Bathroom Remodeling in Marietta, GA
Marietta spans a century and a half of building, which is why one street can need careful sash and trim work and the next needs a full kitchen gut. Work around the Square and in the historic districts runs slower by design — older substrates, lead-era coatings and more prep than a modern subdivision ever asks for.
Cobb County · about 22 minutes from our Powder Springs shop
Bathroom Remodeling for Marietta homes
Everything from antebellum and Victorian homes near the Square, through mid-century ranches, to 80s and 90s brick-and-siding subdivisions in East Cobb. Older homes need genuine carpentry repair before any topcoat; the East Cobb stock is squarely in kitchen-and-bath remodel territory.
Areas we work in Marietta
- Marietta Square
- Whitlock Heights
- East Cobb
- Kennesaw Avenue Historic District
- Church-Cherokee
- Sibley Forest
Near Marietta Square, Kennesaw Mountain, The Strand Theatre and across the rest of Marietta.
Bathroom Remodeling on Marietta houses
In Marietta's older neighborhoods — Whitlock Heights, Church-Cherokee and the blocks around the Square — a bathroom remodel runs into materials you do not meet in a subdivision: a cast-iron tub set against plaster-and-lath walls, galvanized or cast-iron drain lines, and often a bath that was carved into the house decades after it was built. Those cast-iron waste lines corrode closed from the inside and the galvanized supplies choke down, so a real remodel here usually means replacing the drain and supply runs, not just the fixtures on the end of them. East Cobb's 80s and 90s baths are more conventional, but old enough now that the original tile, surrounds and builder vanities are at the end of their life.
What usually gets missed
The surprise in an old-Marietta bath is almost always in the drain. You can set new tile and a new tub, but if the cast-iron waste line under the floor is scaled shut or the lead bend at the toilet is cracked, the room drains slow and smells from the first day. Those lines get opened and checked before anything is closed up. On the East Cobb side the catch is the same one that gets every 80s bath — tile set on mortar over a wall that was never truly sealed — so the substrate behind the old tile is checked, not trusted, before new tile goes on.
On a Marietta job we check
- Open and check cast-iron waste and galvanized supply lines before reusing them
- Remove plaster carefully; expect full-dimension framing behind it
- On East Cobb 80s baths, verify the substrate under old tile
What the job actually involves
Water is the thing that wrecks bathrooms. A good remodel is mostly waterproofing, ventilation and slope, with the visible tile and fixtures coming after.
We use cement board or a waterproof backer, a sealed membrane in showers, and mildew-resistant caulk and paint, because the finish layers only last if the water is kept out of the walls and floor.
How we run a bathroom remodeling job in Marietta
- 1
Demo and inspect for water damage
Old tile, tub, vanity and flooring come out down to the framing. We check the subfloor and wall studs for soft spots and rot, which are common around old tubs and toilets in humid climates.
- 2
Repair framing and rough-in plumbing and electrical
Rotted wood is replaced, plumbing is moved or updated, and wiring and fan circuits are brought up to date. Permitted work gets inspected at this stage.
- 3
Waterproof the wet areas
Cement board or a foam backer goes up in showers and tub surrounds, and seams are sealed with a waterproofing membrane. Shower pans are sloped toward the drain and flood-tested before tile when the setup calls for it.
- 4
Tile and flooring
Tile is set over a flat surface with the proper thinset and given time to cure before grouting. Rushing grout over wet thinset leads to cracks and loose tile.
- 5
Vanity, fixtures, ventilation and paint
The vanity, toilet, faucets and lighting are installed. A working exhaust fan vented outside matters in Georgia humidity, otherwise mildew returns. Paint uses a moisture-resistant finish.
- 6
Seal, clean and walk through
Grout is sealed where needed and silicone goes at corners and tub lines. We clean up and go through the room with you.
What moves the price
We will not quote Marietta blind over the phone — these are the things we look at on site that decide the number.
- Size of the bathroom and whether the layout stays the same or fixtures move.
- Shower or tub choice: standard tub, tiled shower, curbless or walk-in.
- Tile type, pattern and amount. Detailed patterns and large-format tile need more labor.
- Hidden damage, mostly rot in the subfloor and walls.
- Vanity, countertop and fixture quality.
- Plumbing, electrical and ventilation upgrades, including permits.
From a bathroom remodeling customer
“We chose WSPainting & Remodeling, and from the start to completion, they were punctual, professional, great knowledge/skills and were so helpful in providing options for us to choose from.”
Master bath remodel and interior painting
Want a real number for your Marietta bathroom remodeling job?
The only way to price it honestly is to see it. We come out, walk the job and put it in writing — free, and with no obligation to book.
Call and we answer 24/7. Forms sent during the day get a call back the same day.
Bathroom Remodeling in Marietta — questions we get asked
- How long will my bathroom be unusable?
- A typical hall bath often takes a couple of weeks, sometimes longer for a full master bath or custom tile. Drying and curing time is part of that.
- Do I need a second bathroom while you work?
- It helps a lot. If this is your only bathroom, tell us and we will plan to shorten the time it is out, or discuss options.
- Do you handle the plumbing?
- We coordinate plumbing and electrical work and any required permits and inspections.
- Can you convert a tub to a shower?
- Yes, in most layouts. It involves changing the drain, framing and waterproofing, so it costs more than swapping a fixture.
- What if you find rot?
- We show you, explain the repair, and price it before continuing. It is common in older bathrooms and should be fixed rather than covered.
Planning bathroom remodeling? Start here
- What a remodeling estimate should include, line by line A real estimate reads as a scope of work, not a single number. Here is what it should itemize, where a cheap one hides the gaps, and how to budget for what is behind the walls.
- Why bathroom remodels fail: substrate, venting, and demo surprises Why most failed bathrooms were tiled over the wrong surface or vented wrong, and what turns up when an older bath is opened.
- What happens during a bathroom remodel, step by step Why a bathroom is built from the water out, how curing and glass set the schedule, and how long the room is out of use.
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