Bathroom Remodeling Checklist
There are many reasons for a bathroom remodel. It is different with each situation, because each bathroom may have different uses and different users, and because of the preferences of those planning the remodeling project. You may find your specific reason listed below in the bathroom remodeling checklist
Checklist for bathroom remodeling:
| 1. fixtures outdated and unattractive 2. plumbing problems 3. inadequate hot water supply 4. inadequate lighting and electrical outlets 5. moisture damage |
6. lack of storage and counterspace 7. bathroom flooring worn and dated 8. arrangement not functional 9. entire bathroom area too small |
During a bathroom remodel when things are already in disarray is the time to make changes in electrical wiring and any upgrades to plumbing, bathroom lighting, etc. The addition of a large soaking tub, or a whirlpool bathtub may require a larger source of hot water, or special sized piping. In a much older bath electrical may need updating to supply additional outlets, or to handle the load of updated fixtures. The following checklist will give you a few suggestion of things to consider while changes are being made.
Checklist-features to consider:
| 1. shower and bathtub 2. water saving toilet 3. larger hot water tank if needed 4. updated wiring and outlets 5. ventilation 6. better more diverse lighting 7. larger vanity-two basin vanity 8. additional storage for linens and bath supplies 9. larger medicine cabinet or mirror |
10.under-floor heating grids 11. new flooring 12. towel warmers 13. steam shower 14. sauna 15. jet or whirlpool bath 16. temperature controlled faucets and shower heads 17. new floor plan 18. expanding bath into available space |
When you begin planning your new bathroom, consider who uses it and the many functions that will take place in your newly remodeled bathroom.
A few suggestions to get you started with your planning:
| adults children guests number of people using the bath at the same time bathing |
bathing children showering grooming applying makeup relaxing in whirlpool/sauna/steam |
