Bathroom Improvements
Every home has a bathroom and many homes have had bathrooms added. Many home owners have installed their own bathrooms and there is one area that many don't seem to understand, the bathroom exhaust system.
The Ontario Building Code requires every bathroom to have either a opening window or an exhaust fan. Personally I think you should install an exhaust fan any way, it just makes sense to remove all that moisture and humidity from your house.
Do not go to Canadian Tire and pick a piece of that plastic wire lined pipe for your attic exhaust duct, it does not meet the code requirements. Buy a proper kit instead, it will included the properly insulated pipe you need.
Here are the requirements, as per Part 9 of OBC
9.32.3.10.
(1) ….may be of combustible material provided the duct is reasonably airtight and constructed of a material impervious to water.
(2) Exhaust ducts shall not discharge into heated or unheated enclosed spaces.
(3) Where an exhaust duct passes through or is adjacent to unheated space, the duct shall be insulated to not less than RSI 0.5 (R3)
So my interpretation is that the duct has to terminate outside of attic and it has to be insulated. A lot of people suspend exhaust ducts from existing roof vents, but that can raise two issues; 1. Is it now blocking required ventilation from attic. 2. Is the duct installed high enough in the existing vent to ensure moist air is actually leaving attic.
New Sink
The right sink can make your bathroom so much more enjoyable, and so much easier to use. Having a sink that fits snugly in to your bathroom, whilst being big enough to cater to yours and your family's needs is necessary when ensuring you are buying the perfect sink. Finding one that matches everything you need it to do is very simple.
When buying new bathroom furniture, it is important to have basic measurements of your bathroom beforehand. If you have your measurements, you can select your furniture based on what will work out best in particular areas of your bathroom. Knowing the measurements also helps in finding the right shaped furniture, to help to fully maximise the use of space in your bathroom.
The right colour scheme for a bathroom is simple to select. Most people opt for neutral, calming colours. Others prefer a blue, seaside theme, to go with the whole room of water thing. Whatever decorating ideas you have, it is very easy to find the bathroom accessories and furniture to compliment every aspect of the room, and the colour of the walls.
No matter what the size of your bathroom is, finding the suite that is perfect for you, and will give you everything you need, is very easy to do. Suites made for smaller bathrooms are made to utilise the space available and make it as usable as possible, so finding a suitable suite that will give you what you need is easy.
There are many different styles of taps available, in varying colours, materials, styles, and sizes. This means that you can find the perfect taps to go with your furniture and accessories, the whole while adding your own unique touch to your bathroom. Finding the right accessories is easy because there are so many on offer.
New Flooring If you want to give a more appealing look to your bathroom, new flooring would be one of the key elements. As with all rooms, the options for bathroom flooring are quite vast.
Ceramic is really a very good option if you are in search for something more natural. Ceramic tiles are natural, as they are made up of clay, minerals and water, hard- pressed into desired shapes and sizes. Glazed and unglazed tiles are the two variants.
There has been ne competitor to ceramic tiles till date. It is true that today we have many more options, vinyl floor, and natural stone floor etc., but none like ceramic tiles. Others may just come and go, but the good old ceramic tile has proven that it is going to stay for long.
You are given an option to choose a ceramic tile in a huge variety of colors, designs and textures. Not to forget its durability and strength that cannot be matched top any other. The smaller sized tiles measuring 12*12 or 18*18 are most preferred, as they are far easier to clean and maintain.
Let us talk about one more important advantage of the ceramic bathroom tile- the price. Initially the cost of this type of tile depends upon various demographics, you will see that it is still cheaper than other prevailing materials. Always invest in good quality tile, so that your bathroom lasts for many years to come.
Depending upon what you finally select, your new ceramic tile floor will help you completely change the aesthetics and even mood of the room. Go in for earthy colored tiles if you want your bath to feel warm. For a dynamic looking bath, you can go in for a unique floor pattern.
Do not forget that the color is the most important consideration for tiles because after all, the color would be what other elements of the bathroom are based on. So, always start with budget, followed by color, and then move on to the other characteristics such as pattern, texture and size.
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