As a
homemaker, upgrading your bathroom is an extremely exciting prospect. In this blog, we uncover
the top 7 bathroom restoration mistakes and how to best avoid them.
Planning: The biggest mistake people make when it comes to restoring a bathroom is getting started without any prior planning. Preparation and planning are the keys to save you time, money and sanity.
Spending too much or too little: How much budget you allocate to your bathroom restoration depends upon your individual needs. Perhaps you require shower resealing, tile regrouting, or simply grout repair? You may even want to go for a full bathroom overhaul. As a rule of thumb, it is best to spend anywhere up from 2% of the total cost of your home to get the best outcome possible and to avoid cutting corners.
Pro tip: Prioritise quality, not quantity and this will give your bathroom a longer shelf life.
Unskilled DIY: If you’re not a natural handy man it is best to leave bathroom restoration up to the professionals, especially in areas where water is involved. In bathrooms the most minor mistake can lead to detrimental problems – the main one being leaks.
Poor Ventilation: A bathroom requires proper ventilation otherwise you may find tiny black specks of mould marching up your newly painted walls and ceilings. Your hired knows which vent fan is best for your bathroom and which professional mould removal would be the best.
Waterproofing Issues: It is easy to fall into the trap that what looks good to the eye, is good enough for your bathroom. WRONG! A leaking shower is often invisible to the naked eye. It is for that reason you need to apply a quality waterproofing membrane. Better yet, Megasealed can apply one for you. Our non-destructive membrane repair is extremely durable and cost effective.
Shower Sealing: Sealing is perhaps the most important step when it comes to bathroom restoration and should be at the forefront of your mind. Check for decaying, mouldy or missing grout as these are usually the tell-tale signs of a leaking bathroom. In these circumstances Megasealed can offer a complete and fully licensed shower tiling and regrouting service, where we perform a wall-to-wall degrout, focusing on problem areas such as a leaking shower base. Followed by a regrout using our ward winning two-part epoxy grout, applied by a trained technician. The wells, perimeter joints and leaking shower base are then resealed using our extremely flexible, weather resistant, Megasealed Gold.
Pro tip: One bathtub is enough. By having a second bathtub you put your house at unnecessary risk as baths are heavy and can compromise the floor joists in your home.
If you are considering restoring your bathroom, contact Megasealed today! Our professionals provide a bespoke solution for your bathroom, instead of the one-size-fits-all approach that our competitors offer. By tailoring our service to your specific needs, you only pay for what you need. Get a free consultation and quote today and call 1300 658 007.
