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CertainTeed Bathroom Remodeling: The Pompano Beach Owner’s Guide

CertainTeed bathroom remodeling in Pompano Beach typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full remodel using CertainTeed’s waterproof wall systems, ceiling panels, and vapor-barrier substrates, with most projects quoted within 24 hours and started within two weeks of signed approval. Rowan Construction Group Pompano Beach stocks CertainTeed’s Restoration Millwork trim and PermaBase cement board on our trucks for same-day substrate repairs when water damage is localized. Most Pompano Beach homeowners discover their CertainTeed system is failing when they spot soft drywall behind a loose tile, a musty smell from the cement board’s edge, or sagging ceiling panels in a second-floor bath where the humidity never quite clears.

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Which CertainTeed Models This Applies To

CertainTeed’s bathroom product line breaks into three families, and matching the right substrate to your existing assembly matters more than most homeowners realize. The PermaBase family includes the standard 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch cement boards used for tub surrounds and shower walls; check the stamped edge code, which reads “PB” followed by a two-digit thickness. The Restoration Millwork line covers cellular PVC trim, beadboard, and decorative molding, all marked with a small triangle-and-leaf logo molded into the back face. The GlasRoc tile backer, now largely superseded by PermaBase in new installs, has a fiberglass-faced gypsum core and carries a blue edge stripe that fades to gray after years of moisture exposure.

We see a common compatibility gotcha in Pompano Beach’s 1960s-1980s ranch homes: GlasRoc was spec’d heavily in original construction, but modern tile adhesives and thinsets are formulated for the denser PermaBase surface. Tiling directly over old GlasRoc without a bonding primer or substrate swap leads to delamination within 18 months. For OEM versus aftermarket, CertainTeed’s own PermaBase carries a 10-year system warranty when installed with their specified fasteners and tape; aftermarket cement boards like USG’s Durock perform similarly but void that chain-of-custody warranty. We stock both and will quote each with the warranty implications written plain.

Signs Your CertainTeed Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing

• Soft or crumbling drywall at tub edges. This usually means the original builder used standard drywall behind ceramic tile instead of a cement board or vapor-barrier assembly, and Pompano Beach’s year-round humidity has finally saturated the paper facing. The fix is removing the tile, stripping to studs, and reinstalling with PermaBase and a liquid-applied membrane.
• Musty odor that persists after cleaning. When CertainTeed’s cement board is cut and left unsealed at the edges, moisture wicks into the core like a straw. In Florida’s climate, that core never fully dries and becomes a mold reservoir. We look for darkening at the board’s cut edges during demo.
• Sagging or stained ceiling panels. CertainTeed’s ceiling systems, especially in upstairs baths, fail when exhaust fans are undersized for the room volume or vented into the attic instead of through the roof. The panels themselves are sound; the symptom points to ventilation and possibly rotten rafter tails above.
• Loose tiles with hollow sound when tapped. This indicates thinset failure, often because GlasRoc or an old greenboard substrate was too smooth or too absorbent for the adhesive used. The substrate needs scarification or replacement, not just re-grouting.
• Trim separation at inside corners. Restoration Millwork trim expands and contracts with temperature swings; in unventilated Pompano Beach bathrooms, we’ve seen PVC trim pull away from adjoining walls when installers used standard caulk instead of the manufacturer-specified polyurethane sealant with a backer rod.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

A full CertainTeed bathroom remodel in Pompano Beach runs $9,000-$28,000, with the spread driven by three factors: square footage, whether we’re moving plumbing, and the finish level of tile and fixtures. A partial remodel, swapping a tub surround with new PermaBase, waterproof membrane, and mid-grade tile, typically lands between $5,000 and $12,000. Every quote from Rowan Construction Group Pompano Beach is a flat written price with line-item breakdown: demolition, substrate, waterproofing, tile labor, and fixtures each listed separately. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, that written price is delivered before any work starts, and no change proceeds without a signed change order. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; CertainTeed’s own material warranties run 10 years on PermaBase when installed to their spec, which we document with photos of every layer before it’s covered.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground here, and then there’s the point where a mistake costs ten times the call. An owner can check for the obvious: run the exhaust fan during a shower and time how long humidity lingers, tap tiles for hollow spots, or peek at ceiling panel edges for staining. What goes wrong fast is substrate removal in a wet wall. Cutting into a tub surround without confirming electrical routing, or demoing a ceiling without knowing if it’s a fire-rated assembly between units, creates code and safety problems. The PermaBase itself is heavy, brittle when flexed, and the silica dust from cutting requires proper respirators and containment. We carry both on our trucks, along with the vacuum attachments that keep it out of your HVAC. If you’re unsure what’s behind your tile, call (754) 714-6540 and we’ll look with you, no charge for the assessment. Measure twice, say it once, show your work.

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