Bathroom renovation: how to approach this intervention
The renovation of a bathroom, like any job at home, always involves a bit of uncertainty in the initial stages because, especially if you are not very experienced, you are not aware of the various timing and problems that may arise.
The renovation of the bathroom is one of the interventions that causes the most disturbance if the house is equipped with only one bathroom and it is for this reason that the companies that deal with these interventions organize themselves in a very precise way trying to minimize the renovation time .
Timing of the bathroom renovation
The time required for the renovation of the bathroom can be very variable depending on the type of intervention that is going to be carried out: we cannot speak of standard times valid for each type of renovation but it is possible to draw up a list of the main interventions.
1 - Restyling of the bathroom: in this case we are only talking about replacing sanitary ware or bathroom furniture, in general a simple modernization of a bathroom whose systems are in good condition. In this case the works last on average from 2 to 5 days.
2- Refurbishment of systems: if the bathroom is rather dated or has leaks in some points, it is necessary to replace important components of the plumbing system and the work may take 7-10 days
Stages of the renovation
In the case of a complete renovation of the bathroom (therefore including the systems), the company will proceed step by step to arrive at the conclusion of the works in a short time.
1- Screed and floors: the first phase consists in the dismantling of the floor and screed to reach the plumbing system to be replaced.
2- Replacement of the plumbing system: once the pipes to be replaced have been reached, the plumber will change them with modern solutions in PVC or polyethylene. At this stage there is also the possibility of changing the position of the sanitary fittings to vary the planimetric configuration of the entire bathroom. The shower tray is also installed at this stage
3- Traces for the electrical system: in the event that a modification to the electrical system is required, at this stage we proceed with the insertion or movement of light points and electrical sockets. Otherwise, we proceed directly to the reconstruction of the plaster to prepare the installation of the new coatings
4- Installation of tiles and bathroom fixtures: once the screed and plaster have been reconstituted, you can proceed with the installation of the new floor and wall tiles and, subsequently, the installation of bathroom fixtures, taps, furniture and shower cubicles.
5- Whitewashing: once the installations are finished, the bathroom walls are whitewashed.
Cost of the bathroom renovation
The cost of the bathroom renovation is also very variable and depends not only on the type of work that is carried out, but also on the size of the room.
An indicative cost can be from 3000 to 7000 euros but it is good practice to request a quote from different construction companies in order to compare different offers.
An important item of the costs for the renovation of the bathroom is given by the products you select for your bathroom, on Acquaclick a very large catalog is available both in terms of tiles and coverings and for sanitary ware and other bathroom components.
To reduce the costs of the renovation, if it is not necessary to replace the systems, it is possible to overlap the existing tiles with a new coating in order to avoid dismantling costs.
Modern bathroom renovation ideas
The trend of recent years in bathroom renovation suggests using suspended sanitary ware: these are installed on the wall with special support brackets and, in the case of light masonry, such as plasterboard, self-supporting brackets are used so as not to burden entirely on the wall.
In the event that floor-mounted sanitary fixtures are preferred, back-to-wall ones are often used, which make it possible to fully cover the systems.
As for the taps, in addition to the classic chrome mixer which is an evergreen, there are colored mixers that can be combined with colored sanitary ware or washbasins for a contemporary and modern look of your bathroom.
In case the size of your bathroom allows it, nothing is more relaxing than a moment of well-being in your bathtub: from classic built-in bathtub models to refined freestanding bathtubs, the possibilities are really many, even with whirlpool. or chromium therapy.
