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Renovating a small bathroom over the course of a weekend is possible by focusing on cosmetic improvements and avoiding major changes to the electrical and plumbing systems or the bathroom layout. To accomplish this, you will need to plan what you want to do ahead of time and buy all of the supplies you need to make the improvements you have planned. Before the Weekend You will need to measure your bathroom to be able to update some of the features. Some of the improvements you can make over the course of a weekend include painting, hardware replacement, mirror and lighting upgrade, faucet replacement, shelving and caulk replacement, and accessory improvement. Improvements that require moving fixtures like a toilet or shower should only be attempted if you have experience making those changes. Buy all of the supplies you will need to make the improvements you have planned by the end of the work day on Friday. Check that all of the parts and connections are included if you are replacing a fixture. Friday Evening All of the contents of the bathroom should be removed including toiletries, shower curtains, and wall decorations. Keeping towels is fine, but be sure to remove towel bars and other hardware you are replacing. Clean the bathroom, focusing on the corners around the fixtures. Patch small holes or dents in the walls and let them dry. Lightly sand them and remove the dust. Lastly, apply painter's tape around fixtures and use it to protect mirrors and tiles. Saturday: Paint and Replace Fixtures Start on painting first thing in the morning. Choose a mildew-resistant paint to create an illusion of more space in your bathroom. Use a light color. For small bathrooms, one gallon should be enough, but you will want to do two thin coats. Be sure to let the first coat dry fully before adding the second. While the paint is drying, you can do some of the small fixture replacements. Add some new cabinet hardware, towel hooks, and a new toilet paper holder. You can also add a new mirror. If you are comfortable shutting off the water, you can replace the faucet, but if not, you can leave it for another time. Any work done to do with the electricity should be left for an expert. You can also spend some time giving your shower a more finished look by replacing the old caulk and cleaning the grout. Sunday: Add Storage and Style You can add some more storage and also give the bathroom a more finished look by adding some floating shelves or an over-the-toilet cabinet. Keep the counter clear to give the illusion of more space. Add some new towels and a shower curtain and give the bath mat a new totally fitted look. You can also do a quick touch up paint and some cleaning of the mirrors and you're good to go! Enjoy your newly improved bathroom!

## How to Renovate a Small Bathroom Over a Weekend If you're looking to do cosmetic improvements, not any big plumbing, electrical or layout changes, then you can renovate your small bathroom in one weekend. The main thing is to plan ahead, to purchase all the materials in advance, and to select projects that provide maximum impact in a short period of time. Plan and Prep For the Weekend. Take measurements of your bathroom and determine which items you would like to replace. Other upgrades that make an area great for a weekend getaway are painting walls, replacing hardware, installing a new mirror, updating lighting, replacing faucets, shelving, re-caulking and refreshing accessories. Do not relocate toilets, showers or sinks without professional assistance. Purchase all supplies before Friday: paint, paint rollers, painter's tape, caulk, grout cleaner, new fixtures, towels, storage baskets and any tools required. Open boxes and inspect for parts. When replacing a faucet or light fixture be sure to match the existing connections. Baby, it's Friday and the night is clear and clean.Friday Night, baby, it's clear and clean. Empty bathroom cabinets, shelves, and drawers, and take out any wall art, rugs, and shower curtains. If you are replacing the towel bars, hooks, mirrors and cabinet hardware, then remove the old pieces. Wipe down the room including around the sink, toilet, shower and baseboards. Clean surface promotes proper adhesion of paint, caulk and adhesive. Use patch nail holes or spackle small dents in the wall. After drying, lightly sand and dust off. Use painter's tape to encircle trim, tile, mirrors and fixtures. Saturday: Remove and/or replace fixtures and fittings. Get the children involved in painting early. Paint your bathroom in a light colour and with a mildew resistant paint to make it appear larger. Roll first the walls and then cut in around the edges. Small bathrooms typically require just one gallon, but two light layers are typically most aesthetically pleasing. Allow proper drying time between coats. Do small replacements while paint is drying. Replace cabinet knobs, towel hooks, toilet paper holder or get a new mirror. If turning off water lines is not an issue, replace the faucet. When installing or removing fixtures for lighting, turn off the power to the main breaker, or consult a licensed electrician when in doubt. Clean grout and replace old caulk in shower area. Use a utility knife to cut off any damaged caulk, clean the area, dry it, and use a bathroom grade silicone caulk to replace it. We will be adding Storage and Style on Sunday.Storage and Style will be added on Sunday. Use floating shelves, an over toilet cabinet or baskets for improved storage. Support items off of counter to make room appear larger. Replace the shower curtain, put a matching towel and use a plain bath mat. Finally, repaint, wipe down glass and mirrors and tidy up toiletries. For small items use clear containers or drawer dividers. Your small bathroom can be cleaner, brighter and more updated without a full bathroom remodel and by Sunday evening.

