Bathroom Renovation Hobart

Bathroom renovations can be tricky if you are not an experienced tradesperson. It’s best to hire skilled and professional tradies for major jobs like plumbing and electrical work.

Depending on the extent of your changes, you may need to apply for a permit. This will ensure that the work is monitored and approved by a qualified building practitioner.

Waterproofing

Waterproofing is an essential part of building or renovating a shower. Without it, your walls drink in moisture and damage the structure of your home. It’s also expensive to fix and often requires professional help.

You should always have a waterproofing membrane installed by a licensed and certified expert when you build or remodel a shower. It’s also necessary in existing bathrooms that show signs of moisture damage, such as crumbling grout or peeling paint.

You can choose from liquid, sheet, or foam wallboards as your waterproofing solution. While liquid is the fastest and easiest to install, sheet membranes and foam backers are more robust. Sheet and foam membranes don’t require a cement board to be used as a base, which saves time and money on construction. They can also be combined to increase durability. They’re especially good options for high-risk areas like showers. They’re also ideal for incorporating design features such as niche storage and built-in shower seating.

Expansion Joint Replacement

Expansion joints are a vital part of your home’s structure. They help your building withstand the stresses of thermal movement without damaging the integrity of the concrete or tiled surfaces. However, like any other joint they need to be protected and sealed properly to avoid issues.

When a concrete expansion joint becomes damaged it will not expand as it should, this will lead to cracking of the surrounding masonry and eventually the loss of support for your structure. This can be extremely dangerous and should always be repaired as soon as possible.

Expansion joint repairs can be accomplished with the use of Belzona’s specialized concrete repair products. This includes their Trim-A-Slab system which uses a compliant filler strip to allow the expansion joint to move while withstanding traffic and environmental conditions. This is unlike conventional mastics or caulk which are sensitive to surface contaminants, have a short tooling time and cannot be used in wide joints.

Tile Repairs

Tiles are fairly durable and don’t crack as easily as other materials like wood. But they do get worn down over time, especially if they are exposed to water and heat.

Grout is the material that fills in the cracks between tiles. It is a mixture of cement, sand and often a colour tint. It’s hard to avoid cracked and discolored grout over the years, but it can be repaired or replaced. Regrouting is the process of removing the old grout and then replacing it with fresh new grout.

Mold in a shower can be unsightly and dangerous for your family’s health. It can also be very difficult to remove from surfaces, especially if the mold has soaked into the grout and coloured it.

Tile Cleaners Hobart can help you with this by stripping, cleaning and resealing your tiles. This will prevent & reduce staining and help protect your investment for years to come. We use specialised industrial equipment and cleaning solutions designed specifically for tiles & grout to provide you with the best service available in Hobart.

Tile Replacement

If your shower consists of tiles that have been damaged, cracked or sunk into the floor you may need to replace them. Some tile can be glued back in place, but others are best replaced altogether.

Adding new tiles to your bathroom can also make a significant impact on the overall look of your bathroom. You can choose a wide range of sizes, shapes and materials to fit your style. Some are even made of glass and are very shiny, reflecting light into the room.

When choosing a tradie to do your job, try and get recommendations from friends or family members who have used them before. This will ensure you’re more likely to end up with a tradie who provides quality workmanship, is easy to work with and has a good sense of integrity. It’s also a great idea to have some spare tiles on hand in case you need to repair any damage during the renovation process.

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