Bathroom renovation in Łódź: fitting a shower into a small one

In the blocks in Bałuty and Widzew the bathroom is often just a few square metres, with a bath taking up half of it. A common idea is replacing the bath with a shower, which immediately frees up space for a washing machine or a cabinet. When the tiles are fine, sometimes a refresh without chipping them off is enough: new taps, a basin with a vanity unit, grout and silicone. Say in the job whether you want a full renovation or just certain items replaced.

In the renovated tenements in the centre the order is different. Old pipes, crooked walls and a floor with no fall mean the renovation starts with the plumbing, not the tiles. The pro will check the risers and connections before suggesting a wall-hung toilet or a walk-in shower without a tray. Ask the building manager when the association plans to replace the risers, because it's better to time your own renovation with that than to break up the walls twice. Attach a photo of the floor around the drain.