3 Important Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes You Should Avoid

Bathroom remodeling ideally requires a professional touch and should only be attempted if you know what you’re doing. The task of picking the right sink, fixtures and bathroom vanity alone is far more complicated than it sounds.

The objective of remodeling the bathroom is to make it more beautiful so if it the end result is not inline with this objective, the remodeling was a complete waste of time. In this article, we’ll be sharing some tips on what to avoid when remodeling your bathroom to ensure perfection.

#1 Don’t rush it

As stated earlier, remodeling your bathroom isn’t a piece of cake and needs a lot of preparation and planning. You need to understand that remodeling will need you to rearrange the layout of your bathroom which in turn might involve pipes rerouting and will determine the fixtures you’ll buy.

It is very important you take your time to plan out the remodeling process, visualizing how you want your new bathroom to look. If you suspect the remodeling process might need some plumbing work, be sure to get in touch with a professional and never attempt to do it yourself.

#2 Don’t make ignorant purchases

To ensure a successful remodeling, you need to put some work in your shopping. Generally, it’s never a good idea to buy the first thing you see. Rather, get online and check for all varieties of the fixture you want to buy, make your research on how to make the best purchase before finalizing your decisions.

Deep shopping will give you the opportunity to compare different fixtures and make at least a very close to perfect purchase. Thankfully these days, bathroom fixtures are more affordable and available than ever.

#3 Don’t compromise on the ideal installation of these fixtures

The thing about renovating a bathroom is that unlike most other home furnishings, you still have to install them perfectly after making your purchase and receiving the delivery. Take for instance, say your remodeling plan involves getting a new toilet, an amateur or novice can never hope to suddenly install the toilet to work effectively.

Most times, it’s always best to contact a plumber and get them to help you out, and only attempt the installation if you’ve successfully done it before. Some bathroom renovation stores offer installation of the fixtures along with purchase (probably for an extra fee), so keep your eyes out for those too.

In the world of bathroom renovation, appropriate planning, shopping and installation are the most important highlights and will determine the type of result you get. Failing to do any one of these highlights will end up costing you more than necessary and leave you unsatisfied.


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About the Author:

Laura Bierman is a home improvement enthusiast, who has been in the industry for more than 15 years. Her passion is to share her expertise through writing on a wide range of home improvement topics. Laura is a director of editorial content and an Editor-in-Chief at YouthfulHome.com, a rapidly-growing, North American homeowner and contractor portal.