Vanity, Tile & Refresh in Phoenix, AZ
We refresh the room without a full gut: a new vanity and counter, mirror, lighting and floor. Usually $5K–$12K and 2–4 days on site.
- Licensed contractorROC #345756
- Bonded and insuredFor your home and ours
- Labor warrantyOn all labor, in writing
- Fixed priceIn writing within 48 hours
- Free consultationIn your home
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What a vanity, tile and refresh really involves.
A vanity and tile refresh replaces the cabinet, countertop, faucet, floor, lighting and paint while the tub or shower stays as it is. It fits a bathroom whose wet area still works well but whose finishes look tired.
You are in the right place if
- The layout works, it just looks tired
- You want a new vanity, counter, mirror, lighting or floor
- You want a quick refresh without a full gut
What decides your price
Two vanity, tile and refreshs rarely cost the same.
- The vanity size and the counter
- How much floor gets new tile
- Mirror, lighting and outlets
- Paint and trim
- Whether the plumbing stays where it is
At the free visit we measure, go through each of these with you, and the written price says what you chose.
Request your free consultation
Four quick details. We text you to set a time that suits you.
Pick your package
Three ways to build it. One exact price.
Start from the package closest to what you want. The estimator turns it into your range in sixty seconds; the free visit turns it into one written number.
2 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Stock vanity with top
- New faucet & mirror
- Porcelain tile floor
- Lighting & exhaust fan
- Paint & hardware
3 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Good
- Semi-custom vanity, quartz, undermount sink
- Large-format tile floor
- Comfort-height toilet
- Decorative lighting & framed mirror
- Baseboard & door refresh
4 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Better
- Custom or double vanity
- Tile wainscot or accent wall
- Heated floor option
- Dimmers & smart fan
- New door, trim & closet organizers
- Accessory package (hooks, bars, shelves)
Prices are typical for a standard-size bathroom across the Phoenix metro. Size, glass and layout changes move the number; the estimator shows you how.
Warranty on all labor
The labor on every project is covered by our warranty.
Instant estimate
Your price range in sixty seconds.
Six taps, no phone call. You get a real range built from our packages, then Desert Skies texts it to you with two consult times.
- Which bathroom
- What you want
- Tile or acrylic
- Glass
- Size
- ZIP
A range, not a quote: the exact price still comes in writing after the free visit.
What is included
Everything. Written down.
Your fixed price covers each item here plus floor and dust protection, daily cleanup and the warranty on all labor.
- New vanity & countertop
- Faucet & mirror
- Tile floor
- Lighting & exhaust fan
- Paint & hardware
Typical price
Exact number in 48 hours.
Typical time
A written schedule before work starts.
How it is built
A refresh, step by step.
Clearing the room
The toilet is drained and lifted, and the water supply to the vanity is shut at the stops. The old cabinet, top and mirror come off the wall. Baseboard is removed. Existing floor tile or vinyl is taken up, and where the house sits on a slab the leftover adhesive or mortar is ground smooth. The flange for the toilet is inspected for cracks and height.
Floor preparation and tile
Slab cracks are treated with an isolation membrane so they do not print through the new tile. Low spots are filled. Tile layout is centered on the doorway view, with balanced cuts at opposite walls. Tile runs under the vanity position if the cabinet has legs or floats. After setting and grouting, the floor needs time before heavy items are placed on it.
Electrical and fan swap
Old light bars are replaced, and the box may shift so new fixtures center on the mirror or the sink. The exhaust fan is changed for a quieter unit, and the duct connection is checked in the attic. Outlets near the basin are brought up to protected types. Work in a hot Arizona attic is scheduled for early hours during summer.
Vanity, top and plumbing
The new cabinet is shimmed level and screwed to studs. Its back is cut to fit around the supply and drain stubs. The countertop and sink are set, then the faucet, pop-up drain and trap. Aging shutoff valves and supply hoses are replaced at this point, since mineral buildup from hard water tends to seize old stops. Every joint is run and checked.
Paint, toilet and finishing
Walls are patched where the old mirror and backsplash were, primed and painted with a finish meant for damp rooms. The toilet goes back on a fresh seal, with the flange raised by an extender if the new floor is thicker. Baseboard, mirror, towel bars and door hardware complete the room. Caulk goes where the top meets the wall and where tile meets the tub.
Decisions you will make
The choices that shape it.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Bathroom walls in tract homes are often odd widths, so a stock cabinet may leave a gap that needs a filler strip. Semi-custom lines are ordered in finer size steps and more finishes, with a longer lead time. Custom work fits wall to wall. Plywood boxes resist moisture better than particleboard. Soft-close drawer hardware is a small upgrade that gets noticed daily.
Countertop and sink style
Quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing. Cultured marble tops come with the bowl molded in, leaving no seam to clean. An undermount sink lets water be wiped straight into the bowl. A drop-in sink is cheaper and easier to replace. Vessel bowls sit high and splash more. With mineral-heavy water, a matte or lighter surface hides spotting better than polished black.
