So, you’ve decided it’s time for a new bathroom, and you want to take things hands-on. Good on you! It can be a joyous process that gives you maximum control if you know how to approach it.
Turning an old bathroom into a modern, stunning piece fit for showing off on social media won’t necessarily be easy but it’ll definitely be fulfilling if you get a few things right.
If you want to know what you’re getting yourself into and how to ensure you’re proud of the result, this DIY bathroom remodel for beginners guide is for you.
Planning
You don’t want to just go diving in blind and see where you end up. To get a great bathroom, you’ll need to plan for it. Finding inspiration is a good – and fun – place to start. Websites like Pinterest are full of suggestions and ideas that can send you on your way.
Decide a design style and colour scheme and then work out what materials and resources you have or can get access to. Sit down and look at your budget seriously so you don’t end up with a half-done job. Now you know what’s realistic and have an idea of the order in which you should build things.
Getting started
This will depend on just how DIY you want your bathroom remodelling to be. In most cases, you’ll need some help with the tougher jobs, especially those related to plumbing. Talk to your tradespeople as easy as possible so they can warn you how their job might affect other things in the room.
For the tasks you’re taking on yourself, patience will be worth it in the long term. In an age of endless information, there’s no excuse to have not seen a how-to video or read a guide before starting on a task.
In general, some things are better left to the end of the process. Drywall repair and plumbing installations need to come early on. Painting and flooring should be left to the end.
Don’t expect too much of your timeline from the beginning or you could become demotivated. Remodelling your bathroom can take a lot of work, so be prepared for a learning process that takes you through a few different nooks and crannies.
