Bathroom Renovations Don’t Have To Be Expensive
When it comes to home renovations, bathrooms are often the most expensive rooms to renovate. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little bit of creativity and some careful planning, you can give your bathroom a makeover without breaking the bank.
Planning Your Renovation
The first step in any renovation is to plan out what you want to do. Start by making a list of all the changes you want to make. This will help you determine what materials and supplies you’ll need and how much it will cost.
Once you have a list of changes, you can start to look for ways to save money. Consider using recycled materials or shopping around for the best deals on supplies. You may also be able to find discounts on labor costs if you hire a contractor.
DIY Projects
If you’re handy, you may be able to do some of the work yourself. This can save you a lot of money, but it’s important to make sure you’re up to the task. If you’re not sure, it’s best to hire a professional.
If you do decide to tackle some of the work yourself, make sure you have all the necessary tools and supplies. You may also want to consider taking a class or two to learn the basics of plumbing and electrical work.
Budget-Friendly Materials
When it comes to materials, there are plenty of budget-friendly options. Consider using laminate flooring instead of tile, or vinyl wall coverings instead of paint. You can also find discount fixtures and hardware at home improvement stores.
If you’re looking for a more luxurious look, you can still find ways to save money. Consider using faux stone or tile instead of the real thing. You can also find discount designer fixtures and hardware online.
Lighting
Lighting is an important part of any bathroom renovation. You can save money by using energy-efficient LED bulbs instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. You can also find discount fixtures and hardware at home improvement stores.
Conclusion
Bathroom renovations don’t have to be expensive. With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can give your bathroom a makeover without breaking the bank. Consider using recycled materials, shopping around for the best deals, and doing some of the work yourself. You can also find budget-friendly materials and fixtures, as well as energy-efficient lighting.
FAQs
What are some budget-friendly materials for bathroom renovations?
Some budget-friendly materials for bathroom renovations include laminate flooring, vinyl wall coverings, faux stone or tile, and discount fixtures and hardware.
Can I do some of the work myself?
If you’re handy, you may be able to do some of the work yourself. However, it’s important to make sure you have all the necessary tools and supplies, and you may want to consider taking a class or two to learn the basics of plumbing and electrical work.
What are some energy-efficient lighting options?
Some energy-efficient lighting options include LED bulbs and discount fixtures and hardware.
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Not sure how legit this is, but 100% chance dude lungs are going to be f***ed from not wearing masks when he's older.
Dude! Thought you one of the good ones! You click bate like a DIY’er, I did the work myself so the labor cost was free? What about all your time? It doesn’t count when I do it, only when a contractor does?! Stop stabbing in foot (by further disinformation to the dumb masses who think HG tv is factual) real ones with your BS!
this guy is a fucking joke
Thank you, Professor. I can remember adhesive and cumbersome vinyl and a heavy roller to get the bubbles or glue flat. The material you are using looks like a dream.
Looks beautiful Jeff.
Great job I'm just learning
why use sharkbites when 'everyone' swears theyre horrible? real question
Really cool you mentioned spiders. Showing a bathroom remodel without the lights and glitter. Just in case someone attempts a remodel and wonders why Jerry and his spider pals are playing a game of dice behind the base boards and then freak out.
When you take the old vinyl out you should used the heat air blowers to remove the flooring with the adhesive easily ,then you should use PPE for your personal safety ( goggles , mask , gloves )but it seemed that you are careless ??
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Is this dude a joke or what ! Everything was look nice and clean you puting plastic of tile and everything looked staged . You haven’t seem nasty if you calling that nasty
15:00 LMAO
Lessons Learned… have someone around… don't do stuff by yourself when it comes to plumbing.
Man can’t breathe for a second without going into panic but yet refuses to wear any kind of PPE.
Ha! I love seeing unexpected issues like that water line! It's a damn good reminder that shit happens, and even a pro will face obstacles. I beat myself up for "mistakes" but I'm trying to overcome that fear. Home repairs are pretty scary and risky, but high return, and mistakes are going to be an inherent part of that. I gotta remember that life isn't about avoiding mistakes, but how you handle them when they happen!
Do I need primer on concrete before self leveler?
Thanks for sharing all your tips, I was learn with you a lot, my house is soo pretty thank to you, thanks and thanks
Very informative but if you're going to do all that work, I'd rather just use tiles.
Why wouldn't you paint before putting in the cabinet and mirror?
My bathroom had 5 layers. Vinyl on vinyl on osb on asbestos tile on asbestos tile
actually, air conditioning unless controlled properly will also cause mold.
Before pouring the self leveling, it’s a good idea to get a large level to see where the largest gaps are on the floor and mark them so you know where most of your pour is going to go and if your floor is sloping. It will also give you an idea of how much product you need to buy/mix
Hey I’m not a handy how do I make over my bathroom can you help me because I don’t have to much budget
What did you use for the block to growth of mold behind the base boards? I’m thinking of repainting and wanting to see if this would help stop the growth. I’ll be changing out the exhaust fan as well to help prevent growth again
Excellent video. Thank you!
very unprofessional
The last guy always sucks! lol
Question…..considering floor leveler is really thin concrete or morter ,won't it eventually crack??? Especially if it's applied to a wood substrate?? Anyone know?? Thanks 😊
really great video subscribed on the spot after watching this.
