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5 Things To Consider For Your Bathroom Renovation

Renovations of any kind are a daunting process. But when it comes to the bathroom – the stakes somehow seem higher. There are a million decisions to be made along the way, from mirror to grout—and the price tag can be surprising. What to know before you begin your bathroom renovation? Take our advice:

#1 Grouting can make or break your bathroom

Grouting may be an afterthought, considered a small element of your renovation but that is not the case. There are several things to consider; do you want the grout to stand out, or blend into the tile? Is the grout in a high splash zone, or a fairly dry place? Will dirty grout drive you crazy? (If so, avoid white.)

#2 Don't let storage be an afterthought

If you want your bathroom to feel serene and functional, it comes down to practical storage. Keep an eye out for storage opportunities, even small, simple ones, when drawing up your plans, to make them feel integrated and not added-on.

#3 You only need to remember a few types of tiles

Forget the endless tile samples your contractor will show you, you need only remember a few key varieties. You need a tile that is hardy, long-lasting, and timeless, and these are porcelain, cement, glass, subway, and natural stone tiles. Knowing this, the options become a lot simpler.

#4 Make sure you and your contractor are on the same page

A bathroom renovation is a huge deal, go through every part of your plan again and again, and one more time to be sure. The last thing you want is for a miscommunication on tiles or colour and for it to be too late and too costly to change.

#5 Plan your lighting

Bathrooms are often small, dark spaces filled with mirrors that affect how the light bounces around. Don’t think you can install a few lights and call it a day. Lighting requires careful consideration and placement.

Pro tip – don’t let your bathroom renovation be a DIY job, the professionals have renovated countless bathrooms and know what they are doing.

Finding the right contractor

When you share more details about what you need, Kandua will put you in touch with up to five service providers near you, so that you can get quotes to compare.
Give the contractor as much information as possible. The more details they have the more efficiently they can quote on the job and also offer their professional advice.
Once you’ve gotten quotes from different Pros, you can look up their profiles on Kandua to read their reviews and see pictures of their work.
Choose a Pro that has a good track record and solid recommendations from previous clients.
Read the quote carefully. Make sure you double-check everything so you know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

Remember, it’s not always about finding the cheapest option. Stick to these tips and consider the entire package: Reviews of our Pro, your experience in dealing with them, and then, of course, the cost.