Toronto Bathroom Remodeling Renovation and Design
If you are looking for a bathroom contractor, Renovation Nation in Toronto is your solution. We combine high quality craftsmanship with affordable pricing. Our experience in bathroom remodeling is unsurpassed, whether we are remodeling your entire bathroom, or improving on your current look and feel, All high work exceeds expectations and always finishes on time and on budget.
The design of your new bathroom is where you should start your planning. Sometimes it is a great idea to hire Renovation Nation for great bathroom design to help you optimize your limited space. If you do plan to design your bathroom yourself, make sure to think about the amount of time you spend in your bathroom each day and use this as a way to rate what needs to be upgraded the most.
Keep in mind that an estimated 80-85% of what you put into your bathroom remodeling, you get back when you sell. In addition to more space, think about installing fog free mirrors, heated floors, or a beautiful whirlpool.
Once a budget, plans and designs have been formulated, you can begin to think about how you're planning on spending your money.
Certain items such as plumbing and electrical work are composed of fixed prices, however other hardware such as bathroom vanities, sinks, bathroom mirrors, toilets, showers, bathtubs and other fixtures to be installed in a bathroom renovation or reconstruction project may vary in price and come in a wide range of styles.
Tile Wall and Tile Flooring Design
Bathroom tile is created two ways, Rectified and Chamfered. Rectified tile is cut at sharp right angles and chamfered tiles have a beveled or rounded edge to them.
Ceramic Tile: Ceramic is very commonly used and is very easy to maintain. The come in glossy, matte, and ceramic/porcelain backed finishes and are available in many different patterns, colors, and sizes. Ceramic tiles in the bathroom are used to cover walls and basins and add a sleek, contemporary feel to any bathroom large or small.
Glass Tile: Glass tile is used for backsplashes, shower walls, and accents on floors. Glass tile adds depth and luminescence that ceramic or natural stones cannot. Glass comes in many colors and finishes ranging from glossy to flat to add a unique design to your bathroom and a spa-like atmosphere.
Granite Tile: Granite tile is durable and one of the toughest stones available. It's highly scratch resistant and its a very inexpensive choice.
Ceramic Mosaic Tile: Mosaic tile is used to create a retro inspired bathroom. They bring a very unique design to your bathroom and are a great choice for steps, hard angles, and curbs because they have no sharp edges.
Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile: Finishes include stainless steel hairline, stainless steel mirror, and stainless steel etched or gold. Metallic mosaics add an embellishment to the walls and are very suitable for ultra modern and stark interiors.
Bathtub and Shower Design
Whirlpool Tubs: A whirlpool tub is a luxurious option that can increase the resale value of any home. They can help ease aching muscles and joints with a combination of warm water and the massage like bubbling of jets.
Overflow Tubs: Overflow bathtubs are built larger than traditional bathtub, allowing you to lay deeper in the tub and gives you more room to move around. The overflow tub also has a ledge around the top, allowing the water to overflow the side of the basin and recirculate into the bathtub so the water level remains the same and no water is lost. The water is recirculated by a pump that allows the water to continuously flow back into the basin.
Walk-In Showers: Modern walk-in showers feature an open end for entry and come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made easily to any specification. It is advised to not install a shower tray. Although they offer proper drainage, they take away from the aesthetic value of a luxurious shower.
Steam Showers: Steam showers are luxurious and relaxing. They are frequently a stand alone shower that includes a traditional shower head and a steam generator that produces steam vapors. Steam showers require special, self-contained enclosures to prevent steam from escaping and damaging drywall, paint, and wallpaper.
Pre-Fabricated Showers: Pre-fabricated showers are single or multi-piece stalls molded from fiberglass, laminate, or acrylic. They are a convenient and reliable solution but offer very little character, especially when compared to custom tile stalls.
Fixed and Handheld Shower Heads
High Pressure Shower Heads: High pressure shower heads deliver a powerful stream of water that will rinse your body and hair in a matter of minutes. High pressure showerheads are available in heavy chrome, polished brass, and titanium finishes.
Handheld Shower Heads: Handheld shower heads have a flexible hose or tube that allows you to take the shower head off the wall and gives you a much larger range of motion when showering.Average prices range around $25-$75 and luxury options available around $100.
Low Flow Shower Heads: Low flow showerheads were insufficient until recently when manufacturers have developed new techniques to reduce water flow while maintaining a reasonable stream on low flow shower heads.
Bathroom Shower Doors
Pivot: Pivot shower doors open from a single side. They are typically framed glass doors that will cover one side of the shower stall.
Folding: Folding shower doors open and close like an accordion. An alternative to sliding shower doors, folding shower doors are unique because they can be left open for an accessible tub or closed to create an enclosed shower.
Bi-Fold: Bi-fold doors are specially made for smaller showers. They are a great space saver and are primarily used for standalone showers.
Frameless: Frameless shower doors have no panels or frames. They consist of uninterrupted glass that gives your bathroom a spacious look and feel. Interconnected pieces are attached with hinges that open from a single handle.
Sliding: Sliding shower doors can accompany rectangular spaces well, whether they are shower stalls or tub and shower spaces. Sliding shower doors open and close via metal sliders located at the base of the stall.
Curved: Curved shower doors are great for stalls or tubs with rounded corners. They come in a variety of styles and dimensions to suit every shower stall and bathtub enclosure.
Bathroom Lighting Design
Bathroom design can often become complicated and overwhelming when considering the variety of options available for each element of the bathroom, lighting is more than likely an afterthought of the project. Considering architectural details and the mood that fits a bathroom will help you decide on the perfect lighting design for your investment.
