100% Free · No Sign-Up

The Free Printable Bathroom Remodel Checklist
& Planner

This free, interactive checklist covers a full bathroom remodel — shower, vanity, faucets, flooring, lighting, tub and storage — with expert guidance on every choice. Most homeowners finish in about 10 minutes, and your plan saves automatically so you can come back anytime, print it, or download it as a PDF.

✓ 100% Free ⏱ About 10 minutes ✓ No sign-up ✓ Auto-saves your plan ✓ Expert guidance ★ Built by licensed MN pros
Your plan saves automatically on this device. Not saved yet
Bathroom Remodel Checklist · free planning tool from premium-bathrooms.com

This free, printable bathroom remodel checklist walks you through every decision in your renovation — a complete selection checklist for your shower, vanity, faucets, flooring, lighting, bathtub and storage, plus budgeting and the questions to ask any contractor. Check off the options you're drawn to, get expert guidance, and save or print your bathroom remodel checklist anytime. No sign-up, no pressure.

📘
New · Written by a licensed remodeling contractor
The Bathroom Remodel Playbook
Scope template · bid scorecard · payment guide · contractor scripts · interactive budget calculator — delivered to your inbox.
Get the Playbook — $39
Let's beginYour space
Plan Your Space

📐 Measure Your Space

Why this helpsYou don't need exact measurements — rough numbers are plenty. Having them ready makes any contractor's estimate faster and more accurate, and helps flag early whether your dream layout will fit. Tip: measure wall-to-wall at the floor, and note where the window, door, and existing plumbing sit.
The fun partChoose what you love
Where your day begins

🚿 Shower

Keep in mindThink about who uses the shower and how. A curbless, barrier-free design is smartest if anyone may age in place. Frameless glass looks open and modern but costs more and shows water spots — a framed door or curtain is budget-friendly. Plan a niche for soap and shampoo, and consider water pressure before adding multiple heads.
Your morning station

🚰 Vanity

Keep in mindBalance storage against floor space. Double vanities are great for shared baths but need about 60" of wall. Floating vanities feel open and make the floor easier to clean; furniture-style adds character. Consider "comfort height" (~36") counters, drawers vs. doors, and your sink type — undermount is easiest to clean, vessel sinks make a statement but splash more.
The finishing touches

💧 Faucets & Fixtures

Keep in mindPick one finish and carry it through the whole room — faucet, shower trim, lighting, and hardware — for a cohesive look. Matte black and brushed gold are on-trend; chrome and brushed nickel are timeless and hide water spots and fingerprints best. Widespread faucets suit larger vanities; single-handle is simplest. Look for WaterSense-labeled models to save water.
Soak it in

🛁 Bathtub

Keep in mindKeep at least one tub in the home for resale, even if it isn't your main bath. Freestanding soaking tubs are a luxury focal point but need floor space and a water heater that can actually fill them. Walk-in tubs add accessibility. If you rarely take baths, a larger walk-in shower may be a better use of the space — alcove tubs are the most budget-friendly option.
Underfoot

🟫 Flooring & Trim

Keep in mindBathroom floors need to be water- and slip-resistant. Porcelain tile is the durability gold standard; large-format tile means fewer grout lines to clean. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is warmer underfoot and more budget-friendly. Heated floors are a popular Minnesota upgrade and are easiest (and cheapest) to add during a remodel. Choose a matte or textured finish for grip when wet.
Set the mood

💡 Lighting & Ventilation

Keep in mindLayer your lighting. Light the vanity from the sides (sconces or a backlit mirror are most flattering — overhead-only light casts shadows), add recessed cans for ambient light, and an accent or natural source. Put everything on dimmers, keep a consistent warm color temperature (2700–3000K), and make sure fixtures over wet areas are damp/wet-rated. Don't skip a quiet, properly sized exhaust fan.
A place for everything

