Before you tackle a complicated project like renovating your bathroom or adding a new one, it might be wise to assess the time and effort you can devote to producing the results you want. Fitting a faucet is one thing, installing a complete shower enclosure is something else entirely.

How will you reinforce your sub-floor? Are you familiar with the code requirements? If you’re upgrading an existing bathroom in your spare time, can your family afford to be without the room for several weeks?

A bathroom remodeling project, however modest, requires more planning per square foot than any other room. Because it’s impossible to have a team of workers in the “smallest room in the house,” everything has to be done in sequence, making it essential to have a precise game plan. The worst-case scenario is when the only bathroom in the house requires a major makeover. This means no toilet, no shower, no running water – often for several days while pipes are rerouted and replaced. If the job runs into a snag, the lack of facilities may drag on for days. All family members should be prepared for considerable inconvenience, like going without showers for a few days and using a portable john.

In this month’s feature, we depict three bathroom renovations by Plumbing Mart.

About the Builder

Established in 1959 and serving the GTA, from Burlington to Oshawa, Plumbing Mart is Canada’s largest bathroom renovation company and has completed well over 18,000 renovation projects. Our promise to our customer is to provide unmatched personal service with a commitment to quality, design and elegant affordability. We also offer a complete selection of faucets and fixtures for the do-it-yourselfer. Plumbing Mart makes renovations easy, with a full range of complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling packages specially suited to individual tastes, lifestyles and budgets. Plumbing Mart provides a comprehensive 5-year warranty on all renovation projects.

For more information, visit www.plumbingmart.ca .