Bathroom Makeover Resources

Bathroom Makeover Gallery
Find inspiration for bathroom makeovers here. Site contains eight galleries of bathroom remodeling photos that depict changing shower walls, bathtubs, tub to shower conversions, bathtub and separate shower additions and hand-held shower projects. Each link takes visitors to before and after photographs of bathrooms that have undergone makeovers. Dramatic results can be obtained by initiating bathroom-remodeling projects.

Bathroom Makeover on a Budget
Michael Holigan provides tips for giving bathrooms a makeover on a budget. By choosing fabric and a ceiling color is imperative. A wall treatment out of tissue paper was used, and a latex enamel applied over it. Cabinets were painted in gloss, and new hardware was installed. Photographs were used to give the bathroom an old world charm, and adding a tieback enhanced a shower curtain.

DoItYourSelf.com: Bathroom Remodeling
Despite today's homeowner remodeling craze, you should weigh the pros and cons of taking on an entire bathroom project alone. Knowledge -- including admitting your strengths and weaknesses -- is the key to successfully completing any project on time and under budget. Make sure you know if you want to remodel or simply makeover the bathroom. Look for quality fixture manufacturers such as American Standard. The company's Champion Toilet featuring America's Best Flushing System, includes a Worry-Free Decade Warranty that covers the whole toilet inside and out. American Standard's faucets come with a lifetime warranty on the washer-less watertight seal, the function and the finish. Most of its sinks and toilets are made of vitreous china that resists dirt and bacteria. Even the acrylic tubs are made tougher with a fiberglass bonding for extra strength. More tips for buying bathroom remodeling materials.

Choosing a Contractor
This website gives useful information on bathroom remodeling ideas such as replacing sinks, showers, bathtubs and toilets, painting, wallpapering, installing ceramic tile or baseboards, or selecting bathroom rug choices. For those looking to hire a contractor to complete the task, tips for how to choose a bathroom-remodeling contractor are included. Links to a searchable database of contractors by location, including some of their credentials, makes finding a contractor easy.