F2 Home Improvement handles bathroom remodeling in Media, PA and the townships around it, from a single hall bath in a borough twin to a primary bathroom in a split-level off Route 252. Tile is where we started. The company began as F Tile in 2019, and the people who set your shower are the same people who waterproof it.
Most Media bathrooms we're asked about fall into two groups: small second-floor baths in older twins and singles that still have their original tile or a tired fiberglass surround, and 1960s to 1980s bathrooms in Upper Providence, Nether Providence and Middletown where the layout works but everything else is worn out. The work is different for each, and the estimate should say so.
What we find in Media-area bathrooms
Inside the borough and in older parts of Wallingford and Swarthmore, a lot of bathrooms were tiled the old way: ceramic set into a thick mortar bed over wire lath. That work is often still solid, which makes it heavy and slow to remove, and it can hide sagging joists or old galvanized supply lines that only show up once the walls are open. We plan for that possibility in the schedule instead of acting surprised when it happens.
Post-war houses in Springfield, Broomall and Middletown Township usually have drywall or greenboard behind the tub surround. Greenboard is moisture-resistant, not waterproof, and after 40 years behind grout we often find soft spots near the valve and at the tub line. Those bathrooms tend to be good candidates for a tub-to-shower conversion or a new tub with a properly waterproofed tile surround.
Media also has plenty of houses with a single full bath upstairs and a powder room down. When a family has one shower, the order of work matters more than usual. We'll talk through the sequence so you know which days the bathroom is out of service.
What we handle
Tile showers
Walls and floors built on a sheet or liquid waterproofing membrane, with sloped pans, niches, benches and glass-ready curbs.
Tub-to-shower conversions
Removing an old tub and building a walk-in shower in the same footprint, including drain relocation where the joists allow it.
Curbless showers
Low-threshold entries with linear drains, planned around joist depth and floor framing before anything is promised.
Tub replacements and surrounds
New alcove or soaking tubs with tiled surrounds, set level and waterproofed to the tub flange.
Bathroom floors
Porcelain, marble-look and mosaic floors over a flat, stiff substrate, including herringbone and hex layouts.
Vanities and fixtures
Vanity, toilet, mirror and fixture installation as part of a remodel, coordinated with licensed trades where required.
Tear-out and haul-away
Demolition down to studs and subfloor, with debris removed from the house.
How the project runs
Walkthrough & estimate
We look at the bathroom, check the floor for movement, ask how you use the room and give you a written estimate. Estimates are free.
Selections and scheduling
You choose tile, fixtures and layout details. We confirm quantities, lead times and whether your borough or township needs a permit for the scope.
Demolition and repairs
We remove the old finishes, inspect framing, subfloor and plumbing, and fix what the walls reveal before building back.
Waterproofing and tile
Board, membrane, pan slope and flood testing come first. Tile goes on only after the waterproofing is complete.
Finish and walkthrough
Grout, sealant, fixtures and glass coordination, then a walkthrough with you before we call it done.
Permits, plumbing and planning in Delaware County
Pennsylvania uses the Uniform Construction Code, but each borough and township in Delaware County runs its own permit office. Swapping a vanity usually doesn't need a permit. Moving a drain, adding a circuit or changing a vent often does. Media Borough, Upper Providence and Nether Providence each have their own process, so we confirm requirements for your address during the estimate rather than guessing.
Plumbing and electrical work that requires a licensed tradesperson is handled by one. Our job is to build the shower, the floor and the finishes, and to make sure those trades have what they need when they arrive.
Costs in older Media houses depend heavily on what's behind the walls, how much of the layout moves and the tile you pick. Large-format porcelain goes up faster than a small mosaic; a niche or bench adds framing and membrane work. We price after seeing the room, and we don't publish price lists because two bathrooms of the same size rarely cost the same.
Areas we cover around Media
- Media Borough
- Upper Providence Township
- Nether Providence Township
- Wallingford
- Rose Valley
- Swarthmore
- Springfield
- Broomall
- Middletown Township
- Glen Mills
Bathroom Remodeling in Media: FAQ
Can you remodel the only full bathroom in our house without leaving us stranded for weeks?
We can't make a bathroom usable during demolition and tile, but we can plan the sequence so the days without a shower are grouped together and you know them in advance. Many Media families use a powder room plus a gym or a neighbor's shower for that window.
Our twin shares a wall with the neighbor. Does that change a bathroom remodel?
It can. If the bathroom sits on the party wall, we keep demolition on your side of the framing, control dust, and let you know the noisier days so you can give your neighbor a heads-up. Plumbing that serves both units is identified before anything is cut.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Media?
It depends on the scope and the municipality. Like-for-like finish work often doesn't; moving plumbing or adding electrical usually does. We check with Media Borough or your township for the specific job during the estimate.
Is a tub-to-shower conversion a good idea in a house with one bathroom?
Sometimes. It's worth thinking about who lives there and who might buy the house later. If the hall bath is the only tub, some owners keep it and put the walk-in shower in a primary bath instead. We'll lay out the options, and the call is yours.
How do you keep a tile shower from leaking?
Grout and tile aren't the waterproof layer. We install a continuous membrane over the walls and pan, seal the seams and penetrations, and flood test the pan before any tile goes down. Our shower waterproofing guide covers it in detail.
Related reading
Small Bathroom Layout Ideas for Delaware County Twins
The second-floor bathroom in a Delco twin is often five feet wide and fixed in place by its plumbing. Here's how to get more out of it without moving walls.
Shower Waterproofing Explained: Membranes, Pans and Grout
Tile and grout shed water, but they don't stop it. Here's what actually keeps a tiled shower from leaking, and what to ask before yours is built.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in King of Prussia: A Planning Guide
What it takes to turn a standard 5-foot tub alcove into a tiled walk-in shower, from the drain and pan to glass, niches and the permit question.