Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Help

When Remodeling a Bathroom, What Should You Do First?

Once you find yourself contemplating a bathroom remodel, research different ideas on sites like Pinterest and Houzz. This helps build on your initial thoughts of remodeling and pinpointing precisely what you wish to do. Using these bathroom remodel ideas and any advice from contractors and interior designers helps you to assemble an overview of exactly what you want to do.

Before getting started, you must create a budget that details each cost. Look at the expense of materials, the cost of any hired labor, and needed tools. This list will coincide with the maximum amount you’re willing to spend on the remodeling. Once you’ve figured out how much everything will cost and established a budget, you’re ready to begin.

Examples of Bathroom Remodeling Projects

• Adding or installing cabinetry and medicine cabinets

• Updating flooring (new tiling and heated flooring)

• Installing extra storage

• Installing/replacing shower enclosures

• Upgrading bathroom lighting, fixtures, and plumbing

• Installing new shower enclosures or bathtubs (sauna, steam shower, or soaking tub)

• Installing new countertops

• Upgrading ventilation system
  
  

What is the Best Way to Remodel a Bathroom?

The best way to remodel a bathroom is with careful, extensive planning and professional expertise. You never want to rush into a project without the right information and skillset. If you’re set on DIYing as much of the remodel as you can, you still need to take the time to figure out what you are capable of learning and doing on your own and what will require hiring a contractor.

Take your time during the planning process. Make sure your goals are realistic. If you plan to replace the walk-in shower doors, ensure you have accurate measurements while picking out new ones. Just because the bathroom design looks gorgeous on Pinterest doesn’t mean it suits your specific space. Certain tiling patterns may only fit with the correct shape or layout. 

Because it’s so vital that you consider every factor, we recommend working with a professional. They’re trained in thoroughly analyzing a space and can advise you on making your vision workable.

What is the Most Expensive Part of a Bathroom Remodel?

It’s hard to label one specific part of a bathroom remodel as the most expensive because of all the various factors that come into play. 

Labor Costs. Hiring labor can be costly, depending on how much help you need and if you’re willing to do parts of it yourself. Bathroom remodels often call for installing new toilets, sinks, and cabinets. Full-service labor may be the better choice to avoid making a mistake leading to extra costs.

Layout. Changing the entire layout can increase bathroom remodeling costs. To change the bathroom layout, you must move, remove, and demolish. This can be dangerous due to potential contact with electrical wiring and may require hiring professional help.

New Fixtures. Installing new fixtures can be costly, depending on what it is and the installation costs. It also depends on the location of the bathroom. You’ll have to consider manual labor and accessibility to piping and wiring. For example, the average cost to install a toilet is between $400 and $800, but another source shares that the average price to install a toilet in a basement is $1,695.

The most expensive part of your bathroom remodel will come down to your personal needs and wants; are you DIYing? Are you hiring a contractor? Are you replacing any fixtures? These types of questions will determine where you need to spend most of your budget.

What are the Hardest Parts of Remodeling a Bathroom?

People may consider a bathroom one of the easiest to remodel due to being among the smaller rooms of the house. In reality, a bathroom can be one of the most complex remodeling spots because of several factors, including:

• Understanding of plumbing and electrical

• Working with a small space

• Practicing proper demolition to avoid damage

• Making a commonly used room unavailable temporarily

• Coordinating help from tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, contractors, etc.)

There’s a lot taking place in a bathroom; sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, light fixtures, vents, and outlets. In most cases, learning to paint the walls of a living room is much simpler than learning to remove and install a new toilet. 

Likewise, tiling in a shower may require more cutting and shaping to fit each piece properly. Make sure you or the people you hire have the proper knowledge and experience to get the job done correctly and safely.

How Many Days Should It Take to Remodel a Bathroom?

There’s no one answer to how long a bathroom remodel should take. How much work do you plan on doing? Is it a big or small bathroom? A bathroom remodel can take anywhere from two weeks to six weeks. Remember, a part of the remodeling process is planning before executing. 

Once the remodel is complete, you’ll need to go back and add finishing touches. Overall, the time between planning and when the bathroom is completely finished and functional varies based on how extensive the remodel is.

Should You Paint Before or After a Bathroom Remodel?

Always paint at the end of your bathroom remodel. Painting before you’ve finished everything else risks getting dust and debris on freshly painted walls. If you’re doing bigger projects like removing or installing fixtures and retiling, these can risk damage to the walls, like dents and scratches.

If you paint beforehand, you may have to go back and repaint over areas or even fix the wall itself and do the paint job all over. It’s better to wait until you’re close to finishing or once you’re completely finished to avoid causing harm to the paint.

Should You Hire a Professional to Remodel Your Bathroom?

Because a bathroom remodel typically calls for close contact with electrical wiring and plumbing fixtures, hiring a professional is best. Designers and contractors offer expertise that ensures the job is done correctly and faster than a DIYer.

Even with surface-level jobs that don’t require working with hazards like electrical, a contractor is more skilled with setting tile floors and other seemingly easy tasks. It’s best to go with a professional to avoid any DIY mistakes leading to additional costs, risks, and incomplete projects.

Upgrade Your Bathroom With Trinity Homes AZ

At Trinity Homes AZ, we know the power a house’s appearance has on its residents. You want to live somewhere that reflects your style, your family, and your interests. 

Don’t wait; choose a team of qualified professionals to turn your vision into reality. Please reach out today if you’re ready to create a house that looks like home. We look forward to hearing from you.