Floor tile size and grout
Small bathrooms can take large tile, which reduces grout lines and makes the floor read as one surface. The slab must be flat enough for it. Narrow grout joints look crisp but need tile with precise edges. Grout color close to the tile hides dirt and uneven lines. Higher-performance grouts resist staining and do not need periodic sealing.
Keep or replace the toilet
Since the toilet is lifted for the new floor anyway, this is the cheapest moment to change it. A taller bowl is easier on knees. An elongated bowl is more comfortable but projects further into the room, which matters in tight layouts. If the existing toilet is recent and efficient, resetting it with new supply line and seal is perfectly reasonable.
What moves the price
What moves a refresh up or down
A refresh runs from $4,500 to $12,000. Priced at $4,500, the Good option covers a stock vanity with top, porcelain floor tile, lighting, a fan and paint. Better, priced at $7,200, brings a semi-custom vanity with quartz and an undermount sink, plus a comfort-height toilet. Best, priced at $9,900, allows a custom or double vanity and a tile wainscot or accent wall. Vanity width, countertop material, floor area and added wall tile explain most differences.
Small jobs are where omissions hurt most. See whether removal of the old floor is included or whether new tile is assumed to go over it. Check for new shutoff valves, a new toilet seal, baseboard and transition strips at the doorway. Drywall repair behind a removed mirror or backsplash is frequently overlooked. If the door must be trimmed to clear a thicker floor, that should be named. So should haul-away of the old cabinet and debris.
Mistakes to avoid
Tiling over a failing floor
New tile laid on top of loose or hollow old tile will crack along the same lines. It also raises the floor, leaving a lip at the doorway and a toilet flange that sits too low. Removing the old surface and starting from the slab gives a flat, lasting result.
New finishes beside a worn tub
Fresh cabinetry and flooring can make a yellowed surround or stained grout look worse by contrast. Before choosing a refresh, look hard at the tub or shower. If the wet area is cracked, leaking or moldy behind the caulk, money is better directed at that first.
Buying a vanity before measuring plumbing
Drawer-style vanities have less open space inside than door cabinets. If the drain and supply stubs sit where a drawer box needs to slide, the drawer must be notched or the plumbing moved. Measuring stub locations and heights before ordering avoids a cabinet that cannot be installed as built.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished room.
01 · The visitOne written proposal, line by line
We measure the room, listen to what you want, and go through the proposal with you: what is included, the schedule and one fixed price. The visit is free.
02 · Day oneThe house is protected first
Floors are covered and a dust wall goes up before anything comes out, and the crew cleans up every day. You have the schedule in writing before work starts.
03 · HandoverWe walk the finished room with you
Every fixture is run with you in the room, and you get the warranty on all labor in writing. The final price is the written price.
Illustrations of a typical project, not photos of our crew or our customers.
Refresh design ideas
What yours could look like.
Design concepts. Photos of finished projects are added after each handoff.
Questions
Straight answers.
How much does a vanity, tile & refresh cost in Phoenix?
$5K–$12K for most homes across the Phoenix metro. You get an exact fixed price in writing within 48 hours of the free in-home consultation.
Is this worth it before selling?
Yes, a refresh is worth it before selling: it returns most of its cost at sale and photographs beautifully.
Can a single vanity be changed to a double?
Yes, if the wall is wide enough, generally around five feet or more. The second sink needs its own drain connection and supply lines, which are run inside the wall behind the cabinet. That means opening drywall and sometimes a permit for the plumbing change. Two sinks in too short a cabinet leave little counter space, so width is the deciding factor.
Will new tile match the height of the hallway floor?
Usually it can be brought close, and a transition strip handles the rest. Tile plus mortar has a set thickness, and the adjoining carpet, plank or tile has its own. A sloped reducer or a flush metal profile at the doorway bridges the difference. The door may need a small trim at the bottom if the new floor sits higher.
Does the tub or shower get touched in a refresh?
No, the wet area stays as built. The work stops at the edge of the tub or shower curb, where new floor tile meets it with a sealant joint. Replacing old caulk and a worn shower head are simple additions. If the surround needs new tile or the valve leaks, the project becomes a shower remodel with a different scope.
How soon can the bathroom be used again?
The sink and toilet are generally usable the same day they are connected, once the floor grout has set enough to walk on. The tub or shower is unaffected except while the floor nearby is being tiled. Fresh paint needs a few days before heavy steam, so running the fan and keeping showers short at first helps the finish cure.
A vanity, tile & refresh from Desert Skies Contracting costs $4,500–$12,000 across the Phoenix metro and takes 2–4 days on site. Call (602) 557-6888.
Questions people ask
What homeowners ask about a refresh.
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Next step
Free in-home consultation + exact price in 48 hours
One fixed price in writing. No surprises. Most showers done in 5 days.
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Quick facts
- Business
- Desert Skies Contracting — bathroom remodeling, serving Phoenix Metro, Arizona
- Phone
- (602) 557-6888
- Service area
- Phoenix Metro, Arizona, 28 cities
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
- License
- ROC #345756
- Price range
- Vanity, Tile & Refresh $4,500–$12,000, 2–4 days
- Consultation
- Free in-home design consultation; exact fixed price in writing within 48 hours. Contact
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