Distinctive Kitchens and Baths - Rate Your Bathroom!

To find out how your bathroom measures up, click YES or NO to the questions below. At the bottom of the form, your answers will be totaled for you!

Good luck!

Fixtures

1. Is the shower head at a comfortable height for all users?	YES NO
2. Is the shower safe (non-slip floor, grab bars, bench seat, temperature controlled faucet)?	YES NO
3. Is the bathtub big enough?	YES NO
4. Is the bathtub safe (easy to get into, faucets within reach, non-slip bottom, grab bars)?	YES NO
5. Is the lavatory (sink) at a comfortable height to wash your face in (34'' - 36'' high)?	YES NO
6. Is the water closet (toilet) in a good location (ie: away from swinging doors)?	YES NO
7. Are all the fixtures an attractive color?	YES NO
8. Are all the fixtures easy to clean?	YES NO
9. Are shower doors tempered safety glass?	YES NO

Storage Systems

1. Is the cabinet door style and color up-to-date?	YES NO
2. Is the existing cabinet finish in good shape?	YES NO
3. Is there enough storage space for your grooming equipment?	YES NO
4. Do cabinets include a well-organized storage system?	YES NO
5. Is there a convenient spot for soaps and shampoos in the shower and/or tub area?	YES NO
6. Are there enough towel bars?	YES NO
7. Is there space for towel storage in or near the bathroom?	YES NO

Mechanical Elements

1. Is there an efficient ventilation system in the room?	YES NO
2. Is the bathroom comfortably warm in the morning and after a shower or bath?	YES NO
3. Is there adequate lighting in the right place(s) for your bathroom activities (shaving, make-up application, reading)?	YES NO
4. Are all the electrical outlets protected with Ground Fault Circuit lnterrupters to prevent electric shock?	YES NO
5. Are the plumbing pipes free from leaks?	YES NO

Major Surfaces

1. Are the surfaces easy to clean?	YES NO
2. Does the room look pretty to family members and guests?	YES NO
3. Are the walls in the shower and/or tub free from mildew or dryrot damage?	YES NO

Room Orientation

1. Is the existing bathroom big enough?	YES NO
2. Does the bathroom relate to adjacent rooms the way you would like?	YES NO
3. Can two people use the bathroom comfortably and conveniently at the same time?	YES NO
4. Are all entry, closet and cabinet doors able to swing without interrupting walkways or blocking fixture use?	YES NO

TOTALS

Yes: No:

If you answered NO more than YES, you need a new bathroom! Take the first step and contact a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association to ensure a successful project. They are competent to design and install complete bathrooms. and subscribe to a strict Code of Conduct.

Bring this evaluation with you and your NKBA Bathroom Dealer or Certified Bathroom Designer will help you use your NO answers to make planning decisions regarding room shape and size, fixture and material selection as well as mechanical specifications.

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