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A bathroom remodel costs money, time and even a few grey hairs. So, it would help if you plan correctly to ensure it goes smoothly.

But before you start redoing your bathroom, you must consider what you need during the entire process. Besides, you must prepare a timeline for all the processes involved and the tools required. This will ensure the smooth completion of the project within the stipulated time and budget.

You’ll also need to get some safety gear to prevent the risk of injuries and accidents. So, in this guide, we will tell you all about what you need for the DIY bathroom remodelling for a complete bathroom renovation!

Questions You Need To Ask Before You Start A Home Improvement Project

Before changing the look and feel of your bathroom, you must ask yourself some key questions. It would be best to have a renovation plan, including any colours, furniture or appliances you desire. Any designer in charge of your remodelling might want to know the answers. So, prepare your answers, communicate them with the designer, and start the remodelling process.

These questions include:

  • How much time would you spend in a bathroom?
  • How much storage do you need?
  • How many people will use the bathroom?
  • What’s there not to like about your current one?

People Designing Plans Renovation

Understanding Tubs Or Showers

Do you want a new shower or bathtub? A freestanding tub is an excellent addition to the bathroom, especially if you’ve children. But it’s best to have a tub-shower combo if you haven’t enough space to work with. During the 1900s, people were more inclined towards Jacuzzi-style bathtubs, but now, the pendulum has shifted towards showers with beautiful tubs.

Hence, selecting an appropriate shower-tub combo is crucial when remodelling an old bathroom or building a new one, and combining them can be cost-effective. At the same time, you must include curtains or glass doors, a shower valve and a showerhead.

It’s beneficial to have flexible, soft curtains rather than glass doors. First, they’re easier to deal with while bathing children, and second, you can swap them easily with trendy, better-looking options in the future.

On the other hand, glass doors add more space to a shower. You can transform the room’s overall look with finishes like framing detail, metal grids or sleek hardware.

Regarding the shower, you might consider adding a thermostatic valve, as it will give you the perfect bathing experience by facilitating adjustments to the water temperature. Plus, you can install a fancy-looking showerhead without incurring any significant plumbing changes.

Bathroom Materials Required For A Bathroom Renovation

Tools Needed Bathroom Remodelling

1. Bathroom Demolition And Building Tools

If you’re undertaking bathroom remodelling, it’s vital to have standard tools like pliers, hammers, tape measures, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches and utility knives. Apart from that, essential carpentry tools like a square, level and wood saw are also required.

You need to have special tools to complete the demolition process quickly. Tools such as a reciprocating saw cut through any material soon, be it wall studs, plywood subfloor, or drywall. Plus, if the cut needs to be precise, you can have an oscillating multi-tool that can fit multiple blades to cut the materials.

2. Building Materials

It’s imperative to purchase new materials to remodel your bathroom.

Firstly, we recommend having a cement board behind the tiles, especially tub surrounds and shower walls, which mostly remain wet. Likewise, a standard or moisture-resistant drywall suits your ceiling and drywall. You can replace some of your subflooring for the bathroom’s new design. And although this will require some more time, it will be worth it!

Besides, there are some other materials required in the finishing stages. These include tiles, flooring grout for walls, backsplash and shower, and other decorative items like wallpaper or paint.

You’ll find many options on the market in terms of these materials. And there’s no right or wrong choice as long as your choice complements the look of the bathroom design. For example, you may want mosaic tiles or natural stone in your new bathroom, so research and speak to your builder.

3. Bathroom Fixtures, Decor And Accessories

We’ve already mentioned the shower and tub and what you might need regarding bathroom fixtures. Some people also want a shower bench to enjoy and relax in a cool shower after a tiring workday.

Plus, you must consider extra storage, like a medicine cabinet or a bathroom vanity. These spaces keep your bathroom organised, giving you a clean and visually pleasing room. You’d need important fixtures like a sink, toilet, bathroom cabinets and everything around it.

Now you’ve installed your bathroom fixtures, and you can choose any extra accessories or decorations. Customise your space by adding plants, bathmats, wall art, or ornaments.

Wallpapers can be a great addition to enhance the looks of your space, but here are a few things you should keep in mind before and after installing wallpaper. First, keep the wallpaper away from the splashing range and don’t forget to install proper ventilation. These are great ways to enhance the looks of your space without committing much.

4. Adding Technology

With increasing advancements in science and technology, the bathroom equipment industry has brought many options to add a gorgeous look to your space. So, we have a few options: brilliant showers, non-slip flooring, and heated floors.

Intelligent showers are integrated with WiFi and voice controls, so you can effortlessly switch between features like blasting music while showering, accurate temperature adjustments and more. At the same time, non-slip flooring is essential for homes with aged people, as it comes with a 0.42 or more slip-resistant rating. Plus, heated bathroom flooring makes you warm and toasty even in the chilly weather.

Get Your Checklist Ready - It’s Time To Renovate Your Bathroom!

With this, we’ve concluded our guide to the materials you’d generally need when remodelling a bathroom. You can have the bathroom of your dreams with the right tools and materials.

Ensure you’re discussing your choices and options with the plumber, enabling them to understand what needs to be done. Also, ask them for opinions regarding what they think will best suit your space. They have a better working knowledge of tiles, paint and other accessories. So, with their valuable insights, you can create the perfect harmony between the different materials. You may consider updating your powder room with a new sink or toilet.

Please call our team if you are in Perth for your next bathroom renovation. We have years of experience undertaking remodelling projects for residential and commercial clients. We can ensure we use suitable materials to suit your design style and home decor. We cover you, from a small bathroom renovation to a commercial amenities block remodel!

We’ll soon return with more such content, so watch this space. Till then, take care and bye!


Ashley Woolf

Ashley Woolf

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