“We absolutely love it.”
Ever watched an episode of the DIY Network’s Bath Crashers and was amazed at how they masterfully transformed a seemingly ordinary home bathroom into a masterpiece? The truth is, remodeling or working on your own bathroom renovation doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you follow a few basic rules of renovation.
When you watch a program like this, they were filmed to impress and wow the everyday home viewer. Especially since they have their years of industry know-how under their belt that makes it look easy. And with some experience and by keeping things simple, you too can renovate your bathroom into your very own work of art.
However, in this article, we’re going to start with the basics by sharing 4 common renovation mistakes home owners commit. Mistakes that could ruin your bathroom if you’re not too careful. The first thing we like to share with excited DIY home owners are the mistakes.
Because once you can overcome it, designing a 5* hotel-grade bathroom your friends and family will be envious of becomes that much simpler.
Mistake#1 – Not Consulting an Experienced Bathroom Renovator When In Doubt
While our aim is to give you the confidence to do your own renovation, this is only in the event you are confident in your remodeling and design skills. After all, the last thing you want to do is damage an important foundation pillar by mistake. Not only will this put your entire renovation plans on hold, it could be an expensive and costly mistake as well.
Sometimes it is better to bite the bullet and engage a professional. Sure it may be an expensive option, but it is always a better choice to prevent an even costlier issue in the future.
Mistake #2 – There’s Always a Limit to DIY
Before attempting to do any DIY work, consider your personal level of expertise. Certain projects require certification and regulations before you can make any changes. In Singapore, you’ll need to check with HDB’s Sanitary and Plumbing Works regulation to determine what are the guidelines for your renovation. From the website, the listed works do not require you to get a permit from HDB. However, it is always best to confirm if in doubt.
Mistake #3 – Don’t Ever Ignore Your Local Plumber
One of the most underrated and underestimated areas in a bathroom renovation project are the pipes. Yet, they’re a critical part of your home, at least, behind the scenes. Think about it… your bathroom is a combination of pipes that connects to supply water to your sink, shower head and the ever important toilet bowl. Consistent water pressure is necessary to supply water to these bathroom items.
That’s where your plumber comes into the picture. They have the critical skills and know-how to fix the pipes and ensure that sediment doesn’t form because of low water pressure. If you’re ever unsure, here’s a useful article to help you decide whether it is time to call in a plumber.
Mistake #4 – Failing to Consider Every Single cm
Many a time, excited home owners forget to consider every single member in their household. Deciding the height of your sink and the mirror becomes the role of the person handling that part of the project. The result? Having a mirror that is too high or too low for other users. The same goes for your shower head and any other facility around the loo. The last thing you want is a showering area that “forces” you to squat because it was designed too low for you.