Bath renovation

With the revolution in home improvement and designs, it comes as no surprise that the most neglected room in any household, has also come under the microscope for being granted the status of a retreat, sanctuary and lounging area for many homeowners who want to be proud of this little-talked about space in their lives.

Determining the time for bathroom renovation

The most common problem in the bath area is susceptibility of this room to water ingress. This is when water seeps in through grout joint and can go into other rooms as well, deteriorating cupboards, wardrobes and walls alike. When this happens, tiles may become weaker, mold and dampness may set in on the adjoining walls and weaken the plaster, so it is a good idea to watch for these signs and then undertake renovation of the bath. A few signs that water has seeped through seals is discoloration or loose ceramic tile.
What bath renovation may entail
If there are any of the above mentioned tell tale signs in your bath, or even a combination of two or more, it may call for some amount of re-tiling.  This may require the removal of old tiles, rather than tiling over the top. Also, there is a pretty good chance that if water has seeped under ceramic tile, the wall behind it may be damaged. It might be necessary to replace part or all of the wall behind the tile.  There is special sheetrock made just for this purpose. After the bathroom is dried out and the new design ready to be put into place, it is crucial to ensure that it fits your style and needs, so do consider consulting a designer who can guide you as to the look that fill fit your living needs and personality best. Flipping through magazines and gathering a rough idea beforehand is a good way to being for renovating your bath and having a direction to move towards.
Quick and cost effective ways for bath renovation
Avoid making the same mistake and go in for durable fixtures and treatments for the bath. Select durable flooring, which is water resistant and gives character to the room. Ceramic tile, especially if you use concrete subflooring, is the most durable choice. Wood is often a poor choice in a bathroom because of the great potential in this room for water ending up on the floor. Likewise, you can choose to accentuate good features of your bath with some carefully purchased add-ons like ceramic, marble or stone tiles in tones or with paintings for your unique style statement. The mirror can speak volumes for the space in your bath, if hung with forethought, in a place that will reflect light well on the good points of your bath and lend it a larger look. Vertical storage cabinets also provide a good space saving solution and give you more floor space.