Before you decide on your bathroom renovation you should remember that the process will require significant material costs. Therefore, when starting to renovate your bathroom, do not forget that all stages of renovation are important.

When starting a bathroom renovation, you need to remember that we do it quite rarely, since it is a very complex and time-consuming job. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully consider and work through all stages of the renovation. From bathroom design, materials, and equipment, to the purchase of any, even the most insignificant accessories.

There is no such thing as a perfect bathroom, once planned. Some people are content with a regular shower, considering the bathroom purely as a place for hygiene procedures. For others, the bathroom is a whole philosophy. A state of mind, and they are ready to create small resorts in their bathroom.

When thinking about the design of a bathroom, the main thing to remember is that the interior should combine convenience and functionality. And the bathroom should be fashionable and beautiful. Among other things, everything that is in the bathroom should not deteriorate from moisture and steam. That is, the bathroom furnishings should be beautiful, practical, and durable.

When assessing the project, we determine the list of works, we draw up an estimate, indicating all the necessary materials, and their quantity. You can purchase everything yourself, or order a turnkey bathroom renovation. The purchase of materials and their delivery will be carried out by our employees.

Are you satisfied with the size and shape of your bathroom?

First of all, try to decide what you would like to get as a result of your bathroom renovation. Are you satisfied with the size and shape of your bathroom? Or maybe it’s worth tearing down the partition and getting a lot more space?

Then we decide on the style direction to select the appropriate finishing materials for the floor, walls, and ceiling. You can easily choose the style that suits you best. It can be classic, country, hi-tech, and any other. If you are a follower of the classics, use calm pastel colors, elegant details, and thin lines. If the classic seems banal to you, you can decorate the bathroom in the Art Nouveau style. Let it be as bright as a Brazilian carnival. Don’t be afraid to improvise, play with color. It all depends on your attitude and taste. A huge selection of sanitary ware, accessories, and a wide variety of finishing materials from ceramic tiles to wood, provide truly wide design opportunities. And allow you to create very comfortable and functional bathrooms.

Let’s start renovating the bathroom

 

Before starting repair work, it is worth noting that the dismantling and installation of plumbing equipment – heated towel rails, pipes, mixers, filters, siphons, and drain-overflow devices for bathtubs – should only be carried out by a professional. As you know, all high-quality plumbing today is expensive. And the slightest inaccuracy or inept work can later cost you dearly, from broken pipes to broken faucet handles. However, finding specialists is not difficult. Well, now to the point.

Pipes

We advise starting bathroom renovations with the installation of pipes. This is a rather responsible and important moment. Because reliable and correctly installed pipes are key to high-quality repairs for many years. Today the market offers you the following types of plumbing pipes: polypropylene, metal, metal-plastic, and polyethylene. It is better to choose metal-plastic and polypropylene pipes, since they do not rust, do not rot on the outside and, are not subject to internal corrosion and growths.

Bathroom floor, wall, and ceiling renovation

 

The next step will be laying the floors. Common materials for floors and walls are ceramic tiles, artificial and natural stone, wood, glass blocks, mosaics, moisture-resistant wall panels, washable bathroom wallpaper, and others. All offered cladding materials have the necessary properties – reliability, moisture resistance, durability, and suitability for bathroom equipment. But with all the variety of choices for the bathroom, the best option is still ceramic tiles.

When choosing bathroom floor tiles, you should pay attention to regular matte tiles. Because a glossy floor is very easy to slip on, especially if it is wet and your feet are soapy. If you have a sloped surface, it is better to use special anti-slip tiles. However, the tiles do not retain heat, so they will be constantly cold. But this issue can be quickly resolved by laying a cute rug near the bathtub, which will not only protect your feet from cold and water, but also decorate the bathroom, or by using heated floors in the bathroom.

When starting to lay ceramic floor tiles, you must carefully prepare the surface so that it is even and smooth. If necessary, a concrete screed is made to level the floor. The next mandatory step is to apply waterproofing, otherwise over time the seams between the tiles will become covered with a dark coating. We begin laying ceramic tiles, which are laid first on the floor, then we begin to cover the walls.

Advice

Seams must be left and periodically cleared of glue residues. Then clean with grout, leaving no voids.

The ceiling in the bathroom must be moisture-resistant. Today preference is given to suspended ceilings. Not only do they look beautiful, but you can hide electrical wiring and ventilation elements in such a ceiling. In addition, a suspended ceiling does not require perfect surface leveling. To make these ceilings, steel modules, mineral fibers, and aluminum slats are used. All these materials tolerate moisture well, do not rust or deteriorate, they are durable, reliable, and easy to care for.

