Quick, Cheap Bathroom Upgrade

Not everyone can afford a complete bathroom remodel just to sell a house. It’s also not always needed. Often, a few easy, inexpensive upgrades can be just enough! You don’t always have to gut an old bathroom just to make a quick sale. Even older bathrooms in historic or just plain old Tampa Bay homes can often look nice with a few minor changes.

Carpeting In The Bathroom Can’t Be There

Older bathrooms often had carpet installed. This is going to greatly reduce interest in your home. They will be wondering what nastiness lurks in and below that carpet. What if they pull the carpet up and find decades-old filth? That’s a reality. So, number one on the list of must-do for your bathroom is to remove any carpet that might be in there. Not that the carpet is up, you’ll need new flooring. This doesn’t have to break the bank. One of the most appealing, cost-effective ways to increase value and appeal in your bathroom is to install a completely waterproof luxury vinyl plank floor. It might be a huge expense to add this to your home, but it’s much less expensive if you’re only adding it to the bathrooms. Vinyl sheet flooring is another option. No matter what it is though, make sure it’s waterproof, not just water resistant.

Replace Cabinet Hardware And Faucets

Next, check out your hardware/faucets. Chances are you could use a quick swap out of the faucets. It’s an affordable way to improve the look if the bathroom. Plus, you could swap out your old faucets for energy efficient models. Then, consider a fresh coat of paint on the existing cabinets, but make sure your paint will be a light-colored, clean, neutral color. If you’re replacing the floor, paint everything before you replace the flooring, because then you don’t have to worry as much about drips!

Make The Bathroom Clean And Clutter-Free

Finally, remove practically everything you have in there. Put away all toiletries, reading material, knick-knacks and virtually all decorations. Make the area look as clean and clutter-free as possible. Clean every inch of that bathroom, including under the sink, because buyers will look under there to check for leaks and mold.

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