Home Project Summary

Restore Powder room

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Powder Room Restoration project

February 2011

Homeowners have many important questions about their Powder Room Restoration Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Powder Room Restoration investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Powder Room Restoration project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Use the following information to understand your options, make good decisions and get quality work at a fair price.

Powder Room Restoration - Project Overview

The approximate costs and value of a typical Powder Room Restoration project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).

Project description	Refinish cabinet doors, cabinet frames and moldings. Replace flooring. Paint walls. Refinish sink. Update plumbing fixtures. Use renovation grade materials and above average finishing detail.
Project size	35 square feet
Material and labor cost	$5,616 - $6,552
Material cost	$2,661 - $3,105
Do-it-yourself assessment	The typical Powder Room Restoration project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Powder Room Restoration requires attention to detail and careful planning.
First year Return on Investment - ROI	Results vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Powder Room Restoration project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost.
Long term Return on Investment - ROI	Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Powder Room Restoration project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost.
Green rating	Powder Room Restoration projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Powder Room Restoration - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Powder Room Restoration project plan.

To maximize return on the Powder Room Restoration project, limit cost to no more than 1.5% of home's total, post project value
For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Powder Room Restoration
For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
For best resale value, select components, appliances, finishes and fixtures of comparable quality
Install electrical receptacles inside cabinet where electrical devices are stored
Use low voltage interior lighting to illuminate pathways used at night

Powder Room Restoration - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Powder Room Restoration. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Powder Room Restoration project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Powder Room Restoration project cost and quality.

Task

Service Provider

Duration

Do-it-yourself difficulty

Target cost

Develop Project Budget

General Contractor

2 to 15 d

Level 2 - Challenging

$140 - $234

Specify Materials

Interior Designer