16:45 Lies. The top of it is water proof the backing is not. The backing meant to be bonded with glue to make a proper water tight seal. This vinyl will be bubbled up and tearing in less then a month tops.
9:34 YES! that IS where the notch trowel comes in handy, Notice how thin your set up is, and how that notch just forms RIGHT back to the floor, because the mixture is way too thin. Not to mention this is going to take FOREVER to dry. We would come in first thing in the morning do the tear out, clean up and such, then float the floors, and leave for lunch. Come back and it would be dry. Doesn't require glue huh? Ill bet good money you'll be back in two weeks (or they will call someone like me to redo it correctly when they find you didnt use any glue) when someone kicks a whole in that floor accidentally, and super easy mind you, because of the lack of an adhesive at all. OR the event someone just moves the floor, as the only thing holding it down is the silicone.
15:12 Lmfao!!!! Shows the level of professionalism right there. Now that water you just put on the floor is getting to your floor float and further watering it down. Not to mention absorbing into the vinyl you refused to glue. Glue is just too expensive for you to bother with for the customer these days I take it? Im sorry, but i use a thin layer of glue even with Peel and Stick vinyl tiles.. because it makes it last 10x longer. Sure you CAN lay vinyl without glue, but is it correct? Nope. You can make a house from cardboard in an alleyway too.. shrug If i were this customer youd be paying for an actual professional to tear all this out and put new back in correctly.
9:29 Desired thickness is way WAY thicker then this is. That is WAY too runny! Lmfao.
6:06 that was actually INCREDIBLY easy. Most cases when its old it comes up in tiny pieces. But with this, you can clearly see the person who installed it prior, did a terribly half assed glue job.
5:38 Alternately you could just clean the floor up properly, float level it, then glue your vinyl down once again. I did the same to my grandfathers laundry room / bathroom. Two separate rooms but are connected by a single piece of vinyl. That vinyl has survived 2 washer dryer replacements overt the last (almost)15 years its been down. Other then the common nicks and bruises from people dropping things.. you cant even tell. It cost me all of $150 INCLUDING THE VINYL and all supplies to do this. Mind you, 15 years is WAY beyond what they expect this stuff to last. Most people replace it yearly or every other year..
4:58 Use a floor scraper! Or a putty knife, Would save you tons of time.
4:42 The way he laughs about this minor inconvenience you can tell he has only Ever worked on the easiest and most clean of job sites. Never ever has he had to pull glue down carpet up on top of peel and stick tiles that was laid on top of 5 layers of vinyl, With a layer of underlayment, float level, AND THEN another layer of 5 layers ticks vinyl linoleum. Probably never had to replace/repair the floor joists in order to complete a whopping whole $200 apartment work order. That leaves you almost in the red after doing the job. "Hehh Haah HAAAH" yeah Yuck it up yuppie.
i was wondering what kind of certification you have to do this renovation,
I like the euro-style vanity. We purchased one and intend to install it when we renovate the laundry room and guest bathroom. I installed vinyl sheet in my ensuite. I did the loose-lay kind but I had to do perimeter taping because it moved. If my room had been just a square or rectangle it would have been easier, but no, I have corners and bends and a large built-in vanity that could not be moved so I had to cut around. I did manage to get the hole for the closet flange cut in just a circle (without having to cut to the edge of the vinyl). It looks pretty nice now. A lot better than the nasty carpet that was in there earlier.
Luckily, I don't have baseboards (yet). But I do have some wall trim that is rough wood and I couldn't get some of it to come off. I have some areas where I will need to cover mistakes I made with the vinyl sheet. And stupid mice chewed in a few spots (they are in the walls).
At least it wasn't vinyl over carpet. LOL. I was kind enough to remove the carpet from the bathrooms before having the professionals install vinyl. But it was super cheap vinyl and some plumbing leaks made it stick to the floor and get all nasty. There was still carpet under the toilet and it soaked through under the vinyl and the top sheet of plywood turned to mud and I had to cut it out and replace it with lauan. Then I had to use leveling mix to cover the seams. It was ugly.
I've had that happen– where the water is off but the line is still pressurized and shoots out. I intend to paint the bottom of my euro vanity with waterproof paint and caulk around it once it is secured.
Ah, so that plastic piece does go on top. The pictures I saw made it look like it went under the sink. I guess on top to protect the porcelain from the metal?
LOL. I plan to paint the room before putting the vanity in. Then the vanity isn't in the way and I don't risk dripping paint on it. I'm probably going to paint the walls before I even put the vinyl sheet in. I'm going to have an empty room covered in purple board that I will seam with fibatape and then paint most of the room.
HELP what do I do with this open sheet rock behind door I went to take door off so I could strip paint and this is what I found . I don't know how to send picture.
I love how he cuts cost and does things the efficient way, he speaks my language all the way! Still a lot of work! Looks great though!
I used that foam flooring that looks like wood, soft and very easy to install.
I installed vinyl sheet flooring in my bathroom last year and it already has a large gash in the middle from walking on it with high heels as well as several smaller gashes. It's definitely not durable. I ripped it out and I'm going to replace it with luxury vinyl tiles. I hope they'll hold up better.
Don’t use your cordless to mix anything