General Contractor Houston Bathrooms
A bathroom is a room that may have different purposes depending on their region of the United States and decorator design. The word bathroom means "a room with a bath". Because the traditional bathtubs have partly made way for modern showers, the more general definition is "a room where one bathes". There can be just a shower, just a bathtub or both; and often both plumbing fixtures are combined into the same space. The room also contains a sink, and sometimes called a "wash basin" or "hand basin".
The design of a bathroom must satisfy the need for the use of both hot and cold water, in significant quantities, for bathing the human body. The water is also used for moving solid and liquid human waste to a sewer or septic tank. Water may be splashed on the walls and floor, and hot humid air may cause condensation on cold surfaces. From a decorating point of view the bathroom is a significant challenge.
Ceiling, wall and floor materials and coverings should be water proof and easily cleaned. The use of ceramic or glass, as well as smooth plastic materials, is common in bathrooms for their ease of cleaning. Such surfaces are often cold to the touch, however, and so water-resistant bath mats or even bathroom carpets may be used on the floor to make the room more comfortable. Alternatively, the floor may be heated, possibly by strategically placing heater conduits close to the surface.