How to Stay Over a Weekend In Separate A Small Bathroom If you stick to cosmetic, rather than structural bathroom upgrades--no plumbing work or electrical updates and definitely no ripping up floors!--you can renovate a tiny bath in one weekend. The best option is to plan ahead, buy all materials well in advance and start projects that produce the maximum effect first. Be Sure to Plan and Prep Before the Weekend Take measurements of your bathroom and determine what you want to change. The type of upgrades that lend themselves to a good weekend are painting walls, hardware replacement, mirror swapping, lighting updates/faucet swaps/shelving addition/re-caulking/refreshing accessories. Never move toilets, showers or sinks without a professional. You train on all of it: all the little things that are bought before Friday – paint, rollers and painter’s tape to apply at 11 PM; caulk for sealing edges; grout cleaner if you want a fresh shine in your newly redone bathroom when guests need scissors after a day of playing. New fixtures plus towels (something soft) along with storage baskets while holding onto every tool required! Open boxes and verify that parts are included Whether putting in a new faucet or light fixture, be sure the brand-new one suits current connections. Friday Night: Fresh and Clean Remove all contents within the bathroom, this includes toiletries, rugs or carpet in your bath space, wall art and shower curtains to make it look more professional. Dismount and remove old towel bars, hooks, mirrors & any cabinet hardware you wish to replace Make sure to clean the room thoroughly, especially around sink, toilet shower and baseboard area over. Because paint, caulk and adhesive adhere best to a clean surface. Use spackle to patch nail holes or small dings in walls. Lightly sand when dry and remove dust. Use painter’s tape around trim, tile, mirrors and fixtures. Saturday: Paint and Swap Fixtures Start early with painting. Pick a light-colored mildew-resistant bathroom paint to help the room feel more spacious. First, cut in around edges and then roll the walls. Many small bathrooms will only require a gallon, however the two light coats usually looks better. Make sure you give each coat time to dry properly. Put in small replacements while paint dries. Replace cabinet knobs, towel hooks, and/or toilet paper holder or a stylish mirror. If you can shut off water lines, replace faucet Leave the light fixtures turned off by switching power at the breaker before removal or contacting an electrician if not certain. With a good scrub of the grout, and some new caulk in the corners you can give that shower area a fresh update. Use a utility knife to cut away damaged caulk, wipe it down and allow the area to dry before reapplying some new bath-friendly silicone-based caulk. Sunday: Storage and Style Enhance storage with floating shelves, an over-toilet cabinet or baskets. Leave things off the counter, thus allowing it to be less crowded (feeling larger). Another way to enhance your bathroom is by hanging a new shower curtain, using matching towels and a simple bath mat. Last touches include paint touch-ups, clean glass and mirrors, and organize toiletries. It is a smart idea to use clear containers, or drawer dividers for small items. Your compact bath can appear more clean, bright and hip the evening when Sunday time are here to a finish.

