Seven Items to Check When Remodeling the Bathroom

The first thing people want to know when it comes to a bathroom are how many the house has. The second thing? If it has been updated. Bathrooms can be a huge selling point for your potential flip. Most houses are standard 2 to a normal sized family house. There is always an option to add a second bath or half bath. These will be important factor that will determine how long you have your house on the market. Let’s look at some key factors to check when remodeling a bathroom.

Faucets

The right faucet can add a special look to your bathroom. Different designs, styles and features allow you to dress up and draw attention to the space. Always try to update the fixtures especially the faucets. Make sure if you switch out the sink faucet you also match it to the shower or tub faucets as well. There are also many options for style.

Different Faucet Styles

Coordinate your faucet color and finish with the rest of the fixtures and accessories in your bathroom. Choices include:

• Black
• Brass (antique or polished)
• Bronze
• Chrome (matte, brushed or polished)
• Copper
• Gold
• Iron
• Nickel (brushed and pearl)
• Stainless Steel

Cabinets

Hopefully you can resurface or refinish the cabinets with paint or new stain. But if you have to pull the old ones you can replace them or do away completely with the vanity part and just add a wall mounted sink for a more contemporary look.

Toilet

Pretty basic stuff here. Be sure to look at options that match the sink if you go ceramic. Also a lot of consumers will be interested in water conservation so add a low flow toilet if code allows it your area.

Vanity/sink

Many options here. You can do a granite or marble vanity which or most common or you can do a vessel sink. Vessel sinks have become very popular and add an air of sophistication to any bath. There are also ceramic, metal and glass options. Or they can be built in to the vanity which is very traditional. There are also stand alone and wall mounted options which are more expensive.

Tub/Shower combo

Make sure to update the hardware to match the sink. If the old one is fiberglass or acrylic, consider relining it or if your budget allows tile the sides to make the bathroom really pop.

For more options on tub and shower options check out this link.

http://www.inman.com/2012/02/17/pros-and-cons-9-bathtub-materials/

 Stand Alone Shower

Again the material used is probably fiberglass, ceramic tile or acrylic. Replace or repair any damaged tiles or go full tile if it is not upgraded. 

Flooring

Most out of date bathrooms will be floored with linoleum or laminate. If your budget allows, adding a tile floor will impress potential buyers. If you have a more meager budget, go for a good grade laminate that “looks” like tile. If there is carpet in the bathroom (yes we have actually seen this.) replace it.

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Erik Hitzelberger has been Real Estate Investor since 2007. While learning the ropes in the market down-cycle, he now teaches others how to use his systems and leverage other people’s expertise to achieve their own goals.

Erik Hitzelberger – who has written 194 posts on Part Time REI.

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