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The Bath Planner

Thank you for downloading The Bath Planner. As a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, we have ensured that the information in this Bath Planner is compliant with the best practices and guidance of the NKBA. As you consider your bath remodel/renovation project, you’ve taken the first step along a logical path by using our Bath Planner. As skilled a NKBA designer, I can work with you to create an entirely personalized space in your home. Proceeding through these steps will help you become knowledgeable, more organized and better able to get the best value from your NKBA professional.

8 Steps to your New Bath

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What Do You Want To Do?

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Have You thought About…?

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What Is Your Style?

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Setting Your Budget Range

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Ways to Save and to Manage

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Finalizing Your Choices

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How Long Will This Take?

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Pulling It All Together…

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8 Steps to Your New Bath

1. Assess Your Needs

What are your main goals and objectives? Your priorities will drive all further decisions on budget, style, products and more. So give this step some time and talk it through with your family.

5. Establish a Budget Range

Determine how much you can realistically invest in your new bath and how you plan to pay for it. Shop around to get an idea of product prices and remember that installation can be about 20% of the budget.

2. Find an NKBA Professional

Interview several members to find someone with whom you can work well, understands your project, meets your

needs and can deliver the result you are dreaming of.

6. Finalize Bath Layout & Design

You are creating your new dream bath. Consider new ways to incorporate the fixtures, functionality and look you are going for. Keep track of your options, as each one will have its own improvements and budget impact.

3. Decide on a Look

Define your style by collecting pictures, visiting showrooms and home shows, and making notes of what you like.

7. Select Products

Once you start looking, there is an almost endless supply of products to select from. Fixtures, fittings, countertops, cabinets, tile, flooring, lighting, paint colors. You are making an investment in one of the most used rooms in your home – ensure you are optimizing your selections by consulting with a professional who can oversee the entire scope.

4. Plan for the Installation

First of all, plan for a substitute bath while yours is under renovation. Who will be responsible for the actual work – the design, installation and construction? Consider who will be responsible for finding and supervising electricians, plumbers, tile contractors, carpenters, cabinet installers as well as all the other trades involved in the creation of your new bath. Make sure all applicable building permits are acquired and inspections scheduled.

8. Love Your Dream Bath

Enjoy and revel in your new bath. Keep all receipts, contracts, warranties, product information and service contacts. Learn all the functions of your new fixtures, plumbing, lighting, cabinets and counters. Understand the proper care and maintenance of all new products. Relax and enjoy your dream come true.


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What Do You Want To Do?

Determining your priorities for the new bath is the key to a resilient foundation for the remodel. Sticking to your goals and objectives ensures that you are making solid decisions that will produce a satisfying result. Let’s get started…

About your Bath Y N Are you remodeling? Y N If so, are you remodeling an existing full bath? Y N A powder/half bath? How old is your home? How long are you planning to stay in your home? What is the size of your bath now? ______ ft x ______ ft (approximately) Are you thinking about expanding your bath, adding on, or relocating the bath? Y N Are you building a new home? If so, how many full baths are you planning? How many half baths or powder rooms?

About your Family Number & age of household members Do you anticipate: Y N New children arriving? Y N Children leaving home? Y N Adult children returning home? Y N Parent(s) coming to live with you? Does anyone in your family have physical issues that should be considered (difficulty standing, walking, bending, poor eyesight, arthritis)? Describe: Who will the primary users of this bath? Y N Adults Y N Children Y N Guests


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What Do You Want To Do? continued

Your Goals Y N Update the look of the room Y N Update the bath for resale of our home Y N Add more space Y N Create a master suite for relaxation Y N Create a bath for the kids to use Y N Create a good-looking guest bath Y N Improve the function of the room Y N Improve the storage of the room Y N Add more functionality to the cabinets Y N Add more light to the bath Y N Other:

Three things you dislike most about your bath now:

Would you like to have… Y N Whirlpool tub Y N Soaking tub (no jets) Y N Separate water closet with door Y N Larger shower instead of a tub Y N A seat in the shower Y N Multiple shower heads Y N Hand-held shower head Y N Grab Bars Y N Steam shower Y N Vanity with sit-down dressing table Y N Lighted, magnified makeup mirror Y N Heated floors

Y N TV Y N Fireplace Y N Laundry area

Three things you want most in your new bath:


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Have you thought about…? USER FRIENDLY…

Are faucet handles easy to operate?

