Recycling Bathroom Products Can Be Good For The Environment | Family Architect

The most expensive part of any renovation is the bathroom and toilet facilities. This is because all trades must be hired to complete this type of renovation. It can be costly and time-consuming to coordinate so that the project is completed on schedule.

There are many options to repair or replace bathroom fixtures and fittings like the basin taps, the bath taps and the showers. You can always replace them with newer items, and there are many suppliers on the market.

But have you ever thought of keeping them and reusing them? You may be pleasantly surprised to see that these items are of high quality and you don't want to replace them because they no longer look as good.

You can easily restore bathtubs, basins, and shower trays, as well as wall tiles, vanity units, cubicle partitioning, and outlets, to their original condition without having to replace them.

This involves applying an enamel coating to the existing surface. Some companies even can match existing colours if necessary.

This type of renovation is much more cost-effective and time-saving than a 'rip and replace' one.It is not necessary to disconnect the plumbing or remove tiles.

The best part is that you don't have to hire a plumber or tiler, painter/carpenter, electrician, or any other trades involved in a rip-out-and-replace renovation.

These fixtures and fittings are often of excellent quality. It is only the colour scheme in the bathrooms and toilets that makes them look old.

This saves you money on the removal of bathroom fixtures and fittings and rubbish disposal 

It's also good for the environment, as most of these items end up in our garbage dump. All of them are given a second chance at life for at most 15 to 20 more years.

Make sure you choose an epoxy-based enamel company for this job. Polyurethane can contain dangerous isocyanates. Epoxy coatings can be safer and last longer.

You can also change the colour if trends change in a few years and you want an update. Recoating the surface in modern decorator colours is easy and takes half the time.