Hello World! Welcome Friends! Do you have cracked tiles, worn-out grouting, or a bathroom appearance that makes you cringe? Replacing your tiles is essential but you know how tedious that is. Do you have to do it from scratch?
You might just be shocked to learn that it is not just doable but also easy to add an exceptional level of elegance and luxury to your bathroom without changing the tiles. There are ways to upgrade your bathroom significantly and more quickly, one that promises stunning and long-lasting outcomes.
And don’t bother bringing a chisel. You can complete your bathroom renovation without trying to chisel away at those damaged and worn-out tiles. This way you don’t have to worry about accidentally removing the underlying plaster.
Simple bathroom remodeling ideas that do not involve removing tiles might add value to your house. Some of the ideas that will improve your bathroom appearance include; wall coverings that can be fitted with adhesive, attachments and extensions that don’t require drilling, furniture with rollers that can be placed anywhere, etc. Examine these ideas to easily modify your bathroom without having to do tedious and time-consuming brick and stone work.
Clean or Replace Your Grouting
The task of completely replacing old grouting can be more demanding than you expect. If you want to avoid doing this, you can simply clean the grout. A professional will probably use a grouting saw to chip out the old material and take their time to choose the ideal replacement for your new design concept. But an easier and quicker do-it-yourself solution for worn-out tile that only needs a little brightening up is to do a thorough cleaning of the grout.
You may require anything from a straightforward wash with warm water to vinegar solution or much stronger oxygen bleach depending on the severity of stain and dirt on your grouting.
Try washing the stain with warm water and a hard brush first, followed by a vinegar and water mixture. Not enough? Mixing vinegar and baking soda is a stronger cleaning agent. If you have to bleach it, be careful around the tiles and ensure you don’t mix bleach with any other cleaning agent.
If you’re willing to bring out your power tools, replacing minor areas of grouting might be a do-it-yourself project. Especially if they don’t show more serious structural damage. To repair a small patch of damaged grouting, you’ll need a grouting saw. Then you can apply the new grout with a putty knife and allow it to dry.
Attach a Wall Panel Cover
Using a wall covering is another clever approach to modernizing your bathroom walls without replacing them. It is for this reason that an increasing number of bathroom designers are using non-tile options like PVC, acrylic, and wainscoting.
One of the main reasons why bathroom wall panels have gained popularity is because of how easy it is to install them. They are much easier to install than ceramic tiles and can also overlay them.
To ensure you get a good result, be careful to understand how to prep your walls before you begin. It is recommended to consult Bespoke Renovations for advice regarding bathroom renovations in Canberra, or better still, to do installment for you. The basic wall prep involves making sure your walls are dry, uniform, flat, grease, and dirt free. You may have to level out high points, fill in low ones and take out anything that would prevent a strong adhesive bond from holding firmly.
Bathroom tiles that have been well cleaned and prepped can be directly covered with wall panels. Remember that you will need to be comfortable with measuring, cutting, and finishing the panel to the precise dimensions needed for your bathroom space. While you’re at it, avoid installing DIY floors such as laminate. The laminate may start to distort with time and perhaps need to be replaced in a few short years.
Coat Your Tiles With Paint
Applying paint over your bathroom tiles is one of the least expensive methods to refresh your bathroom walls without having to renovate them completely. Before you choose to paint your tiles and grout, remember that they will lose their distinctive contrast and this can make it more difficult to replace the tile in the future.
While the procedure does involve some planning, the actual painting takes much less time and money when you compare it to changing the tiles.
Begin by discussing the paint you intend to use to overlay your bathroom tile with your neighborhood paint store. While not every material works well with the same paint, most – including ceramic and porcelain do well with epoxy paint. While you’re busy painting, cover what’s left of your bathroom including the toilet, mirrors, tub, and basin with plastic to prevent paint splatters.
You may need to set aside a period where your bathroom won’t be used as you prepare it for painting and other renovations. You’ll do well to add a coat of water-resistant sealer to the pre-mixed paint you pick to shield the layer from the humid environment.
Temporary Decals Are an Option
Need a quick method to refresh your bathroom? Think adhesive stickers. These are ideal for rented houses and can easily conceal unattractive tiles and also come off easily when they need to be removed. Decals are like stickers that attach to clean tiles and can be used to hide a broken tile, add more color, or improve the look of the space. Even though they are not best for long-term use, they come in handy when you want to make temporary changes.
Use Elegant Adhesive Bathroom Accessories
You may remodel your bathroom without the need for drilling through the walls by using adhesive accessories. To add style to ordinary items like the towel rail and toilet paper holder, choose one that adds character and modernizes your new bathroom. There are several simple but elegant designs for bathroom accessories such as shower enclosures that can blend with your home décor. Your bathroom will become more comfortable and useful with the option of utilizing adhesive to install them. There are fixed and movable panels, available in various sizes to meet your demand and can be easily glued to your tiled walls.
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