Bathroom Guides
Complete Bathroom Renovation Materials Checklist
Everything you need to buy for a bathroom renovation in Nigeria — from pipes and floor drains to the WC, shower, mirror and last towel ring — in the order you’ll need it.
Quick answer
Buy in the order the work happens: first-fix plumbing (pipes, valves, waste pipes, the floor drain and any hidden shower valve or concealed cistern), then the electrical points for the heater and LED mirror, then the sanitary ware, fittings and finishing accessories. Getting the hidden items right before tiling saves you from breaking new tiles later.
Key things to know
- Decide the layout, the finish and your budget level before buying anything.
- Plan power points for the water heater and LED mirror before plastering.
- Buy the WC, basin mixer and shower in one matching finish.
- Send the whole list so everything is priced together.
Bathroom renovations go wrong in two ways: something important is forgotten until the tiles are already on the wall, or the finishes do not match because they were bought from different shops at different times. This checklist fixes both. Print it, share it with your plumber, and tick items off as you buy them.
Before you start: three decisions
- Layout. Will the WC, basin and shower stay where they are? Moving them means new waste and supply pipes.
- Shower type. Exposed rain column, hidden (in-wall) shower, or a simple hand shower? Hidden showers must go in before tiling.
- Finish. Chrome, matte black, gunmetal or gold — choose once and use it everywhere.
Stage 1: Plumbing (first fix)
- PPR pipes and fittings for hot and cold supply
- In-wall stopcock for the bathroom
- Angle valves for the WC and basin
- Two-way valve and water point for the shattaf
- PVC waste pipes and fittings; WC connector
- Floor drain(s) with trap
- Hidden shower valve or hidden toilet tank frame, if you are using them
- Tangit gum and thread tape
See plumbing materials.
Stage 2: Electrical points to plan
- Water heater point (with a proper switch)
- LED mirror point
- Extractor fan point
- Smart WC point, if you choose one
Stage 3: Sanitary ware
- WC (one-piece, two-piece, wall-hung or designer) — confirm S-trap or P-trap
- Wash hand basin (standing, table-top, wall-hung or cabinet)
- Bath tub, if space allows
See sanitary ware and our luxury and designer WCs.
Stage 4: Fittings
- Basin mixer (or cold tap) and basin waste
- Shower set — rain column, hidden shower kit or hand shower
- Shattaf with hose
- Bath tap, if you have a tub
- Water heater
See bathroom fittings and water heaters.
Stage 5: Finishing touches
- Mirror — LED or decorative
- Towel bar or rail and towel ring
- Tissue holder
- Soap dish and corner shower rack
- Toilet brush and holder
- Extractor fan
Standard or luxury? Options at every level
| Item | Everyday option | Luxury option |
|---|---|---|
| WC | Two-piece or one-piece white WC | Wall-hung WC, smart WC, or a gold or marble-effect designer WC |
| Basin | Standing (pedestal) basin | Cabinet basin with LED mirror, or gold-rim table-top basin |
| Shower | Hand shower or simple shower set | Hidden shower or piano-key digital shower column |
| Taps | Chrome single-lever mixer | Gold, rose-gold or matte-black designer mixer |
| Mirror | Framed mirror | Backlit LED mirror |
Explore the Luxury Collection and Smart Technology for the premium options.
Common renovation mistakes
- Tiling before the plumbing has been pressure-tested.
- Not sloping the floor to the floor drain.
- Forgetting the shattaf water point beside the WC.
- No power point for the heater, mirror or fan.
- Choosing the WC before measuring the waste outlet position.
The checklist at a glance
| Stage | Key items | When |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Pipes, valves, waste, floor drain | Before plastering |
| Electrical | Heater, mirror, fan points | Before plastering |
| Sanitary ware | WC, basin, bath | After tiling |
| Fittings | Mixer, shower, shattaf, heater | After tiling |
| Finishing | Mirror, accessories | Last |
Buy everything for the bathroom in one go. You get one price, matching finishes, and no delays waiting for a forgotten item in the middle of the job.
Get the whole list priced
Send this checklist — or your plumber’s list — to us on WhatsApp (0803 412 8815) and we will price everything together, with matching finishes. For inspiration, read 10 best bathroom fittings for a modern Nigerian home.
Get advice
Not sure what to buy? Ask us.
Send your photos, measurements or list on WhatsApp — or call — and we’ll recommend the right product with today’s price and delivery to your area.
Written by
Ecemeahara Global Ventures
A registered building materials dealer (OBMDA Reg. No. 1292) at Odun-Ade Building Materials Market, Badagry Expressway, Lagos. We write about the questions our customers ask us every day. About us · Our founder
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