02/01/2017
Looking to renovate your bathroom?
Discover expert S.M.A.R.T. tips for planning and budgeting your bathroom renovation with pictures and ideas from Smart Quality Assurance General Contracting.
When it comes to the bathroom, there's a lot going on in a relatively small space. Focus on style and function.
Smart TIP: Function is the No. 1 priority in a bathroom—if it doesn't "work" for you, who cares whether the tile is patterned in period-perfect Arts and Crafts style? Ultimately, you must be able to easily, conveniently use the space and the features within it.
"In the end, you need a good quality toilet that works well, a good valve body for the faucets that gives you the type of water flow you want," says Doug Smart, Director, Smart Quality Assurance General Contracting, Newmarket, ON.
Smart TIP: Save money on Style choosing targeted spaces for esthetic tile treatment—such as a vanity backsplash or a wall in the shower—and fill in the rest with economical but effective, basic porcelain. "You can do one wall of mosaic that will cost $20 to $50 per square foot, but the space is only 40 x 10 inches, and do the rest in plain field tile that is $5 per square foot,
It's worth spending an extra $500 for some 'wow' factor.
For additional information, general inquires, or to schedule a FREE estimate, call SQA General Contracting at (905) 955-5248 www.sqacontracting.com