Best Bathroom Tile for Older Homes in Southeastern PA (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

Freestanding soaker tub in a Wayne, PA bathroom remodel by Fedor Fabrication

Last updated: May 2026 · Alex Smearman, Fedor Fabrication Key Takeaways Most reliable older-home combo: large-format porcelain (12×24+) floors, ceramic subway (3×6/4×12) shower walls, mosaic (1×1/2×2) shower pans. Installs over a self-leveled subfloor, lasts 30+ years. Installed cost 2026: $6–$12/sq ft standard porcelain, $10–$18 ceramic subway and mid-grade porcelain, $18–$35 natural stone and premium porcelain, … Read more

Stock vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom Cabinets: An Honest Comparison from a Southeastern PA Remodeler

Display buffet cabinetry in a Malvern, PA kitchen remodel by Fedor Fabrication

Last updated: May 2026 · Alex Smearman, Fedor Fabrication Key Takeaways Stock: $4,000–$15,000 for a 10×10 kitchen. Fixed sizes, 1–2 week lead. IKEA SEKTION is best of category. Semi-custom: $12,000–$30,000. Built-to-order, plywood boxes and dovetail drawers on the better lines, 4–8 week lead. Fedor installs semi-custom on ~80% of projects; Shiloh is our default. Custom: … Read more