Home Remodeling

Use your imagination a envision yourself soaking in a hot, steaming bath. The tensions of the day are melting away, as you look upon the classic lines of your new renovated bath. That might be nothing more than a daydream – for now. But with the proper planning and research, and the proper budget, it can become a reality.

It is ironic that what is usually the smallest room in the house requires the greatest number of skilled professionals to do a renovation. But maybe just as important when making the decision as to whether or not to direct your budget to the bath, is the fact that a new renovated bath improves the price of your home in a very positive way. Fixtures are at the heart of every bath – and there is much to choose from. Sinks can be undermounted or self-rimming; other sit above the countertop like old washbasins used to do. There are pedestal sinks and wall-mounted sinks, in numerous sizes, shapes and finishes.

Making the decision somewhat painful is the fact that renewing a bath is one of most costly things you can do in your home, when looked at on a per square foot basis. The main reason for this is the high cost of materials, like fixtures and floor and wall tile. A new renovated bath will also involve paying skilled labor, since few homeowners have the abilities to do a job like this by themselves.

And though the only necessities for a bath are a sink, a toilet and a shower, such scantiness is rare in all but the smallest homes. Bathroom remodeling is often done with the tub as the focal point of the room. It sounds a little funny to say that you can express yourself by your choice of a toilet bowl, but it is true.

There is now a dazzling array of sinks – some are undermounted, others self-rimming, and there is a new movement towards the old “wash basin” style, finished inside and out, sitting above the countertop. And don’t forget pedestal sinks, and wall-mounted sinks. Be prepared to be overwhelmed with huge selections, in every color, texture, style and material. Many bathrooms have tile walls and floors. These can be relatively low-priced and easy to install, or they can be big-ticket items made of exotic materials, such as porcelain or marble. Toilet bowls can be simple and functional – but are you remodeling to be “simple and functional?” No, you are remodeling to express yourself, to bring comfort to your life, to enhance the supplies of your home. Here again you are faced with a myriad of choices: one piece or two? Gravity flush or power flush? Plain white or color? The list goes on and on.

Coverings coupled with matching fixtures, enabling you to choose a bath right off the shelf – a custom bath ready-made! Often, we can get ideas and design assistance at the store where we are purchasing our tile or fixtures. But it going to be a lot of fun making all the choices, and should provide you with decades of pleasure and relaxation.

Frank Sarntarpia
Bathromm Remodeling
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