Step 1 - The study of space:
Space - How do I get? The next step is to learn more about the space for that new bathroom. And 'limited to the existing bath-footprint? You can remove the linen closet and use that space in another way? Do you really think that the hot tub? Can an adjacent utility room, a closet or a portion of the adjacent bedroom? Middle-aged adults may be very willing to do a bedroom, a bathroom new master. Master Spaswith all the amenities you can take a lot of space quickly. Look at all the options. Be creative and think outside the "box".
Now look in the room (s) available. There are windows that will determine the design? There is a basement finished or unfinished below? If there is a cavity underneath? How much access is there for the plumbing and electricity and HVAC? What happens? An attic or a room finished? In a two-story house, it is likely that the bathrooms are stacked one above the other. Take note of this and start thinking,waste and supply lines (lines of treatment are much more important and more difficult to configure for new). What do you think the lines the walls of waste down? If the walls are thicker than normal walls in the house?
Other questions to ask yourself if the current configuration is a good compromise. He meet your changing needs? And 'safe, efficient, attractive, comfortable and attractive? How much natural light there?
[Hint: An easy way to get into a bath of lightlittle or no natural light is a tunnel of light. Velux Sun Tunnel Skylight Solatube and make those easy to install and work great. Of course, you need to loft above the room in question.]
If you are using to an adjacent room, then you need to see what will be removed from the (s) bearing wall. If you are supportive, then you in a bar, the burden of support of others. Most of my clients prefer no evidence that a wall was removed. In otherWords, they want a ceiling wire, you must cut the bars apart and installing a ceiling in the middle bar. It is not difficult, but there is a certain technique to do so. I suggest you use a Remodeler qualified to do so.
In summary, there is, what space is available for research, the existing configuration, the design constraint that the holes or other physical objects to place your design as the existing mechanical parts are running and access to them , and the fieldPoints that may come into play with your design.
Phase 2 - Function:
Ask yourself: "How do I use this room?" What you need in this space? How would you like to work in the room? As the bathroom is in use? Who is this Bad? How many at once? Who wakes up first? There is need for privacy? If a partner can get up before the rest and sleep? The space require better than normal insulation? They are the toilets (WC) mustseparately? There is the need to port (s) on the toilet (s)?
They are the children use to go in this room? How old are they? They are pure or something missing? If the bathroom is a necessity in this space? It will be a person needs to dress in this space? If a wardrobe can be found in this space? If so, who is the WIC? Accessibility is a major concern? There are particular needs that must be addressed?
How do you write the answers to some of these questions, we are beginningdesign. How many projects, as I did, my clients have always involved, usually to the point that is the design of the bathroom. With these tips on design as a guide. Collect all the pieces of the puzzle. Put it in the best position. They want to create the look and feel. If they are all finished, ask a trusted party to ensure that the design is possible within your budget, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Step 3 - Balance:
WhyYou must have a budget? It costs what it costs, is not it? Nope. Part of your research should include how much you could spend on this project and what is included in the price. This requires that the conference with a potential entrepreneur. Do not think you can find out for yourself, because you are then by a wide margin. I have many people to rely on all materials, thrown in a couple of dollars for the labor market and think that's it for him. The contractor knows all types ofThings done that need to be guessed. Therefore, they are entrepreneurs. Do not forget that they do for a living, must be paid for their work.
The bathrooms are expensive. The second most expensive rooms to kitchens. Your potential contractor (PC) can at least give a range, he or she can draw from their previous work. Do it early in your planning. It would be a huge waste of time to do all the planning and design, only to discover that this project,as expected, is so out of your budget.
After your PC, you've listened to expect from your bathroom, you have a couple of examples and areas of the prize, you must decide if they are not moving or before. In fact, work the way you want, it costs a finite amount, and there is no escape. There must be some degree of confidence how to find these realities. It is a sort of give and take. Neither you nor the PC all want to show your cards. The PC can not know what theFinal costs are, and do not want to make an assumption wrong, and do not want to tell him how much money you have. If the contract is signed, this will be the moment of truth.
Remember that the design and choice of materials is an important factor in the cost. The final touch can be a big part of the project cost.
Phil Rea, a noted speaker and prefabricated housing industry is the story of a visit to a potential customer. When asked what kind of additional costs thatsaid: "I can build an additional $ 1,500 or I can build one for $ 250,000 for the work that you can build anything you pay for, but you only get what you pay for .." In other words, he was telling them to build a kennel or a really good addition, but he needed to know what they are willing to invest in the project.
And the conversion costs are investments that give you joy and a return on investment for a long time. A well-designed project to provideThem a better return on investment. Unlike cars or boats or campers that rapidly depreciate the investment in your home will give you a positive return on investment. How to spend your time with the search. Remember how much time you have, if you plan to buy a car or a product, spend. These are small investments compared to what you spend for your home.
