Beauty that goes more than skin-deep
The father/son team of Jim and Josh Warford heads up
Custom Windows, Baths & More bathroom and kitchen remodeling services. Jim and Josh share a commitment and passion for remodels that look beautiful now – and are done right so you continue to enjoy their beauty in the future.
Complete remodeling services
When you come to Custom Windows, Baths & More, you get complete remodeling services including…
- Custom and modular cabinetry
- Easy-to-maintain acrylic and solid surfaces
- The classic beauty of natural stone and tile
- Wide selection of faucets, hardware and fixtures
- Senior-friendly and accessible bathrooms and kitchens that meet ADA standards
- Proprietary super-sealing – no leaks
A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating
The Better Business Bureau rates Custom Windows, Baths & More as A+ - the highest possible rating. We care about each and every customer. 90% of our business comes through word of mouth!
5 reasons to like us
1. Full service
We offer complete design and remodeling services. We keep your projects on target and on time. Owner, Jim Warford, has more than 30 years’ experience in all phases of construction and remodeling.
2. Customers come first
We respond quickly to your needs. We’re not always perfect, but we strive for excellence in all we do, as shown by our Better Business Bureau A+ rating.
3. Experience
We believe in building to last. Jim and his son, Josh, give each job the attention and care you want. We work to the highest standards, with all required permits.
4. Quality products
We help you sort through the products to find the greatest value for your budget, taste and style.
5. We love what we do
We love what we do and it shows. We’re not high-pressure salespeople…we simply enjoy helping you realize your dreams.
Choosing materials – fixtures, accessories and cabinets
Choosing materials, fixtures and cabinets for your new kitchen or bathroom is a crucial step in the design process. We help you pick the right products for your project and budget – in the showroom or in your home, with samples, via the Internet or through catalogs – whatever suits your busy schedule.
Fixtures and accessories
Here are a few good links to browse through if you’re thinking about fixtures and accessories and want to get a head start.
http://www.us.kohler.com/index.jsp
http://www.danze.com/
http://www.grohe.com/
http://www.blancoamerica.com/home.php
http://www.rohlhome.com/
Cabinets
We’ll help you decide the best fit for your style and budget. Options range all the way from Big Box stores, online sources, and import stores to custom.
Here are a couple of sources we like for bathroom vanities:
http://www.strasserwood.com/products.html
http://www.jensonvanities.com/
For kitchen cabinets, a great place to start and to get ideas is,
http://www.kraftmaid.com/cabinets/home.aspx
NOTE: Don’t assume modular cabinets are always cheaper than custom. Not so! Depending on your space and needs, custom may be the way to go.
Acrylic bath systems
Want to beautify your home, but thought you couldn’t afford it? New acrylics provide the looks of high-end solutions at a much lower cost. Acrylic is durable and easy to maintain - hotels use it extensively. We often use acrylic for walls in complete tear-outs as well as over existing walls. Acrylics make great tubs and shower pans (most whirlpool tubs are acrylic). Acrylics aren’t cold like porcelain-coated steel or cast iron tubs, so your water stays warm longer.
Recommended manufacturer
We recommend BCI acrylic tubs, shower pans and wall systems. Their acrylic is made from a patented, multi-layered, high-impact DR Acrylic thermally bonded to ABS (Acrylantril Butadine Styrene). The ABS layer adds pliability – it will never crack. BCI uses the thickest acrylic in the industry (a minimum of 15% of the total thickness of the sheet) so small scratches can be buffed out.
Acrylic tub liners
Bathtub and shower liners are an inexpensive and easy way to replace worn or damaged surfaces with high-quality, acrylic liners that are long lasting and durable. Tub and shower liners are custom made to fit right over your existing tub or shower pan. Walls are then fitted over your existing walls to give you a whole new look, usually in just 1-2 days.
A great time to use a liner is if you have maintained your tub area but just want to change the color (tired of pink and grey?) or get away from hard to clean or chipped tile. We do not recommend a tub liner if the grout in your tub area is dark and rotted, there is mildew and discoloration everywhere, and/or your floor or walls have soft areas or other signs of dry-rot.
Custom Windows, Baths & More is conservative and will give you an honest assessment of your bathroom. We want you to have a new bathroom you can enjoy for years. If a liner is appropriate, we are happy to assist you, but will also let you know if we don’t think it is right because of underlying problems that need to be corrected. Doing a complete replacement is not the long, drawn-out process some describe. Most bathrooms, even with dry-rot repair and full inspections, are completed in a week.
