Bathroom Budget
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RENOVATION AND REMODELINGCONSTRUCTION FINANCE
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Renovating your bathroom can be an exciting project, but it's essential to budget wisely to ensure you stay on track financially. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to budget effectively for your bathroom renovation:
1. Assess the Area:
Start by measuring the floor area of your bathroom to determine the required amount of tiles. For example, if your bathroom is 9 feet long and 6 feet wide, the floor area is 54 square feet.
2. Tile and Flooring Costs:
Budget for tiling by calculating the floor area. Plan to add 5-10% extra tiles to account for cutting or breakage.
On average, tiling costs around ₹160 per square foot, including labor and materials, assuming tiles cost ₹80 per square foot.
For marble installations, expect costs of ₹300 per square foot upwards, including labor, materials, and polishing
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3. Sanitaryware Selection:
Explore mid-range sanitaryware options, particularly in ivory and white.
Floor-mounted commodes start at ₹7,500 per piece, while wall-mounted commodes begin at ₹10,000 per piece.
Standard-sized, over-counter washbasins can start at ₹8,000, while good-quality under-counter washbasins begin at ₹5,000.
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4. Sanitary Fixture Budget (₹18,000):
Budget ₹18,000 for essential bathroom fixtures, including an overhead shower for a luxurious bathing experience, a convenient hand-shower, a wall mixer unit that combines hot and cold water controls, reliable washbasin faucets, efficient floor drains, and other necessary components to enhance your bathroom's functionality and comfort.
5. Electrical Work:
Budget for electrical work, including concealed wiring, light fixtures, exhaust fans, LED strip lighting (optional), switchboards, and hot water geysers.
Electrical costs vary but can range between ₹150 and ₹200 per running foot of wire used in the bathroom, depending on wire thickness
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6. Painting the Ceiling:
Use emulsion paint with a semi-gloss finish for the bathroom ceiling due to its resistance to moisture and humidity.
The cost of painting (including material and labor) is approximately ₹35 per square foot.
7. Miscellaneous Costs:
Countertop materials like marble or granite start at ₹2,500 per running foot.
Toughened glass partitions for shower areas begin at ₹750 per square foot.
Budget around ₹5,000 for bathroom accessories such as toothbrush holders, towel rods, soap dispensers, hooks, towel rings, and toilet paper holders.
For under-sink cabinets, expect costs starting from ₹1,600 per square foot.
Frameless bathroom mirrors start at ₹1,500, while decorative mirrors with wooden borders begin at ₹4,000.
Standard bathtubs start at ₹12,500 per piece.
To calculate the total cost of your bathroom renovation, simply add up the costs of all the items and components mentioned in the budget breakdown. Here's a step-by-step example of how to calculate the total cost:
Plumbing: ₹25,000 (Labor and materials)
Tiling: Estimated cost based on the square footage of floor and wall tiles. For instance, if the total square footage is 100 square feet, and the cost is ₹160 per square foot, the estimated cost would be ₹16,000.
Sanitary ware: Cost for commodes, washbasins, etc. Let's say it amounts to ₹20,000.
Sanitary Fixtures: Budgeted at ₹18,000.
Electricals: Cost for wiring, fixtures, etc. Let's say it amounts to ₹15,000.
Painting: Cost of painting the ceiling. If the bathroom's ceiling area is 50 square feet, the cost would be ₹35 per square foot * 50 square feet = ₹1,750.
Miscellaneous: The sum of costs for countertops, glass partitions, accessories, cabinets, mirrors, and a bathtub. Let's say it amounts to ₹25,000.
Now, add up all these costs:
Total Cost = Plumbing + Tiling + Sanitaryware + Sanitary Fixtures + Electricals + Painting + Miscellaneous
Total Cost = ₹25,000 + ₹16,000 + ₹20,000 + ₹18,000 + ₹15,000 + ₹1,750 + ₹25,000
Total Cost = ₹100,750
So, the estimated total cost of your bathroom renovation is ₹100,750. Keep in mind that this is a rough estimate, and actual costs may vary based on factors like location, material quality, and labor rates. Obtaining quotes from contractors and suppliers will provide a more accurate cost for your specific project.