Update Your Bathroom

To have an updated bathroom in today’s world is of utmost importance. You can rejuvenate yourself and forget your tensions only when you have a peaceful shower. But if you are facing any discomfort in your bathroom then it is time to remodel it. Once you make up your mind to remodel your bathroom, then you need to consider some finer details before plunging into the venture.

• Evaluate the space: The first step of planning remodeling your bathroom involves the amount of space you want to invest in the venture.

• Improvements: You should have a clear idea on the improvements you are seeking.

• Think about future plans: You have to consider how long you intend to stay in the same house. If you want to live in the house for five to seven years, then you can go for the materials which last long.

• Create a budget: The most important part of the venture is that how much do you intend to spend on the whole venture.

• Flooring: You should consider whether you want to change the flooring of your bathroom

To get expert assistance to remodel your bathroom you can get in touch with the RAP Construction Group. They specialize in bathroom remodeling and would provide you required help to remodel your bathroom the way you have envisioned it. To learn more about Los Angeles Bathroom Remodeling you can visit us at homeremodelinginlosangeles.com or can give us a call at (818)633-2277.

The All-NEW WC!

Sitting on the faded toilet seat, looking at the blue and white tiles on the white walls, and the plain white sink now bored me after a span of eight years. As my bathroom is the most relaxing space of the house, I wanted an interesting change. Besides the walls, tiles and paint, the most important thing troubling me was my eight-year old toilet seat. It was faded and dirty; despite the use of the best cleaning products.

Of course, age and use do take the life out of everything.

The Change

What I essentially needed was bathroom remodeling, Los Angeles. Notwithstanding all the other changes, I was more particular about the toilet seat.

Once in the market, the choices were many; toilet seats made of wood and plastic, small and big, oblong and round and many more. As wooden seats are more plush to look at and warmer to sit on, I chose the wooden one. When it came to the size, we needed a size matching the bathroom space. As my bathroom space is not very big, I chose the standard 12 inch size. The 14 inch one would cram up my bathroom. Elongated toilet bowls, which measure about 31 inches from the wall, seem comfortable, but my bathroom could not accommodate the same. I therefore, chose the 28 inch round bowl. The next concern was of a one-piece toilet seat or two-piece. Yes, the two-piece one is easy to carry and easy to install. However, the nasty little space between the flush tank and the seat is home for germs as it is a difficult space to clean. What’s more, the one-piece toilet seat seems plusher and modern.

So, finally, I settled down for the one-piece toilet with a wooden seat, which is now installed in my bathroom. The replacement of the old tiles with a new color, a new sink matching the toilet seat and a walk-in-shower instead of the old bathtub have also made my bathroom look new and interesting.

The professionals who assisted me through the project belonged to the RAP Construction Group. They ensured the best utilization of the space; not to forget helping me through the choice of the all-important toilet seat (smiles).

The Tale of the Tub and the Shower

As a child, I always fantasized lying down in a bath tub and enjoying the soap bubbles all over my body and giving me a relaxing, rejuvenated feeling. However, my bathroom never boasted of a bath tub. Probably, my Dad was not as fantasized as me.

The Tub Tale

So, as soon as I had a living space of my own, the one must-have in the bathroom was a bath tub. I lived my fantasy for a while. However, it ended sooner than I ever thought. With the changing trends, even my preference changed to a walk-in shower.

The walk-In shower 

The bathroom remodeling Los Angeles professionals from RAP Construction Group helped me make this task possible and now I have a lovely walk-in-shower to boast of in my bathroom.

Here are some learning’s from my journey from the bath tub to the walk-in shower.

• If the tub is an alcove, then the space left after removing the tub is ideal for a walk-in shower. For it is 30 to 34 inches deep and 5 feet wide; which is ideal for the shower. The minimum requirements for remodeling would be minor changes in the plumbing and drainage lines.  

• If the tub is a free-standing one, then remodeling will need some more planning. Often, the free standing tubs are placed near the windows, and owners mostly detest showers near windows. Ideally, a separate location would be required, which needs a new design. If the location is close to the existing one, then plumbing and drainage lines would not need a change. However, if the location is far away, then the remodeling will involve a whole lot of changes with plumbing and drainage lines.

Consider all these while you change your preferences.

Whatever the case, the professionals from RAP Construction can make it possible in the most efficient way.

Giving a New Convenient Angle to Your Bathroom

The best of ideas crop up in the bathroom – while you are relaxing and rejuvenating for yet another day to begin. So, why compromise on the bathroom model? Whether small or big, bathrooms can be better utilized and designed to serve the purpose; yet seem breathtaking.

