Repairing your bathroom can be expensive if you hire professionals to do it, but there are plenty of DIY bathroom renovations that are easy and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. To help you get started, we’ve compiled the best home renovation tips and tricks from the pros to help you fix up your luxurious bathroom on a budget. From hiring contractors to deciding which materials to use, these bathroom renovation tips will help you make the most of every dollar you spend on your renovation.
Sink Repair
Sinks can crack or leak in a lot of different ways. If you’re lucky, it’s just a minor crack that needs some patching. In most cases, you can easily repair it yourself—and for cheap. Many home improvement stores sell sink repair kits for only $10–$20; if you’re going to buy one, get one that includes silicone adhesive and C-clamps so you don’t have to make any extra trips back to the store.
Tap Replace
Fixing a tap is just like any other home repair—it’s all about identifying what’s broken, purchasing parts, and then doing some simple installation. However, when you have no experience with fixing taps, it can be difficult knowing where to start; for many people, it’s easier just to call in someone more qualified. Of course, hiring an expert plumber comes at a price; you might spend $100 or more.
Lights Replacement
If you have an older home, it’s likely that some of your light fixtures are outdated. Lighting is one of those areas where appearance and functionality intersect—that is, it’s no fun to live with ugly lights or ones that don’t function properly. If you can, upgrade all of your lighting in one go: You might consider new recessed lighting for places like stairwells or accent lighting for other rooms. You’ll have a chance to outfit everything at once and make sure that things flow well together. Just be careful not to overdo it—you don’t want overwhelming levels of brightness or unpleasant colors around every corner!
Vanity Tops
A vanity top is an often-overlooked component of most bathroom remodels. This seemingly minor change can have a big impact. Vanity tops can be wood, marble, granite, or any number of materials—which means there are countless combinations for you to consider. Don’t forget about lighting!
Bathroom Wallpaper
Wallpaper is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to update an outdated bathroom. Removing wallpaper can be tricky, though, so it’s important to follow instructions carefully. Before you begin, make sure you have plenty of time and ideally some help (i.e., spouse or friend). When removing old wallpaper that’s been on for a while, prepare yourself for a long and tedious job. Your biggest enemy will be keeping your wallpaper wet as you remove it.
Bathroom Flooring
Sure, you could go for something traditional (read: outdated), like linoleum or tile. But modern alternatives are easily available, often at a fraction of what you’d pay for older materials. A recent study from Remodeling Magazine found that vinyl is now America’s most popular bathroom flooring material — and it has been since 2001.
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MARWOOD CONSTRUCTION is a high-end residential & commercial construction expert providing specialized general contracting services to clients in Houston, Texas. This licensed general contractor offers design-to-build services solutions for the most challenging new build and renovation needs. To learn more about this author, visit marwoodconstruction.com.