## Small bathroom renovation over a weekend is possible. Here's how we shall see. With a focus on cosmetics rather than on plumbing or electrical, and most importantly layout, you can renovate a small bathroom in one weekend. Shopping and scheduling beforehand, purchasing all substances in advance, and electing the projects which give maximum effect fast are key. ### Get ready and plan everything before the weekend. Measure your bath area carefully and decide what you want to update. Upgrades you can do this weekend to your bathroom can include painting the walls, swapping out the hardware, installing a new mirror, updating the lighting, swapping the faucets, adding shelving, re-caulking, and accessories. Avoid relocating any toilets, showers or sinks unless professionally done. Get everything you will need by Friday: paint, rollers, painter’s tape, caulk, grout cleaner, new fixtures, towels, storage baskets, plus anything else you will need. Check to see if all parts are included. When replacing a faucet or light fixture, ensure the new one matches the existing connections. ### Friday Afternoon is Bright and Clean Take out everything in the washroom including toiletries, rugs, wall art and shower curtain. If you plan to replace towel bars, hooks, mirrors and cabinet hardware, remove them. Be sure to give the room a good clean, especially around the sink, toilet, shower and baseboards. Mildew and soap scum can result in the paint failing to adhere. Use spackle to fill in holes or wall dents. After the mixture has dried, lightly sand down any imperfections and wipe away the dust. Put painter’s tape around the edges of the room. ### Saturday: Paint and Swap Fixtures. Early start with painting Choose a light-colored bathroom paint that resists mildew to create the illusion of space. Start by cutting the edges and roll the walls next. For a small bathroom, one gallon may be enough, but two thin coats typically look best. Be patient and allow for drying. Fix little things while paint dries. Put up new cabinet knobs, towel hooks, toilet paper holder, or a new mirror. If you are able to switch water lines off, replace faucet. It should be noted that for any kind of lighting, you must first switch off the power at the breaker before removing the fixture or hire an electrician if you’re not sure. Scrub the grout and replace old caulk in the shower area. Use the utility knife to slice out the damaged caulk as shown, clean the area, allow to dry and apply bathroom caulk silicone. ### Add storage and style for Sunday Improve your storage options by adding some floating shelves or an over-toilet cabinet or some baskets. Having less things on the counter can make it feel larger. It is preferable to hang a new shower curtain, matching towels, and a simple bath mat. Wrap it up with paint touch ups, glass and mirrors clean and fuss waning toiletries. Use transparent containers or drawer dividers for small items. Your small bathroom can look cleaner, brighter, and more modern by Sunday night without remodeling.

## How to Renovate a Small Bathroom Over a Weekend Yes, you can renovate a small bathroom in a weekend if you stick to cosmetic upgrades and avoid plumbing, electrical work and major alterations to the structure of your bathroom. The work can be done over a single weekend by planning ahead, purchasing all materials in advance and completing the work that has the greatest visual impact first. ### Before the Weekend: Plan and Prep Carefully consider your bathroom and decide what aspects you need to change or update in order to give your bathroom an improved look and ambiance. Weekend bathroom renovations are generally confined to cosmetic makeover ideas and don’t involve serious changes to the existing plumbing or electrical setup. So, when it comes to moving the toilet, the shower or sink, you might want to rethink your ideas or seek help from professionals. Make sure you have everything you need before Friday evening, for example paint, rollers, tape, caulk, a grout cleaner, your new fixtures and facilities such as towels and storage baskets. Check that all parts and pieces are included with any packages and make sure new faucets and lighting fixtures will fit into current connections. ### Friday Evening: Clear and Clean Clear everything from your countertops, including toiletries, shower products, linens, and any personal items. Remove wall hangings, rugs, toilet paper holders, light switches, trash cans, towel bars, shower caddies, grab bars, bathroom accessories, cabinet hardware, and mirror(s). Vacuum up any debris on the floor and wipe clean any surfaces. Use a touch up of spackle in any nail holes or dents and let dry. Then use a little sanding and remove any dust. Apply painter’s tape to the bathroom trim and tile, around the mirrors, and where the wall meets the bathroom fixtures. ### Saturday: Paint and Replace Fixtures Now that we have the space cleared off of all of your bathroom items it is time to get started on painting your bathroom. Go with a mildew-resistant paint in a light color in order to create the illusion of a larger space. Remember, small bathrooms require paint in only one gallon and usually look their best when painted in two very thin layers rather than one thick layer. Try to allow adequate time for paint to dry between each coat. After paint dries, install small parts such as cabinet knobs, new towel bars, toilet paper holders, and a mirror. If you have the expertise to shut off the water supply to the sink, change out the faucets as well. If you have ceiling fixtures in your bathroom, be sure to shut off power to the fixture at the breaker before removing it. If you are not certain how to complete these simple changes, have an electrician do them for you. Clean out the shower and recaulk. Use a utility knife to remove old caulk. Wipe clean and let dry before applying new bathroom caulk. Make sure to choose a good quality caulk. ### Sunday: Add Storage and Style Install storage for towels, toiletries and bathroom accessories. Ensure that the bathroom is clutter-free and there is enough space on countertops by storing items in cabinets, on shelves, or in bathroom baskets and containers. Consider over-toilet storage cabinets or floating bathroom shelves to maximize space in the bathroom. Touch up any painting and make sure all glass and mirrors are cleaned. Then begin organizing and sorting through bathroom items. Try to keep items such as soap, shampoo, etc. in clear containers or put items such as extra toilet paper, etc. in a drawer with divider panels. By Sunday night you could have a bright clean modern-looking bathroom, without having the expense of a complete bathroom remodel!