We summarize what you've done so far. They provided the space available and how they are used. You have come towith a range of budget for the project. They started an "image" of the bathroom is always new and exciting. Now, in paragraph 4
Step 4 - The Layout:
Configuring the bathroom - now you have thought about the space available. They also know that they will use the space and how they are used. And you have an approximate budget. Now it's time to think about the layout of the bathroom, or the configuration of everything you think you think in your bathroom.In this fourth step and very important, you will see a list of all the items you want in the bathroom, and about where you want. Items such as soaker tub, toilet, shower, sauna, sink (s) and other devices such as lighting and equipment.
The layout consists of five parts:
1 General rules of thumb
2 Accessibility
3 Configuration
4 Accessories
Lighting 5.
(1) the general rules of thumb - First you must setthe bathroom in the most unlikely. If you (or does anyone else) to go in the bathtub, should be the first thing you do not see the toilet. This applies especially in powder rooms, where those who are not familiar with the house entrance. Put the toilet behind a door or a knee-wall about 48 "high at least 36." - ".. Wide width for the toilet area should be an absolute minimum to 32" 42 If you are limited to the square in front of the toilet, holding a round dish, otherwise use aelongated bowl. Kohler sells a wonderfully efficient units, which is a class 6 and uses only 1.28 gallons of water per flush.If you have a large room, you could build a separate room for the toilet. Some master suites have two separate toilets. Use Windows and Sun tunnels leading natural light, at a minimal cost. For the shower, do as much space as possible. There are hundreds of ways to set up showers. Also pay close as possible to the consumption of water and other expenses carefullyas glue, and the amount of desire valves and switches. Let me give you an example of use of water: if you have 4 body sprays with 2.5 liters per minute (gpm), a 2.5 gpm shower, and if two people take a shower every 15 minutes room that you use 375 liters per day. That gives you pause is not it? If you go this route, you will increase your power lines is at least 3 / 4 "tube and buy a larger heater. The smallest shower, I would recommend, 3 'x 3'. 3 'x 3' angle showers molesold as a unit and are in small bathrooms or bathrooms that are rarely used in practice. A good starting point is to shower 4 'x 3'. A shower 4 'x 3-6' would be even better. You could also install a bathtub with shower where the tub serves as the base of the shower. It 'a good idea to at least a bathtub in a house for a number of reasons. I like bathrooms are larger for this purpose, as the bellwether Kohler K-876. I am a bit 'more and more sides. addition of a curved stick shower alsoNeed more space. Moen is an easy to install model. When placing the mixer (s), see if you can put on an internal wall, rather than an outside wall. Reducing the risk of freezing. If the valve on the other side of the wall (as in a closet next door) can access it is even better. AND 'cheaper and easier to place tiles and plaster tiles, if a repair is required. Also consider the shower valve near the entrance of the shower so you do not have to enter the shower andwet when you turn on the water. The valve should be directly under the shower. Make sure that the light is abundant. Keeping the space open as possible, so that the bath is easy to navigate. Use large closets, laundry room instead of framed cabinets because they take up much less space. The tiles for the floors must be at least coefficient of friction of 0.5. The Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA recommends or 0.6. Use a baseboard tiles instead of wooden skirting. Veryeasy to maintain. When painting walls, to paint you use a high quality. The walls have a lot of moisture, usually every day. I like to use semi-gloss on the bathroom walls, because it keeps well. Be aware that a semi-gloss has a lot of gloss, so it's not for everyone.
(2) Access - Regardless of your age, the bathroom and its accessories make it easily accessible. Make your door 32 "wide, and hold to open the plant. Curbless the shower will cost a little 'more (on orderShowers), but they are a joy to use. And if you ever use a wheelchair, with no further changes are needed. The removal of shower door is much more accessible and allows you to save money on a large piece. Promotes some research on universal design, design that is accessible to all, regardless of age. Use handrails in all showers and tubs. Handles much sense. If you can not update the block of wood handrail and the wall, you must mount theHandle, has a handle Moen very intelligent, you can install directly on the card. It uses a support screw called SecureCode. They also have some of the best bars in search of the area with the mating surfaces and styles.
(3) Configuration - configuration is more than you have space and that the position of doors and windows. Allow at least 18 "from the center of the toilet to the nearest bathroom or wall mounted. Code requires a minimum of 15" from center line for the bathrooman obstacle, a bathroom faucet or a wall. If you have a bigger house, you can create a window above the bathtub. You can replace the window with a good quality vinyl window that can withstand moisture. Tiles around the window. Or cover the window with a piece of glass, transparent or opaque. If you have room, install a linen closet or cupboard. If you do not have enough space, use the corners, hooks and shelves of towels and sheets.