Will the right flooring make standing more comfortable?

Is there enough lighting on the countertops and inside the cabinets for someone with diminished eyesight?

Can drawers, rollouts and pullouts make items more accessible?

Can the vanity be raised to a more back-friendly height?

Will the bath be used by someone how might prefer to be seated while drying their hair, applying makeup or performing other grooming tasks?

Will it be used by anyone relying on a wheelchair, walker, cane or other device? If so, is the space adequate for turning in a wheelchair? Is there a seat in the shower? Are there properly installed grab bars (towel bars are not grab bars)?

HEALTH FRIENDLY…

Excellent ventilation is essential to remove humidity that can contribute to mold and mildew.

Proper use of GFCIs (ground-fault circuit interrupters) can prevent shocks.

Non-slip flooring can help prevent falls.

Adequate lighting can increase safety.

Medications and cleaning products can be stored safely out of reach of children.

Water quality issues can be addressed with a variety of filter types.

Whirlpools and steam baths can foster relaxation and sooth sore muscles.

Aromatherapy and chromatherapy can offer health benefits.

Grab bars can enhance safety for people of all ages – and they are much more attractive these days.

ECOLOGICALLY FRIENDLY… Can some products from your old bath be recycled? Or donated? Or reused in a basement?

Can you use recycled countertop materials? Floor?

Will fixtures (toilets, faucets, showerheads) carry the EPA’s WaterSense label? If so, are they 20% more water efficient than average products in that category?

How energy-efficient will your new lighting be?

Will new finishes and materials be low-VOC?

If walls are going to be opened, can you add more insulation?

Is this a good time to change to new, more efficient windows?

Will the wood in your new vanity cabinets come from a sustainably managed forest? Sustainable wood products – products made from forests that grow quickly and are easily replenished – have become more popular. Some fast growing species are bamboo, Lyptus, cane and some maple species.

THE AGE OF YOUR HOME…

What year was your home built?

Will the electrical panel meet current building codes/standards?

Is the electrical panel sufficient to provide for the fixtures and products you’ve selected?

What is the condition of the existing wiring? Outlets? Switches?

What is the condition of the current plumbing in your home?

What material is used for the water pipes and fittings? What is the pipe diameter?

Will the current plumbing meet building codes/standards of today?

Is the plumbing sufficient to provide for the fixtures, products and appliances you’ve selected?

Is the insulation sufficient in your home? Is now the time to improve your insulation during this remodel?


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What is your Style? Definitely me OR Not for me

TRADITIONAL

WHITE & WONDERFUL

BATH WITH FIREPLACE

RUSTIC TEXTURES


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SPA LIKE

BRIGHT AND BREEZY

LUXURIOUS

CONTEMPORARY


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SOOTHING AND CALM

CRISP AND CLEAN


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Setting Your Budget Range

Every project needs a budget With all the details that must to be addressed – do not let the budget get lost. Categorizing your expenditures will enable you to maximize your compro-mises and decisions. It will give you the best possible outcome for your new bath.