Materials
Here are some interesting facts about materials for countertops, tubs, shower pans, tub and shower surrounds, etc. (We’ve provided links for a few products we particularly like because they perform well and cost less than comparable products.)
| Material and Cost |
Common Uses |
Pros and Cons |
Fiberglass with gel coat
Thin layer of fiberglass with a gel coat to make it non-porous
Low cost |
Shower pans, including pans with integral seats
Barrier-free shower pans
One-piece shower and tub surrounds
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Pros:
- Can be fabricated in a variety of shapes
- One-piece, seamless construction
- Low maintenance
Cons:
- Dulls, discolors and oxidizes over time
- Gel coat tends to show wear and lose its shine
- Prone to staining
- Must use care in cleaning products
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Laminate
Plastic-coated synthetic
Low cost, although edge choices can increase the cost substantially
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Countertops – kitchen and bath |
Pros:
- Good low-cost alternative for lightly used countertops
- Amazing new looks available
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Susceptible to cuts/nicks – no effective repair available
- Gel coat tends to show wear and lose its shine
- Seams visible
- Must use care in cleaning products
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Cultured stone
(Marble, granite and onyx)
Molded mixture of polymers and fillers with a gel coat to make it non-porous
Low to moderate cost
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One piece vanity tops with integral sink and backsplash
Shower walls
Not suitable for kitchen countertops
Shower pans
Can do custom-sized shower pans
Barrier-free shower pans
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Pros:
- Variety of colors
- One-piece, seamless construction
- Low maintenance when new
Cons:
- Can look dated
- Gel coat tends to wear and lose shine
- Scratches easily
- Must use care in cleaning products
|
Acrylic
Durable rubber thermally bonded to ABS for flexibility; naturally non-porous
Low to moderate cost
http://www.bciacrylic.com/
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Shower pans
Tubs, including whirlpool and Jacuzzi
Shower/tub walls
|
Pros:
- Large variety of colors and looks
- Durable, non-porous surface
- Bacteria-, mold- and mildew-resistant
- Low maintenance, easy to clean
- Stain resistant
Cons:
- Susceptible to scratching
- Must use care in cleaning products
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Solid surface
Acrylic or polyester plastics mixed with resins
Examples include Corian, Swanstone, Avonite, New Age and Hi-Macs
Moderate to high cost
http://newagesurfaces.com/
http://www.theswancorp.com/
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Kitchen and bath countertops
Shower pans, including custom sizes
|
Pros:
- Huge variety of colors and patterns
- Uniform, seamless appearance
- Durable, non-porous surface
- Bacteria, mold and mildew resistant
- Low maintenance, easy to clean
- May be cleaned with abrasives
Cons:
- Can scratch, although scratches can be buffed out easily
- Most cannot withstand heat (Swanstone can withstand up to 450o)
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Engineered marble
Marble aggregate with resin binders, e.g., Portofino and Verona
Moderate cost
|
Vanity tops, shower walls
Not suitable for kitchens
|
Pros:
- Attractive, natural look
- Greater color consistency and strength than natural marble
Cons:
- Softer than granite
- Needs to be sealed
|
Engineered quartz
Crushed quartz with resin binders, e.g., Caesarstone, Zodiac, Silestone
High Cost |
Countertops
|
Pros:
- Attractive
variety of colors
- Durable, non-porous
- Highly scratch resistant
- Bacteria-, mold- and mildew-resistant
- Easy to clean
- Stain resistant
- Withstands heat to a point
Cons:
- Seams are somewhat visible
|
Tile
Cost varies
|
Floors, walls and vanity tops
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Pros:
- Classic good looks with endless variety and options.
A good porcelain tile is durable and scratch resistant. Ceramic tile tends to be less so.
- Bacteria-, mold- and mildew-resistant
- Stain resistant
- Withstands heat
- Low maintenance if larger tiles and smaller grout lines are used, particularly if Epoxy Grout is used http://www.laticrete.com/homeowners/products/grouts.aspx
Cons:
- Grout is prone to staining, mold and bacteria if unsealed
- Cheaper tiles chip or crack easily
- Can be harder to wipe down in kitchens
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Granite
Hard, natural stone
Cost ranges from low to high (pre-fabricated options are often at the lower-cost end)
|
Countertops – Kitchen or Bath
Tub decks, shower walls
If you care about the color and grain, pick out the slab yourself – a small sample can be very misleading
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Pros:
- Attractive and natural
- Every slab is unique
- Durable, highly scratch resistant
- Resists stains with proper sealing
- Bacteria-, mold- and mildew-resistant
- Withstands heat well
Cons:
- May contain fissures, pits and imperfections
- Seams are visible
- Requires periodic sealing to prevent staining
- Difficult to repair if chipped or scratched
- Requires fabricating
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Other Natural Stone
Softer natural stone, e.g., limestone and true marble
Cost tends to be high
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Recommended only for areas that receive light use.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners with marble!
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Pros:
- Beautiful with proper care
Cons:
- Requires sealing
- Stains easily
- Scratches easily
- Slippery for floors
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