Renovating your bathroom can be an exciting task. There are some things to take into consideration before starting. Bathroom remodeling can be over-whelming, time-consuming and costly. You’ll need to stay on track so things run smoothly.

Orsack Plumbing Company Presents a 10-Point Checklist Before Starting a Bathroom Remodel

1. The first thing you should come up with is a budget. A budget will help guide you as you make decisions about what to include. Once you figure out how much to spend you can subtract the labor costs and you’ll have a better idea of what you can spend on tile. Fixtures, and extras.
2. Depending on how many items you’re changing you’ll need to figure out how long it will take and come up with a plan. You will need to order supplies for the remodel and you will need to plan for other bathrooms to be used during the renovation.
3. Work should be done in a certain order to save yourself from a lot of clean up time and mistakes. You should always start at the top of the room, with the ceiling first, walls second, and the floors third to prevent damage to new components.
4. Depending on the age of your home you may have to deal with hidden problems. You should consider a “full gut” when doing a major upgrade. It’s a great idea to hire a plumber for an inspection. We will need to look for water damage and structural deficiencies on the floor framing, improperly vented plumbing, old corroded plumbing, non-waterproof tile shower/tub surrounds, etc.
5. You need to have the correct measurements when you go to the store. More frustrating than trying to shop without measurements is to end up coming home with a bunch of stuff that doesn’t fit.
6. Choose plumbing fixtures & cabinets for your new bathroom. You should also update your mirrors and shower doors. You can change the look of your bathroom easily by changing out the door handles, drawer pulls and hardware for your shower doors.
7. There are many materials that can used to surface the walls and floors in the bathroom as long as its waterproof, either naturally or with a finish. Whatever you choose, make sure your bathroom flooring has durability and slip-resistance.
8. Adequate lighting is needed to make your new bathroom safe and practical. Maximize natural light first and have a least four watts of incandescent lighting per square foot with artificial light.
9. Ventilation is critical in a wet room like the bathroom. You need to choose the right fan, the right position for installation and deal with the electrical wiring. Poor ventilation will leave your bathroom damp and moldy, potentially harming your health. A well-ventilated one makes you bathroom healthy with continual airflow to prevent both the decay of any wood trim and the saturation of insulation.
10. The market is trending toward going green. There are a lot of budget friendly options for making your new bathroom green. Low flow toilets to save water, low-VOC or no-VOC paints, vanities made from sustainably harvested wood, recycled glass tile for walls or countertops, etc.

Bathroom Remodeling in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas

Mistakes in the bathroom can be costly or even deadly with the combination of electricity and water. You don’t want leaks so call Orsack Plumbing Company for the plumbing portion of your bathroom remodel. Orsack Plumbing Company make sure your plumbing pipes and fixtures are hooked up right and working optimally!