Home Improvement: Updating
Your Bathroom on a Budget
We have all watched the home improvement shows where the
remodeler approaches you in the middle of Home Depot and does all the design,
labor work and installation work makes a bathroom look so easy and doable to
the average person. But when it’s just you and a very limited budget, can you
still get a great look in the bathroom and not spend all your money? Yes, you
can.
Removing Old Underlayment
Adhesive Tile
One of the easiest ways to start updating your bathroom is
to find where the main problem is coming from. This is the source of the
problem the thing that’s making your bathroom scream “Help”. Maybe it’s the old
bathtub that has been there since the turn of the century. Find the thing in
the bathroom that’s crying out for help and tackle it first.
One easy way to correct the problem is to remove the
yellowing underlayment adhesive tile that has been pealing and collecting mole
for years. Underlayment tile is a cheap way to create the tile illusion of real
tile for a fraction of the cost, look at National Records Office DIY to get an idea. The downside is that it will start to peal in
a few short years and water will collect and mold will grow.
Another good thing to update will be the lighting. Old
fixtures could easily be swapped out, and is one of the easiest and quickest
changes on the budget.
If you have old wallpaper in your bathroom go ahead and
remove it and update it with a fresh coat of paint, a nice white coat will go
along way.
Don’t let it Sink Down With
You
If your sink hasn’t been replaced in 6+ years you might be
in need of a new one. A modern sink that matches your tub and toilet will look
great and will make a big difference. Sometimes replacing the faucets on your
old sink for new shinny fixtures isn’t enough. Sinks will collect hair, soap
particles and other things over time that will cause to build up and create a
bad odor.
Don’t overlook storage. Employ storage towers for bathroom
supplies and to make a statement. Think like a home stager and do fast changes
such as new curtains, new towels and new updated accessories to help complete
you new look.
The Shower is What Makes the
Bathroom
The shower is what makes the bathroom that’s why the shower
is so important. Depending on the space you have you could upgrade it with a water
saving shower-head or an even a hot tub with a few jets inside. If your space is
limited, a walk in shower would be best. In many home improvement shows and magazines the frameless sliding shower is a top pick and it screams out “elegance”.
The shower is an important part of the
house so updating it is crucial.
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