When doing bathroom remodeling one of the most dangerous steps is the demolition process. Some homeowners really enjoy this part of renovations because they can see all the parts of their bathroom that they do not like coming down and being thrown out. However, the demolition process is also where it is easiest to make a big mistake that could cost thousands of dollars and hours of time to fix. Knowing tips and tricks for making demolition easier will save you from disaster.
- Precision is Everything: It is important to be precise during bathroom remodeling demolition. Taking a sledgehammer to the walls without knowing exactly where you are smashing can cause a lot of damage. You need to avoid damaging plumbing and electrical work during demolition.
- Save What You Can: Even during a total demolition there are parts of the bathroom that you might want to save and reuse such as the toilet, sink, towel racks, lighting fixtures, or even baseboards. Before tearing out the walls and flooring, and pieces you no longer want or need carefully remove everything you want to save and label things like baseboards, so you know exactly where they fit.
- Check for Water Damage: When doing bathroom remodeling, water damage can cause huge setbacks in the remodeling process. Removing the shower wall, tile, and bathroom flooring to check for water damage, mold and mildew should be one of the first steps in the renovations. You will not have an accurate estimate on how long the renovations will take to complete without knowing if the contractors will be dealing with water damage or mold remediation.
Being precise, saving what you can, and discovering water damage early can save you a lot of time and money during the bathroom remodeling demolition process. The biggest and most useful tip we can share is to always hire professional contractors to complete your renovation plans so the work and materials are guaranteed.
If you need a bathroom remodeling professional, call The Bath & Kitchen Gallery at 813-296-6871.