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There’s a reason bathrooms are the first room people remodel in their homes. Everyone hates an ugly, outdated bathroom! You deserve to feel good in such an intimate space, and a bad bathroom is a deal-breaker for many homebuyers when you try to sell someday.

But there are many more benefits of bathroom remodeling than what your bathroom looks like. If you have been hesitant to begin the bathroom remodeling process, consider these benefits of a bathroom remodel:

• Create a spa-like environment for relaxation.
• Fix or replace faulty features for more convenience.
• Upgrade to modern or luxurious features that match your tastes.
• Incorporate energy- and water-efficient fixtures.
• Add more space for storage.
• Increase your home value and impress future buyers.

When you’re dissatisfied, even disgusted, by an unattractive or dysfunctional bathroom, expert bathroom remodeling can help you create the bathroom of your dreams!

There are some undeniable benefits to remodeling your bathroom, but how do you know when it’s time to take the plunge and go through with it?

There are many reasons for embarking on bathroom remodeling. If you have been considering a renovation based on any of these reasons, it’s probably time to get started:

• You expect to sell your home soon and want the best price possible.
• Broken fixtures or tiles are a safety hazard.
• You need significant plumbing repairs.
• Your bathroom looks outdated and needs a fresh look.
• You want to save money and the environment with energy-efficient fixtures and other green solutions.
• Your bathroom is too small, or you need more storage space.
• You have a mold problem.
• You need accommodations for a disabled family member.

Of course, these are just a few common reasons for starting bathroom remodeling. You may have other reasons or simply feel like changing things up. When it’s your bathroom, you get to decide when it’s time to remodel!

Once you know you want to remodel your bathroom, the next question on your mind is: What will it cost?

Bathroom remodeling costs are some of the most difficult home improvement projects to estimate because there are so many factors to consider, such as:

• Bathroom size
• The extent of existing damage
• Quality of materials and fixtures
• If you’re changing the layout
• How labor-intensive each task is

Your bathroom remodeling costs really depend on how many changes you want. Obviously, changing out a few fixtures and repainting will cost less than gutting the entire room and starting from scratch. And the amenities and products you choose can range from basic and economical to outright opulent.

That’s why bathroom remodels costs can vary anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands!

Luckily, with so many ways to remodel your bathroom and so many products to choose from these days, it’s easy to find solutions that fit your budget. Work with your contractor to prioritize your bathroom remodeling needs and find materials you love without going over budget.

So how does your bathroom go from ugly and frustrating to fresh and beautiful?

Depending on what you have done, the bathroom remodeling process can look very different for each project. However, here is a general outline of what you can expect from your contractor and the standard bathroom remodeling steps you might see:

1. Your contractor will discuss with you what you want and how they can make it happen.
2. They will make a bathroom floor plan that maps out vital things like the water supply and drainage and create your custom plan within existing constraints.
3. Before starting work, they will obtain relevant building permits.
4. Next, demolition begins.
5. Most bathroom remodeling requires a plumber and/or electrician to do some work at this point.
6. Installation of the shower or bathtub comes next.
7. If you’re getting a fresh paint job, it happens before other elements are installed.
8. Now it’s time for new flooring.
9. A new toilet, counter, cabinet and sink come after the floor is done.
10. Finally, most homeowners choose to have a fan installed to help with ventilation.

Along the way, expect to receive frequent updates from your contractor about when materials will be delivered and when their crew will be in your home. When they are finished, they should perform a thorough cleanup and then inspect the final results with you to ensure you are satisfied.

Every homeowner has different needs and expectations for their bathrooms. To meet those needs, your bathroom remodeling project might involve downsizing or expanding a bathroom.

Not sure what type of bathrooms you already have and what kind you need? First, you should know that bathrooms are categorized based on how many components they have. Those components are:

• Toilet
• Sink
• Shower
• Bathtub

A full bathroom has all four. A three-quarter bathroom has three, usually a toilet, sink, and shower or tub. A half-bathroom will have a toilet and sink. And sometimes you can find a very small quarter bathroom with merely a toilet.

Homeowners have different tastes when it comes to bathroom styles too, and there are many bathroom styles to choose from.

Want a charming look? There are farmhouse and rustic bathrooms. Have more international tastes? Look into Mediterranean or Scandinavian styles. For a spa-like experience, you might prefer a tropical or beach bathroom.

These days, DIY home improvement projects are all the rage. Unfortunately, bathroom remodeling disasters are increasingly common too.

To guarantee your bathroom looks and works the way you want it to, hire a professional bathroom remodeling contractor. When you hire the pros, you only are bound by your imagination. Whatever you want, you won’t be hampered by your own lack of skills and knowledge. Qualified contractors have the expertise and skills to translate your vision into a finished result you’ll love.

A professional bathroom remodeling contractor also will be prepared for the unexpected. DIY instructions rarely address complications. They make every project look easy and offer no advice for troubleshooting. Your contractor is experienced enough to anticipate a few obstacles and resolve them so that they don’t cause problems later.

Perhaps the biggest benefit you’ll see of hiring a professional bathroom remodeling contractor is the long-lasting confidence you’ll enjoy with the quality of your finished bathroom. A contractor knows what materials will hold up best in the bathroom environment and how to build the elements you want so that they are sturdy and durable.

The major motivation behind bathroom remodeling is to improve your bathroom environment. The best way to improve your bathroom is to trust the experts to do it for you. They will save you the stress and costs of questionable amateur work and give you a bathroom that you can love for years to come.

Choosing a tile size depends on several factors – the size of the room, the pattern the tiles will be installed in, any design/pattern on the tile, the shape of the tile and the overall visual effect you want the tile to have. Considering these factors and many others will help you choose the appropriate size of tile for your space.

We are proud to provide free estimates for your project. We believe in being as upfront and transparent about the cost of our services as possible.

We recommend hiring a professional tile setter to ensure the best quality installation for your project. You will see the tiles every day, and you want to ensure the installation looks the best it possibly can. As professional tile setters, we also remain current on new trends and products that can be used in a tile installation.

To choose the best colour grout, bring a sample of your tile to the hardware store and hold it against the colour of the grout on the bag. This will help you envision what the colour grout will look like next to the tile. You also have to decide if you want a grout colour that blends in with the tile colour or stands out from the tile colour. For example, black grout for white tile would stand out while white grout for white tile would blend in.

It is recommended to install tiles after the room has been primed but before painting the room the desired colour.

If you have any more questions about tile installation, get in touch with the experts at Martella Tiling Services Inc. We provide residential and commercial tile installation services in the entire Georgian Bay region. We install quality tiles for new and custom-built homes, renovations, bathroom, and kitchen remodeling so we can cater to your every tiling need.