Excerpt from the

“Guide to Bath Remodeling Costs” by Gail Monica Dent, Provanti Designs

EXPECTATIONS and INDUSTRY NORMS

During construction/renovation people often refer to the per square foot value of the home. Although the kitchen is traditionally the most costly room in any home in absolute dollars, per square foot, no room in the house takes more work or costs more money to build or remodel than the bathroom. This is true of all baths (powder, main and master), but the master is at the top of the range as this is the bath that usually benefits from the costly “extras”. So many times, homeowners will and say: “It is just a small room, how can it cost that much?” But it is a small room chocked full of a combination of plumbing, electrical wiring, fixtures & fittings, moisture containment and cabinets along with tile design & installation. This is what makes the per square foot price soar. The cost of an average bath remodel project is $12,000 -$18,000; and that is just a starting point. Remember the average is a way of smoothing out a lot of factors: size, quality, complexity, geographical location, style and selections. A complete master bath remodel can easily cost upwards of $55,000 – $65,000. It is the “wouldn’t it be nice to have” items that add up so quickly: radiant heat floors, stain-resistant grout, skylights, frameless shower doors and the ever present latest in tile offerings & design. Regardless of your scope of work or range of expenditure, the graph below shows how the bath investment tends to be allocated…


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Ways to Save and to Manage

If you find yourself struggling with the cost of your dream bath, remember these tips

Set priorities early on so you know where to allocate your dollars

Don’t move plumbing, mechanical systems or walls unless it will greatly improve the space

Avoid changing your mind once products are ordered and installation begins

Have a clear set of specifications before comparison shopping

Be sure to compare exactly the same products, not just similar ones. The price for the same model of faucet, for example, will vary by finish. Granite prices vary by grade

Everyone shops online, but it’s important to visit showrooms and be sure what you see online is what you think it is. A faucet may look the same and have the same name, but one may have plastic parts inside and another metal parts inside with a better warranty/guarantee

A well-managed project will save money, time and frustration every time

Always get a written estimate based on the detailed specifications you have provided for all the products and services you want and expect

Be sure that you understand the payment schedule. Is there a design fee? A retainer? What payments are due, and when

Never pay 100% up front

Never pay your final payment until you are sure the job is completed to your satisfaction per the contract and that no contractor liens exist

Set aside some money for contingencies. A well-planned, tightly specified project contracted to good professionals should have very little in change orders. However, during the demolition phase of any remodel, it is possible to discover unforeseen circumstances (water damage, dry rot, inadequate wiring/plumbing/gas lines) that require a change order and additional costs. Perhaps 10% to 20% may be needed for such discoveries


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Finalizing Your Choices

There are so many considerations to research and decisions to make. Here is a handy list to everything you may want to consider for your new bath:

VANITIES & OTHER CABINETRY • Door Material: wood, metal, laminate, etc. • Style/Finish • Hardware: hinges, glides, knobs, pulls • Comfort height • Sitting area • Interior Storage: pullouts, rollouts, trash cans, drawer dividers, clothes hamper, etc. • Linen cabinet • Toilet topper cabinet

• Function: soft-close doors, soft-close drawers, full-extension drawers

TUB • Separate tub • Tub/shower combination • One-piece molded unit • Size and shape • One-person or two-person • Acrylic, fiberglass, steel, cast iron, solid surface, cultured marble • Jetted tub (whirlpool jets, air jets) • Chromatherapy • Recessed with one finished side (apron) • Freestanding • Platform/deck (wood, tile, stone, other material, top mount tub or undermount) • Attached sliding shower door • No fixed door (shower curtain) • Grab bars

TUB FAUCETS • Mounting (floor, deck, wall) • Hand shower • Finish: chrome, nickel, brass, other decorative • Single handle or double handle • Thermostatic • Pressure balances • Shower diverter


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Finalizing Your Choices continued SHOWER • Separate or shower/tub combination • One-person or two-person • One-piece mold • Pan with separate wall material • Custom-built • Tile, acrylic, solid surface, fiberglass, cultured marble • Door: glass, acrylic, other • Steam shower • Shower seat • Built-in niche for soap, shampoo, etc. • No threshold • Grab bars

SHOWER HEAD • Adjustable sprays • Body sprays • Hand shower

SHOWER CONTROLS • Single or double handle • Thermostatic • Pressure balanced • Tub diverter

