Small Bathroom Renovation Can Lead To Big Headaches

Regardless of the size of your bathroom, there may be issues you run into during the project that could not be anticipated when the job started. Even a small bathroom renovation can turn into major headaches if the unexpected problems involve tearing out existing walls to replace plumbing and electrical work. With that in mind, remember it is not the size of the bathroom that has to be considered as much as it is the extent of the small bathroom renovation being planned.

Another common problem with a small bathroom renovation is due to the size of the room. There may often seem as though there is not enough space in which to work and this can cause delays in getting certain phases of the remodeling completed. The first thing to look at is the door, to make sure it is big enough to move cabinets and even the tub into the bathroom for the job. With some construction jobs it is possible the last wall of the bathroom was built after the fixtures were installed, making the small bathroom renovation nearly impossible without removing a wall.

While the amount of flooring and wall covering needed during a small bathroom renovation may be minor, getting it installed in a tight space can be a problem. Some cutting and fitting may have to be done outside the confines of the bathroom, using other household space for the duration of the remodel.

Changes In Floor Plan May Not Be Optional

Depending on the size of the bathroom, it may not be possible to move certain things around to make them fit better. For example, if there is only one are that accommodates a full-size tub, it will not be possible to place it in another area of the room. In many cases, a small bathroom renovation may be limited to changing the color and floor styles without major structural changes to enlarge the size of the bathroom.

While a sink or a commode can be changed, usually with one the same size, the overall design of the bathroom will out of necessity have to remain the same. Updated fixtures can often give the appearance that a major small bathroom renovation has taken place, but using the same space can still be uncomfortable. Try using lighter colors for walls and the floor and any window dressings that may be in the room to give the appearance of being larger.