{"id":2348,"date":"2016-12-08T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:50:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:50:54","slug":"remodeling-a-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/bathroom-remodel\/remodeling-a-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Remodeling a Bathroom in an Old House"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"adfsdgdfgfdg\"Tips\u00a0for Remodeling a Bathroom in an Old House<\/b><\/h2>\n

Aside from the kitchen, the bathroom is the one room in the house that easily succumbs to wear and tear. Entire households make use of this specific room to take care of their hygiene needs every day. Also, the presence of moisture, humidity and all kinds of chemicals and substances from the different bath and cleaning products used here can do significant damage to furnishings and fixtures that are not designed to withstand such an environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

If <\/span>remodeling a bathroom in an old house<\/span> is a project that you mean to take up in the near future, then you need to keep a few simple design options and tips in mind so that your new bathroom can successfully function and stand up to constant use \u2014 and look pretty, too. Here are some ideas you should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

Select a high-performing toilet<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest bathroom remodel<\/a><\/strong> tips is to pick a toilet that is right for you. There is a wide range of high-efficiency toilets available today that not only get the job done after your business is completed, but also let you conserve resources and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose your tiles well<\/b><\/h3>\n

You may have specific preferences for the way your floor tiles function in the bathroom. If you have small children or elderly relatives living with you, for instance, you may lean more toward having a non-slip floor installed in your new bathroom. Tiles with matte finishes, plenty of grout lines, textured surfaces or glazes with sand would be ideal for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want a low-maintenance tile floor, on the other hand, stick to glazed or porcelain tiles. Stay away from natural stone since these are porous \u2014 they absorb water and develop stains if they are improperly sealed, which means more cleaning time for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick an acrylic caulk<\/b><\/h3>\n

This kind of formula can be easily removed even without using strong chemicals. The formula can make it easy to remove the next time replacement is in order. It’s also worthwhile to pick caulk that comes with a long-lasting mildewcide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Install a sink that fits your family’s requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you need more storage and countertops, a vanity with sink would be an excellent choice. For less utility but more style, a vessel sink would be a nice touch. A standard pedestal sink would also be a good compromise between aesthetics and function.<\/span><\/p>\n

Update your wiring<\/b><\/h3>\n

Years (perhaps decades) of plugging in hairdryers, hair straightening irons, electric toothbrushes and electric razors have surely taken a toll on your bathroom’s outlets and wiring, so give them an overhaul. Replace 15-amp wirings with 20-amp ones and provide enough outlets for everyone’s appliances.<\/p>\n

Your local plumber has the best tips on remodeling a bathroom in your home. Contact a\u00a0Fox Cities plumber<\/a><\/strong> at Turek’s Plumbing today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tips\u00a0for Remodeling a Bathroom in an Old House Aside from the kitchen, the bathroom is the one room in the house that easily succumbs to wear and tear. Entire households make use of this specific room to take care of their hygiene needs every day. Also, the presence of moisture, humidity and all kinds of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2439,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[104],"tags":[141,142,207,208,94,209],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2348"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6916,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348\/revisions\/6916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}