Knowing your bathroom remodel

Pre-demo of 4x8' bathroom

A bid for a bathroom remodel is based on multiple factors – square footage, time, materials, electrical, plumbing, permits, design, etc…  Some people might assume that a remodel of a standard-sized bathroom (5×8′) would be a quick and easy job, when in fact, it can be just as time-consuming as the remodel of a much larger bathroom.  Your manpower is limited by space.    There is still the element of the unknown – issues that are discovered during the demo phase of the remodel.  Time with the client is required to assist them with the design elements such as tile, fixtures, paint colors, and so on. 

In a larger bathroom, two people could demo the concrete subfloor while one person removed debris; in this size bathroom, demo was done by one person while another person removed debris. 

Demo of concrete subfloor

 The demo phase of this project took 2 days with 2 people.  There was a 4′ high tile surround on every wall that was laid over plaster and lath, which increased the demo time because you must be careful when removing tiles in order to not damage the wall.

4' high tile surround

In the smaller bathroom remodel, there is still the time needed to coordinate with the plumber and electrician.  Rough-in inspection follows, and we then proceed with closing up the walls, which is then followed by the nailing inspection.  From here on out, we are able to continue work without interruption until final inspection.  

Tub surround

We start by laying out the tile for the tub surround.  This particular tile phase involved multiple, different sized tiles, and took 2 people two and a half days to complete.  Grout will follow, and upon completion, painting, baseboards and installation of fixtures.

Tile set, pre-grout.

More photos to follow upon completion of remodel.