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BKR Pros is a leading residential, industrial and commercial remodeling company with affiliates in Tennessee and the Knoxville area.
We have more than 20 years experience in all phases of remodeling and specialize in custom shower and bathroom renovations.
No matter what your needs, we can help. With branches in every major area of the U.S., we are here to assist.
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Bathroom Privacy:
No matter how large or small, the bathroom at its best is a sanctuary of privacy. What feels private to some people may feel uncomfortable to others. Appropriate thresholds of privacy can vary from one type of bathroom to another. A powder room, for example, will have a different level of privacy from a master bath - the same goes for showers. We have worked on a variety of homes in the Knoxville area and can assist with any aspect of your next renovation project.
In any case, you'll probably want window coverings for any large expanses of glazing. Avoid heavy fabrics that will soak up moisture. Quick-drying cotton is best, though you may need a liner to avoid transparency. Other options include venetian blinds, mini-blinds, and pull-down shades. Don't use wooden blinds or shutters unless your bath has excellent ventilation to get rid of moisture.
Glass blocks allow in light while obscuring views in a shower area. Our remodelers are quite familiar with this layout. They make a great internal partition wall (such as shower enclosures) or as a fixed glazing material for window openings. Some kinds of glass block distort views and conserve heat more than others, so choose a pattern that makes you feel comfortable. Acoustic privacy is also important - look in home centers for insulation and wallboard fasteners that are specifically designed to deaden sound.
No matter how large or small, the bathroom at its best is a sanctuary of privacy. What feels private to some people may feel uncomfortable to others. Appropriate thresholds of privacy can vary from one type of bathroom to another. A powder room, for example, will have a different level of privacy from a master bath - the same goes for showers. We have worked on a variety of homes in the Knoxville area and can assist with any aspect of your next renovation project.
In any case, you'll probably want window coverings for any large expanses of glazing. Avoid heavy fabrics that will soak up moisture. Quick-drying cotton is best, though you may need a liner to avoid transparency. Other options include venetian blinds, mini-blinds, and pull-down shades. Don't use wooden blinds or shutters unless your bath has excellent ventilation to get rid of moisture.
Glass blocks allow in light while obscuring views in a shower area. Our remodelers are quite familiar with this layout. They make a great internal partition wall (such as shower enclosures) or as a fixed glazing material for window openings. Some kinds of glass block distort views and conserve heat more than others, so choose a pattern that makes you feel comfortable. Acoustic privacy is also important - look in home centers for insulation and wallboard fasteners that are specifically designed to deaden sound.
More elements of good design - How to conserve water in your green bathroom
Within living memory, indoor running water was a luxury. Today, we take it for granted. Yet clean, fresh water is a limited resource, and there are easy ways to avoid wasting it. Toilet flushes account for as much as 40% of a typical family's indoor water usage. A family of four can easily flush more than 100 gallons a day down the toilet. To reduce this number to a minimum, all states now require that newly installed toilets be low-flow fixture. Most current models use around 1.6 gallons per flush. With increasing demands on municipal water supplies and the resulting rise in water bills, buying an efficient model pays in the longs run.
Showers are another heavy water user. Regulations now restrict newly installed shower-heads to an output of 2.5 gallons of water per minute. That's 30 to 60% less than the average shower output before January 1994, when the new law went into effect. The technology of water-saving shower heads has improved to the point where many of today's low cost models seem just as generous with water as their older, high-consuming counterparts.
Flow-restricting aerators on sink faucets aid conservation still further. Both low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators are available in hard-ware stores and home centers. Water that contains significant amounts of iron, sulfur, and other impurities commonly is referred to as "hard water". Hard water can irritate the skin, causing itching and dryness. Just as annoying, soap and shampoo refuse to lather, and unsightly deposits form on fixtures. No mater what your needs, our home remodelers are here to help!
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