Can You Use Your Bathroom During a Renovation?
This is a common question for homeowners considering a bathroom renovation and I suspect that it's because they're wondering what they're going to do about a toilet and a shower while their bathroom is being completed.
The simple answer is NO. Unfortunately, during the renovation you will not be able to use your bathroom. Your shower and toilet will not be in functioning condition for the majority of the project. Your shower needs to be constructed very carefully to ensure the space is water-tight when complete and that the mortars used to adhere the tiles can cure properly. If you were to try and use your shower while it is incomplete, you may end up causing damage that would result in more work or having to rip the shower out and restart.
When it comes to the toilet, some people wonder if it's possible to re-install the toilet at the end of each work day so they can use it in the evenings. Although this might sound like a good idea, generally it should be avoided. This will create more work for the renovation team and will slow down the project. Also, during the renovation, your floor will not be in a condition where its suitable to walk on in bare feet, so it's best to avoid entering the workspace until completion. After the floor tile is installed, you aren't able to walk on the tile for the next 12 hours, which again prohibits the use of your toilet.
If you only have one bathroom in your home, and still want to renovate the space, a portable toilet can be placed in your driveway for the duration of the project. It is also a good idea to ask a close friend or family that lives close by, if you will be able to use their shower while your bathroom is being renovated. Alternatively, you can set up a temporary outdoor shower if you don't mind roughing it for a couple weeks.
It is definitely an uncomfortable situation when you don't have access to a bathroom in your home, but it is worth the pain. At the end of the renovation you will have a beautiful space that you can be proud of and that will make your morning and evening routines a breeze!
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