{"id":2451,"date":"2020-02-17T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2021-11-22T13:53:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T19:53:13","slug":"before-you-start-your-bathroom-remodel-consider-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/before-you-start-your-bathroom-remodel-consider-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Start Your Bathroom Remodel, Consider This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Before-You-Start-Your-Bathroom-Remodel-Consider-This-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful-bathroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Before-You-Start-Your-Bathroom-Remodel-Consider-This-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Before-You-Start-Your-Bathroom-Remodel-Consider-This-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Before-You-Start-Your-Bathroom-Remodel-Consider-This.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re reading this post, chances are that your bathroom doesn\u2019t look the way you want it to. Maybe it\u2019s not as functional as it could be, or you\u2019re having trouble getting around it with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your particular circumstances, a bathroom remodel can definitely be the answer. After all, bathrooms are the most used rooms in the home next to kitchens, and remodeling can give you a whole new space.<\/p>\n<p>For a job of this caliber, it pays to work closely with a <a href=\"\/plumbing\/bathrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plumbing contractor you can trust<\/a>. Preparation and planning make a world of difference in the results you\u2019ll achieve with your bathroom remodel. In fact, there might even be factors you haven\u2019t considered yet, if you were thinking about tackling this bathroom remodel on your own. These considerations include:<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Practicality Before Aesthetics<\/h2>\n<p>The main reason many homeowners plan a remodel of any kind in their home is because they don\u2019t like something about how the space currently looks. Remodeling gives you a great opportunity to change the aesthetics of a room. But, you shouldn\u2019t let the desire to have a great looking bathroom overcome the obviously practical needs of the space. It\u2019s important than when doing a bathroom remodel, you account for your daily needs. This is something that our trained professionals can help you with.<\/p>\n<h2>Square Footage Only Goes So Far<\/h2>\n<p>An experienced and trained plumber will be able to work wonders when making effective use of your bathroom space, enabling you to fit the various appliances and fixtures you need and want into a typically crowded space. But every bathroom has its limits. Working with a qualified plumber, however, will help you determine how many of your goals you can realistically reach. We will help you prioritize a list of features you want in your bathroom so you can push the things you really need for the space, rather than just the things that are \u201cnice to have.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Steps Can Be Missed!<\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to skip professional services and instead opt to do a bathroom remodel on your own, there is a number of things that can go awry. We aren\u2019t just saying this to scare you into hiring a professional, but to encourage you to at least consult with a trained plumber before starting your bathroom remodel. Some common missed steps and mistakes we\u2019ve seen include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrect Measurements for Toilet Placement: <\/strong>A\u00a0toilet measurement called the <em>rough-in\u00a0<\/em>determines the distance between the toilet\u2019s bolt caps on the floor to the finished wall. The standard in modern U.S. homes is 12-inches, but this can vary depending on how old your home is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not Properly Venting Drains:<\/strong> Ventilation is vital. Your sink trap can get sucked dry, and as a result it won\u2019t function as a barrier between your bathroom and sewer system. You can imagine what a mess you\u2019d have with that.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not Sloping the Shower Floor:<\/strong> If the masonry in your shower floor isn\u2019t properly slanted, your water won\u2019t be able to drain properly, and you\u2019ll have perpetual standing water in the shower, leading to mold and mildew growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., your comfort is our promise! To set up an appointment, give us a call at the number above, email <a href=\"mailto:customerservice@daltonphc.com\">customerservice@daltonphc.com<\/a> or <a href=\"\/about\/schedule-service#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule an appointment online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparation and planning make a world of difference in the results you\u2019ll achieve with your bathroom remodel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[324,81],"tags":[293,294],"class_list":["post-2451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cedar-falls","category-plumbing-service","tag-plumbing-contractor","tag-trustworthy-plumber"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2451"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2456,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451\/revisions\/2456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}