6 Bathroom Renovation Mistakes You Should Avoid
Upgrading a bathroom improves its function and beauty. Yet, remodeling errors can negatively affect aesthetics and usability. Here are some mistakes to avoid.
1. Poor Ventilation – Invest in a high-quality vent to reduce condensation in the ceiling and the formation of mold. Ideally, your fan should run up to 15 minutes after you’ve taken a shower. The code requires this if your bathroom doesn’t have a window.
2. Inadequate Layout – A toilet must be at least 12 inches from the back wall to the tip of the toilet drain. Spacing that’s less than this won’t accommodate a standard toilet so you may have to cut into the drywall on its back. That’s another huge mistake.
3. Stay Minimal – You don’t have to go with the trends when it comes to bathroom renovation. It’s better to invest in a bathroom that has minimal lines and neutrals as it will stay stylish for many years.
4. Painting – Use primers designed for new drywall instead of paint-and-primer-in-one products. These primers have a thinner consistency, which soaks better into the drywall patches and seams for a solidified wall finish. Make sure to use moisture-resistant paint to prevent the surface from peeling off.
5. Wrongly Anchored Towel Bars – Plan where you’ll place your towel bars before installing the new drywall. The placements should have blocking or wood framing behind the drywall for extra support.
6. Improper Placement of a Shower or Bathtub Drain – The hole for your shower drain should line up with the existing drain in the floor. Drains are located at the left or right side, and the center.
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