(4) Accessories - Accessories are items such asTowel bar, toilet paper holder and medicine cabinet. In general, there will be two 24 "towel bars, a small towel bars, towel racks, toilet paper holder, robe hook or two needs. Medicine cabinets mirrors can also serve as very useful. I like the Kohler Archer K-3073, one in front of the mirror, mirror on the back of the door, and a mirror on the back of the shelves has. With two of these are installed with the doors open, you can also see from all sides. heated towel barsLuxury, but as a fine. Some of the larger can, even a little 'heat in the room. Choose the accessories of the design process. This is necessary because the block of wood between the studs in specific places chosen so that the accessories must be able to easily and securely. Block must be done during the rough-in (the first phase of construction). 2 × 8, 2 × 10, and 2 × 12 piece block makes it good.
[Tip: Create a chart or "map" of your bathroom, ifthe block is present. Instead of the height from the finished floor (AFF), it is best to measure from the ceiling, there is not yet the finished floor to be installed. Measure not in the middle of the block, but from top to bottom, so that if a site preference changes, you will know how much space you have. Size observe an adjacent wall from one end to the other end of the block, and put them on the drawing. Also, make sure you've done your photosRough-in bottom. You will find that this is a real life saver one day.]
(5) Lighting - Lighting is very important in the bathroom. You need to see where you're going, and you need to see clearly the normal course of daily activities such as shaving bathrooms, make-up, maintenance and showers. Besides being very practical, the lighting can be very beautiful. Well-designed lighting can be a variety of effects with different types of fasteners. The easiest way to addmore flavor to your bathroom is to install dimmer lights, my favorite, the Lutron Maestro. Be sure to put a dimmer on the light "record", so it is not blind when you enter the bathroom in the morning.
[Tip: I usually put the shower on the light switch first come to you as you enter the bathroom. The light shower is usually out of the way enough so that does not make you blind in the morning. Or you can also use as a night light.]
It 'a shame that some oflighting works best for your application make-up, are very bad. Have you in the theater make-up room where you see the lights on both sides of the mirror and the mirror. This is the best way to make-up position lights. Many times I have two wall lights stuck on attractive sides of the mirror and a 4 "low voltage recessed ceiling. This is not the best solution is pretty good. Make sure you put a dimmer in the EBL to be able to control theAmount of shadow that is projected onto the face. For all lighting needs, you will find it difficult to beat the selection and service to the south cabinets and lighting. Be sure to leave a space in the ceiling of a good exhaust fan, as the ultra-quiet exhaust fan WhisperCeiling Panasonic. Install one or more water-tight recessed lighting in shower area. If you have a large bathroom, put the lights near the door and down the toilet. If you build a closet in the bathroom towels, put aIn the light with a switch near the door of the cabinet. Check the codes for the correct type of light. We typically use a fluorescent tube.
In short - you now have a general list of items you should consider as you plan the layout bathroom. Most of it is simply common sense. Part of it comes from experience and research. Look at your progress, now that you've completed 4 of 6 points. It seems that you are all finished now, but there's more to come. In Section 5 wediscuss the choice of material. With what we currently spend in a bathroom, the choice of materials a large role in the price of the bathroom is to play and durability.
Step 5 - Selection of products for your bathroom:
Product Selection - Now you have four of the six stages of designing a large bathroom. Its design is almost finished. It is time that such products and materials you will use in this project to choose from. Your service provider may be a valuable resource.Especially if they are design-build contractor who specializes in the design process. You've probably built more pools than you. Look at their pictures and ask questions about the products used. Go over the pictures again and start making a list of materials and products you are interested in
Search and read - the best place to get products on the web in retrospect. You can search and find just about anything. Read the reviews.Amazon.com is a good place to read reviews. Some sites allow people to post comments. You can "grab" the images and information from the Web with a practice called Snagit program. Collect these in a folder on your computer. Visit the showroom, so you can get the feel of products. Pour over brochure. Talking with colleagues. Visit your friends, your work has been done recently.
The choice of a product - How do you determine what is a superior product? An important factor is whether the product is agood value - that is the best product at the best price. If it is permanent, you have a good relationship. It can be a good value if it is also known for their business and your contractor. If you choose something too exotic or unknown, can be difficult to install, and if a repair is required, may be difficult. For example, some foreign connections, though beautiful, can take a long time to get replacement parts, if necessary, maybe months. There are some veryworthy of American companies that have good products, like Kohler, Moen, American Standard and Delta.
Cabinets - The most common bathroom cabinet vanity. Most of the vanities, which are now sold 34 1 / 2 "tall, if it ends with a height over the work surface is installed, 36". In the 60, 70 and 80 vanity top 32 "-34". (For comparison, the amount your plan kitchen work probably 36 "from finished floor or FFA.) Cabinets and linen closets wonderful. Sheoccupy less space than a linen closet and add a better view into the bathroom. Classic Cabinetry is an excellent source for your cabinet. Another very nice for your bathroom vanity is an antique replica. These can be purchased at a very reasonable price now and look in powder rooms are great.
