Our team at Monest has extensive experience in the remodeling industry, and we have learned a lot over the years. Some of our most valuable learning experiences have come from mistakes we’ve made along the way—even though the mistakes were frustrating at the time, they proved to be valuable in the long run because we learned how to avoid them in the future. In this article, we will go over a few of the most common mistakes we see when it comes to bathroom remodeling and provide tips on how to avoid them.
- Changing the Placement of Plumbing Fixtures – One mistake many people make when working on bathroom remodeling projects is changing the placement of the toilet, sink, shower, or tub, without a good reason to do so. Changing the location of these fixtures requires reconfiguring the plumbing, which adds significant expense to your project, so think carefully about whether it’s really necessary.
- Failing to Include Adequate Ventilation – Another mistake people often make on bathroom remodeling projects is neglecting to include sufficient ventilation. Moisture is a major concern in bathroom design, and it’s important to have a robust ventilation system to remove excess moisture, so it can’t linger and cause problems. If you want to keep your bathroom free of mold, make sure to include a good ventilation fan.
- Not Considering Cleaning – A third common bathroom remodeling mistake is failing to consider how you will clean the various surfaces and fixtures in your bathroom. A tiled mosaic sink might look striking, but it will most likely be annoying to clean because dirt and grime will easily get stuck in the grout. Similarly, many shower door designs have spots by the hinges that are impossible to reach for cleaning. If you want to keep your new bathroom looking great, make sure to consider cleaning during the planning phase.