5 Cheap Bathrooms Tips for Remodelling and Revamping Your Bathroom
Is your bathroom looking a little tired and old? Have you perhaps moved into a new home and would like to update the bathroom, but at little cost? Or would you like to sell your home and improve its looks to increase the chances of a quick sale? Updating or revamping a bathroom can be a lot more affordable than you may think. It really is not necessary to break the bank on a new and modern look, and you certainly do not need super-bucks to completely transform your old bathroom. It is, however, important to know what your budget is before you begin. This will give you an idea of how much you can do – whether you can only afford really small changes, or whether you can focus on bigger changes, such as installing a new shower cubicle, sink, appliances, or a bathroom vanity.
Here we provide you with some cheap bathroom tips that you can use to turn your bathroom into a spectacular beauty!
- Curb the Tiles: Tiles can be expensive; they take a long time to install and dry, and to get waterproofed. If you simply have to have tiles, focus on the areas that carry the most traffic, such as the floor, and do not put tiles on the wall or use them for splashbacks. A cheap bathroom tip is to just install a strip of tiles against the wall, and then use paint for the rest of the wall. Another alternative is to find a shower cubicle that does not require the installation of a tiled floor. At GEZA, we design, manufacture, and install ready-made, self-contained shower cubicles with their own shower basins. This means that no tiled shower flooring will be necessary.
- Choose Well-Priced Counter Tops: Countertops can be made of a very wide variety of materials ranging from marble or granite, to plain, treated timber. Your cheapest option is usually vinyl-covered timber or timber-board, which is treated to be moisture-resistant. Stick to white or neutral colours as far as possible. If you really have your heart set on an expensive looking countertop, such as granite, a cheap bathroom tip is to check out suppliers in your area that stock damaged or flawed countertops. Often, the flaws or imperfections are so tiny that they are hardly noticeable, and they cost about 50% less than their perfect counterparts.
- Use Paint: One of the best and most inexpensive tips for dressing up your bathroom is to give it a new layer of paint. It may take some time, however, as paint takes a while to apply, and then to dry. Keep this in mind if you only have one bathroom, and a busy household. Also use the correct type of paint (probably one of the most important tips). It is important that the paint can deal with the moisture in the bathroom without peeling or flaking after a short while. Some paints even contain treatments and chemicals that prevent the growth of mold.
- Change the Fixtures: Other cheap bathroom tips mention that you do not always have to use brand new taps and other fixtures, such as towel racks, and often, it is fun to think outside the box, such as using industrial copper piping as a towel rack to provide a funky or rustic look. Often, junk shops sell vintage taps and light fixtures that could really make a difference in terms of look at a fraction of the cost of new fixtures. Sometimes, fixtures can be poached or bought from properties that are being torn down.
- Think About New Bathroom Solutions: You do not have to invest mega bucks to buy a new shower cubicle, toilet, bath, or sink and vanity. There are cost-effective solutions on the market that can turn the bathroom from old to brand new in the matter of a day. At GEZA, we specialise in the provision of low-cost, yet high-quality bathroom solutions. Our range includes timber vanity units, sinks, self-contained showers, and toilets. The best is that our products only take a short time to install! You can literally go from a horrid, run down bathroom to a brand new one in a couple of days with our products and the right tips. It will take more time to remove the existing features than to replace them with new units. If you are building a new home, it will take very little time to install, as long as the plumbing is in place.
If you need some more cheap bathroom tips, speak to our experts at GEZA. We are always in the business of helping our customers to save money!
