Top 10 Items on Your Bathroom Remodel Checklist

Top 10 Items on Your Bathroom Remodel Checklist

Posted 2015-08-14 by Derek Lottsfollow
Truth be told, any project that involves reinventing and redesigning a particular room in your home primarily requires a decent, well-developed, systematic plan that will envelop all the important aspects that make this endeavour an enjoyment. In this case, remodelling a bathroom is a tad time and money-consuming process, but once you do your research and get all the means needed for this refurbishment, the job will be a piece of cake.



Time

First off, you need to organize your time and estimate how many days will the whole process last. It all depends on how many items you wish to change, which consequently also prompts you to order all the necessary tiles, fixtures and tools, which also requires time to be delivered and to book the contractor to get the job done. Also, remember to make arrangements where to take a shower and use the toilet during renovation, no two ways about it.

Budget

You practically can’t start this home project without enough money in the bank, right? Figure out how much are you willing to spend, calculate your expenses, remain a bit flexible due to potential unexpected losses, but the most important thing is to amass a sufficient amount of cash to make it all work. It’s up to you to choose whether you’ll do some things on your own to reduce cost , but if you’re not skilled enough in home improvement, maybe it’s better to cough up a little more money so that a professional will do you greater justice.

Design and functionality

It’s required of you to visualize how everything is supposed to look at the very end and how will it fit with the rest of your home. This involves picking the paint colour, tile material, vanities, showers, tubs, toilets, faucets, other fixtures, etc. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help, or advice, because if you ask, you’ll know better what you have to do. However, you should balance aesthetics with functionality! There’s no point in remodelling a bathroom that will look amazing, without the practical side to it all.

Measurements

After you figure out how everything is supposed to look like, you need to get your numbers straight. Bathroom renovation demands precise digits which measure the overall size of the room, location of the plumbing system as well as electrical wiring and finally, the standard dimensions of fixtures. Measure more than once to be doubly sure that you have all the correct specifications.

Sequence

You have to develop a working regime, because organizing people and forming a specific sequence will allow you to prevent damage, rectify mistakes and save time. The point is to start from top to bottom. Do you ceiling first, walls second and the floor should be your final step.

Hiring a contractor

As mentioned before, you can DIY this whole project, but this job has it’s complexities and difficulties, so it’s a warm recommendation that you find yourself a professional find yourself a professional who will rid you of all the inevitable stress and trouble. At least consult yourself with someone who knows how to get things done.



Plumbing and fixtures

Next thing on the list – remodelling and/or repairing fixtures! This is hard work, but it’s paramount that you stay focused, because everything has to fall in place and there should be no room for error. Also, you can repair or replace all sorts of features, too, like mirrors, shower doors, door handles, drawer pulls and other hardware, as long as it coincides with your budget.



Storage

This can be a problem, because cabinets and shelving are hard to install in small, irregular shaped rooms like the bathroom. Since they have to accommodate all your additional stuff, they’ll probably be bulky and hard to fit in, so plan ahead with this one, see if you old cabinets will do the job, or if new, compact and more stylish ones are needed.

Accessories

These additions may seem unimportant in the bigger picture of this project, but they make the entire project complete, nevertheless. Aim for new towels, soaps, mirrors, racks, opt for reliable bathroom heating options , a radio, magazines, do whatever it takes to make this room more comfortable, cozy and pleasant. It’s one of the most intimate rooms in your home, it’s supposed to be relaxing and personal!



Walls, floor, lighting and ventilation

You just have to keep everything waterproof, either naturally, or with an impervious finish. As long as you don’t slip, choose between marble, ceramic, or granite tiles, maybe include durable cement in the whole picture, sheet vinyl, vinyl tiles, whatever suits your needs and wallet. Lighting, on the other hand, is dangerous if there is no adequate amount to illuminate the entire room. Besides creating an atmosphere, estimate how much natural light will come inside and how much artificial light is needed, particularly during the night. Finally, ventilation is a crucial part in a moist and damp room, so choose the right fan, the right position and deal with the electronics properly. Give everything a good clean and let the whole room breathe!


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