When you’re renovating your property, your bathroom might be fairly low down the list of priorities. In total, you likely spend a lot more time in most of the other rooms in your house. However, a tired and worn-out bathroom can rapidly turn into a home nightmare if you don’t keep on top of it.
The good news is that you can update or revive your bathroom much more easily than a full kitchen renovation or any other major project. Whether you want to improve your bathroom to increase the value of your property or you simply want to create a luxurious haven in your home, these quick fixes can do wonders.
Plumbing Problems
The most important thing about a bathroom is that it’s functional. Even minor leaks and plumbing malfunctions can turn into expensive problems if you leave them. For example, a dripping faucet can waste gallons of water in a day, as each tiny drop of water soon adds up. This waste is all reflected on your water bill.
Plumbing problems never simply go away or even stay as they are. That dripping faucet, for example, will worsen over time. It can also lead to mold, water damage, and corrosion. The same applies to a leaking pipe.
Even a minor leak, given enough time, can turn into a flood. The repairs become more expensive and the damage far more extensive. To avoid this issue, get a plumber to check out your bathroom and patch up these small issues before they grow.
Shower and Bath Sealing
One thing that comes in common with every bathroom is that they are wet environments. Your shower and bath are the most common culprits, producing water and steam. This means that your bathroom can be prone to mold or damp, neither of which are healthy for you or your property.
It’s important to make sure that your shower and bath areas are protected from the water. You can do this by using a waterproof sealing agent, like RIW Toughseal, to protect your walls. This seal acts as a barrier against water and vapor alike.
Tiling
Tiles are another great way to protect your walls and flooring. Tiles are naturally hardy and easy to clean, as well as being attractive. Most people line their bathroom shower and bath area with tiles, while leaving a couple of walls painted.
If you have tiles, make sure that you keep on top of the grouting between the tiles. Water can get underneath the grouting, which can cause it to peel away or grow mold. Keep it clean and, if need be, replace the grouting to quickly make your bathroom look newer.
Paint Jobs
Just because your bathroom is functional, it doesn’t mean that it can’t look nice. Because of the steamy environment, paint can have a shorter lifespan in your bathroom than other rooms. Keep it topped up and, if need be, spend a weekend repainting the bathroom walls for a quick but impressive change.
