Bathroom renovation-prepare a checklist before you make the move
Bathrooms are indeed special places of every house, as it plays a great role in everyday refreshments and a soothing relaxation after a hectic day. A well maintained and designed bathroom gives a great impression. No wonder, old bathroom with stained tiles and faucets gives a very bad impression, however well it is maintained. If you are planning to renovate your bathroom, it is important to prepare a checklist before you make the move.
Make your own budget- There are options galore for bathroom fittings available today and human wants are unlimited. Avoid unnecessary splurge which can burn a big hole in your pocket. A good idea to start with your renovation checklist is to prepare a budget first. This is because buying without a pre-plan is to end up with excess spending. First, you decide about the money you can comfortably spend on the renovation.
Time required for completing the work – When you decide about the renovation, ask the contractor about the time required for it. If it is the main bathroom of your house, any delay in the work can take a toll on you. On the other hand, just keep yourself away from the thought that the work is just a matter of a few days. It can take much longer time than you expect. There are unpredictable delays in the execution of tasks.
Layout of the bathroom- Make the blue-print of the installations ready. Planning shelves, cabinets etc can be little difficult and so is the layout, as it should be functional and at the same time planned with maximum space utilization. It is advised to take the help of an expert for these.
Design and Style- Decide about the look, color combinations, tiles and fixtures you want. You can search online for design inspirations and latest models in fixtures. But, before deciding the Design and Style, check with the nearest dealers about the pricing and ensuring that everything would come within your budget. While finalizing the designs, don’t forget to think about functionality too.
Plan the succession of works- Know the sequence of works first. Before you begin the flooring, plastering of the roof and walls has to be completed. Concealed electrical wiring and plumbing of pipes have to be done first, followed by fixtures, the plaster on the walls and finally the tiles, flooring and painting.
Flooring- Selection of bathroom tiles is very important as it should be long lasting, anti-slip as well as attractive. The design and color of the tiles makes or breaks the looks of the entire room. When you have old people or kids at home, definitely you need tiles with matte finishes, grained tops, or tiles containing sand-
glazes. These are the pieces which do not become slippery in course of time. In case you need maintenance-free floors, you can go for porcelain tiles. Marble or granite tiles too are good options.
Other important things to be considered are lighting and accessories. Apart from common light, don’t forget about functional lights near mirror. Ensure that you have include Bathroom accessories like curtains, water heater, soap dishes, hangers, mirrors, shower, towels etc in your checklist.
