Quite often, bathroom renovations take longer because the delivery of tiles, plumbing fixtures or repair materials is delayed. Therefore, do not start renovating until you have all the necessary materials, sink, bathtub and tools in your home or garage. Take finishing materials, such as tiles, with a small margin. If workers split, cut incorrectly, or lay part of the tile in the wrong place, they will have to go to the store again. If the necessary collection and shade may run out, then you will have to waste time searching and ordering.
Conclude a detailed agreement.
It is important to find a repair team that has experience working under tight deadlines. Immediately discuss the scope of work and draw up a schedule. It should indicate the time frame for each stage of repair and the days and hours when workers come and leave. Don’t forget to include responsibility for missing deadlines. And study the reviews of previous customers to see if anyone has complained about poor quality and delayed work.
Separately, we need to discuss the work algorithm. Residents mustn’t be left without water and a toilet for more than a couple of days. The master must first replace the old plumbing, then the pipes, and connect the new plumbing.
Start by removing the trim.
Removing tile and old paint is a long and dusty process, but most of the trim can be removed without removing the toilet and bathtub from the bathroom. Even if they make it difficult to reach several pieces of tile, that’s okay. This can be done when you remove the old plumbing.
Remove old plumbing, change pipes, and immediately install new ones.
It is better to entrust this work to a master. Having experience in repairs, these tasks can be completed in one day. Prepare in advance to remove your old toilet and bathtub. The next day, the technician will be able to connect the new plumbing. Thus, residents will be left without a toilet for one or two days.
Buy a dry toilet and other small household items.
In those couple of days when there is no access to the bathroom, you need to take care of your comfort. You can purchase a dry toilet in large repair stores. It has reservoirs for clean and used water and more protective film.
She needs to close doorways, walls and floors in the hallway and clear the hallway of furniture and mirrors. The film will also be needed in the common corridor on the way to the elevator. Lay it at least on the floor so you can quickly roll it up and not waste time cleaning. The floors near the bathroom being renovated can be additionally lined with damp rags – dust settles well on them and does not scatter further around the apartment.
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