Revamp Your Small Bathroom in a Weekend With these tips, you can refresh your small bathroom over a weekend without getting into the plumbing and electrical work that comes with larger projects. Save the bigger DIY projects for another weekend and focus on cosmetic changes that can be completed quickly. Just be sure to plan your project in advance, purchase everything you need before Friday, and choose updates that have big impact. Prep Work Before the Weekend Measure your bathroom and make a list of updates you want to make. Painting walls, replacing hardware, adding a new mirror, updating light fixtures, swapping out the faucet, adding shelving, re-caulking, and updating accessories are all great projects to complete over a weekend. Avoid relocating toilets, showers, and sinks if you don’t have a professional on hand to help. Purchase everything you need before Friday morning: paint and supplies, caulk, grout cleaner, new hardware/fixtures, pretty towels, shelving or storage baskets, and tools if you don’t already have them. Open boxes, confirm that screws and other parts are included, and double-check that your new faucet or light fixture has the same fittings as the old one. Clear the Bathroom Out on Friday Night Once you have removed everything you own from the bathroom (yes, everything — toilet paper included) remove anything you don’t plan to replace like rugs, wall hangings, curtain, etc. If you plan to replace towel bars, hooks, mirrors, or cabinet hardware, take those off as well. Clean everything you can. Give extra attention to the sink and counter, toilet base, shower stall, and trim/baseboards. You want to paint, caulk, and rehang things on clean surfaces. Patch holes where nails were with spackle. Let dry, then sand the area smooth and wipe away dust. Apply painter’‘s tape along trim, tile, the edge of the mirror (if you’re not replacing it), and around toilet and sink fixtures. Paint and Replace Hardware on Saturday Painting should be your first task on Saturday. Invest in quality bathroom paint, and paint your walls a light color that will help make the room feel larger. Apply paint to the corners and edges of the room first, then use a roller on the larger wall surfaces. One gallon of paint is usually enough for a small bathroom, but two thin coats will look better than one thick coat. Allow paint to dry according to directions before applying the second coat. While the paint is drying, replace cabinet hardware, towel bar/hooks, toilet paper holder, and install a frameless mirror or large decorative mirror. Replace the faucet if you are comfortable turning off the water lines. If you are changing your light fixture, turn off power to the room at your breaker box before removing the old fixture. If you are not comfortable doing this, hire an electrician to make the change for you. Refresh shower stall by cleaning grout lines with grout cleaner. Remove old, cracked caulk line with a utility knife, then clean and allow to dry. Apply a new bead of silicone caulk made for bathrooms. Style the Room and Clean on Sunday Add floating shelves, stack a basket on top of another, or add an over-toilet storage cabinet to increase your storage options. Try to avoid cluttering your countertops with storage. The more free space you have, the larger your bathroom will feel. Hang your new shower curtain, and match it with towels and a neutral bathmat. Touch up any spots on the walls, clean glass and mirrors, and organize toiletries. Purchase a few clear containers or add drawer dividers to help organize smaller items. By Sunday night you‘ll have a bathroom that feels cleaner, brighter, and more stylish without having to tear everything apart.

