairs and heavy appliances. It also shrugs off the grit tracked in from gravel drives and yards.
Install details matter more in a kitchen than almost anywhere else. Where possible, tile runs under the range and dishwasher, so they can be pulled out later without catching an edge. Transitions to wood or carpet in nearby rooms need to sit flush, so nobody trips at the doorway. Cuts along cabinet bases are kept tight and finished with trim.
Grout color is a practical choice here, too. A mid-tone gray or beige hides everyday spills far better than bright white. The same porcelain and ceramic options used for tile installation in Wimberley work on kitchen floors, so you can match the look of other tiled rooms in the house.
LVP Flooring Installation for Living Areas
Luxury vinyl plank, or LVP, is a wood-look floor with a tough wear layer on top. LVP flooring installation goes faster than tile, and the planks feel warm and quiet underfoot. That suits bedrooms, living rooms and upstairs spaces where comfort matters most.
Good LVP starts with a flat subfloor. Planks can show dips and bumps, and click joints can separate over a low spot. Leveling the floor, leaving room for expansion at the walls and undercutting door casings keeps the floor tight and clean at the edges. Floating LVP should not be pinned under heavy cabinets or islands, so the plan leaves it room to move.
LVP and tile often work together in one house. Tile goes in the kitchen, entry and baths, where water is a daily fact, and LVP runs through bedrooms and living areas. Planning both at once gives you clean transitions and one consistent look from room to room.
What Shapes the Cost of a Home Remodel
A remodel is priced on its scope, so a real number comes after the walk-through. The same square footage can cost very different amounts depending on what is underneath and what goes on top.
- The number of rooms and the total floor area
- Flooring and tile choices, from LVP to large porcelain
- Demolition and haul-off of existing floors and finishes
- Subfloor leveling or repairs found once old floors come up
- Trim, transitions and finish details between rooms
A written scope helps you compare choices, such as tile in the kitchen and LVP elsewhere, before you commit. Home remodeling in Wimberley, TX is quoted room by room, so you can see where the money goes. That level of detail also makes it easy to phase the work over time if you prefer.
Why Work With Us
Why Pick Western Standard Tile for Your Remodel
Floors and tile are the surfaces you touch every day, and they are where a remodel most often shows its quality. Western Standard Tile is a tile company at its core, so the flooring and tile in a remodel get the care that work deserves.
As a home remodel contractor based in Wimberley, the company works in the same Hill Country homes its neighbors live in. Lee, the company's third-generation owner, runs a business built on getting the details right, from flat subfloors to clean transitions between rooms.
You get a clear scope, honest advice on where to spend and where to save, and rooms that are left clean at the end of the job. Call (737) 335-5409 to talk about what you want to change and how to get there.
Home Remodeling in Wimberley, TX and Nearby Towns
Western Standard Tile works from Wimberley across the corridor between Austin and San Antonio. The company takes on remodels as a tile contractor in New Braunfels, a tile contractor in Buda, a tile contractor in Blanco and a tile contractor in Canyon Lake, and in the small communities around them.
Home remodeling in Wimberley, TX and nearby towns covers everything from older Hill Country houses to new subdivisions. Clay soils common in Central Texas shrink and swell with the seasons, so floors in older homes often need leveling before new flooring goes down.
Remodels pair well with the company's other tile and remodeling services. For the bath, bathroom remodeling in Wimberley rebuilds the whole room, while new floors anywhere in the house start with the same careful tile work.
Home Remodel Questions Answered
Do you remodel rooms other than bathrooms?
Yes. Bathrooms are a main focus, but Western Standard Tile also takes on kitchen updates and new flooring throughout homes around Wimberley. Most of these projects center on floors, backsplashes and other tile and flooring surfaces. The walk-through sets the scope, so you know exactly which parts of the room the project covers before work begins.
Should I choose LVP or tile for my main living areas?
Both work well, and the answer depends on the room. Tile is the stronger choice where water is common, such as kitchens, entries and laundry rooms. LVP is warmer and quieter underfoot, which many people prefer in bedrooms and living rooms. Many homes use tile in the wet areas and LVP elsewhere, with clean transitions where the two floors meet.
Can I stay in my house during a remodel?
Usually, yes. Most flooring and kitchen updates happen one area at a time, so the rest of the house stays usable. Dust control protects the rooms you are living in, and the schedule is planned so the kitchen is out of service for as few days as possible. Your plan spells out which rooms are off limits and when.
Can new flooring run through the whole house at once?
Yes, and it often looks best that way. One continuous floor makes rooms feel larger and removes the trip edges between different floor types. Doing the whole house at once also means one round of furniture moving and one round of dust. The subfloor is checked and leveled throughout first, so the new floor sits flat from room to room.
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Tile and Remodeling Services in Wimberley, TX
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Bathroom Remodeling
Western Standard Tile handles bathroom remodeling in Wimberley, TX and across the Hill Country, with custom tile at the heart of every room we rebuild.
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Shower Renovation
Western Standard Tile rebuilds worn, leaking and dated showers, offering shower renovation in Wimberley, TX with new waterproofing, custom tile and a clean finish.
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Tub To Shower Conversion
Western Standard Tile does tub to shower conversion in Wimberley, TX, replacing bathtubs that sit unused with open, tiled showers that are easy to step into.
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Tile Installation
Western Standard Tile handles tile installation in Wimberley, TX for floors, walls and backsplashes in ceramic and porcelain. Call (737) 335-5409 to talk through your room.
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Tile Repair
Western Standard Tile handles tile repair in Wimberley, TX: cracked and loose tile, hollow spots, worn grout and leaking shower walls. Call (737) 335-5409 to have it looked at.
Plan Your Remodel
Start Planning the Rooms You Want to Change
Whether it is a kitchen floor, a new backsplash or flooring for the whole house, the first step is a walk-through. Call Western Standard Tile at (737) 335-5409 or send a few details to get your remodel on the calendar.