Perhaps you’re tired of using a small, cramped bathroom. Maybe you’re frustrated by the lack of storage space or the room’s current configuration. Whatever your motives are for bathroom remodeling, avoid common mistakes that can cost serious money and time. Use this guide to help you streamline your project.

What Common Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes Do I Need to Know About?

1. Demolishing the Room Without A Specific Plan

Don’t take a sledgehammer to your bathroom unless you and your remodeling contractor have a plan. You could end up removing fixtures you need or dealing with other costly damages. Determine what is most important to your project, such as removing a bulky cabinet in favor of recessed storage, replacing a large vanity with a pedestal sink, or expanding the shower, before moving forward.

2. Forgetting to Budget

Come up with a number that works for you and your family and try to stick to it. Pad your bathroom remodeling fund as an extra precaution since some materials may cost more than you realize, or your project requires more labor than you thought. Keep in mind some features can be refinished to save money, such as the tub, tile, and countertops. 

3. Skipping Over Ventilation

Base your project in part on ventilation to avoid a constantly damp bathroom prone to mold and mildew growth. Excess moisture also promotes grout deterioration. Talk to your remodeling contractor about installing a new fan if your current one is as old as the house or otherwise needs replacing.

4. Picking Aesthetics Over Function

Don’t be swayed by materials simply because they look good. Think about the practical appliances since the bathroom gets used every day. A large antique vanity may have classic appeal, for example, but if it takes up more than ⅓ of your bathroom, it isn’t worth installing.

5. Working With Moisture-Vulnerable Materials

Discuss moisture-resistant materials with your bathroom remodeling contractor to avoid problems with your new bathing space. Wood is among the materials that do not belong in the bathroom, whether in flooring, cabinetry, or vanity form. However, you may be able to use engineered wood flooring because it is designed for damp spaces. 

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