You can do most of these projects in just one weekend. If you want to accomplish them all in 48 hours, you’ll need to limit your renovation projects to these cosmetic changes (or else hire a professional to do the more difficult tasks, such as relocating your toilet or shower). Buy everything you need before Friday so you aren’t making trips to the hardware store in between renovation projects. Measure and plan out in advance the changes you’re making, and pick out the paint, caulk, and fixtures you’ll need. Once everything is delivered or purchased, unpack everything to make sure that you have all the parts you need (especially if you’re doing anything electrical, since it’s easy to order a new fixture that doesn’t connect with matching dimensions). Remove all the small items and accessories from the bathroom (as well as any old hardware that needs to come off) and give the room a good cleaning. Scrub especially hard around the toilet and sink, and pay attention to any dirt and mildew that has collected on the floor, baseboards, and hard-to-reach places. This will ensure better paint adhesion. Start tackling the changes. Paint the walls in a lighter color (mildew-resistant paint is good for bathrooms). Lighter colors make small bathrooms appear larger. A small bathroom should use one gallon of paint, in two coats. In the meantime between coats, change out your light fixture (with a bigger, brighter, updated option). If you replace the sink faucet, make sure to turn off the water supply first. If you replace the light fixture, make sure to turn off the circuit at the main breaker box first. If you have scuffs, holes, or dings on the walls, fill them in with spackle, lightly sand them, wipe away any debris and dust, and paint them along with the rest of the walls. Before you start painting, line all of the trim, sinks, toilets, and other areas that shouldn’t be painted with painters tape. If you have cabinets or vanities in your bathroom, replace the hardware on them with updated pulls and knobs. This is a small change with a very visible effect. Replace other accessories, like the mirror, towel hooks, and toilet paper holder. While you’re at it, scrape off old caulk around the shower and replace it with bathroom-grade silicone caulk. To remove the old caulk, slice it with a utility knife and peel the pieces off. Make sure the grout is dry before you caulk. Install additional storage, like baskets, shelves or a cabinet above the toilet, or on floating shelves if you don’t want to attach anything to the walls. This frees up space in the bathroom and on the counters. Keeping the counters clear makes a small bathroom seem larger too. Once everything has dried, add a fresh shower curtain and bath mat that coordinate, and stock the bathroom with fresh towels. Tackle bathroom storage by sorting small items into baskets and drawer dividers and getting everything off the counters. Small, clear plastic containers help maximize space and keep everything neat.

4. The Bathroom Renovation That Takes You One Weekend For small bathrooms, in particular, it is important for the remodel to make itself as useful for one weekend time possible. When you choose a smart plan for the little space, and the. You do not have other plans that are large, such renovation plans and small bathrooms fit very well that your needs. 1. What You Can Do in A Small Bathroom Since small bathroom Reno on A Weekend, there are small things that need to be done that can significantly change the appearance. Wall, cabinets with new hardware, faucet repair or replacement,, replacement or repair of light, shower the screen, the re-caulking and. Replacement with other decorative elements is something they do can accomplish with ease 1. Paint theWalls It takes very little to make a significant change. The easiest change to achieve a refreshed bathroom in one weekend is painting walls. Because the most of the bathroom is relatively small space. Painting the room of another Color that is Lighter and brightener the more space, the cleaner it appears. However, remember not to use a paint that is too Brightener if it makes the toilet feel too much at it. You need to put two coats and dry them. A little bit over then do all it will give A lot of improvement 1. Add Hardware and Storage Replacement hardware. Old, corroded knob and pulling that gives a lot of grime to remove. Purchase new ones of a higher quality that complement color scheme of the renovated bathroom. Add shelving. Small bathroom Reno could use more storage; the Addition of a floating shelf or cabinet over the toilette gives ample storage space without taking A Lot of space. 1. Replacement faucet, mirror, or Lighting fixtures Update kitchen tap The existing one at A New, higher style. If do it yourself, all of the water line to make A Lot safer so that You do not Get A surprise on. New mirror over the toilet or in front of the vanity, which should enhance the entire look of the bathroom and expand the space. Install a new light fixture which complements. Be Careful and double-check power as soon as it turned off to Make Sure It Is safe for work.

