Planning guide
Bathroom Renovation Checklist
Renovations go smoothly when decisions happen in the right order. Work through these lists in sequence and most common problems never appear.
Before you talk to anyone
- Write down what bothers you about the current room
- Decide who uses the bathroom and how
- Note whether a tub must be retained
- Set a comfortable budget range and a contingency
- Collect images of rooms you like — and note why
- Identify your must-haves versus nice-to-haves
- Check what other bathrooms in the home offer
- Consider long-term plans for the house
Measurements and existing conditions
- Room dimensions and ceiling height
- Door width and swing direction
- Window location and size
- Existing fixture positions and drain locations
- Distance in front of the toilet and at the sink
- Vanity width, depth and counter height
- Shower or tub footprint
- Location of the exhaust fan and where it vents
- Outlet and switch positions
- Any signs of past water damage
Layout decisions
- Keep the layout or move fixtures
- Tub, shower, or both
- Shower entry: curb, low threshold or curbless
- Bench, niches and ledge placement
- Vanity width and single or double sink
- Toilet position and any privacy separation
- Storage locations: tower, linen cabinet, recessed cabinet
- Door type: swing direction or pocket door
Selections to finalize before demolition
- Floor tile, shower wall tile, accent tile
- Grout color and type
- Vanity cabinet, finish and interior configuration
- Countertop material and edge profile
- Sink style and faucet with matching hole spacing
- Shower valve, head, handheld and any second head
- Toilet model and height
- Glass configuration and hardware finish
- Mirror or medicine cabinet
- Lighting fixtures and switching, including dimmers
- Exhaust fan model and switch type
- Paint color and sheen
- Towel bars, hooks, paper holder and accessories
Ordering everything before demolition is the single most effective way to protect the schedule.
Preparing your home
- Empty the bathroom and adjacent storage completely
- Arrange an alternate bathroom for the household
- Clear a path from the entry to the work area
- Decide where materials can be staged
- Agree on daily work hours
- Plan for pets and children during work days
- Confirm parking and dumpster or disposal placement
- Identify one household decision-maker for questions
During construction
- Review the wet area before tile covers the waterproofing
- Confirm niche and bench heights on site
- Verify tile layout starting lines before setting
- Check fixture and outlet heights during rough-in
- Confirm valve orientation and control placement
- Photograph open walls for future reference
- Approve any change in writing before work proceeds
Final walkthrough
- Test every fixture, valve and drain
- Run the exhaust fan and confirm airflow
- Check door and drawer operation and alignment
- Inspect grout joints, caulk lines and transitions
- Verify glass alignment and door swing
- Check lighting, dimmers and outlets
- Confirm touch-up paint and hardware installation
- Collect care instructions and leftover materials
Talk through your bathroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I finalize selections?
Before demolition, without exception for long-lead items. Cabinetry, stone and specialty tile should be ordered first because their delivery dates control the schedule.
What decisions do homeowners most often postpone?
Grout color, accessory placement, mirror size and lighting choice. Each seems minor and each blocks a specific installation step.
Should I buy my own fixtures?
You can, but confirm compatibility first — faucet hole spacing, valve type, drain requirements and rough-in dimensions all need to match the plan. Missing or incorrect parts stall the schedule.
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