Bathroom Renovations, Made Easy: Steps To Remodel a Bathroom

Original author: Sowmya Sudarsanam

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• Design and Discovery: After learning about your goals, our dedicated team of interior designers distill your vision into various mood boards that represent your style preferences.
• Architectural Renderings: Using measurements from the digital scan, we create 3D renders of your future bathroom so that everything we’ve designed together gets built perfectly.
• Plans and Permits: We meticulously craft each detail from overall layout to the height of your mirror. Any electrical, plumbing and tile layout drawings are submitted to the city by your general contractor for permit approval.
• Materials: Our dedicated procurement team orders and coordinates delivery of your materials with your GC.
• Construction: With your materials received, a fully licensed and reliable Made-Certified Contractor will finish construction on-time.

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1. Create a Renovation Checklist and Wishlist: Make sure you get the most out of your renovation by creating a list of must haves and wants. This will assist you in setting a realistic budget for your renovation
2. Set a Realistic Renovation Budget: Bathroom renovations are not one size fits all. We all have different tastes, styles, and bathroom sizes when it comes to renovations. It is important to consider this when setting your budget.
3. Set a Project Scope and Timeline: The scope of your project will determine your timeline. Construction for a small bathroom typically takes up to 30 days while a larger scope renovation can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks…
4. Acquire the right permits: Depending on the scope of your bathroom renovation, it is important to check with your local officials to acquire the right permits for your work.
5. Gut your bathroom: Ready for demolition? Here are some quick tips for a easy safe, cost effective bathroom demolition:Shut off water and draining any liquid left in your bathroom fixturesWear a safety mask and gloves to protect from inhaling and getting any debris in your eyesFinally take out any fixtures you wish to replace (cabinets, vanity, mirror, flooring, etc.
6. Shut off water and draining any liquid left in your bathroom fixtures
7. Wear a safety mask and gloves to protect from inhaling and getting any debris in your eyes
8. Finally take out any fixtures you wish to replace (cabinets, vanity, mirror, flooring, etc.
9. Install New Shower or Tub: After gutting your bathroom you can start installing new fixtures. Be sure to check for any signs of water damage or rot to your sub flooring before reinstalling your new shower or tub.
10. New Flooring: Once your subfloor is properly prepped you can begin installing your new flooring. Consider using a good waterproof flooring option like tile, laminate, or vinyl.
11. Hang Drywall and Paint: Hang your new drywall to fit around all your new fixtures, prep and texture. Now it’s time to paint. Painting your bathroom walls is the most cost effective way to update your bathroom and give it a whole new look.
12. New cabinets and Vanity: Now that the walls are taken care of, it’s time to continue your bathroom refresh and install new cabinets and a Vanity. Be sure to connect all sink fixtures and plumbing in this step. Next, you can start reattaching the trim and your mirror.
13. Light Fixtures: Light fixtures can pull a whole room together. Before installation, be sure to adjust the electrical components of your bathroom so your new light fixtures fit seamlessly. This may include moving power outlets if the bathroom layout has been changed
14. Hook Up Plumbing: Finally you can reinstall the toilet. Saving toilet installation for last can help you avoid chipping it while working on other areas of the bathroom.
15. Start Decorating: Install those finishing touches and start decorating your dream bathroom.

More Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Tricks

• Add recesses and niches: Save room in small spaces by building in instead of out. Built in medicine cabinets, soap dishes, and even toilet roll holders can make a huge difference in a small space.
• Add Plants: Place can add much needed color in a sterile space
• Choose the right flooring: Hard wood floors are a classic to any home, but you might want to rethink putting them in your new bathroom. Opt for a more durable option such as tile, vinyl, or laminate for better wear and tear.
• Choose the Right Color For your Space Certain colors can make your small space look much larger. For a small bathroom use colors on the white or light spectrum.
• Lighting Matters: In a space for people are primarily looking at themselves, doing hair, makeup, etc. it is important to not have too harsh of a light. Softer lighting that mimics natural lighting from outside is a great option for a Bathroom.
• Add More Mirrors: Not only are mirrors visually appealing in a bathroom but also provide more light. Leave space behind mirrors to allow airflow and prevent mold buildup.
• Choose Your Paint Wisely: Regular paint doesn’t always cut it in a room that has lots of water circulating. Home improvement stores sell brands specifically for bathrooms that prevent pealing and bubbling from all the built up steam a bathroom gets.
• Make Outlets Accessible: Strategically place your outlets in cabinets and near vanities for optimal usage
• Invest In a good Bathroom Fan: Lots of steam builds up in a bathroom and overtime can ruin fixtures. Investing in a good fan can mitigate wear and tear from steam on your appliances

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