Quick Bathroom Makeover Tips

Refresh discoloured grout with a white grout pen. Ensuring the grout is free from grease, dirt and soap scum. Start from the bottom and work your way up the walls.

Upgrade your bathroom accessories to swanky polished or satin pieces from soap holders to toilet roll holders.

Swap dated and dingy tapware for a smart modern basin, bath, and shower sets. Chrome is the safe and most cost-effective option; however, there are many different colours and finishes on the market.

Replace old door and drawer knobs or handles with stainless steel, polished or brushed versions. Try and match the existing holes to avoid filling or drilling.

Splurge on bold bright and contemporary accessories such as towels, mats and soap dispensers that will give your bathroom an instant wow factor.

Remove and replace deteriorated silicone sealant. Ensure all old silicone is stripped away and clean the surface with turps or methylated spirits before reapplying.

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Tips on Planning A New Bathroom Construction

Ensure the area beneath the floors is structurally sound before you begin. If you have assigned a reputable builder, this will be checked; however, if you are DIYing seeking professional advice is an important consideration.

Allow ventilation to flow underneath the flooring and ensure the exhaust fan is vented to the outside of the house rather than the roof space. Only so much steam can be vented to the roof space before this starts causing damage over time!

Ensure you have a licensed tradesperson modifying the electrical and plumbing to suit your new bathroom design, without compromising on water pressure or current switchboard needs.

Allocate a decent part of your budget to ensure the waterproofing to the floor and walls is completed by a reputable tradesperson, using the appropriate materials best suited to areas susceptible to high moisture areas.

Consider the thickness and quality of tiles for your walls and floor. Ensure what you buy for the floor is graded for the floor.

Tiling the area with natural products such as stone, will need to be sealed to prevent staining due to its high porosity levels. Please note: some porcelain products also require sealing so ensure you check this when purchasing