Bathroom Remodeling: Do-It-Yourself, or Hire Pros? Bathroom Remodeling Do-It-Yourself, or Hire Pros | Page 7

Cabinets and Countertops
The main advantage to having professionals install cabinets and
countertops is the simple convenience. A professional crew of two
or three workers can navigate the cabinets into place and mount
them quicker and easier than you can do it. But bathrooms don't
have a lot of cabinetry and the countertops are typically short. For
the smaller spaces of bathrooms, you'll most likely be buying a
bathroom vanity unit in a prescribed width that you can easily
handle by yourself. Many come paired with vanity unit tops,
making countertop installation a snap.
Bottom line: Homeowners can DIY this. Except for large
bathrooms, homeowners will gain little by having professionals
install cabinets and counters.
Shower/Tub Installation
Installing a shower is tough when you're building up your own
shower pan and walls with tile. While you can do this, most
people will want to hire pros for this stage. However, installing a
pre-fabricated shower stall may be practical for DIYers.
Refinishing your tub/shower yourself can produce acceptable
results. Hiring out a glazing company will give you a better finish,
mainly because the companies do better prep work.
Bottom line: This is often difficult work that is best hired out to
pros. DIYers will need patience and plenty of help if they attempt
it.
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