COST OF A
Pot lights
BATHROOM
$250/ea
RENO
RENOVATING A
BATHROOM
CONDO
WITH EVELYN ESHUN
drywall and
Cement Board
$1,500
The cost of renovating a condo
is on average 30% more than a
house due to restrictions provided
by the condo rules and existing
building design. Follow these
simple tips to save money on your
reno project.
general
labour
$1,500
Big Style, Small Budget
Stone Counter top
create a chic look by installing a
cost-efficient porcelain tile. Accent
the porcelain with small amounts
of a more expensive tile, such as a
glass or marble mosaic.
$50-120/sq. ft
Vanity with
upgraded doors
$800-1,500
fooled By good lookS
choose a Thermofoil finish on
your vanity. With the many finishes
available it will look the same (or
very similar) for a fraction of the
price of real wood or a painted
finish.
Faucets come in a 4” spread, 8”
spread or single hole. For most
bathrooms, a single hole chrome
faucet is the perfect way to create
a fresh new look.
Porcelain tile
$1-5/sq. ft
tile installation
$3-15/sq. ft
demolition
and removal
$1,500
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Photo by Larry Arnal
Hole in one