Miracles of plumbing

 

Well, now let’s get down to the most interesting and most expensive part of renovating a bathroom – purchasing and installing plumbing fixtures:

• Bathtubs
• Bidets
• Channel drains
• Drinking fountains
• Showers
• Sinks
• Tap (connections for water hoses)
  • Tapware – an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads.
• Terminal valves for dishwashers, ice makers, humidifiers, etc.
• Urinals
• Toilets
  • Flush toilets

Bath refurbishment

Bathtubs – cast iron, square, steel, round, acrylic, rectangular, and oval. Nowadays the choice of bathtubs is extremely large; you can choose a model to suit every taste, size, and budget.

But despite such diversity, cast iron bathtubs are still the most common in Kenya, and this is quite justified due to their excellent qualities. They are the most durable, do not fade for a long time, and do not lose color and shine. But the main advantage of cast iron baths is the lowest noise level and very high heat capacity.

The most modern bathtub equipments are acrylic bathtubs. They can be equipped with various devices – a hydromassage system, electronic control, decorative lighting, and also have armrests or a seat. In addition, its advantage is that it is hygienic since the acrylic bathtub is easy to clean and its composition prevents the growth of bacteria.

The lightest are steel bathtubs, their weight is 4-5 times less than that of cast iron bathtubs. The inside of the bathtub is covered with high-quality enamel. Modern steel bathtubs, like cast iron ones, retain their shine and whiteness for a long time. The disadvantage is the noise from the impact of the water jet on the bottom of the bathtub. But innovative developments do not stand still and manufacturers of steel bathtubs introduce polymer components into the materials, which help reduce noise and increase the heat capacity of steel bathtubs.

Advice

When installing cast iron or metal bathtubs, do not forget that they must be grounded.

Bathroom faucets renovation

Now let’s talk about mixer taps. A lot depends on their correct choice: water saving, ease of use, and how often repairs will have to be made.

We advise you to buy faucets in specialized stores.

Before installing the mixer, it is imperative to install mechanical cleaning filters on the cold and hot water inlet pipes; this will ensure uninterrupted operation of the mixers and other plumbing fixtures. Filters will protect faucets from pieces of rust, grains of sand, and other foreign particles.

Now let’s proceed directly to the selection and installation of the mixer taps. The most common types of faucets today are single-lever and double-valve.

If you want to save water, it is better to choose single-lever faucets (with ball or ceramic cartridges). Single-lever faucets are easy to use – they are easy to turn on and off, and both the power of the water jet and the water temperature are automatically regulated. Traditional two-valve faucets have two valves with which the water temperature is regulated; for greater efficiency, such faucets should be equipped with ceramic discs in the faucets. Since faucet breakdowns happen quite often, it should be taken into account that it is easier to repair two-valve faucets.

The materials from which faucets are most often made are brass, stainless steel, chrome, and various other decorative coatings used to decorate them.

Shower cabin renovation

 

For those who like to shower and for small bathrooms, a shower cabin will be indispensable in the bathroom. Not only does it take up little space, but it is also very functional, beautiful, hygienic, and convenient. Although, of course, the ideal option for decorating a bathroom is to have a shower and a bathtub at the same time. But the size of the bathroom does not always allow this.

Today, choosing a shower cabin with the overall design of the bathroom is not difficult. Shower cabins offered by stores have different functionality and a variety of shapes. The most compact are semicircular and round models of shower cabins with an acrylic tray.

Bathroom sink renovation

 

Another important element of the bathroom is the sink. A sink remodel can breathe new life into your bathroom, adding style, functionality, and value to your home. Whether you’re looking for a modern update or a classic touch, there are endless possibilities to transform your bathroom into a luxurious oasis.

The most common materials for making sinks are sanitary ceramics and porcelain, sanitary earthenware, glass, and marble chips. According to the installation method, sinks are available on pedestals and stands.

We wish you success in your bathroom renovation! After all, it is there that we get a morning boost of energy, and at the end of the working day we prepare for pleasant dreams.

Advantages of our services:

The key advantage of our offer is the quality of services and transparency of the process. Before the start of work, a detailed estimate is prepared, and a guarantee is provided for the services.

When contacting Wallpaper Kenya, your interests are protected:

• We work under a contract that defines the stages of work on the project, the amount of materials required, and the deadlines.
• Turnkey services are available. We will help you choose, purchase, and deliver everything you need.
• During the renovation, the facility is kept clean and is cleaned before delivery.
• The process is controlled in two stages: by a foreman and a process engineer until delivery to the customer.
• Payments are confirmed by payment documents.
• The warranty for the work performed is 24 months
• Each site is staffed by professional specialists. Each team is fully equipped with the necessary equipment.
• With a modest budget, we offer a variety of material options to achieve savings where possible without sacrificing quality.