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Remodeling Bathrooms by a Professional
Believe it or not, there are many different routes to take when remodeling bathrooms. It can be as simple as changing a few design ideas to putting up new pedestal sinks or tile flooring. You decide how big the renovation project and whether you will hire a professional remodel company or do it yourself. Here are a few tips to consider.
I have one big advantage over many DIY people. My husband is a remodeling contractor. I make my living as an interior designer. This combination allows us to do some work together on remodeling jobs.
We both agree that remodeling bathrooms is the project we least like to do. The reason is that in remodeling bathrooms there are so many variables, even though it is the smallest room in the home.
The Budget and a Remodel Project
Remodeling bathrooms is time consuming, costly and inconvenient for the home owner. This combination does not usually make for a happy customer. The other factor that makes remodeling bathrooms difficult is that people spend so much time in them that they notice even the tiniest of flaws.
When working with tile and grouting and cramped painting quarters there are bound to be some flaws, no matter how careful the craftsman is, but this is hard for the home owner to accept when the cost of the make over is so high.
Complete Bath Design and Remodel
I have decided that in remodeling bathrooms I am only going to get involved in projects where the entire room is being gutted. In this kind of project the painting or wallpapering goes much easier because there is not the task of trying to reach behind the toilet or edge in along a vanity.
Also the finished product has a much better appearance if all the fixtures are installed at the same time. By gutting the room you can actually save money because the plumbers and electricians do not have to try to work around existing fixtures.
An Estimate
The main thing I tell customers with remodeling bathrooms is to add 7 days onto any time estimates that they have received. By doing this I help alleviate the frustrations that are felt when the project runs over time and they get a pleasant surprise if it does not.
While Your Bath and Comode is Out of Commission
I also encourage families to develop a bathroom use plan during the remodeling project. The reason for this is that by having one bathroom in a home out of service someone’s routine is most likely going to change. By having a plan the household will function better.
It amazes me that some people are surprised to find out that most times the room is unusable while remodeling bathrooms. By then it's too late and drastic plans have to be made.
Advantages of a Bath Remodel Project
Remodeling bathrooms can be time consuming and inconvenient. But a bathroom that has been remodeled well will add beauty and value to your home.
A newly remodeled bathroom is always a very strong selling point for an existing home. Adding a second bathroom also greatly increases the resale value of a home. Multiple bathrooms are something that people like to have for daily convenience as well as an almost necessity when entertaining guests.
It's your decision to make home improvements and where but the bath is a great starting point. Just know in advance what is involved before renovating.