## Renovating a Small Bathroom in a Weekend Upgrading your small bathroom in just a weekend can actually be done. The secret to completing the project in just 48 hours is to pick modern, cosmetic upgrades instead of any plumbing or electrical work that might take more time. If you have enough time to properly plan your project and get all materials, you will be able to finish the job. ### Planning Before the Weekend Begins Take time to measure the bathroom space very carefully so you can decide what you want to do in the first place. There are many good ideas for modern upgrades that you can do over the weekend, things like painting the walls, replacing old fixtures, putting in a new mirror, changing the light fixtures, new faucets, new shelves, adding new caulk, and replacing linens. Do not remove toilets, shower units, or sinks without the help of a professional plumber. Everything should be bought before Friday so you get paint and brushes, caulk, grout remover, fixtures and towels to use in the bathroom. Check to make sure all items are included in boxes. ### Friday Evening - Take Everything Out and Clean Up Take everything out of the bathroom such as toiletries, rugs, artwork and shower liners. Be sure to remove old fixtures and any items lying on the counter. You are going to need a clean place to paint and caulk everything because fresh surfaces allow for better adhesion. Fill in nail holes or small dents with spackle filler. Once the filler dries completely, sand lightly and wipes surfaces clean with a wet cloth. Use tape around edges. ### Saturday - Paint and Replace Hardware Now you can start painting. A good mildew resistant bathroom paint helps give the impression of space in a small area. Tape off the edges before rolling paint on the walls. While paint is drying, make hardware changes. Install cabinet knobs, towel hooks, toilet paper holders, and new mirrors. If you are comfortable turning off water and replacing faucets, that will go along well on Saturday. ### Sunday - Finishing Touches and Accessories Today you should finish by putting back items that were taken from the bathroom over the past two days. Things like shelves, over-the-toilet cabinets or baskets can be put back. The final touch will be putting up new towels and shower curtains. Finish up everything including cleaning glass and mirrors.

It is possible to renovate a small bathroom in just one weekend; however, this would be based on cosmetic updates as opposed to major plumbing, electrical and/or layout changes. Planning ahead of the renovation process, purchasing all needed supplies prior to the start date and focusing on those projects that will produce the greatest immediate results is the key to a successful renovation within a single weekend. ### Pre-Weekend Preparation: Create Your Plan & Gather Materials Before starting to renovate, measure out your bathroom carefully and consider which elements you wish to update. Cosmetic upgrades that can be completed in one weekend may include: painting the walls, changing hardware (such as door handles), installing a new mirror, modifying lighting, switching out your faucet(s), creating additional storage through shelves, re-caulking, and refreshing bathroom accessories. Unless you have experience working with these systems, do not attempt to move the location of your toilet, shower or sink. Purchase every item you will require before Friday so that you can complete your project efficiently over the weekend. This includes: paint, roller and extension pole, painters tape, caulk, grout cleaner, new fixtures, towels, storage baskets, etc., along with any necessary hand tools. When opening new packaging and inspecting the contents verify that all parts required to complete your project are present. In addition, when replacing a faucet or light fixture ensure that they match the previous connections. ### Friday Night: Prepare Your Bathroom Space Remove all objects from your bathroom including: toiletries, rugs, wall decorations and shower curtains. Remove old towel bars, hooks, mirrors and hardware from cabinets. Thoroughly clean your bathroom space including around the sink, toilet, shower and baseboard areas. It's easier to paint, caulk and attach adhesive products after you've cleaned the surface completely. Apply patching compound to cover small holes created by nails or small dents in the walls. After the patch has dried use a fine-grit sandpaper to remove excess material. Wipe away any remaining dust using a damp cloth. Apply painter's tape around your trim, tile, mirrors and any other fixtures. ### Saturday: Paint and Update Fixtures/Elements Begin early by painting. Since you're remodeling a bathroom it's highly recommended that you utilize a mildew-resistant bathroom paint in a lighter color to create the illusion of a larger space. Begin painting by applying a border or "cut-in" around all edges first. Then begin rolling the walls. Due to their size most small bathrooms typically require only one gallon of paint; however, two thin coats of paint tend to provide better coverage. Be sure to allow sufficient drying time between coats. While your paint is drying address some of the smaller replacement tasks. Install new cabinet knobs, towel hooks, toilet paper holders or a contemporary-style mirror. Although we encourage DIY homeowners to disconnect water supply lines before attempting to install a new faucet if you're uncomfortable doing so contact a licensed plumber to assist with this task. In regards to lighting: turn off power at the breaker box before removing any lighting fixture; alternatively, if you're unsure about how to safely complete this task hire a certified electrician. Clean the grout surrounding the shower area and replace older caulk with new bathroom-grade silicone caulk. Using a utility knife cut away old caulk from the surrounding surfaces. Clean the area of debris. Allow it to dry completely before applying new caulk. ### Sunday: Add Storage & Style Elements Add floating shelves, over-the-toilet storage cabinets or baskets to increase your bathroom's storage capabilities. Keep counters free of clutter as this tends to create a sense of openness in your space. Install a new shower curtain, purchase matching towels and select a simple bath mat.

