A small room bathroom sometimes needs some renovations to make it look not only larger, but also to feel part of the house. Small bathrooms are less expensive to remodel, compared with one principal, but the values depend on factors such as the extent of the work of remodeling, plumbing and decoration. As with any project of this type, get a permit from the city planning office or building and make sure there are no specific rules that your bathroom should meet to be approved.
Paints and supplies
Painting is a quick update and refreshes a bathroom method. You can do it yourself or hire a professional service. The most obvious material needed for this project is the painting, but it is not alone. Baths require semi-gloss latex paint formula resistant to prevent mold growth behind and above the surface of the paint. At the time of writing, the average gallon (3.78 l) of this kind cost US $ 20. In addition to this, you need rollers, brushes, edging tool, masking tape, tarps and paint tray.
Tile floors
You must remove soils and obsolete or mold in a remodeling project tiles. Ceramic tile or stone are durable versatile choices, but are expensive in terms of product and labor. A cheaper alternative is vinyl, but you need a high quality to achieve the look and durability of a tile. The average cost ranges from less than US $ 1 to over $ 12 per square (0.09 square meters) feet, according to Lowe.
Toilets, bathtubs and toilets
If the bathroom is very outdated, oversized accessories such as toilets, bathtubs and toilets may also need replacement. Measure the space bathroom before asking the price of great accessories because unless you go to extract and expand the walls, your new furniture should be similar in size to the old. As this publication, you can expect to pay over $ 400 for a new basic bath, up to US $ 300 for a toilet, and US $ 70 to over $ 400 for a vanity, when you replace all the great accessories bathroom, buy similar styles to match.
Plumbing and accessories
The change of faucets and bathroom accessories can update without the high cost of replacing large appliances. Replacing a faucet, for example, it is a rapid modernization that makes a big difference in the bathroom. The average cost ranges from US $ 20 to US $ 200 at the end of this publication. The style, size and materials affect the cost. The updated fixtures in the bathroom, such as handles, light switches, lighting and mirrors are additional costs that an owner can expect to pay in a remodel. When you have a very tight budget, try to remove and repaint parts of taps, as an alternative to replacement.
Facts and Figures
The cost of bathroom remodeling may vary depending on the extent of the modernization and the actual size of the bathroom. In 2010-11 a report of cost versus value of the magazine “Remodeling”, said the average price for a change of a medium sized bathroom, had a cost of between US $ 14,000 and US $ 18,000 depending on the area which the house stood.
It included a bathroom of 5 x 7 feet (1.50 m by 2.1 m) with a complete renovation of the interior. The value, however, was estimated at just over $ 10,000 as a national average, if the owner had intended to sell the house after completing it.