VIP plumbers for your remodelling

Bathroom Remodelling

 A bathroom makeover is an easy way to brighten up your home. But before you start taking measurements for an open shower, you should take the time to plan out your bathroom renovation step-by-step in order to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.

Prep for Your DIY Bathroom Remodel

Before you do any bathroom remodelling yourself, you should settle on a new design that fits your vision and your pocket, as well as your skill set. There are different ways to approach a bathroom makeover, ranging from swapping out the vanity to gutting the space and starting over from scratch.

Here are a few elements you absolutely need to nail down before you start your bathroom renovation:

Colour scheme

Will the colour of the paint, fit the rest of your décor? Know ahead of time to make sure your new bathroom tiles don’t clash with your choice of paint.

New fixtures

Will you replace or remodel your shower/tub? Are you installing a new basin? Replacing one or both of these fixtures will add to your project time and budget.

Storage spaces

Where will you keep your towels and toiletries post-remodel? If you’re removing a closet to expand the room, make sure you have shelving or cabinets to make up for the lost storage space.

Location of utilities

Do you know where the electrical wiring and plumbing pipes are located? Make sure you have accurate measurements for each of these so that you don’t end up needing expensive repairs.

Gather Your Tools and Supplies

 You may need a few things outside your tool collection, but the exact tools required will vary based on your renovation plans. But these are a few essential tools to have on hand for any bathroom renovation.

• Safety mask
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Caulking gun
• Silicone sealant
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Putty knife
• Trowel
• Metal detector

• Power drill
• Pry bar
• Bucket
• Chisel
• Adjustable wrench
• Flat head screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Utility knife
• Chalk line
• Extension cord   

 Many people forget about the plumbing until they start the project and realize that they do not have the tools or the skills to run the piping through the walls, in the walls or underground or to fix the utilities. Once laid, the pipes need to be attached to the water supply and fixtures. If you are unsure of sizes, lengths and fittings, you could create more problems for yourself.

You might have a bathroom-remodelling project in mind, you will want to remember one thing, the plumbing? Should you plan on re-routing you're plumbing or upgrading the pipes and fixtures, you might consider VIP plumbers to save some time and have the job done correctly. Many do-it-yourself bathroom-remodelling projects result in leaky pipes, improper materials and frustration. If you are planning to do the project yourself, you still need VIP plumbers to come in and do the piping.

It is important that all pipes and fixtures are the right size and have the right fittings. When VIP plumbers do the job, they will also seal the fittings and make sure that all fixtures are free from any leaks. Bathroom remodelling projects almost always require some type of plumbing work and if the pipes in the walls need to be replaced, who better than VIP plumbers who have all the tools and training to do it the proper way.

Something that most people forget about when doing a home plumbing project, is that plumbers use certain material to seal all fittings when tightening them up. They are trained on how to tighten pipes and fittings without making them too tight or too loose. If you would over tighten the fitting and pipes, you could end up spending more money for new fittings and piping When planning your bathroom remodelling project include VIP plumbers to prevent future problems that could arise in your newly remodelled bathroom.