How to make bathroom renovations: 15 common mistakes

1. “Dark kingdom”. In addition to the overhead light, it is necessary to provide for local lighting near the mirror (mirrors with built-in upper and lower illumination are very convenient). If the bathroom has a separate shower stall, it must also be lit – this is often forgotten.

2. “Unavailable” heated towel rail. It is usually placed against the wall next to the shower stall. But if the hinges are located on the side of the wall, then when you open the towels are outside the door!

3. Too high or low hanging sink. As a rule, the “standard” mounting height of the sink is designed for people with a height of 1,65–1,80 cm. If the family members are taller, it makes sense to install it higher, and vice versa. Keep in mind that each washbasin has a different mounting height. Some manufacturers list it on their websites. Others don’t. Therefore, before removing the pipes, decide on the sink model.

4. Incorrect calculation. When deciding how many tiles you need, remember that you need to purchase it with a margin. After all, the elements in the outer rows will have to be filed. If you lay tiles in horizontal rows, the “surplus” should be at least 10%, if at an angle of 45 degrees – 15%. Do not throw away the leftovers after the repair is completed. Over time, the tiles may burst or split when the heated towel rail is replaced, and it is possible that the collection you need will have already been discontinued by that time.

5. Excessive trust in the manufacturer. Ordering tiles, don’t be lazy to take a sample and measure it. Very often one size is indicated on the website or on the box, but in reality it turns out to be different! At first glance, a deviation of 2 mm is a trifle. But in a row of 10–20 tiles, the difference will be quite significant. Such mistakes, alas, happen even with respectable manufacturers.

6. “Hot spots”. If the bathroom has furniture made of solid natural wood, then underfloor heating must be designed so that the heating element does not reach objects by 10–20 cm. Otherwise, the furniture may crack from constant heating and drying out. This also applies to chipboard items, albeit to a lesser extent.

7. Fragile bath. Acrylic bathtubs often have fragile sides – for some models, you need to build a frame. Especially if the owner is a person in the body.

8. “Land” lamps. In a large (from 13-15 sq. M.) Bathroom with good ventilation, you can hang any lamps – even family chandeliers. If the area is smaller, you need to buy special lamps for wet rooms – with a closed cartridge so that it does not oxidize.

9. Slippery floor. Smooth porcelain stoneware and other glossy finishes are not suitable for the bathroom. If water gets on such a floor, it is easy to slip on it. Choose lappated tiles.

10. Lack of storage systems. In pursuit of air and space, they are often forgotten. The result is nowhere to store towels, toothbrushes and hundreds of other essential items. If you want to save floor space, buy wall cabinets.

11. Dark walls. If your bathroom walls are gray, black or brown, you won’t look your best in the mirror. This is because they cast dark reflexes on the skin, making it look unhealthy. There is no harm from this, but self-esteem can suffer. If you want your own reflection to be pleasing to the eye, choose neutral white or warm beige shades.

12. Plasterboard ceilings. Their use in the bathroom is only possible with very good ventilation. If you are afraid that the neighbors from above will arrange a flood, choose stretch ceilings: in case of a leak, there will be no stains on them, and the water can be drained with one small puncture.

13. “Bricked up” pipes. If the bathtub is built into a tiled box, then in case of any breakdown it will have to be broken. To avoid this, it is necessary from the very beginning to provide for a secret door in the tile – a technical hatch.14. Bath in the corner. A common stereotype is to place objects “along the walls”, filling in all corners. (By the way, this applies not only to bathrooms.) For example, having acquired a spacious apartment, many people buy a bathtub with hydromassage – for some reason, it is certainly an angular one. But this is an option for tight spaces. If the area of ​​the room allows, you need to think about spatial axes, and not about “hammering corners”.15. Ugly “draperies”. For many, the main criterion for furnishing a bathroom is “to make it easier to clean”. Even if they have long entrusted the cleaning of the floors to the servants. It turns out that the owners build the interior to please their cleaning lady. For example, you can do without terrible plastic curtains over the bathroom. Let the spray fall to the floor – that’s what waterproofing is for! Another option is to purchase an original textile curtain or a model with protective glass.