3 Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid

When trying to tackle a bathroom remodel in your home there are many things that could possibly go wrong. Whether you hire a professional or decide to go at it with a DIY approach, trying to juggle the complex building processes to ensure proper functionality and achieve the right design aesthetic that fits your home, it can be a daunting project to undertake. In this blog post, I would like to share with you 3 common bathroom remodeling mistakes that you should avoid during your next bathroom remodel.

Poor Layout/ Planning

Planning the layout of your bathroom is one of the first steps in a bathroom remodel. Doing this correctly will put you on the right path to creating a functional and aesthetic bathroom. The following are some of the problems that can arise from a poor bathroom layout:

• Lack of privacy

• Lessened mobility

• Decreased usability

• General inconvenience 

Having improper planning in the layout of your bathroom can be identified through several aspects. Sometimes it can be very subtle things that turn out to be problems later. If incorrectly positioned, the placement of both the toilet and shower can lead to a lack of privacy in your bathroom and lessened mobility. Inconvenience and decreased usability can be caused by awkward fixture placements and inadequate lighting in the space.

Inferior Materials and Hardware

Many different materials are used when remodeling a bathroom such as tile, flooring, and countertops. Choosing less than great materials for these purposes will lead to several costly problems down the road like:

• Staining/ discoloration

• Early deterioration 

• Safety hazards

To avoid these problems when deciding on materials for your remodel, take into close consideration of the durability of them to resist scratches, stains, and wear and tear, as well as how moisture resistant they are to curtail issues of warping, swelling, and molding in the humid environment of a bathroom. Non slip materials for flooring options and high quality fixtures properly installed are both ways to make your bathroom more safe through the materials you choose.

Inadequate Waterproofing and Ventilation

Waterproofing and ventilation are two aspects of your bathroom that can be easily overlooked but are incredibly important to the longevity and functionality of the space. 

• Mold

• Structural damage

• Foul Odors

Above are just a few issues that poor ventilation and inadequate waterproofing can cause in your bathroom. To combat these, it is important to have proper ventilation such as an exhaust fan or window that can be open, as well as professional waterproofing techniques.

From having a poor layout, inferior materials, and inadequate ventilation /waterproofing, it can seem almost impossible to get everything right but I encourage you to not let these issues discourage you from creating a bathroom that you love and deserve. Being aware of common mistakes and knowing how to avoid them will make the process of your next bathroom remodel much easier and lead to a final product that looks great and works for you. If you are ready to remodel your bathroom and do it correctly to avoid these issues, contact us today to get started!