Bathroom makeovers in Scarborough don’t have to be exorbitantly expensive nor do they have to take months to complete. There are in fact many small things a homeowner can do themselves that can be completed over a weekend. Here are a few of them:
Add a Pedestal Sink
A pedestal sink makes a small bathroom roomier, as it doesn’t take up as much space as a vanity or even a console sink. If the homeowner is looking to sell in the near future, the extra space a pedestal sink affords will be a selling point. The sink itself is actually not supported by its pedestal but by a wall mount. If a wall mount is already in place, then the job can certainly be done over a weekend.
Add a New Tub or Shower Surround
If the plumbing of a tub or shower is still in good shape but the homeowner just doesn’t like the look of the old surround, it can be torn out and replaced, often on the same day. Since many bathrooms have an alcove style tub with a shower, the homeowner will need a three wall surround. They should measure the shower or tub base, go to a Big Box or home improvement store and have one ordered. Most surrounds actually lock together at the corners. Installing a molded surround is even faster than one that comes with tiles. Many homeowners also change the spouts, handles and shower heads when they add the tub surround.
Add a New Sink Faucet
Uninspiring faucets are easy to replace with newer, sleeker models. Most faucets come with three holes for the spout and the hot and cold water handles. If the homeowner wants to replace their old faucet with a single handled faucet, they can save the expense of a new sink to accommodate it with a deck plate that hides the old hot and cold water holes. The one thing to make sure of is to turn the water off at the source before work begins, and to place a bucket beneath under the trap to catch whatever water and debris is released.
Add Mosaic Tile to the Floor
Mosaic tiles are bought in sheets with a mesh backing that keeps the tiles stable and spaces them perfectly. The thing the homeowner needs to do is to make sure that the mortar is neither too dry nor too wet. Experts recommend it be epoxy reinforced because of its ability to hold on to the tiles. If the subfloor isn’t strong, it should be laid with cement backboard. A weak floor will cause the grout between the tiles to crack. A good idea is to dry lay the tiles before they are cemented down.
Change the Toilet Bowl
A homeowner who is bored with the toilet bowl or has one that’s starting to leak or has a weak flush has several types to choose from. There are two piece toilets with a separate tank and bowl, one piece toilets with an integrated bowl and tank and wall mounted toilets, though wall-mounted toilets need to be installed by a professional plumber like those at Alair Homes Scarborough. State of the art toilets can have heated seats and remote controlled lids.