Bathroom remodeling can add value to your home and bring its style up to date. By planning carefully, you will avoid some common remodeling pitfalls to ensure the best possible results. Here are some basic tips for a successful remodel.

Do:

Make a budget.

Before you begin, you need to have a realistic budget for the project with a hard spending cap. Consider what changes you want to make. Some modifications, like moving plumbing fixtures, are more labor-intensive and costly than surface-level changes like new paint or light fixtures.

Choose neutral fixtures.

While brightly colored sinks or toilets may be in style for short periods of time, white and other neutrals are easier to match to a new, updated look. Unless you plan to replace your expensive fixtures if they go out of style or become “dated”, choose neutral colors.

Call a professional.

Some of the work of bathroom remodeling can be done by yourself, like painting or decorating. But for bigger projects like installing a sink, replacing cabinets, moving piping or laying tile floors, hire a plumber or contractor to make sure it's done right.  This will also help to have a schedule and keep the project from stretching on for weeks or months.

Don't:

Neglect storage.

Making your bathroom comfortable and functional means making room to store towels, toiletries, cleaning products, and other necessities. Balance the open floor space with efficient, roomy cabinets for plenty of storage.

Use cheap materials.

You might hope to stretch your budget by getting bargain bin faucets or tile. But these materials will deteriorate or break faster than high-quality options. Don’t waste your investment and spring for lasting, well-made materials.  It should also be noted that parts may not be available for off brand or newer brand faucets/fixtures down the road.  Parts availability and warranty should be considered an important part of fixture choices.

Rush.

It's easy to make mistakes when you're in a hurry, costing you time and money. Take your time to plan the remodel in advance. That will make it easier to perform each step correctly so you will avoid expensive repairs or replacements to correct mistakes.  Professionals take time and scheduling very seriously to make sure everyone arrives and does their part of the job on-time so that there are no hold-ups which can delay the project for weeks.

For professional help with your bathroom remodeling project, choose Tarvin Plumbing in Cincinnati, OH. After over 110 years of serving Hamilton County, they provide high-quality service while keeping up-to-date on the latest technologies like 3D imaging to produce the best results. To schedule a visit from a licensed plumber, call (513) 321-5726 or learn more about their services online.