So you have decided you want to paint your bathroom in a fresh new colour and the best part is all its going to cost you is your time, a gallon of paint and a few painting tools. But first you have to come up with a colour scheme before you grab your brush or roller. I should mention here the importance of buying a top quality paint and quality brush. Behr, Sherwin-Williams and Porter are good paint brands. Because your bathroom is a high moisture area, always use a glossy or semi glossy paint for easy cleaning and moisture resistance. The first thing you need to do is create a sample board of various colour combinations that you like and feel comfortable with as stated in Part 1 of How to Choose a Colour Scheme 4 Your Bath. Paint little 1×1 swatches of the colours you’re considering for your bathroom on 6×1 inch flat pieces of wood. Then hold the swatches against different pieces of furniture in your lavatory and with different lighting conditions such as natural light and artificial light (you can even do this at different times of the day). What you are trying to do is get a feeling of how the colour works with your bathroom environment and also how the colour of the paint is affected by different lighting situations. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are new to painting your bathroom walls, you will soon come to see that nothing changes the mood of your entire bathroom like altering the colour of your walls. Painting your bathroom walls not only creates a powerful visual statement but is ultimately a reflection of your personality and design style. And the great thing about painting your washroom is because of its size, you could probably finish this weekend project in just a couple hours. A good place to start getting color ideas is by looking at the colors of your furniture, woodwork, curtains and other prominent knick knacks such as a painting you would like your bathroom to compliment. The bottom line though is to pick colours that you like and feel comfortable with. And remember to preserve a sense of consistency throughout your home, so try to maintain similar colours between the rooms in your house. If you are not quite ready to commit to a particular colour scheme but still want to paint your lavatory walls then choose a light or neutral color such as white, gray or sombre tones of brown, which you can accent by adding eye-catching accessories. These colours are also easy to paint over if you do decide on a color scheme at a later date. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a first time renovator, coming up with usable bathroom renovation ideas can sometimes be daunting. But don’t fret; many others have traveled in your shoes before, rest assured you are not alone. So, let’s shed some light on how you can come up with some good bathroom renovation ideas, get it done right the first time and save yourself a few headaches. First lets examine the problem. The good thing is that in every renovation problem lies the solution. If you break down exactly what you need accomplished and then what you plan to do to get there, then with a game plan, your renovation project should proceed according to your outline. As obvious as this may seem, you’d be surprised at just how many homeowners out of unbridled frustration run down to their local home improvement store and start buying on a whim as they go and then regretting it later when they have to return the items or worse, having to live with their impromptu purchases. Before you even step out of your home you must decide just how far you are willing to go with your bath ideas. The first question you should be asking yourself is – what is my budget and then the next question is whether or not you plan on changing your bathroom layout. Read the rest of this entry »

I can imagine that some of you are asking yourself what’s the point of taking before and after pictures of your bathroom renovation project? Isn’t the whole point of remodelling your bath is to get rid of your old outdated or rundown looking bathroom and replace it with a new hip modern and upgraded lavatory? Aren’t you trying to forget? Well, I can answer that question in one word: "Memories!". How many times have you heard someone say, “ aah, that’s a Kodak moment…” or “that was perfect; I only wish I had a camera to capture it.” It should also go without saying that if you are going to spend all that time, effort and money on renovating or remodelling your bathroom, you might as well capture your progress on video (or digital prints) so you can see just how far you have come. And by taking pictures of your small bathroom remodel, you can also document mistakes to avoid and beneficial processes and techniques to repeat again. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey everyone this is Anthony from the Bathroomguru Review. Now we can’t be serious all the time, so we decided to put this humorous and quirky video up on You Tube promoting our site. Here is the play by play action script of the video below. And if you feel its funny enough pass the video on to your friends. Our story begins with the character Joe. Our mild mannered hero Joe has always dreamed of being a bathroom renovation handyman but his evil in-laws just won’t give him a break, until one day Joe finds this site online called the Bathroomguru Review. His home renovation potential is released and Joe’s wife is swept off her feet by Joe’s bath renovation prowess. Joe got the Reno job done, got the girl and they lived happily ever after in renovation bliss. The actual video is at the bottom of the article, so enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »

