Many homeowners want to enjoy having new fixtures and fittings without having to pay for an expert to install them. That is why so many turn to DIY, updating their house with their own bare hands. While this may be fine when putting up a shelf or assembling furniture, it poses a much bigger risk if you’re meddling with plumbing.
If you’re renovating a bathroom, it is definitely best to book professional bathroom installation services as there are so many things that could go wrong if you try to do it yourself.
Here are just a few:
- Getting the plumbing wrong
When it comes to renovating a bathroom, there is nothing more important than getting the plumbing right. Even if you are putting your new suite in the same place as your old one, you will need to change the connectors and make sure the pipes are secure.
It is also sensible not to overtighten connections as this can result in cracks and, subsequently, leaks. Instead, be gentle when tightening to avoid breaks.
Something as simple as using the wrong connectors, removing pipes when the water tank has not been drained or not replacing things like-for-like can lead to a whole host of problems, including leaking. This can impact the integrity of the bathroom’s wall and floor, as well as other parts of the house, depending on how strong the water flow is and how long the leak lasts.
- Forgetting where things went
Many people enjoy the destruction phase of a bathroom project, smashing tiles off the walls, taking the floor up and removing the basins. However, it is essential you remember where everything went so you can easily put it back together. Always keep instruction booklets and draw or write down details you don’t think you’ll recall, particularly if the project is being done in your spare time and could last several weeks.
- Overloading electrics
If you want to have a light-up mirror over your vanity unit or to add in sockets for your toothbrush, you’ll have to fiddle around with the electrics. However, this is difficult for those who aren’t professionals.
Firstly, you might overburden electrical outlets and circuits, and you may also install outlets that do not meet current safety standards. There is a lot of water and electricity being supplied to a small room, so things can easily go wrong if it is not done properly.
- Not sloping the shower floor
One of the most common mistakes when fitting a shower is not sloping the floor. These need to be installed at an angle to enable the water to run into the plug.
If this is not done, the water can pool in the shower tray and result in problems of mould and mildew, which will regularly need removing.
When installing the shower tray, it is essential you make sure it is sealed well and the flooring is watertight. Otherwise, you could cause floorboards to get damp and, over time, these will rot.