Bathroom Renovations
Transforming your bathroom into a calm, relaxing, functional space can transform your home. A modern bathroom space is where you want to unwind and de-stress.
The task of refurbishing your bathroom might feel overwhelming and troublesome. The All-Trades team has an abundance of experience. We aim to ensure the process of creating a new bathroom is quick, affordable and suited to your needs.
Important Things to Consider Before your Bathroom Renovations
The bathroom is an important part of the house. A bathroom renovation should be given proper attention to ensure the new space works for the whole family. If you are considering renovating your bathroom, there are some things to consider before embarking on the project.
The drain pipes
As you plan for your bathroom renovation, it will help you to think about how it has served you in the past. Perhaps your drains have been clogged at some point. Clogging in bathrooms is caused by narrow pipes and the hair that go into them. Standard drain pipes are 1.5, " but you can upgrade them to 2" and reduce chances of clogging. The cost of the upgrade is negligible, and you will stop worrying about clogging.
Lighting
Think of how much brightness you need in the room. Using recessed light in the ceiling will help improve the brightness which is required for shaving or applying makeup. However, you can have a dimming switch to adjust the lights according to your mood. Using coloured bulbs is another way of enhancing your mood.
Wall-hung toilets
These fixtures are quite popular with homeowners and for a good reason. They are affordable, and they do not take too much space since the tank is concealed by the wall. You need to note that this fixture requires different piping from the floor mounted option. So if you decide to change it later, the piping will have to be redone.
Shower sills
After taking a shower, the water should drain off. The sill should slope to allow water drain into the shower. Make use of solid materials such as quartz or stone to allow the water to drain easily.
Shower floors
Shower floors need to be sloped for better drainage. However, using large tiles makes it difficult to get the desired slope. Large tiles are also risky because they are more slippery even if they are textured. Small tiles are easy to work with and are also less slippery.
Shower bases
In the past, options for shower bases were limited. Today you can find many alternatives you can use and get the bathroom you want. Porcelain and acrylic are some of the options available, but you are not limited to these.
Storage
Consider how you will use the free space for storage. Storage compartments can be fixed around pipes, you will be surprised by the size of items they can accommodate. Although vanities work best with drawers because they are easy to arrange.
Choose between a shower and a tub
You may not be sure of what to go for. Your choice should be guided by your usage and not any other factor. It is important to enjoy your bath. Even if you have plans of selling the home later, you have no way of knowing the preference of the buyer. So enjoy your home and stop worrying about the future.
Bathroom renovations are supposed to make the home more comfortable and enjoyable. Consider the conveniences you want in the bathroom and install them. Involving your family can give you helpful ideas on what to go for.