Ceramic tiles are either of the porous or non-porous variety. When trying to decide which one to use for your bathroom tile installation, the best choice would ideally be non-porous ceramic tiles. If you have a small bathroom and your choice of tiles have designs on them, to keep your design elements in perspective, go for smaller sized tiles to better incorporate them into your overall design. It also makes good design sense to choose contrasting colours for the floor tiles and wall tiles to set them apart and create dimensional space in the room. To round off your bathroom décor, choose relevant bathroom accessories that compliment the colours of your bathroom tile walls. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever thought about laying laminate flooring in your bathroom? Is laminate flooring the right choice for you? Asking yourself diy laminate flooring installation questions can help you determine the practicality of laminate floors in your home and help you figure out your laminate flooring cost. Questions such as: How big is your bathroom? Do you plan on installing the laminate flooring yourself? Are you a young growing family, on your own, or a mature couple? Do you entertain a lot in your home? Are you planning to sell your home in the near future or are you putting down permanent roots? Do you have the time and inclination to vacuum often or is the hand broom your best friend? Laminate floors can make clean up easy. Do you have pets? Do they have the run of the house, including the bathroom? Indoors, outdoors or both? The answers to these lifestyle questions along with the following laminate flooring installation tips and laminate flooring installation instructions will give you a sense of what it takes to lay in a new floor. Consider the following pros and cons of laying a new laminate floor below when trying to decide if laminate meets the flooring needs in your home and bathroom.   Read the rest of this entry »

Who doesn’t want a beautiful new bathroom? But who’s got the time (let alone the inclination) in their busy schedule to start a drawn out bathroom renovation project they have been putting off for the last year or so. Sound familiar? But what if that old run down looking shower stall and tub was there one day and gone the next? That would be sweet indeed! Well, for those of you with a sweet tooth, Bath Fitter may just have the sugar fixed solution you are looking for. It’s quick, painless and best of all you don’t need to get your hands dirty. At least that is how it was explained to me by Stephanie a rep from Bath Fitter down at the 2010 Home Expo in Calgary, Alberta. The advantage of Bath Fitter over conventional bathroom retrofitting is that when its time to remodel your bathroom, you don’t need to disturb your existing flooring or plumbing. So Presto! Just like magic you could have a stunning new bath in a one day or two. Read the rest of this entry »

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Most bathroom renovation or remodelling projects begin with a trip to your local home improvement store or surfing the net to gather ideas just to see what’s out there. Another good place to start is to get to know the jargon and terminology that the trade’s people in the home refurbishment industry are currently using. This is beneficial so you won’t get totally lost when you try to communicate with them as to what you want. Here is a short list of common bathroom renovation terms encompassing: plumbing and lighting, flooring, framing, planning and design terminology. This is not a complete list but more of a work in progress and relevant terms and descriptions will be added on a regular basis as we assess them. Read the rest of this entry »

Water and bathrooms go hand in hand, everyone understands this. The thing that most home owners don’t quite grasp is the difference between hard water and soft water and whether or not they should purchase a water softener system for their home. On my rounds down at Home Expo 2010 I happened to come across a display for Water Solutions and I was fortunate enough to have an expert explain the benefits of having a water filtration and purification system in your home. Hard water, as it was explained to me, contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium, two minerals that cause the soapy scum on glasses and lime residue on bathroom fixtures. It was further pointed out to me, that while this water is suitable for drinking and gardening, hard water can cause mineral build-up in water heaters, pipes and showerheads, reducing the waters natural flow (which could lead to costly repair or replacement). Also a fact little known to home owners is that hard water furthermore reduces soap and shampoo’s ability to lather properly (so you use more), and more over, laundry becomes harder and duller in appearance. Read the rest of this entry »

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