Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

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Bathroom Remodeling Ideas & Tips

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As with any remodeling project you will want to assess your own priorities and budgetary requirements prior to making any final decisions or commitments.

Following are some remodeling ideas for the three basic types of baths: the half bath/powder room, the full bath/master bathroom, and the extended bath (though infrequent in its application)

Ceiling

If you are removing the ceiling drywall you are probably exposing your exhaust fan, ventilation duct. - So now is the time to verify that its discharge route is an open and unobstructed channel. Most fan units do require coverage by drywall so replacing the exhaust fan with a one that moves ample cfm may make sense at this time.

Walls / Vanities

Most bathroom projects require the removal of drywall from the wall framing. If so, since the tub mount flange does run beneath the drywall, and reinstallion requires re-drywall anyway, an idea may be to inspect the tub/shower unit while or prior to it being exposed. [See Bathroom tub refinishing that may or may not require the removal of drywall, if this is a concern. Or Bathroom Tubs and Showers for a new install]

note: Any areas exposed to wetness or heavy moisture should receive greenboard. For finishing, prime and two finsh coats with an eggshell or greater sheen paint finish.

Wallpaper can be hung in baths but use extra care and caution in the application, because moisture can result in lifting or seperation away from the surface. Be sure there is adequate ventilation to let out the moisture to help minimize this effect.

If storage space is a concern, due to dimensions confined by the walls, you may want to consider adjoining the bathroom with a connected bedroom closet and/or check into a bath closet organizer scheme.

Flooring

Stone and tile can seem to find a natural element in the bath, adding an element of permanance. Some of the higher grade vinyls have their points, especially when it comes to maintenance and care. However, whichever floor type you decide on – consider that the surface should offer some grip to it for walking barefoot, one that is slip resistant.

Laying out the floor design, or at least reviewing this with your tile contractor or remodeling contractor, whoever is doing the work, can mean a huge difference in the finished appearance. Setting the pattern on the diagonal can break up the monotony of a more confined area, as can many custom designs. As an extra tip, and to many homeowners surprise, setting larger floor squares can actually create the illusion of having a largened floor area over on composed mainly of many smaller tiles, depending on other factors. Sketch this out and see for yourself prior to committing.

Too as a word of caution, remember that when any old flooring or tile is removed that it is not uncommon to have to replace the subfloor underneath from possible rotting or deterioation, especially around the toilet or supply lines area.

Windows and Lighting

Bathroom lighting and window alternatives may seem scant in many situations, certainly with the half bath or powder room dimensions. Here, abundant use of mirrors and combination wall/ ceiling fixtures may be the best overall bet. But also, another idea is to carry a variation of room themes into the bath. This can create a “connecting atmosphere” between the two and help blur any sharply defined borders..

Screened windows and angular boxed skylights can give a sense of added dimensional space, an may add a needed ventilation option. Some of the newer sklyights offer remote openers which you may want to consider.

Tips/Ideas on Half Baths/Powder Rooms: MAXIMIZING SPACE

Additional ideas may be structural – if cramped for space you may want to investigate the chances if moving a common wall outward (if you are in a position to compromise space) or it may be also found in the details.

With permanent fixtures – set back any obstructing into the usuable space wherever possible. Recessed can lighting, even toilet paper holders can be sunk back into cabinets and walls. Medicine cabinets can go into wall cavities if the framing was placed to accommodate this, centered over the sink.

Anything that commits unused space, you may want to consider. Typical swinging doors vs pocket doors; this will require that the wall be opening to frame for the pocket door, but this may be the case anyway. Shower doors need not always swing but many can be fitted with a slider and thus conserve space.

More ideas for maximizing the use of your square footage includes: eliminating sharp edges, notable on vanity counters which can obstruct the flow of traffic. These forms can usually be radiused. Freestanding sink tables in place of vanities can supply a source of readily accessible items, again eliminating the outward swing of doors.

Miscellaneous

Taking the proactive approach of planning an organized progress schedule for the remodeling of your bathroom is important. Remembe, this is one of the most relied on areas of the home. Taking the proper time before the start of project and working in cooperation with your remodeller can cannot only make this a bearable experience it can make a key difference in the time to completion, the way the remodeling project progresses and finishes and completes.