Tips To Start Your Bathroom Remodel

Tips To Help You Start With Your Bathroom Remodel

Tanguay Homes is here to help with 7 tips to help with your bathroom remodel

One of the most vital rooms in a house is the bathroom. Renovating your bathroom is a terrific way to give your house a new lease on life and make it feel modern and up to date. Even while changing the décor of your bathroom would be beneficial, it wouldn't be sufficient to raise the value of your home.


Whether a little or large bathroom makeover, going the DIY route is one of the most economical options. It need not be expensive to make home improvements. Many homeowners are aware that labor costs can be reduced by using DIY abilities. There are a few essential elements in any bathroom, including a toilet, sink, cupboards, shower, bathtub, and flooring. The room in your house that gets the most traffic is the bathroom. Because of this, remodeling a bathroom is a great DIY project.


You'll spend less money by focusing on the tasks you're most adept at. After you've done everything you can, let a qualified contractor take care of the finishing touches. Renovations to bathrooms are difficult. Precise dimensions are necessary for interior design and house restoration. For instance, you need to be aware of the quantity of supplies and equipment needed to finish a bathroom shower remodel.


The majority of homeowners will concur that bathroom design is a significant home renovation project. Make a bathroom remodeling check list before you get started to see if your plans are workable. Never be afraid to consult a general contractor for a second view. For instance, there are numerous bathroom renovation businesses that may assist you with your budget.

Steps To Remodel A Bathroom Space

  1. Prepare a budget. Determine the cost of remodeling your bathroom. Make a budget based on the average cost of bathroom remodeling that you find out about. Additionally, you'll need to know how long it will take to build your new bathroom. This is crucial for little restrooms and small bathrooms.
  2. Remove the hardware, old bathroom floor, and turn off the water.
  3. Replace the shower controls, take care of all alterations, and prepare the plumbing for a new bathtub.
  4. Set up new luxury fixtures' electrical outlets and ventilation.
  5. Secure the drywall if you had to open up your walls to rewire electrical cords.
  6. For the sake of your bathroom's design, paint everything before putting in a bathtub, a new toilet, or a sink.
  7. Use grout to install ceramic and porcelain tiles, then caulk to seal the joints. The flooring in your bathroom will help to prevent mildew growth and significantly increase the value of your house when you decide to sell it.
  8. After the tile is installed, add lighting, fans, grab bars, laminate or marble countertops, and new shower doors.
  9. Install the cabinets, countertops, sink, and bathtub.
  10. To finish things off, add finishing touches like towel bars, garment bars, bathroom art, and storage.

Mistakes To Avoid When Remodeling A Bathroom

A thrilling home improvement job is remodeling your bathroom. In order to save time and money during your bathroom makeover, keep the following in mind:


  • Simple solutions are preferable to pricey ones because they both accomplish the same goal.
  • You can fix the bathroom if you know how. What you can fix may wind up costing far more to replace.
  • Bathroom ventilation is crucial because it guards against mold and mildew.
  • Remodeling a bathroom is simpler when you have assistance.
  • Pick the appropriate floor covering for your bathroom. You shouldn't use wood goods in a steamy bathroom.
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