🧴 Shower Shelving & Storage

Keep in mindBuilt-in storage keeps the shower clutter-free. A recessed tile niche is the cleanest look — plan its height for the main user and place it away from the direct water spray, with a slight slope for drainage. A built-in bench doubles as seating (great for shaving or accessibility) and pairs well with a curbless design. Match the niche tile to the walls, or use an accent tile to make it pop.
Smart Planning

♿ Accessibility & Future-Proofing

Few remodelers ask this — but you'll be glad you didEven if you don't need these now, several are nearly free to add during a remodel and very expensive to add later. The big one: have your contractor install blocking (solid backing) inside the walls so grab bars can be added anytime without opening the wall again. Check anything you'd like to plan for.
Let's talk numbersYour budget
Your Budget

💰 Budgeting

Keep in mindAs a Twin Cities reference: an essential refresh starts around $12,000, most full remodels run $20,000–$45,000, and luxury or custom projects are $50,000+. Always set aside a 10–15% contingency for the surprises older homes can hide behind walls. Tile and labor are usually the biggest line items — splurging on a feature wall while keeping the rest simple is a smart way to stretch a budget.
  • Prefer a monthly payment? Many contractors and lenders offer remodel financing — ask what monthly options are available before you commit.
  • Ask about phasing: some homeowners do the shower now and the vanity later.
  • A contractor's written estimate will be exact and itemized — these ranges are just to help you plan.
Real Talk

🔍 What Actually Drives the Cost

The part most contractors won't break down for youMost of your budget is labor and tile — not the fixtures you pick off a shelf. The single biggest cost swing is whether the plumbing layout stays put. Knowing what moves the price lets you splurge where it matters and save where it doesn't.

↑ Tends to raise cost

  • Moving the toilet, sink, or shower drain (new plumbing)
  • Custom tile patterns, mosaics, and large feature walls
  • Frameless and oversized shower glass
  • Heated floors and detailed niche/bench tile
  • Natural stone and slab countertops
  • Structural or layout changes, moving walls

↓ Tends to save cost

  • Keeping the existing layout and plumbing
  • Standard-size tile with simple patterns
  • Acrylic / FlexStone walls instead of full tile
  • Quartz instead of natural stone
  • A prefab vanity vs. fully custom
  • Splurging on one feature, keeping the rest simple
Almost thereChoosing your pro
Know Before You Hire

❓ Questions to Ask Any Contractor

Ask every contractor you talk toA contractor worth hiring welcomes every one of these and answers in writing. Check them off as you get a clear answer. If someone dodges, that tells you something.
No Surprises

🏚️ What Older Homes Can Hide & What to Expect

Honesty up front beats surprises laterOnce the old tile and walls come down, older Twin Cities homes sometimes reveal things no one could see during the estimate. This is exactly why a 10–15% contingency is the standard advice — so a surprise is a minor bump, not a crisis.
  • Hidden water damage, rot, or mold behind the old shower
  • Outdated galvanized or cast-iron plumbing worth replacing
  • Old or unsafe wiring near wet areas
  • Floors or walls that aren't level or square
  • Asbestos in very old flooring or insulation (more common pre-1980s)
Living through your remodelMost bathroom remodels take 1–3 weeks. A good crew protects your floors, contains dust, keeps water shut-offs brief and planned, and tells you each day what's happening next. If it's your only bathroom, ask about sequencing the work to minimize downtime — and plan for pets and little ones to stay clear of the work area.
Printed from premium-bathrooms.com/bathroom-remodel-checklist — the free interactive version saves your progress automatically.

Save, Print or Download Your Checklist

Everything you check saves automatically on this device — come back and pick up where you left off anytime. When you're ready, print your plan or save it as a PDF to keep, or to hand to any contractor you talk to.

🔒 Nothing leaves your device — your plan lives in your browser only.

Done Planning? Let's Price It — Free.

