Bathroom remodelling can be challenging, but as a space where you usually start and end your day, you cannot overlook an overdue upgrade. Moreover, you wouldn’t want your guests and potential buyers to be appalled by the sight of your bathroom! Unfortunately, renovating your bathroom isn’t cheap and could cost you around £6,500 for a total renovation. Luckily, before calling a professional for a bathroom makeover, here are four DIY remodelling ideas you can try.
1. Add a refreshing look to your cabinets
It can be costly to purchase and install new bathroom cabinets. However, removing and replacing old hardware with decorative new ones is a much easier and cheaper way to breathe new life into your existing cabinets. To make things even easier, make sure the new hardware’s screw orientation matches the holes in your current cabinets before you buy it. This removes the technical and hard work of drilling new holes to place the parts in. You can also refresh your cabinets by cleaning them up, sanding or giving them a new paint job. So, whenever guests need to use your toilets or visit the bathroom for whatever reason, they will not be shocked by what they see!
2. Electric mat floor heating
Heated floors are great because they make your home cosy and warm your feet. However, it is expensive to install, and you don’t necessarily need it throughout your home. Instead, you can stall eclectic mats in strategic areas in your home, such as your bathroom. Since it requires up to 45 minutes to warm up, you can use a programmed thermostat to keep it warm at your preferred time. This way, you can enjoy the luxury of heated floors at an affordable price. It is also easily one of the best improvements you can do for your bathroom and home with your tools and labour.
3. Prefabricated shower installation
Hiring a professional to create a bespoke tile shower from scratch is an expensive way to install a new shower. Custom-built showers and tubs are unique, but a prefabricated shower unit is less expensive and just as effective. If you desire a tiled shower, you can save time and money by fusing a poly shower pan with the tile. However, building a tiled shower pan takes time, and it’s usually best left to professional tile installers. Likewise, wetwall shower panels are another option you can consider for your showers. They are quick and easy to install for outstanding results without professional assistance.
4. Paint your wooden floors
If your bathroom has a wooden floor, you have the option to cover it with sheet vinyl, tile or a vinyl plank to make it more moisture resistant. Keeping your wooden floor and protecting it with protective enamel can save you energy, time and money. It is useful to remember that solid hardwood shouldn’t be your first choice for bathroom flooring. However, if you already have wooden flooring, a protective enamel can be an inexpensive way to preserve them for as long as you can.
Taking the DIY approach can save you significantly in upgrading your bathroom. While this list isn’t exhaustive, the article provides some of the best ways to start your bathroom remodelling.
