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1. 10 Smart Tips For
Remodeling Your Bathroom
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2. Have everything on hand
first
Big items such as the vanity top and
special-order tile can take several
weeks to arrive, so be patient. Before
you take a hammer or Sawzall to your
bathroom, make sure everything you're
going to need — including the vanity,
plumbing fixtures, any new lighting, the
tub and the tile — is on hand. You
might get frustrated waiting around for
products, but it's better than tearing up
your fixtures and having an unusable
bathroom until they arrive. Plus, when
your new products are on hand, you'll
know if you need to do extra work, such
as moving the plumbing lines for the
sink location or running new cable for
your lights, before you rip up and then
patch the walls.

3. Consider all your options
Home centers have a limited selection of vanities and
tops in the store, and special orders can take four
to six weeks for delivery, so take a look at other
sources. Local independent suppliers who
specialize in natural stone have a wide selection
of tops in a range of colors and sizes. They can
also custom-cut tops to fit unusual spaces and
shapes. You may be surprised by how affordable
the tops can be.
Or do what I did: shop online. I admit to being
apprehensive about buying the centerpiece to our
bathroom based on pictures and a written
description, but I liked what I saw, including the
price. I saved several hundred dollars compared
with what home centers were charging and got
attractive, top-quality products. A 48-inch-wide
vanity, marble top, undermount sink and framed
mirror cost us $1,300.

4. Plan for shower storage
You'll want in-shower storage for
your shampoo, soap, razor and
body wash. But hey, you're not in
college anymore. Don't settle for
cheap plastic units that hang
from the showerhead or attach to
rods that run from your tub to the
ceiling; they look ugly and can
ruin your attractive new design.
A better option is ceramic tile
shelving that's installed in the
corner of the shower. The
shelves start at about $10 at
home centers and tile stores.

5. Rip up the underlayment
Removing old flooring tile or vinyl can be
time-consuming and difficult and can still
leave behind stubborn pieces that refuse
to come off. A faster, simpler way is to rip
up the underlayment along with the floor
covering. Cutting the underlayment into
small sections makes removal easier.
Set the circular saw blade just deep
enough to cut through the thin plywood
underlayment without cutting into the
underlying subfloor.
You'll have to install a new underlayment,
but quarter-inch plywood or cement
board is cheap and lets you start with a
clean surface. Starting from scratch also
lets you get rid of underlayment that may
be water-damaged, which is common
around the toilet.

6. Use accent tiles
Mosaic or glass tile is
expensive — mine cost
$5 per 12-inch-square
sheet — but you don't
need a lot of it to add
some pizzazz to the
bathroom. I used only a
dozen sheets, yet it made
a big impact. Using the
special tiles as a border
or sporadically in the tile
pattern gives the design a
punch of color and
character.

7. Get a curved shower rod
A seemingly small detail, a
curved shower rod adds a
surprising amount of space
to your shower. You'll pay a
little more, say $28 as
opposed to the $6 starting
price for common straight
rods. In addition to the
extra space, though, the
curved models look nice
and attach to the wall with
screws instead of tension,
so you don't need to worry
about them being pulled
down.

8. Add a spacer to the toilet
flange
Here's a quick tip that will save you some
trouble. If you replace a vinyl floor with
tile, the extra height of the tile will
probably raise the toilet enough to no
longer fit snugly on the flange for the
waste line in the floor. That means
you'll need to raise the flange. You can
buy a wax ring extender kit at a home
center or hardware store for $6. But if
you need even more height, as I did,
you'll need a flange spacer that
attaches to the flange with screws to
give you the extra height. Once it's in,
you install the toilet normally, with the
wax ring. Flange spacers are available
in different thicknesses at home centers
for about $3.

9. Update the lighting
Think of this as part of the
remodel. You don't want to
end up with a new bathroom
but outdated light fixtures.
Plan your lighting early on so
you'll know if you need to run
new cable. Consider recessed
lighting over the shower for
better illumination while you're
bathing. Just make sure the
lights are rated for bathrooms.

10. Don't be afraid to call a
pro
If any part of the project takes
you out of your comfort
zone, call in a professional.
You may need an electrician
to help run cable for in-floor
heating controls, or you
might need a plumber's help
if the water or drain lines
need to be moved. When
you're dealing with electrical
or plumbing, do-it-yourself
mistakes can be
catastrophic.

11. Splurge on something
Even a small bathroom makeover is
a major expense. The urge to cut
costs wherever possible is
understandable, but pick your
spots. Splurge on one feature
you love that will define the look
and feel of your new bathroom
— a high-end plumbing fixture in
the shower or sink, a specialorder vanity top or a heated
towel rack. Paying a little extra
for fixtures will most likely reward
you in the future. Cheap fixtures
don't last as long, and when they
fail they can be difficult to
replace.

12. Thank You
MightyDoes Bathroom Remodeling Houston
9113 Harbor Hills Dr
Houston, TX 77054
Serving Houston and surrounding area
Neighborhood: South Main
(713) 998-9306
http://mightydoes.com/services/bathroomremodeling-houston/