It’s time for that annual remodeling project and the bathroom gets the vote this year. The curtains are drab and the wallpaper is dated, showing its true history. You’ve always wanted a double sink, so maybe now is the time to start this project to have it ready by late spring. But where do you begin? Tile or laminate? Do you want wallpaper or fresh, no-peel paint? And where can you find a reputable showroom with a variety of sink selections? Before you get ready to buy the first gimmick you see, give yourself time to figure out what you need. While you might want to give your handy side a chance to gloat, the bathroom can be a pretty tedious space to start.
Plan It Out
Before you even call a professional for an estimate, have a plan in place. The first aspect of building from scratch or building on what you have is to know where you are going with it. Figure out what materials you are going to need and how long it should take to get the job done. You may have a brilliant idea for a remodel with a fancy claw foot bathtub complete with hydro jets, but perhaps you aren’t exactly in tune with the layout of your bathroom. It is important to know where the pipes line up so you know where to put the new unit. Again, this is a job for a professional contractor. They are skilled to provide you with the most efficient way of saving space in your bathroom without breaking a pipeline.
Risky Business
Every DIY comes with risk and a time consuming cost. What’s more, you even risk missing the important details that complete your bathroom remodel. Should you be slightly off with a measurement, you may just put the bathroom remodel on hold for a bit. This in turn prolongs your project and ends up costing you more money in the long run. A professional is always prepared to make adjustments where needed. Even when they’ve arrived at your doorstep ready for a sink installation, they are equipped to keep an eye out for little bumps and curves in the process that you may not have noticed.
While pipe damage is serious, injuries are even more risky when handling a bathroom DIY project yourself. Your contractor will have liability insurance, should accidents take place. Remodel injuries aren’t something that you should take lightly. Contractors are already prepared for any mishaps.
Basic Plumbing
Your faucet fixtures, shower heads, and basic plumbing installations might be a simple project for you to take on; however, if you are looking to replace an entire unit, you may want to leave this one to the professionals. Replacing basic fixtures can be easy, especially if they aren’t attached to pipes. And you can add your own style with a few decorative, non-working fixtures.
Show Your True Colors
This is where you can actually get hands-on. After the assessment is complete and estimates are given, your expert contractors will dive into what they do best while you focus on the sea foam blue trim around your walls. Allowing your contractors to see what colors you plan to add. The National Education Association suggest that 30% of the remolding labor is spent painting! So, you could cut your cost down by taking a paint brush to the walls and applying your favorite shade.
Giving your bathroom a makeover? Call the professional team at The Plumbing Company for honest estimates and trusted service today!
