This post will address some bathroom remodel considerations:
Maintenance Factors
Sage advice from experts is to begin your remodel with the end in mind. Consider the space that will be taken up and all of the areas that will need to be cleaned and polished. Sometimes a design looks like a good idea but once you understand all of the maintenance and upkeep you realize it will not fit your current lifestyle. Researching how to take care of the materials and how to maintain that newly installed look can open your eyes to care you were unaware was needed. Of course, you can also look for hints and tips where you can maintain your remodel in a less involved manner without sacrificing the look.
What’s Behind the Wall
One thing to know when making changes to your bathroom is if there were previous changes made, and to consider the original building structure. This is important if you are not the original owner of the house. If a previous owner made changes to the bathroom and cut corners, you could face some great challenges if your remodel is not properly reinforced.
If you are the original owner, then consider the changes you want to make and the reinforcements that will be needed to hold the changes. If you want to place a heavy towel bar on the wall, it will need to be properly held to ensure you do not have the towel bar fall on the ground along with part of the wall. This is where beginning with the end in mind can be helpful. If walls are going to be potentially torn down and rebuilt, research previous work that was done and where the strongest parts of the wall already are. See what changes will need to be made, and consider reviewing the piping in the process, the age and health of the pipes currently in place.
Expect the Unexpected
As with so many things in life, everything does not always go as planned. It is best to have contingency options along the way. Remodels can go over time or budget. There can be an unexpected injury or illness, or even a remodel can finish early and under budget. Remaining flexible lessens the stress that can build up, and allows for a clearer head should changes need to be made to the original plans. Then when everything is done, you can sit back and relax while enjoying your new look.
