Laundry and Bathroom
It is worth spending the time to effectively plan your laundry or bathroom renovation. The important objective it to make the laundry or bathrooms as functional as you can. This will make a big difference to your family's level of comfort and organisation.
In the following information you will view some of the initial considerations, common mistakes people make and why hiring an bathroom or laundry renovation expert will eliminate the problems you may have when renovating.
Considerations when starting the project
If you decide to create a new laundry and/or bathroom, you will need to discuss your needs with a designer or licensed builder before drawing up plans.
Points to take into consideration are these:
- Structural alterations
- Plumbing
- Wiring
- Fixtures
- What are the existing walls, floor and ceiling made from ie: concrete, wood, tiles or plasterboard.
- Materials
- Ventilation
- lighting
- Circuitry
- Cabinetry
- Waterproofing
Expert advice is very important to ensure you take all things into consideration. A specialised builder can also determine what special requirements are needed that you may not be able to think of.
Can I do it myself?
Laundry and bathroom and ensuite renovations can be more complex than is first appears.
Many tasks require skilled work.
In particular don't do DIY plumbing, electricals or complex building.
Common pitfalls
Plan ahead and consult professionals to avoid these laundry / bathroom design pitfalls.
- It is much better to have a specialised builder / renovator oversee the whole project to ensure trade service requirements are kept on track.
- Designing a layout that is not practical or functional.
- Selecting impractical fittings or finishes such as untreated wood, low-gloss paint or slippery flooring.
- Not allowing adequate space for functional usage.
- Not adding proper drainage and ventilation, hastening deterioration or damage.
- Underestimating the complexity of what a renovation involves.
To know more about how Claremont Bathrooms can help you with you renovation click here.
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