Bathroom remodeling evokes images of crystal clear white floors or a partial mess. And in any project, both appearances may be correct at some stage. In any case, the easiest way to avoid mistakes is to carefully consider the project before breaking ground or tiles. Before you begin, ask yourself these critical planning questions to help you determine the scope of the project that you have decided to roll on.
The essential undertakings involved in remodeling a bathroom are outlined in the steps below. It is a short but to the point assessment to help you plan before engaging the topmost bathroom remodeling contractor in Menlo Park like us to do it for you.
Because many utilities are impossible to change, the bathroom floor design is primarily limited by its current layout. Drainage and water supply are usually integrated on the same wall. While the toilet can be moved, doing so often comes at a cost that few homeowners can afford. You can change the items provided the bathroom floor layout is genuinely in a dismal state, and it fits in your budget.
For more information on codes and permits for remodeling your bathroom, you need to approach your local permitting authority. Simple changes, such as replacing the sink or laying new flooring, may not require permits. In most cases, both electrical and plumbing work needs pre-approval.
You may want to redesign your bathroom, which may be on a mid-range or higher budget. In both cases, it will almost certainly be essential to remove the bathtub, shower, toilet, sink cabinet, drywall, and flooring. The demolition process may be in any combination, or you have to pull apart the whole structure. Being a responsible contractor in the trade, Done Right Home Remodeling undertakes any project after a detailed inspection and knowing the clients’ budget.
Plumbing and electrical services are at the core of so several bathroom challenges. Therefore, we always bring a plumber and an electrician with us to plumb or wire the bathroom as per prevailing industry standards.
Installing the shower, bathtub, or shower-tub combo is a highly technical ploy regarding the entire bathroom remodeling project. Our technical crew keeps these hassles to themselves rather than handing them over to the plumber. If you’re installing a prefabricated shower or tub, the process normally takes only a few days. The project may even last as long as a week or a fortnight to allow the tile to cure in various stages when working with tiles.
It’s appropriate to paint the bathroom now that the walls are exposed, and most of the core themes are still missing. Walls are frequently painted in semi-gloss or satin paint to guard against moisture.
Bathroom flooring needs to be both moistures resistant and appealing. Porcelain and ceramic tile, luxury vinyl flooring, natural stone, sheet vinyl, and vinyl tile are popular bathroom flooring options. They can absorb water and keep the floor dry.
The toilet is placed directly on top of the floor. If all the hookups are in line, this task can be accomplished within an hour.
The building code mandates appropriate ventilation in all bathrooms. You can fix it through an exhaust fan or an operable window. Even if they have a working window, most homeowners choose to install a bathroom fan owing to the excessive generation of moisture in bathrooms.
The inherent bathroom counter and base cabinets, as well as the installed sink, are the hub of all bathroom activities. Natural stone, quartz engineered stone, and solid surface are great options. A vanity cabinet provides storage beneath the countertop. Consider replacing the vanity cabinet with a pedestal sink if you are short of space.
When it comes to bathroom remodeling, you don’t have to be concerned. These planning guidelines will help you resolve your major areas of apprehensions. Inquire about the services of Done Right Home Remodeling to become your pathfinder with proper planning, design, and construction.
