Alright, so we're finally biting the bullet and redoing our super outdated bathroom. I've been looking around online and the prices are all over the place...like seriously, it's kinda wild. Thought I'd throw a quick poll out there to see what most people ended up spending per square foot on their remodels.
Quick poll:
- Under $100/sq ft
- $100-$200/sq ft
- $200-$300/sq ft
- Over $300/sq ft
Feel free to drop a comment if you wanna share details or horror stories, lol.
"I've been looking around online and the prices are all over the place...like seriously, it's kinda wild."
Yeah, bathroom remodel pricing is honestly a minefield. We ended up in the $200-$300/sq ft range, but honestly, it felt like every little decision pushed us closer to that upper end. Initially thought we'd stay under budget by doing some DIY work, but after factoring in tools, mistakes (yep, made plenty), and occasional professional help to fix said mistakes, it didn't exactly end up cheap.
One thing I learned: materials can swing your costs way more than labor sometimes. We splurged on nicer tile and fixtures thinking they'd last longer and feel better quality-wise. No regrets so far, but did we really need those heated floors? Jury's still out on that one...
Curious if folks who went cheaper felt satisfied with their finishes long-term or if anyone regrets cutting corners?
We went the budget-friendly route a few years back, mostly DIY and sourcing reclaimed materials. Honestly, it turned out pretty decent—got some beautiful vintage fixtures from salvage places, and refinished an old vanity ourselves. Sure, it's not showroom-perfect, but it has character and feels good knowing we kept stuff out of landfills. Only minor regret is the cheaper grout we picked...it's been a pain to keep clean. Otherwise, no major complaints yet.
"Only minor regret is the cheaper grout we picked...it's been a pain to keep clean."
Haha, grout regrets are real, aren't they? Did you try sealing it afterward? We had a similar issue—went eco-friendly and budget-conscious too, but splurged a bit on epoxy grout. Honestly, worth every penny. Cleans up like a dream and hasn't stained yet. Curious though, did your reclaimed vanity need much sanding? Ours was a beast...my arms still ache thinking about it.
Grout definitely makes or breaks the bathroom experience, haha. Epoxy grout is a solid choice—I've recommended it to clients who are willing to spend a bit more upfront to save headaches later. But honestly, even standard grout can hold up pretty well if you seal it properly and keep up with maintenance. Learned that the hard way on my own bathroom remodel years ago...went budget-friendly thinking I'd save money, but ended up spending hours scrubbing stains before finally sealing it properly.
As for reclaimed vanities, sanding can be brutal depending on the wood. Had one client insist on using old barnwood—beautiful stuff, but man, sanding out decades of weathering and splinters took forever. My arms hurt just remembering it, haha. Still, can't deny the charm of reclaimed materials...just gotta mentally prepare yourself for the elbow grease involved.