## How to Renovate a Small Bathroom Over a Weekend A weekend renovation of a small bathroom is possible when you concentrate your efforts on the cosmetic changes rather than plumbing, electrical systems, or the layout. In order to succeed, you should be well-prepared and know which projects will allow you to get fast results. ### What to Do Before the Weekend? Make a list of things that you want to change in your bathroom and measure your bathroom space. Projects for a fast renovation are painting, changing hardware, installing a new mirror, improving lighting, changing faucets, creating more storage space, etc. You shouldn't move toilets, showers, or sinks unless you have professionals. Purchase all the necessary products and tools for your project beforehand. Make sure that all parts are included. When you want to change something (a faucet or a light fixture), make sure that the new item is compatible with what is there now. ### On Friday Evening: Cleaning Remove everything from your bathroom, such as toiletries, rugs, wall art, shower curtains, etc. Uninstall towel bars, hooks, mirrors, and cabinet hardware if you want to change them. Wash your bathroom thoroughly paying special attention to the areas around sink, toilet, shower, and baseboards because it is important to make the surface as clean as possible in order to ensure better adhesion of paint, caulk, or other substances. If there are nail holes or small dents on the wall, fill them with spackle. Let it dry and sand them lightly wiping off the dust. Put painter's tape around trim, tiles, mirrors, and other fixtures. ### On Saturday: Painting and Changing Fixtures First of all, start with painting. Use a mildew resistant paint for bathroom in light colors in order to make it larger. Begin with cutting in around edges and continue with painting walls. Most probably, you will need one gallon of paint, however, two thin coats would be better. Give enough time to drying. While your paint is drying, you may change smaller items, such as cabinet hardware, towel hooks, toilet paper holder, or a modern mirror. If you feel safe in doing this, you can replace a faucet too. In case you want to change lighting, remember to turn off the power supply. Otherwise, you will need an electrician's help. Improve your shower area by cleaning grout and changing old caulk. Use a utility knife to remove it, clean the area and let it dry. Now apply new bathroom caulk. ### On Sunday: Improving Storage and Decoration Install floating shelves, over-toilet cabinets, or baskets to provide additional storage space. Do not put anything on the counter to make the room look more spacious. Put a new shower curtain, matching towels, and choose a nice bath mat. Finally, make touch ups, wash all glass surfaces and mirrors, organize your toiletries using transparent containers or drawer dividers.

## How to Renovate a Small Bathroom Over a Weekend It is possible to renovate a small bathroom over a single weekend provided that you concentrate on cosmetic improvements rather than carrying out substantial plumbing, electrical work, or altering the layout. The main point is to plan in advance, to buy all the materials beforehand, and to select projects which have a significant effect soon. ### Before the Weekend: Plan and Prep Take accurate measurements of your bathroom and then decide which parts you would like to update. Some useful improvements for weekends include painting the walls, replacing the hardware, fitting a new mirror, updating the lighting, exchanging the faucets, adding shelves, re-caulking and refreshing the accessories. Do not move the toilets, showers or sinks unless you get professional help. Before Friday buy all the items you'll need, such as paint, rollers, painter's tape, caulk, grout cleaner, new fixtures, towels, storage baskets and any tools. Once the boxes have been opened, check that all the parts are inside. When replacing a faucet or a light fixture, ensure that the new one matches the existing connections. ### Friday Evening: Clear and Clean Empty out the bathroom altogether, which means taking out all the toiletries, the rugs, the wall decorations, and the shower curtains. If you intend to replace them, take down the old towel bars, the hooks, the mirrors, and the hardware from the cabinets. Thoroughly clean the room, with a particular focus on the areas around the sink, the toilet, the shower, and the baseboards. Having a clean surface ensures that the paint, caulk, and adhesive stick properly. Fill in any holes in the nails or small dents in the wall with spackle. When the spackle has dried, sand it gently