{"id":3613,"date":"2015-06-30T15:34:23","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T15:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=3613"},"modified":"2015-06-30T15:36:03","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T15:36:03","slug":"reinvent-bathroom-budget-7-simple-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/reinvent-bathroom-budget-7-simple-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Reinvent your bathroom on a budget with 7 simple tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"
The term \u2018bathroom renovation\u2019 can sometimes set alarm bells ringing as people often wrongly assume that this will cost the earth. Adam Chard bathroom specialist from Victoria Plumb<\/a> explains that this needn\u2019t be the case: with only a small budget, it is possible to really transform your bathroom and give it a new lease of life. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n 1. Freshen up! <\/a><\/p>\n 2. Clean from top to bottom <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n 3. Work from the bottom up <\/a><\/p>\n 4. Loosen up <\/a><\/p>\n 5. Lighten up
\n<\/strong>A fresh paint job and bright new tap fittings can make all the difference \u2013 for a fraction of the cost. Alternatively, fittings can be re-chromed.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Ensure you clean thoroughly, including the removal of surface limescale. So long as tiles aren\u2019t cracked and in generally good condition, a little elbow grease is all that\u2019s required to transform their appearance. Mix bleach water in equal proportions and \u2013 being sure to wear gloves and goggles \u2013 use the scrubber side of a two way sponge to scrub the tiles and joints, before polishing with the soft side.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The floor area can be reinvented with inexpensive vinyl, and a continental touch can be added through fitting a venetian-style blind.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Those that live in hard water areas may notice the build up of limescale on their showerheads. To remove this, unscrew the head, disassemble the spray plate and soak all the parts in a pot of descaler. Once the limescale has dissolved, reassemble, polish and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Placing the mirror opposite the main window helps brighten up your room by reflecting the natural light, creating the effect of a bigger and brighter bathroom.<\/p>\n