As a homeowner, you’ll find yourself planning a bathroom remodel — whether it’s simple fixture swap-outs or installing curbless showers, remodels can be challenging, especially for first-timers. If you’re one such homeowner, read on as Bath Planet of Boston shares tips on how to plan your first bathroom remodel.
Understand Your Needs and Budget
Start by assessing how you use your current bathroom — how does it fit your routine and serve your needs? Make a list of the aspects that you want to keep, the ones that you want to improve upon and the ones that you want to remove. It’s always a good idea to establish your budget because it informs your choices, and it’s never too early to set up financing options.
Roughly Sketch the Floor Plan
Get started on a rough drawing of which features go where. If you’re considering bath conversions — turning a bathtub into a walk-in shower, for example — think about how it will improve usability and movement in the bathroom. Your rough design is essential, as it will inform what goes into the final blueprint. It’s important to note that moving major fixtures, such as the toilet or the bathtub, will require changes to the plumbing, which will impact the cost of materials and labor.
Choose the Right Materials
Every bathroom is unique, so the “right” materials will be different in every home. There are, however, certain qualities that you must not overlook. As the most-used room in the house, the bathroom will need durable materials. In addition to tiles, choose cabinets, fixtures and decor that are made to withstand humid environments. When buying tiles for flooring, look for its friction coefficient rating, represented by an “R” value. Bathroom tiles should ideally have an anti-slip rating of R10 to keep the risks of slipping to a minimum.
Work With a Skilled Bathroom Remodeler
It bears noting that even the best-laid plans can be defeated by an unskilled remodeler. A poorly-made bathroom is plagued by plumbing problems, rough or sharp surfaces and an overall unappealing look. Good remodelers have some kind of workmanship guarantee, but great remodelers will do the job right the first time and make sure you won’t even need to use that guarantee.
Looking for a skilled bathroom remodeler? Bath Planet of Boston has the experience to handle complex projects, including accessibility improvements like walk-in tubs. Give us a call at (508) 372-8831, (781) 332-4423 or (781) 932-4805, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free quote and consultation.
