subject: Comprehending Small Bathroom Remodeling [print this page] Remodeling areas of your home is something most homeowners will experience periodically over the years. While some remodeling projects are strictly cosmetic, others are necessary. Remodeling projects can be simple cosmetic updates or major face lifts, either way, the results will enhance the beauty of your home.
Small Bathroom Remodeling Projects
One area of the home that can result in positive results affecting your family and for future resale value is to provide small bathroom remodeling for either small bathrooms found in older homes, small condos, a smaller second bathroom, or half-baths located under stairways. Regardless of the bathroom size, improvements can be made that will update the room, make it more efficient, utilize unused space and save money.
Small Bathroom Remodeling Improvements
Basic improvements when doing small bathroom remodeling can include removing vinyl floor tile and replacing with ceramic tiles, removing a vinyl shower enclosure and replacing it with a complete ceramic tiled shower including the floor and walls of the shower. A ceramic shelf and seat can also be added to the shower for bath items and for sitting.
Replace an older toilet with a new fixture that is designed to conserve water usage. Replace old sink, bathtub and shower faucets and fixtures with new fixtures to prevent water leaks. Add a shower to a bathroom that has only a bathtub or remove a bathtub and replace it with a ceramic tiled shower.
Efficiency of Small Bathroom Remodeling
Small bathroom remodeling projects that can help the bathroom be more efficient include wall shelving with a cabinet behind the toilet that can be used for towels, washcloths and bath items. A baker's rack can also be used to hold linens and bathroom items. Removing a standard countertop sink and replacing it with a pedestal sink or smaller sink with a smaller countertop and cabinet base will save room.
Replacing a small medicine cabinet with a larger size will hold more items. A floor stand dispenser for toilet tissue can be moved to a convenient location instead of taking up wall space in an inconvenient place.
Small Bathroom Remodeling Costs
Because you're working with a small area, the bathroom remodeling cost can be significantly lower than remodeling a large bathroom area. Keeping the cost within budget is possible by doing as much of the work as possible yourself. This can include painting or affixing a new medicine cabinet or installing a ceiling fan. If a contractor must be used for plumbing and installation of a new shower, bathtub or toilet, the cost is worth it because you only want to hire a contractor who can give you a written guarantee for parts and labor.
