Project: Primary Bathroom Remodel with New Shower & Window in Longmont, CO

A bathroom remodel can completely change how a space looks, but some of the most successful projects also improve how the room functions.

For this primary bathroom remodel in Longmont, Colorado, Timberline Builders went well beyond replacing tile and fixtures. The project involved significant demolition, changes to the existing layout, framing, plumbing and electrical modifications, along with two new windows and a redesigned shower.

The result is a bathroom built around a more functional layout, updated finishes and improved natural light.

Project Overview

Service Performed: Primary Bathroom Remodel

Property Type: Residential Home

Project Location: Longmont, Colorado

Contractor: Timberline Builders – Longmont, Colorado

Project Scope: Bathroom renovation, layout modifications, new shower, new windows, plumbing, electrical, tile and finish work

Project Highlights: Redesigned bathroom layout, new Onyx shower, large-format floor tile, new 42-inch vanity, frosted shower window, new primary bedroom window, relocated plumbing and electrical, updated lighting and finish work.

Before Bathroom Remodeling Images

Starting with Significant Demolition

Creating the new bathroom required taking much of the existing space back to its underlying structure.

Timberline Builders removed the existing wall and floor tile, vanity, countertop, sink, faucet, mirror, lighting, shower pan and other bathroom components. The dividing wall between the vanity and toilet was also removed, along with the necessary drywall and framing.

Additional demolition was needed to prepare openings for the new bathroom and bedroom windows and accommodate the redesigned space.

Rather than automatically replacing everything, the project also preserved components that could continue to serve the homeowners, including the existing toilet, bathroom fan and selected trim.

This combination of demolition and selective reuse allowed the remodel to focus resources on the areas where the changes would make the greatest difference.

Changing the Layout

One of the more substantial parts of this project involved modifying the existing bathroom configuration.

Removing the dividing wall opened up new possibilities for the vanity and bathroom layout. Plumbing for the vanity was relocated as needed to accommodate a new 42-inch vanity, while switches, an electrical outlet and the vanity light location were moved to work with the redesigned space.

These are the kinds of changes that distinguish a full remodeling project from a surface-level bathroom update.

Moving walls or fixtures affects framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring and finishes. Each trade has to be coordinated so that everything eventually comes together as one finished room.

Bringing More Natural Light into the Bathroom

The project also included an important architectural change: a new window in the shower.

Timberline Builders created the new opening and installed a 2-foot-by-2-foot white vinyl window with tempered, frosted and fixed glass. The frosted glass allows additional natural light into the shower while maintaining privacy.

A second, much larger 5-foot-by-4-foot white vinyl sliding window was installed in the adjoining primary bedroom.

New headers and framing were incorporated for the two window openings, along with insulation, interior finish work and necessary exterior siding repairs.

Adding windows during a remodel is considerably more involved than simply ordering and installing them. The openings have to be properly framed and integrated into both the interior and exterior of the home.

Creating the New Shower

The remodeled shower combines a new Onyx shower pan with Onyx wall paneling.

The shower wall system was installed around the new frosted window and includes a shower niche for convenient storage.

The plumbing was also prepared for the new shower valve and trim as part of the bathroom’s plumbing work.

Using an Onyx wall system creates a clean finished appearance while providing a practical alternative to a fully tiled shower enclosure.

The new window becomes part of the shower design itself, bringing natural light into an area of the bathroom where privacy still matters.

Large-Format Tile and Updated Finishes

The bathroom floor was prepared for new tile using the appropriate underlayment and wall and floor preparation specified for the installation.

Large-format tile measuring up to approximately 2 feet by 4 feet was incorporated into the project.

Larger-format tile can give a bathroom a cleaner, more contemporary appearance by reducing the number of grout lines, but it also makes careful preparation and installation especially important.

The new 42-inch vanity, countertop, sink, faucet, mirror, cabinet hardware and other owner-selected finishes complete the updated space.

Coordinating the Work Behind the Finished Bathroom Remodel

What homeowners eventually see is the new shower, vanity, flooring, window and finishes.

Much of the remodeling work that makes those features possible eventually disappears behind the walls.

Electrical wiring had to be relocated where the new bedroom window was installed. Switches and an outlet were moved because of the bathroom layout changes. Plumbing was adjusted for the new vanity. New window openings required framing and insulation. Drywall was then hung, taped and textured as necessary to integrate the remodeled areas with the existing home.

That coordination is an important part of a larger bathroom remodeling project.

Rather than treating framing, plumbing, electrical, windows, drywall, tile and finish work as isolated tasks, each part of the project has to account for what comes before and after it.

Remodeling the Space, Not Just the Surfaces

This project demonstrates the difference between updating a bathroom and truly remodeling one.

Changing the layout, removing a wall, relocating utilities and introducing new window openings allowed Timberline Builders to address the underlying space before installing the finishes homeowners ultimately see.

It also allowed the bathroom and adjoining primary bedroom improvements to be coordinated as part of the same project rather than approached as unrelated changes.

After Bathroom Remodeling Images

A Longmont Remodeling Project by a Longmont Contractor

Timberline Builders has been remodeling homes in Longmont and throughout Boulder County for decades.

This primary bathroom project is a good example of the advantages of working with an experienced remodeling contractor when a renovation extends beyond new finishes.

The project required coordination between demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, window installation, drywall, tile and finish work. Instead of treating each improvement separately, Timberline Builders was able to coordinate the different parts of the project as a complete remodel.

And because this project was completed right here in Longmont, it gives local homeowners a real example of the type of bathroom remodeling work Timberline Builders performs in the community.

Planning a Bathroom Remodel in Longmont?

If your existing bathroom needs more than new finishes, Timberline Builders can help evaluate ways to improve the layout, shower, lighting, windows and overall functionality of the space.

Whether you’re considering a straightforward bathroom update or a larger renovation involving structural, plumbing or electrical changes, Timberline Builders brings decades of residential remodeling experience to homes in Longmont and throughout Boulder County.

Contact Timberline Builders to discuss your Longmont bathroom remodeling project.