{"id":2026,"date":"2025-06-12T13:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/?p=2026"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:50:27","slug":"how-a-bathroom-products-supplier-can-simplify-bathroom-remodel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/2025\/06\/how-a-bathroom-products-supplier-can-simplify-bathroom-remodel\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways a Concierge Bathroom Products Supplier Can Help You Deliver an Exceptional Bathroom Remodel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever called a bathroom products supplier and immediately their tone on the phone made you feel <\/em>like you <\/em>(a potential customer) was \u2018bothering\u2019 them? <\/em>Maybe your job was too small. Or you aren\u2019t very knowledgeable. It was obvious they wanted to \u2018punt\u2019 you (and stop answering your long list of questions) ASAP! They had \u2018bigger fish to fry\u2019 \u2013 so to speak \u2013 and you weren\u2019t feeling like an \u2018important fish\u2019 to them!<\/p>

Often the bigger the supplier is, and the larger their market share, the more arrogant and less helpful they become (and that\u2019s assuming <\/em>you can get them to return your call or respond to an email at all).<\/p>

And let\u2019s face facts, the bathroom contracting and bathroom products supply<\/a> industries are not thought of as providing the customer service experience of a Ritz Carlton <\/em>hotel.

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And in the title of this article where I talk about a \u2018concierge bathroom products supplier,\u2019 you may be asking, \u201cWhat in the Sam Adams is that?\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Well \u2013 I have to come clean (and no, that bathroom pun wasn\u2019t intended!) and tell you it\u2019s a term I made up in preparation for a presentation I did recently for a group of home access remodeling contractors. I knew in this audience there were companies who were relatively new (or completely) new to bathroom remodeling<\/a>. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized they need a \u2018concierge bathroom products supplier\u2019<\/a> because they were not \u2018old hats\u2019 in the industry. They would need someone to \u2018shepherd them along\u2019 in their projects, not just send them to a website or dealer portal and (basically) tell them to \u2018fend for themselves.\u2019<\/p>

And if you\u2019re fuzzy about what the word concierge means, it comes from the French word which means \u2018keeper of the keys.\u2019 In the olden days, a concierge was someone who attended to the needs of nobility. In today\u2019s world, the largest number of concierges are employed at nicer hotels and are the \u2018knowledge\u2019 base not only about their hotel, but about the area it\u2019s in as well. They make recommendations (about restaurants, attractions to visit). They\u2019ll develop an itinerary (a schedule for their guests) and will help with even the wackiest requests or needs you have.<\/p>

And I\u2019ll argue an exceptional bathroom products supplier can also provide concierge level service to help you deliver a top-rate project for your customers \u2013 even if you\u2019re not an old-pro about all things bathroom remodeling.<\/p>

Let\u2019s look at 7 ways you\u2019ll benefit from finding a \u2018concierge bathroom products supplier<\/a>\u2019 (and yes, I\u2019ll admit it\u2019s a goal of my business to be this type of supplier) even if you\u2019re not an expert bath remodeler already.<\/p>

#1 \u2013 A concierge bathroom products supplier will make recommendations <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>

There\u2019s 4 key components of a shower remodel.<\/p>

First, your shower will start \u2018at the bottom\u2019 with 6 possible types of shower pans<\/a> (or shower floors) you could use. And knowing which to choose is critical. You might say the base or floor is literally \u2018foundational\u2019 to the job.

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Then there\u2019s countless wall surround<\/a> options. Should you recommend a grout free shower wall panel system<\/a> or a tile surround? And if so, what type of wall surround system or tile pattern would be best?

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Next, do you need a shower door<\/a>, or will you go with a walk in shower with or without curtains.<\/p>

Then look at shower accessories<\/a>. Would your customer benefit from a fold down seat<\/a>, grab bars<\/a>, or niches for soap and shampoo<\/a>. The list goes on and on.<\/p>

And in this list of shower needs \u2013 we haven\u2019t even talked about the rest of the bathroom including a vanity, toilet, or a bathtub<\/a> if there\u2019s enough room for a shower and a tub.<\/p>

If the list of recommendations seems daunting to you, just imagine how your client feels.<\/p>

And if you\u2019re blown away by what to recommend this is where a concierge supplier can help. Begin by telling your supplier about the client\u2019s needs. Discuss the size of the space, provide a floor plan, their budget, the location of existing plumbing. Since they\u2019ve \u2018been there, and done that,\u2019 they can make recommendations to save you countless hours of research (and shopping).<\/p>

#2 \u2013 A concierge bathroom products supplier will NOT make you feel like a P.I.A., even if you\u2019re a \u2018newbie.\u2019 They\u2019ll provide resources (blogs, videos, etc.) to get you up to speed fast. <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>

It\u2019s no fun being a \u2018newbie.\u2019 You don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know. And you may not even be sure where to look to figure out what you don\u2019t know. And this is where a bathroom products concierge can be of a ton of help.<\/p>

They\u2019ll lead you to specific blog<\/a> posts, videos<\/a>, people, and associations to help you understand how to select, sell, market, and install bath products. And they may even be the trainer themselves in these products. But most importantly they\u2019ll be patient with you through the learning process.