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Bathroom refurbishment remains a tradesman's job - does it have to be that way?
Bathroom renovation is one of the most common renovation projects in German households: According to the B+L refurbishment study 2024 41.6% of the homeowners surveyed have renovated at least one bathroom or are planning to do so in the near future. The complexity of technical installations and the high demands placed on the bathroom mean that many people prefer to hire tradespeople rather than do it themselves. Does it really always have to be like this?
Why does bathroom refurbishment often remain a tradesman's job?
A bathroom renovation often involves more than just visual changes. According to the study, the most common bathroom refurbishment measures are replacing fittings (71.5%) and tiles (75%). However, this also includes replacing pipes, sealing and installing modern sanitary installations. This work requires not only craftsmanship, but also technical expertise in order to avoid mistakes that could lead to high follow-up costs later on - for example, due to water leaks or damage to the building fabric.
Another obstacle for self-builds is the close link between aesthetics and functionality in the bathroom. Precise planning, especially for smaller bathrooms, is crucial in order to optimise the use of space. Professional tradespeople have the experience to overcome these challenges and minimise the time required.
Age and income play a role in whether you do it yourself
Interestingly, the study also shows that older households (over 50) in particular are more likely to tackle a complete bathroom renovation. This age group not only invests in functional improvements, but often also in measures that increase comfort and accessibility, such as level-access showers or wider door frames. Many of these homeowners have a higher disposable income and are willing to invest in professional services in order to obtain long-term solutions.
Households with medium and low incomes, on the other hand, tend to carry out smaller measures themselves or postpone renovations. There is potential here to save costs by carrying out work yourself - provided that materials that are easy to work with are available.
How to do it on your own
Despite the complexity, there are ways of carrying out parts of the bathroom renovation yourself. Thanks to modern materials such as CERAMIN® können Hausbesitzer:innen und Mieter:innen einige Aufgaben selbständig und ohne große Fachkenntnisse erledigen. Denn:
CERAMIN® is an innovative floor and wall material that is ideal for bathrooms. It is waterproof, robust and particularly easy to lay. With the Megaloc system from CERAMIN® the tiles can be laid directly on existing tiles or other substrates without adhesive and with minimal use of tools. This not only saves DIY enthusiasts time, but also money, as there is no need to remove the old tiles and hire a specialist company. The tiles are simply cut to size using a cutter knife, which means that even inexperienced DIY enthusiasts can lay them.
CERAMIN®-floor coverings therefore offer a simple and effective solution for carrying out bathroom renovations yourself. Particularly in areas that do not involve technical installations, such as floor or wall design, homeowners can thus make their own contributions without compromising on quality or taking risks.
Conclusion: If you really want to, you can become active independently
Even though bathroom renovation is often seen as a complex project that is left to professionals, there are more and more opportunities for DIY enthusiasts to do it themselves. Products such as CERAMIN® offer the opportunity to carry out parts of the renovation independently and cost-effectively - without a great deal of effort. This is a particularly attractive alternative for homeowners who do not have a large budget available to make their bathroom modern and functional.
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