02/22/2023
Let's talk about bathroom renovation today. We want to help you avoid making these mistakes on your next bathroom renovation project.
The bathroom is a retreat from your hectic lifestyle where you can enjoy some much-needed you time. Whether you want to relax at the end of a long day or have peace and quiet, the right bathroom can do both.
You need to know the plumbing and electrical and understand the different flooring and surface materials. Even a few coats of paint could cause problems if you don’t have good ventilation.
There’s a tendency to underestimate the budget on any renovation project. The price for stone, tile, and plumbing may only be about a third or a quarter of the total cost of the bathroom. Labor for installation and construction always ends up being a lot higher than people think, and it is a huge mistake to try and cut corners because you could end up with leaks in your wall or mildew growing behind tile.
Our rule of thumb is to make the bigger, more permanent items more classic, and then with things that are easier to change out—think wallpaper, light fixtures—make them more trendy. This will allow you to have a bathroom that won’t need to be remodeled again for another five years or so.
You may be tempted to save money by installing bathroom tile on top of existing tile or wood panels, but we believe that’s a huge mistake. In a room prone to moisture buildup, the tile must be laid down on top of a cement surface, or you risk the tile buckling and cracking.
When choosing paint for your bathroom, it’s a mistake to only consider the colour. We insist that the finish is just as important. Flat and matte paints are the most forgiving and are great for covering up blemishes, while semi- and high-gloss finishes are typically used for trim and mouldings.
It’s always tempting to see tile or fixtures on sale and purchase them yourself, but this decision could prove to be a mistake. When you let the experts purchase the materials, they can make sure the order is correct (tile quantities and trim pieces, plumbing rough-in components and finish trims, etc.).
It is important to never finish your project and regret you made the sacrifice and think, Why didn’t I? After all, the design is for your personal enjoyment and ease of use.