SINK/LAVATORIES • Sinks: one or two • Undermount, integral, self-rimming, vessel style, pedestal • Porcelain, solid surface, cultured marble, quartz, glass, copper, stainless, other metals

SINK FAUCETS • Single or double handle • Finish: chrome, nickel, brass, other decorative

VANITY TOPS • Granite, marble, other stone (soap stone, etc.) • Cultured marble • Quartz and solid surface • Ceramic or porcelain tile • Laminate • Edge treatment


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MEDICINE CABINET • Wood or metal • Recessed or surface mounted • Single, double or triple mirror • With TV • Refrigerated • Internal lighting and electric outlets

TOILETS • One piece or two piece • Elongated or round bowl • Comfort height, ADA • Separate compartment • Bidet • Grab bars

VENTILATION • With light • With heat • Extra quiet • Humidity sensor • Timer

FLOORING • Wood • Tile • Vinyl or Linoleum • Laminate • Stone • Radiant heat

LIGHTING • Ambient • Grooming, around mirror • Toilet area • Over Tub or Shower • In Tub • Incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, LED, xenon


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Finalizing Your Choices continued ACCESSORIES • Towel bars or rings • Makeup mirror, with light and magnification • Tissue paper holders • Soap and lotion dispensers • Tissue boxes • Robe hooks • Soap dishes • Toothbrush and tumbler holders

OTHER AMENITIES • TV • Towel warmers • Music • Fireplace • Juice Bar • Coffee Maker

LAUNDRY • Washer, dryer • Stacked • Front or top loading


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How Long Will This Take? The answer is wholly dependent upon the size & scope of your project, the timeliness of your decisions and the organizational & construction expertise of your professionals:

• If you are a fan of TV design programs – remember they are edited to fit the length of the show (30-60

minutes) and do not begin to detail the realities of making your dream bath come true

• Size and scope are big determinates of the time frame. The number of decisions, floor plan alterations, material selections and outright changes-of-mind influence the timeline

• A simple bath remodel could take 4-6 weeks, while a more full-scale remodel/addition could take up to 6-8

months

• Timing of product selection is key; some products may have long lead times. Custom cabinets may take 8-16 weeks. Any item not in stock locally is considered a special order (appliance, plumbing or lighting fixture, cabinet knobs, tile, etc.) Special order items can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks on the short side to 6-8 weeks on the long side

• Timing of installation is key; some things just have to wait their turn. Stone countertops, for example, cannot

be fabricated until the cabinets are installed. Backsplash tile cannot be set until the counters are in. There is a definite order of installation that needs to be adhered to for the best fit, finish and functionality. If one installation step is delayed, almost every step after it is also delayed

Unexpected delays can occur if structural deficiencies are found when walls or floors are opened up. If you have an important deadline for your new bath, it is best to discuss it up front and plan accordingly


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PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER…

While it may not be fun having your bathroom torn out and your household disrupted, proper planning can alleviate some of the stress. Get a jump start with these checklists…

THINK ABOUT

Where will products go before installation?

How will they be delivered? What is the best way to get big items into your home?

How will your old bath be removed?

Where will you put a dumpster if needed?

What hours will the crew be in your home?

Do you have ordinances that regulate working hours, noise, and dirt/dust?

Who do you talk to if you believe there is a problem? The crew, the general contractor, the designer?

What happens if you want to make a change after the project starts? Whom do you contact?

REMEMBER TO

Ask for a written schedule

State your preferences about music, smoking, eating and parking on the premises

Prepare an alternate bathroom

Keep pets and children out of the work area

Close off the rest of the house as much as possible

Remove artwork on walls adjoining the bath

Communicate in advance with neighbors so they know what to expect

Be accessible – let the crew or general contractor know how to reach you

KEEP ON SCHEDULE BY

Having products you supply on hand BEFORE work begins

Not substituting any product without telling your designer/general contractor, as even small changes can have a big impact

Keeping any changes to a minimum after products are ordered and once construction starts

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