So, if you are “not so happy” with the way your bathroom looks, bathroom remodeling, Los Angeles with the professionals from RAP Construction Group can make it just the way you would like it; in whatever available space.

Re-Envisioning

Yes, re-envisioning your bathroom into a cool, relaxing and attractive place is indeed a fulfilling task. However, before you step into the remodeling project, here are the essentials you must keep in mind.

• First things first; it is important to chalk out a budget for the project. This would depend primarily on the bathroom space, the materials to be used and labor cost. Chalk out a clear budget to save yourself from nasty surprises.

• The thumb rule is never to place the toilet where it is visible as soon as you step into the door.

• The primary objective of remodeling is mostly for a novel and more “updated” look. However, some things are better, when left untouched. The old tiles mostly have layers of concrete and others used to fix them up. So, why pull them down when they are in a good condition? 

• Good lighting adds ambience to the bathroom.

• Considering the height of the sink is a must.

• You can consider converting your tub into a shower.

Chalk out these and leave the rest to the professional designers at RAP Construction Group. They are pros are planning and designing the best bathrooms within your budget.

Professioanl Assistance to Bathroom Remodelling in Los Angeles

I started renovating my upstairs bathroom early last year. It started off as a simple project as all we wanted to do was replace the tiles – many of the tiles had cracked and the caulking worn out.

I was pretty gung-ho about the project and sure I could handle it by myself over a long weekend. But while we were picking out the tile design, we just couldn’t resist replacing the windows as well. I really wanted energy-efficient options as the existing ones always let in cold drafts during the winter months.

One thing just led to the other and the wife was soon hooked on to a new sink with cabinets below them. She insisted that we desperately needed storage space in the bathroom. After that, replacing the shower cubicle with a latest jazzy model suddenly seemed to become imperative. This was followed by new faucets, towel rods and what not.

Whew! How was I going to manage all this work that was literally growing on to me? We tried doing the best we could, but between tugging out the tiles and changing the sink, I somehow managed to burst a pipeline! Needless to say, the bathroom was a big mess and beyond my simple skills.

We had no choice but to turn to the professionals and called in the renowned home remodeling contractors for bathroom remodeling in Los Angeles, California, RAP Construction Group. The technician took one look and got the gist of what was going on. Yet, they never backed out and very soon got down to remodeling the bathroom to our specifications.

Believe it or not, we even managed to sneak in a few more changes will they were at it!

Why Remodeling Is A Good Idea?

You have been wanting to modernize the kitchen or overhaul the upstairs bathroom for years. But you keep putting it off thinking of the work and expenses.

Well, any kind of change in the house – from adding an extra floor or even bedroom to just replacing the flooring, installing new windows or changing the wainscot in the bathroom – is always a good thing.

If you are not convinced, just think of the extra space or comfort that you can enjoy once the remodeling is done. The renovation will also enhance the appeal of the house. In fact, the smallest of changes can add a fresh look and feel to the most lived-in of spaces. You will actually start enjoying living in the same house all over again!

Not to mention the direct increase in the value of the house. Indeed, big and small changes alike have a direct impact on the resale value of the property. This translates to meaning that just installing a new furnace or granite counters or even a steam shower makes for a sound investment indeed.

So much so that many remodeling works, like bathroom remodelingLos Angeles, California, actually pay off the costs by themselves. This does not mean that you have to put the house on the market at once. But if you do contemplate a sale down the road, the price will definitely be sweeter than what it would be without the renovations!

Why I Choose RAP Construction Group for Remodeling

After a spate of horrible experiences with a bunch of decidedly unethical and unprincipled general remodeling contractors, I finally found some much needed solace in the highly professional work of RAP Construction Group.

What happened was that the earlier contractor had assured me that he was appropriately bonded and insured. I took him at his word and never bothered to check his papers. What followed was one horrible mishap after another – the grossly inexperienced and negligent workers ended up damaging parts of my kitchen, their own equipment and themselves as well.

It turned out that the contractor actually did not have adequate liability or worker’s compensation insurance and I was held liable for all the damage, medical expenses and even their lost wages! No matter how much I fumed and ranted, I had to pay out a huge sum to cover everything.

The renowned kitchen remodeling contractors in Los Angeles, California, the RAP Construction Group came with exceptional testimonials, but I was once bitten twice shy. I carefully went over their insurance policy details and verified that all the coverage was adequate.

And after many a remodeling projects, till date I have not encountered a single issue with the remodeling company. Their workers are well-trained, insured and any problem is dealt with properly without making me liable for anything! RAP Construction Group now continues to be my home remodeling contractor of choice since a number of years.