Bathroom Remodeling Cost
Bathroom remodeling cost will differ depending on how extensive, and other variables
Average estimates for bathroom remodeling cost on a do-it-yourself basis runs between $5,000 and $12,000. If you are contracting the whole bathroom remodel out, estimates run between $10,000 to $20,000. And more depending on choices.
A few suggestions to get you started with your planning:
These are only estimates, because each job is different in size. Bathroom remodeling cost can also vary because of the fixtures, amenities and other materials chosen.
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1. Are you going to do most of the bathroom remodeling yourself, and only use professionals for some of the plumbing and electrical? This could greatly diminish the cost of a remodel. |
Deciding which fixtures, cabinetry and amenities you want will help you determine bathroom remodeling cost
So let's start with the floor. If you choose a tile floor which is wonderful for a bathroom, the first variance would be in the tile you select. They come in a wide range of prices just for the material. If you have the skill, you can install it yourself. If not, the price of installation can be somewhat costly.
A few suggestions to get you started with your planning:
You could opt for a vinyl bathroom floor in either a wood look, or a tile look. Some of them are pretty realistic. My neighbor recently put a new floor in her family room. I swore it was real tile until I actually got down on my hands and knees and felt it. I have also seen vinyl that looks very much like the old oiled hardwood in my childhood hometown post office, if a person likes a vintage look.
What type of cabinetry you want can also have a monetary impact on bathroom remodeling costs. Do you want antique bathroom vanity furniture or something more contemporary? Countertops of man made materials, or perhaps granite or marble.
The color of your porcelain fixtures can affect the cost. Single tub, or two person tub. Shower/tub combination or two separate units.
Then there are many extras these days. Multiple shower heads, shower heads with multiple settings, towel warmers, floor warmers for tile floors, steam showers, jets in the bathtub, the list just goes on and on.
Lighting is a big consideration. Good lighting in a bathroom is essential. You want it to be attractive, but you also want it to be adequate and not create shadow.
And then there are mirrors, medicine cabinets, and accessories like towel bars, not to mention the decorative accessories such as plants, toweling, pictures, shower curtains, rugs and window coverings.
Last, but not least, ventilation. This is a very important consideration, and one not to be forgotten when remodeling a bathroom, though it may not be very interesting. Good ventilation can save a lot of grief down the road.
All these factors are what make estimates of bathroom remodeling cost so challenging. Each bathroom remodel is different. A bathroom is a very personal space where we spend a lot of our time. Your bathroom should be pleasant, easy to keep clean, fulfill your family's specific needs, and have at least some of the amenities you would use and enjoy.
Some of the remodeling choices you make will depend on who uses the bathroom. If you have young children that is something to factor in. Also if it is a bathroom that is used by guests and visitors, that will have some bearing on what you choose to do.
You alone know what your budget will afford and what choices you will make. Do you have savings to cover the cost of remodeling your bathroom, or will you borrow? These are things you will need to think about along with the choices you make. Sometimes different choices and small concessions can greatly decrease bathroom remodeling cost. And, of course, if you can do at least some of the remodeling tasks yourself that will drop bathroom remodeling costs as well.
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