Rookie Bathroom Renovation Blunders

Cleaning bathrooms on its own is a task momentous enough to make most of us groan in resignation and protest—and one can only imagine how taxing renovating bathrooms must feel like. Bathroom renovations are tough undertakings, although they are not uncommon. Most people, before putting up their houses for sale, often have their bathrooms renovated. This helps them fetch a better price at the market since the bathroom looks like it’s been freshly minted and you have a great opportunity of pandering to the modern trends in interior design.

People also get their bathrooms renovated when the number of the members in their family changes—especially when they have kids that are growing up and who need space for themselves.  

Underestimating the gravity of a bathroom remodel ends in various problems for the homeowner: there are delays, unwanted and expensive extensions, unnecessary additional expenses, and a great deal of stress.

And here the rookie bathroom mistakes that you need to avoid making:

Dismissing the Budget

Budgeting is important—and we cannot stress this enough. Once you begin, you go all out: and if you haven’t done the additions and subtractions ahead of time, you’re liable to run into trouble every now and then. Unexpected expenses will crop up, you’ll find out that you have incorrectly allocated funds for many of the elements of the renovation, and you might even get to never have the task finished.

The first thing that you need to do when you think of getting your bathroom renovated is to make a list of all the things that you need renovated or repaired. From mirrors to screens, note it all down, and make a rough estimate. Only then proceed with the plan.

Focusing on Spectacle

Although we acknowledge that a better designed bathroom is likely to sell for better prices, people often go overboard with their decorating. Do not be over ambitious with appearances and aesthetics to the point where basics begin to suffer. It is perfectly fine to want a huge framed mirror for your bathroom—but what if the money you spend on this mirror is what you need to install something more essential? Prioritize your list before deciding what you need to spend money on.

Going on a Replacing Spree

Renovation doesn’t necessarily dictate that everything be replaced. Although the damaged and the dusty definitely require replacement, there’s no need to replace expensive items like vanities if they work and look perfectly fine. Thinking about replacing everything might sound like a great idea on paper, but the dent it leaves in your bank account is only visible once you’re through with it.

Compromising on Quality

Often people try to cut corners when they’re getting their bathrooms renovated: this does not, in the long run, save them any real money. In fact, the poor quality finishes and the shoddy work will end up causing more expenses only a year or a few months later. Rotten finishes or unsafe handiwork is a loss in the long run and should be prevented at all costs. Investing in waterproofing and getting the best finish that is available is a long term safety net that you should be looking at.

Looking for Professional Bathroom Renovators in Regina?

Regina is home to Oakridge Remodeling, a leading remodeling and renovating firm that provides a range of construction services to its client. More about them can be discovered by sending them an email at Info@oakridgeremodeling.ca.