Bathroom Renovation: Tips for a successful renovation in Connecticut

Bathroom Renovation: Tips for a successful renovation in Connecticut

Written by Ingenuity & Solutions LLC

Redoing your bathroom is not a project that can be improvised. You have to think carefully before taking the plunge. To succeed in this business and have the bathroom of your dreams, here are some essential tips from our experts in remodeling.

Think about the layout of the bathroom

This is the first step when you are remodeling your bathroom. Thus, the layout takes into account several elements and several choices to be made.

The right place of the bathroom

Ideally, the bathroom should be near the bedrooms. For families of more than four people, it might be necessary to have an independent bathroom (with only a shower) reserved for parents, adjoining their room. Technically, the location of the bathroom depends on the location of the pipes.

The ideal surface

The size of the bathroom depends on the number of people who will be using it, for example, a family bathroom needs at least 4m². You also have to take into account the different elements that will be installed there.

Shower or no shower?

The walk-in shower is as aesthetic as it is practical. When you redo your bathroom, it is possible to integrate the waterproof tiled panel which overlaps as desired and can take all the desired shapes.

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People with disabilities

For people with reduced mobility, all you need to do is contact a contractor with training in order to make sure you have a suitable bathroom layout.

How to plan a budget?

The budget to redo your bathroom varies depending on the scope of the work, the desired style (if you opt for a fashionable design, the equipment maybe a little more expensive), the materials to use, the number of professionals to whom it will be necessary to call. It should be known that the cost of complete installation of the bathroom includes of course the purchase price of the equipment and the sanitary appliances, as well as the additional costs for the following expenditure items:

• The contractor's job payment,
• The repair of the decoration which varies according to the choice of materials;
• The change of the floor coating, which sometimes requires reinforcement or replacement of the floor;
• Structural work;
• A budget for unforeseen events (10 to 15%).
• What type of materials should you use for the floor and the walls of the bathroom?
• For the floor covering, there are several possible choices: laminate flooring, tiles (which are more practical since it is resistant to humidity and prevent mold), vinyl...
• As for the wall covering, you can choose between tiles, painting, or a mix of the two.

Note that for the choice of floor and walls materials, the criterion taken into account is no longer only aesthetic, since the coatings imitate each other. Tiles can look like wood, vinyl floors can look like hardwood floors, and so on. The difference lies in the quality of the coating, depending on its thickness, as well as the resistance of the wear layer. To make the best choice, you must also take into account the budget as well as the installation (some clients can opt for materials that are placed directly on the old floor or the wall to avoid doing too heavy renovation work).

What type of lighting should I choose for my bathroom?

Lighting the bathroom is as important as any other room in the house. It is important to think about the space and the types of fixtures including ceiling lights, wall lights, and hanging lamps. For more aesthetics, it is possible to combine several types of lighting to obtain a set that is both beautiful and functional.

In addition, it is necessary to choose specific lighting for each function and use a different circuit for each of them. In small bathrooms, the trick is to opt for a dimmer to create ambiance. Of course, don't neglect natural lighting, which is the best of all: just a window and you're good to go!

Types of furniture or equipment and price

To choose a bathroom cabinet, you must take into account the space available, the configuration of the room as well as the necessary space for storage needed.

Selection criteria may also include the following:

The dimensions should be respected

Depending on the space available, it is strongly recommended to draw up a plan of the room. If the piece of furniture is too big or too bulky compared to the size of the bathroom, the result won't be aesthetic and may give the feeling of being confined.

Choosing materials that are easier to clean

Knowing that composite materials are more difficult to stain than natural wood. In addition, cleaning ventilated structures is easier, while certain materials such as glass are quite fragile. Note that the closer a piece of furniture is near the washstand, the faster it gets dirty.

Who should I hire to remodel my bathroom?

To ensure that your renovations are done on time and within standards, it is imperative to have quality craftsmen. As it is sometimes very difficult to find reliable and qualified professionals, the most recommended approach is to hire a contractor who can assist you in choosing the materials and performing the job.

There are several trades that must work together in order to redo an entire room, especially if there are several elements to combine as in a bathroom. All work must be carried out in harmony to achieve an optimal result. It is therefore necessary that the process can be performed according to a well-established order of tasks. The key is to be able to succeed in offering a coherent result between the different parts of the piece.

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