and wipe off the dust. Stick painter’s tape around the trim, the tiles, the mirrors, and the fixtures. ### Saturday: Paint and Replace Fixtures Begin by painting the bathroom. When choosing paint, use one that is resistant to mildew and select a light colour since this makes the room appear bigger. First cut in around the edges before rolling the walls. Although small bathrooms typically require only one gallon, two thin coats are usually the most satisfactory. Leave sufficient drying time between the coats. While the paint is drying, carry out minor replacements. Fit new cabinet knobs, towel hooks, a toilet paper holder, or a modern mirror. If you are comfortable with switching off the water supply, then replace the faucet. When it comes to lighting, turn off the power at the breaker before removing any light fixture, or get an electrician if you are not sure. Give the shower area a refresh by scrubbing the grout and replacing the old caulk. Use a utility knife to remove the damaged caulk, clean the area, allow it to dry, and then apply some fresh bathroom-grade silicone caulk. ### Sunday: Add Storage and Style To improve storage, fit in floating shelves, install a cabinet above the toilet, or use some baskets. Leave the items off the countertop so that the room appears larger. Replace the shower curtain with a new one, add towels that match and select a simple bath mat. Conclude by refining the paint, cleaning the glass and mirrors, and sorting out the toiletries; for small items use clear containers or drawer dividers. By Sunday evening your small bathroom can appear cleaner, brighter, and more modern without having to carry out a full remodel.

## 6 Tips to Give a Small Bathroom a Quick Weekend Refresh. (no need to remove anything.) the.ishowto.com - August 31, 2021 - www.diychatroom.com - 85 views

You can actually give a tiny bathroom a fresh look in just a weekend if you stick to surface‑level tweaks and skip any big plumbing or wiring jobs. The trick is to plan, buy everything beforehand, and pick tasks that make a noticeable difference fast. **Before the weekend, plan and prep** Measure the space, then decide which bits you'll change. Easy, weekend‑friendly jobs include fresh paint, new knobs, a different mirror, swapping the light fixture, a faucet swap, a few shelves, fresh caulk and a handful of accessories. Leave the toilet, shower base or sink alone unless a pro is on call. Shop on Thursday or Friday for paint, rollers, tape, caulk, grout cleaner, the fixtures you've picked, towels, storage baskets and any tools you don't already own. Open the boxes, check that every piece is there, a missing screw can ruin the whole day. If you're swapping a faucet or a light, make sure the new piece fits the existing connections. **Friday night, clear and clean** Pull everything out of the room: toiletries, rugs, wall art, shower curtain. Take down the old towel bars, hooks, mirror and cabinet hardware if you plan to replace them. Give the whole space a good scrub, especially around the sink, toilet, shower and baseboards, a clean surface lets paint and caulk stick. Patch any nail holes or small dents with spackle, let it dry, sand lightly and wipe the dust away. Tape off trim, tiles, mirrors and fixtures before you start painting. **Saturday, paint and replace** Get up early and roll on a mildew‑resistant bathroom paint in a light shade; it instantly makes the room feel larger. Cut in the edges first, then roll the big areas. One gallon usually covers a small bathroom, but two thin coats look best, let each coat dry properly. While the paint is working, swap out the hardware. New cabinet knobs, towel hooks, a toilet‑paper holder or a sleek mirror go in quickly. If you're comfortable turning off the water, change the faucet now; otherwise leave it for later. For lighting, shut the breaker off before you touch any wires, or call an electrician if you're unsure. Give the shower a quick facelift by scrubbing the grout and pulling out old caulk with a utility knife. Clean the area, let it dry, then run a bead of bathroom‑grade silicone over the seams. **Sunday, add storage and style** Mount floating shelves, a small over‑toilet cabinet or a couple of baskets to free up counter space. The fewer things on the surface, the bigger the room feels. Hang a new shower curtain, swap in matching towels and lay down a simple bath mat. Finish with a touch‑up of any missed paint spots, wipe down glass and mirrors, and arrange toiletries in clear jars or drawer dividers. By Sunday evening the bathroom should look cleaner, brighter and a lot more modern, all without a full remodel.