Restore Small Bathroom
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Small Bathroom Restoration project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Small Bathroom 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 Small Bathroom 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 Small Bathroom Restoration project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Small Bathroom Restoration - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Refinish cabinet doors, cabinet frames and moldings. Replace tile surround and floor. Paint walls. Refinish bathtub and sink. Update plumbing fixtures. Use renovation grade materials and above average finishing detail. |
| Project size | 45 square feet |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | The typical Small Bathroom Restoration project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Small Bathroom Restoration requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| 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 Small Bathroom Restoration project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost. |
| First year 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 Small Bathroom Restoration project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Small Bathroom Restoration projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. |
Small Bathroom Restoration - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Small Bathroom Restoration. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Small Bathroom Restoration project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Small Bathroom Restoration project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Small Bathroom Restoration project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Develop Project Budget | General Contractor | 2 to 15 d | - | |
| Specify Materials | Interior Designer | 2 to 15 d | - | |
| Specify Finishes | Interior Designer | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Remove Bathroom Tile | Demolition Laborer | 1 d | - | |
| Remove Tile Mortar | Demolition Laborer | 1 d | - | |
| Repair Dry Rot | Carpenter | 1 to 4 d | - | |
| Install Bathtub Faucet | Plumber | 1 d | - | |
| Repair Wall Damage | Drywall and Plaster Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Refinish Bathroom Cabinets | Painting Contractor | 2 to 4 d | - | |
| Refinish Wood Molding | Painting Contractor | 2 to 4 d | - | |
| Install Radiant Floor Heat | Flooring Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Install Mortar Bed | Tile Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Install Tile Floor | Tile Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Install Bathtub Tile | Tile Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Install Mirrors | Glazing Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Bathroom Fan | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Wall Mounted Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Refinish Bathtub | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Regrout | Tile Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Replace Switch Plates | Electrician | 1 d | - |
Small Bathroom Restoration - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Small Bathroom Restoration project plan.
- To maximize return on the Small Bathroom Restoration project, limit cost to no more than 4.6% of home's total, post project value
- For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Small Bathroom 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 bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
- Use furniture, fixtures and accessories scaled appropriately to the room size
- Decorate with light color shades to make a small room appear larger
- Mount hardware and accessories on back of door to make best use of space in a small room
- Choose wall mounted elements with narrow depth to maximize spaciousness in a small room
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