Bathroom Remodeling: Do-It-Yourself, or Hire Pros? Bathroom Remodeling Do-It-Yourself, or Hire Pros | Page 6
Flooring
Installing bathroom flooring is relatively simple for the DIYer, and
it's even easier with certain types of flooring. You gain nothing by
having pros take on those easy-install coverings like luxury vinyl
planks, for example, which can be done in an evening by a DIYer
who has carefully studied the techniques. In fact, hiring a pro to
install luxury vinyl is almost unthinkable—the material is that easy
to install.
Ceramic and porcelain tile is very often left to professionals, but
considering the limited floor space in a bathroom, there is no
reason you can't do this yourself, too. It does not take long to
learn the basics of tile installation, and you can easily lay a
moderate-sized bathroom floor in a weekend.
Wall Surfaces
If they're worth their weight, pro-drywallers will nearly always
produce flawless bathroom walls. Even the best homeowner ends
up with anomalies that must be conveniently ignored or covered
up.
Installing moisture-unfriendly green board in bathrooms isn't all
that different from hanging conventional drywall in other areas of
the home. Mudding and sanding to a smooth finish are what
separates the homeowner from the drywall contractor who does
this every day. If you can accept flaws, you can save a small
amount of money hanging and finishing your own.
Bottom line: Considering the modest expense, having professionals
hang, tape, and mud your drywall may be money well spent. But
DIYers can do this work, too.
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