Bathroom Renovation in Portland, OR
Tile Showers and Surrounds. Vanity and Fixture Replacement. Full Bathroom Remodels. Accessible Bath Upgrades. Proper Waterproofing Always. Licensed OR #241979.
Bathroom renovations involve the highest moisture exposure of any interior project — and the consequences of improper waterproofing are exactly the kind of hidden structural damage VResh has spent years repairing behind improperly installed exteriors. A tile shower installed without a proper pan liner or membrane, a tub surround where grout is the only moisture barrier, or a shower floor that slopes toward the wall rather than the drain is creating the same moisture infiltration problem as a window without a sill pan — only inside the house. VResh Construction waterproofs bathrooms correctly, every time.
Proper Waterproofing Always
Shower pans, membranes, and correct slope — no shortcuts
Licensed & Insured
OR #241979 | WA #VRESHCL776ND
5–10 Year Workmanship Warranty
On all bathroom renovation work
Owner-Supervised Always
Vlad personally oversees every bathroom project
Accessible Bath Upgrades
Roll-in showers, grab bars, blocking for future bars
(503) 272-6436 — Call or Text, Available 24/7
We answer calls and texts at any hour. For storm damage, active leaks, or structural emergencies, calling directly is the fastest path to a response.
Bathroom Renovation Services
Tile Shower Installation
A tile shower built correctly starts long before the first tile — it starts with a properly waterproofed substrate (cement board or foam panel system), a properly sloped shower floor (1/4 inch per foot minimum toward the drain), a correctly installed drain assembly, and a continuous membrane at the pan that extends up the walls.
We set tile over this foundation. Grout is not a waterproof material — it is the finish surface over a waterproofed substrate. Tile showers that use grout as the moisture barrier will fail within 5–10 years and require demolition and rebuilding.
We install ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile in all shower formats — floor-to-ceiling surround, half-wall with glass panel above, niche shelving, and custom layouts.
Vanity and Fixture Replacement
Vanity replacement — a new vanity cabinet, countertop, sink, and faucet — is one of the highest-impact bathroom updates at a moderate cost.
We coordinate with plumbing trade partners for supply and drain connection work and handle all cabinet installation, countertop, and mirror/medicine cabinet work directly.
We work with the vanity and fixture supplier of your choice, or can recommend options for your budget and bathroom dimensions.
Accessible Bathroom Upgrades
We design and install roll-in showers, curbless shower entries, grab bar blocking (reinforced wall framing for future grab bars), barrier-free shower pans, comfort-height toilets, and widened doorways for wheelchair access.
For aging-in-place planning, we assess the existing bathroom layout and advise on modifications that improve accessibility without requiring full renovation.
Full Bathroom Remodels
A full bathroom remodel involves demolition of existing tile and fixtures, inspection of the substrate and framing for moisture damage (common in bathrooms with old grout-only waterproofing), repair of any structural damage, and a complete rebuild from substrate to finish.
Full remodels require coordination of rough plumbing, rough electrical (GFCI circuits, vent fan), waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and trim — all of which VResh manages either in-house or through long-term trade partners.
Why Waterproofing Is the Foundation of Every Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom renovation failures — tile that loosens, grout that cracks, walls that develop mold behind the tile — are almost always waterproofing failures. The substrate behind the tile is wet, repeatedly, from splashing and steam. A proper waterproofing system is not a nice-to-have — it is what separates a bathroom renovation that looks great at 15 years from one that develops visible problems at 5.
What We Use — Continuous Waterproof Membrane
VResh installs a continuous waterproof membrane (Schluter Kerdi, RedGard, or equivalent) over the full shower and tub surround before any tile is installed. This membrane runs from the drain up the walls and over all transitions.
Why Proper Waterproofing Behind Tile Matters
Tile grout is not waterproof — it is water-resistant at best and becomes permeable over time. The waterproofing layer must be behind the tile, not at the tile surface.
We do not tile over standard drywall, even in areas that are not directly wetted. We use cement board or waterproof board (Schluter Kerdi-Board) as the substrate for all tile work in wet areas.
Client's Talk
We have a wealth of experience working as main building contractors on all kinds of projects, big and small, from home maintenance and improvements to extensions, refurbishments and new builds.
Bathroom Renovation Process
Serving Portland Metro Area
VResh Construction provides window replacement, siding installation, roofing, dry rot repair and full exterior renovation services throughout the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington.