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If you are a contractor or a client, here is the information that you need to know:

YOU ARE A CLIENT

You can carry on with your quote process but you must prioritize remote ways of communicating. For example, you can communicate with contractors through video calls or send them pictures by email to help them present a detailed quote. Here is more information on this subject: Renovation projects in the time of COVID-19

YOU ARE A CONTRACTOR

Unless the work is considered an essential service, you cannot meet with the clients to present a quote or to carry out the work. Here are 2 articles that could help you in the current situation: 3 tips to present quotes remotely and Guide to financial assistance programs for Canadian businesses

HERE ARE THE PROJETS THAT ARE CONSIDERED AS ESSENTIAL SERVICES

These projects can still be carried out in the current crisis (check with you provincial authorities to make sure this applies):

Plumbing issues that keep the system from working correctly;
Electricity problems that affect the way the system works;
Repairs that must be made to fix a dangerous problem (bulging brick wall, broken window, broken door, water infiltrations, natural disaster);
Heating problems;
Issues with locks.

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RenoQuotes.com Bathroom Renovation Guide

Last modified: 2020-02-21 | Approximate reading time 6 mins

#Renovation guide #Plumbing #Bathroom

Léa Plourde-Archer

Are you thinking about renovating your bathroom? This process can be long and complicated as it involves several steps as well as a number of factors that can affect the price, the duration of the work and the durability of the materials.

This type of project requires proper planning. Even when we hire a contractor to complete the work, it is recommended to be informed about this subject, in order to get a better idea of what we want and what we must plan.

Having written several articles about bathroom renovation projects, we decided to compile and classify the links to these articles in one place to make it easier to find important information about several aspects regarding this type of project.

We also suggest that you check out our checklist for bathroom renovation projects, as this article contains a ton of information and comes with a document you can use to organize your project.

Here's a list of all of our articles about bathroom renovation

BATHROOM FLOOR

The bathroom floor is exposed to a lot of water, which means that the material used as flooring must be adapted for this room.

BATHROOM PAINT

It is important to use the proper type of product to paint the bathroom. Paints that are used in other rooms (except the kitchen) are not always suitable since they are not as resistant to water and grime.

BATHROOM RENOVATION PRICE GUIDE

What budget should you set aside for a bathroom renovation project? Of course, each case is different, but to get a ballpark idea, here are a few articles that cite average prices for bathroom renovation projects:

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BATHROOM SINK

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Bathroom sinks are practical and decorative elements that are one of the main elements of the room. Each bathroom being different, it is important to find a sink that fits within the space that is available. Fortunately, several models are available:

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BATHTUB AND SHOWER

Bathtubs and showers are central elements in this room that is dedicated to personal hygiene. Due to the sheer number of options, here are a few tips that will help you find the model that best suits you:

Bathub:

Shower:

COUNTERTOPS

*Articles about kitchen counters but that also apply to bathrooms

Even though they are not as sizeable, bathroom countertops must be able to resist certain elements such as water and dirt.

GENERAL BATHROOM RENOVATION

Renovating a bathroom is often a mid or large-scaled project. It is therefore important to plan the work in order to ensure that everything goes along as planned.

DECOR

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Each person will decorate their bathroom according to their taste, but here are a few tips that focus on current trends:

LIGHTING

It is very important that the bathroom be well-lit, particularly in the presence of a mirror.

MATERIALS

Materials that are used in bathroom renovations must be able to resist to elements to which they are exposed such as mould, water and dirt.

Different types of ceramics and their features

PLUMBING

Of course, plumbing is one of the main components of a bathroom and therefore, it must be one of the first things that we think of when organizing a bathroom renovation project.

How much do plumbing renovations cost?

TOILET

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Ah, the toilet! A throne in one's home, little value is placed on this fixture. Evaluate the different models and learn more about how to install a toilet:

VENTILATION

It is very important to make sure that the bathroom is well ventilated. This room accumulates a lot of humidity, which can lead to the appearance of mould. However, if the bathroom is properly ventilated, this type of problem will not occur.

RENOVATION BY AREA

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To see examples of bathroom renovation projects completed by RenoQuotes.com contractors, check out 10 examples of beautiful bathroom renovation projects.

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