Primary Bathroom Remodel in Portland: Dated to Spa-Inspired

Project Overview

This Portland primary bathroom hadn't been touched in decades. Dated finishes, a worn cultured-marble vanity, an aging jetted tub, and — more importantly — visible signs of moisture damage along the walls and baseboards.

The homeowners wanted something that felt like a retreat rather than a leftover from a previous era. Zurc Construction handled the full renovation: demolition, moisture repair, new plumbing rough-in for a freestanding tub, tile, vanity, fixtures, and finishes.

IMAGE1 — Bathroom Remodeled Before

Dated primary bathroom before remodel in Portland with cultured marble vanity, jetted tub, and water-stained walls

Before: What We Were Working With

The original bathroom had a cultured-marble double vanity with integrated sinks, mismatched cabinet finishes, gold-framed oval mirrors, and a builder-grade jetted tub behind a shower curtain. Cosmetically dated — but the real issue was the staining running along the lower wall and baseboard.

That kind of discoloration is rarely just surface dirt. In Portland bathrooms, it usually means moisture has been sitting against the drywall for a long time, often from a failed tub surround or inadequate ventilation. We opened the affected areas, addressed the damage at the source, and corrected the ventilation before any new finishes went in.

Skipping that step is how a beautiful remodel turns into mold behind the tile in three years.

The Renovation

We took the bathroom down to studs in the affected areas, repaired the moisture damage, and rebuilt with materials chosen for Portland's humidity. New plumbing was roughed in for a floor-mounted tub filler, and the layout was reworked to give the freestanding tub its own presence along the window wall.

Every wet surface was properly prepped and waterproofed. In a climate with more than 150 rainy days a year, that layer matters more than anything visible in the finished photos.

IMAGE2 — Bathroom Remodeled After

Completed primary bathroom remodel in Portland with freestanding soaking tub, white double vanity, quartz countertop, and large-format tile floor.

After: A Spa-Inspired Primary Bath

The finished bathroom is a completely different room. A sculptural freestanding soaking tub anchors the space beneath the windows, paired with a brushed-nickel floor-mounted filler. The new white shaker double vanity carries a quartz countertop with undermount sinks and widespread brushed-nickel faucets — a significant upgrade in both look and cleanability over the old integrated cultured-marble top.

Large-format tile flooring in a deep slate tone grounds the room and stands up to moisture far better than the small tile it replaced. Warm gray walls and crisp white trim keep the space calm and current, and read beautifully in Portland's soft natural light.

Project Scope at a Glance

Full demolition of existing vanity, tub, flooring, and finishes. Moisture damage assessment and repair. Ventilation correction. New plumbing rough-in for freestanding tub and floor-mounted filler. Freestanding soaking tub installation. Custom double vanity with quartz countertop and undermount sinks. Brushed nickel fixtures throughout. Large-format tile flooring. New mirror, lighting, paint, and trim.

Seeing stains or soft spots in your bathroom?

Discoloration along walls, baseboards, or tub surrounds usually means moisture has been sitting there a while. We'll inspect it free and tell you what's actually going on behind the surface before you plan anything.

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Planning Your Own Bathroom Remodel

Zurc Construction has been handling bathroom remodeling across the Portland metro since 2015 — from tub-to-shower conversions to full primary suite renovations like this one.

Curious what a project like this costs? Our bathroom remodel cost guide for Portland breaks down real local pricing by scope. For design direction, see our 2026 bathroom remodel trends guide, and for material guidance our tile installation guide covers what holds up in our climate.

Updating more than one room? Many homeowners pair a bathroom renovation with a kitchen remodel or a broader home remodeling project to save on mobilization.

Where We Work

Zurc Construction serves Portland — including SE Portland (97202, 97206, 97214, 97215), NE Portland (97211, 97212, 97213), SW Portland (97219, 97221), and NW Portland (97210, 97229) — plus Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Milwaukie, West Linn, Oregon City, Clackamas, Happy Valley, and Vancouver, WA.

Browse more completed work in our project gallery.

Get My Free Bathroom Quote

We'll inspect your bathroom, check for hidden moisture damage behind the tile and walls, walk through your options — from a tub conversion to a full renovation — and hand you a detailed, line-by-line estimate. Free, with no obligation.

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