I want to remodel my bathrooms. Where do I start first, the floor, etc

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Are you going to keep the vanities or replace them along with the sinks? It makes a difference because you may want to put your new flooring under a new vanity (especially if it is going to show). Can't tell for sure whether the ceiling is popcorn or just a texture but do you want to change that? Are you keeping the existing toilet or getting new because either way it will need to come out to replace the flooring. These are all things to consider and put into your plan. Once you decide on all those things then you start to have a plan.

I'd do the walls, fixtures, and floor in that order. Walls first because fixtures attach to the walls. Fixtures next and floors last so that your other work does not damage the new floor.

Deal with one bathroom at a time... I would spend a little research time on DIYnetwork.com and HGTV.com check out shows like any of the Flip or Flop series (Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas) also Good Bones, Home Town... Aubrey from Flip or Flop Las Vegas give tips on shopping clearance... and using basic stuff that is inexpensive.. and trimming out with more expensive things... than some of the other shows.... These show focus a little more on the tile choices, paint colors, fixtures and lighting choices... than some of the other shows.

Visit specialty tile stores to see what is available out there... in a small room like a powder room.. you can often go a little more luxury...because you need such a little bit.. Check out lighting stores for ideas... then...

Shop online at sites like FloorandDecor.com... specialty lighting online stores..... and do not forget Ebay.... I have found just the fixture I wanted for a lot less.. there.

Once you have an idea of what you want.... make up a "story board" for each bathroom... buy a sample of each tile choice, get large swatches of paint colors (sample size and paint on poster board) ... pictures of vanities and fixtures.... this will keep the ideas and choices clear and fresh in your mind... and you can carry them with you as references when shopping for the stuff you need

Ok, First, pick everything out. Tile for floor, (heat for under the floor), grout color for floor, tile for shower walls, decorative tile (if you want), grout color for shower wall, tile for shower floor, grout color for shower floor, transition piece for doorway, transition piece for shower, shower hardware (showerhead, rainhead, handheld, jets, valve trim, diverter, drain cover and any other fancy thing you can find), baskets or something to put soap, shampoo, etc in, lights for shower, enclosure for shower (glass, curtain, etc), vanity(s), knobs and pulls, countertop(s), sink(s), faucet(s), medicine cabinet(s), light(s) for over sink, exhaust fan, toilet, towel bar(s), hand towel ring, toilet paper holder, hooks, cabinet (or shelf) for over the toilet (if you want), paint color, window covering (if there's one).

When choosing all of this, as you make a selection keep a sample of it to compare with the next thing you look for, that way things don't clash. I personally like granite for my counters, I also get the transition piece for the doorway and shower and the showerseat in that same granite.

The exhaust fan is another thing I always get the same. It is the NuTone QTXN Series Very Quiet 110 CFM Ceiling Exhaust Fan with Heater, Light Nightlight. It does require a special switch that usually is not included. It is expensive, but well worth it.

Keep in mind there are quite a few more things you will need. But these are the ones that will be seen.

Here are some examples that will give you an idea of what I was talking about.

Second, you will have to remove everything down to the studs and subfloor. Clean everything. Check for water damage to floor and walls. Replace anything that is wet or rotted. Also check for mold, since everything is open, now is a good time to make sure an old leak didn't cause any problems.

Water is so destructive!

Third, while everything is open, make sure the electric is where you need it (light switches (wall and shower), lights (wall and shower), exhaust fan and switch, sockets, etc. In some of my homes I've also put toe kick heaters that connect to my heating boiler that way we don't need a heating run in the bathroom, they tend to rust. The toe kick heater requires electric under the vanity if you put one in. A heated floor also requires electric.

Run wire for heated floor.

Make sure all plumbing is where it is needed. Put all shower valves put in the wall. Run the plumbing for all pieces (showerhead, rainhead, handheld, jets, etc). Pressure test to check for leaks if you can.

Make sure hvac duct is run. Even if you have a boiler, you still need air conditioning.

Run duct work for exhaust fan. It's best to duct it outside.

If the bathroom is on an outside wall, make sure that there is plenty of insulation in the wall and around any windows. If your home is one story, also make sure the ceiling or roof has insulation. With all insulation, make sure you have the proper clearance from all electric,

Another thing I like to do in my bathrooms is put sound proofing insulation in the interior walls (definitely not necessary).

After everything is ready is green boarded and cement boarded (shower), flooring first (bathroom and shower). Medicine cabinet, then tile for walls. Then start putting in toilet, vanity, etc.