Are you looking for some inspiration on bathroom refurbishment ideas on a budget? If your bathroom is looking a little on the tired and dilapidated side, then you’re not alone. Given that this room, by definition, produces enormous amounts of moisture, it’s prone to rapid deterioration. Fortunately, you can refresh the look and feel of your bathroom without too much effort. Let’s look at some bathroom refurbishment ideas for when you are working to a tight budget.
Cleaning and Regrouting
A deep clean should be your first step to a revitalised bathroom. Choose a high-quality bathroom cleaner and scrub until you have a clean, refreshed surface. You might find that the entire space looks considerably brighter once you’ve removed the surface layer of grime.
Dealing with the space between your tiles might be a little trickier. You don’t need to remove the tiles to deal with aged-looking grout. Scrub with an old toothbrush. You might need to resort to bleach – but be judicious with it. If you’re in doubt, then bring in a professional cleaner to take a look.
Bathroom paint
Changing the colour of your bathroom is a great way to change the look. You’ll find paints that are formulated especially with bathrooms in mind. Bathroom paint is designed to provide a layer of oil and moisture resistance, which means that mould and mildew will have difficulty establishing a foothold.
Paint tends to be more affordable than tiling (which we’ll get to), and it’s something you can more easily put up yourself. If you’re painting onto bare plaster, then make sure that you’ve prepared the surface adequately with a mist coat, and sand between layers for the smoothest possible finish.
Decorate with Tiles
Tiling an entire bathroom can be very expensive. Fortunately, you can usually get away with tiling just a small part of it. The areas around the sink and bath tend to be where your money will go furthest. You might also look at floor tiling that matches. Bear in mind that smaller mosaic-style tiles may be more difficult to clean. The same applies to tiles whose surface isn’t quite clean.
Replace Fixtures and Accessories
Your bathroom is filled with little accent pieces, and functional hardware like your taps. Replacing a few of them can make a big aesthetic difference. It might also impact your enjoyment of the space. You might elect to change the taps or shower head – stainless steel is a popular upgrade for chrome. It won’t stain quite as easily, and it’ll last longer, too.
Other additions, like mirrors, shower curtains, and pictures can also make a big difference. You might also upgrade items like the extractor fan to ensure that steam is quickly removed from the space. This will help to ensure that moisture-related damage is slowed down.
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