You've already done the hard part. Bring this plan to a free in-home estimate and we'll turn your selections into a real number — no pressure, no obligation.

📅 Schedule My Free Estimate → Takes about 60 seconds to book · Serving the Twin Cities metro
A separate, optional toolkit — the planner above stays 100% free

📘 The Bathroom Remodel Playbook

Everything a licensed contractor uses to scope, bid, and schedule a remodel — rewritten for homeowners, so you can hire smarter, budget honestly, and never get burned.

What's inside

Scope of Work template · Bid Comparison Scorecard · payment schedule guide · contract red flags · contractor scripts · change-order guide · punch list · interactive budget calculator

Get the Playbook — $39
Delivered to your inbox minutes after checkout · yours to keep

Bathroom Remodel Checklist FAQs

Is this bathroom planner free?

Yes. This bathroom planner is 100% free with no sign-up required. Your plan saves automatically in your browser, and you can print it or download it as a PDF anytime.

How do I plan a bathroom remodel?

Start by measuring your space and setting goals, gather inspiration, choose your selections (shower, vanity, faucets, flooring, lighting, tub and storage), set a budget with a contingency, and line up a licensed contractor. This free planner walks you through each step with expert guidance.

What should be on a bathroom remodel checklist?

A complete bathroom remodel checklist covers your shower, vanity, faucets and fixtures, flooring, lighting and ventilation, bathtub, and shower storage — plus accessibility planning, budget and financing, and the questions to ask your contractor.

Is there a free printable bathroom remodel checklist?

Yes — this is a free, printable bathroom remodel checklist. Check off your selections online, then print it or save it as a PDF. There's no sign-up or download required.

Does this checklist cover a full bathroom remodel?

Yes. It's a checklist for a full bathroom remodel — demolition, shower or tub, vanity, faucets and fixtures, tile and flooring, lighting and ventilation, storage, and accessibility — and it works just as well for a partial refresh: only the sections you fill out end up on your printed plan.

Can I use this as a bathroom renovation checklist template?

Yes. Print it blank and it's a ready-made bathroom renovation checklist template you can fill in by hand, or complete it interactively and print a PDF of just your selections. Either way it's free with no sign-up.

What order should you remodel a bathroom in?

Plan and measure first, then choose your selections, set a budget, and hire a licensed contractor. During the build, the typical order is demolition, rough-in plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, then paint and finishing.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

In the Twin Cities, an essential refresh starts around $12,000, most full remodels run $20,000–$45,000, and luxury and premium bathroom remodels are $50,000+. Many contractors and lenders offer monthly financing options.

Can I save my bathroom plan?

Yes. Your selections save automatically in your browser so you can return anytime on the same device. You can also print it or save it as a PDF to keep or share with any contractor.

What is the Bathroom Remodel Playbook?

The Bathroom Remodel Playbook is a $39 digital toolkit written by a licensed remodeling contractor, available on this page. It includes a fill-in Scope of Work template, a Bid Comparison Scorecard, a fair payment schedule guide, contract red flags, word-for-word scripts for talking with contractors, a change-order guide, a punch list form, and an interactive budget calculator that compares contractor bids side by side. It's delivered to your email immediately after checkout.

How do I compare bathroom remodel bids?

Give every contractor the same written scope of work so each bid prices the same job, then compare bids category by category rather than by bottom-line total, and score each one on itemization, licensing, insurance, payment schedule, timeline, warranty, and reviews. The Bathroom Remodel Playbook includes a fill-in scope template, a 1–5 bid scorecard, and a calculator that puts up to three bids side by side.

What should a bathroom remodel scope of work include?

A complete scope of work covers demolition, plumbing (including any drain or fixture relocations), electrical and ventilation, wall construction and waterproofing, the shower or tub, tile and flooring, vanity and fixtures, finishing, and accessibility — plus who supplies each selection material and at what allowance. A written scope this specific is what makes contractor bids truly comparable.

📅 Book