Use the space wisely. Add open-shelf in the wall cavity. Care planning in the storage closet and linen closet. Wardrobe Chattanooga is a wonderful job with theirDesign and installation.
Think about how long it will take for your products. They fit into your schedule? A missing part can stop a project dead. How long will the cabinets to take to get to? They are all the products come from suppliers that have good service? Trust your contractor on some of these points. In the end it is he or she has to do with it, and stay on schedule.
Now that you have a list, check to see if it fits your budget, shipsa reasonable amount of time and has good reviews. If so, leave on your list. Otherwise, stay away from him and look at other options.
Do not let your contractor help - A contractor to fit in an exhibition and attended many seminars to learn everything they know. You will be asked only a few options for each item in your bathroom. Even more than is just confusing. They will know what works for them. It is therefore necessary to assess whether it is good for you.I can tell you from experience that when you go to buy your products without talking to your contractor, there will be no problems. This is something I avoid as much as possible because we know the consequences.
In summary:
Make a list of products that must be selected. Make a list of optional products. Determine where you will find these items. Determine if an element with the contractor or by loadingitself. Take a page product selection or a web page that can be shared. Determine the data that the products should be ordered? Them Establishing order. Set a date when the elements are needed in the labor market.
Step 6 - Building The Bathroom:
Ready-Set-Remodel - that's it. It is set. It 's time to build the bathroom. Step 6 is about the actual construction of the bath or process that is expected when you can build your bathroom. TheirPlanning and design will pay. It 'much easier to build your bathroom because of the diligence.
Each party has a different design, but all follow a few basic steps. Some companies have a pre-construction conference (CCP) before work begins. This meeting is only you and your designer or your contractor to go over again all that is involved in the project. Most of the meeting will bring to your home. You cantake the lead carpenter, or subcontractors. Every company does it differently. Some not at all. The CCP is a revision of the final contract and items that are not in the contract, such as paint colors, placement of portable toilets, notes about your pet (s), hours of departure, your routine, or finding some bushes or mobile, that require special protection. Make sure you have a copy of the PCC after it was transcribed.
Finally, the awaited dayarrives. It's time to start the project. Your service provider may be signed to set up a job, of course, with your permission. Next it's time to protect your property from dust, dirt and wear and traffic. It will be a lot of them. Your work can range from a few days to last longer than a month, depending on the complexity. And that's a lot of in-and-out traffic. Mentally prepared because this is a complete destruction of the usual routine.
The powder or base runner mayCarpet Mask (plastic runners attached), plastic up to the doors, painters plastic on the beds and furniture set. Do not forget to cover the clothes in your closet. This may be an oversight expensive. The dust is to get in there, even with the door closed.
Ask a timetable for the work, so you are prepared for the various phases. The program can be elaborate or very simple. Realize that this program changes every day. This is the kind of transformation. The program at leastgives an idea of when something happens, and defines the different stages.
It 'a good idea, a message center in your home, or a collaboration sites like Basecamp. They spent a lot of time planning this project, and it is important that the paper trail to go to the end of the contract. Stay in touch with your business identifying that he or she has other irons in the fire, so to speak. However, your work is very important, so it is necessary to maintain theTo open lines of communication.
Their task can be performed by the owner of the company or one of its lead carpenters. Maybe even a supervisor that the work keeps work organized. Make sure you are clear who is responsible for the work to this point.
You have a contractor that you trust to set. Now they want to build your dream bathroom. This is the reason for all the planning and design. It is all together. The first phase, you feel that this will endbathroom all in a few days. Do not let how quickly the tear will be deceived, or how fast the work is framed and beaten in the finish when the sheet rock starts, the job seems to stall. This is the way it is. The completion of the sheet rock will last about a week, at this time, not much else will happen. Then, a first coat on the walls and, perhaps, cut some. The purpose of the work is started. Completed last long. A custom shower tilescan be 3 days or more. We hope that your time is vanity and cabinets, together with your devices. If you have granite counter tops, will be a delay. You can not measure the peak, until the cabinets are in, and then you have to wait 3-7 days for installation of the peaks, depending on the company that use of granite. The sink faucets can not wait for the counters are installed from. Everything must be done in a certain order. Be patient. It will soon be over, and I assure youThat may be worth it.
Finally, I hope you enjoyed these project ideas, and that this process leads to a better bathroom. Be sure to take pictures of the site daily. Take notes. Communicating with your builder. Obtain a written guarantee. Your vote for the contractor to tell them how much you appreciate their hard work. Above all, enjoy your new room, once only a dream.
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