How high should bathroom tile go up on wall?
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Comments (17)Sumod- The medicine cabinets are simple wood frames with a cabinet-grade plywood back that just sit in the stud cavity. Because of the dimensions, the front of the frame projects about 1"+ beyond the finished wall. The medicine cabinet doors are also plywood with veneered edges and they are attached to the frame with standard cabinet hinges (Euro hinges). The mirrors are just 1/4" plate glass ordered to size from a glass shop and held in place with mirror mastic and a metal strip at the bottom that you don't really see. The guy who did the cabinets just made the medicine cabinets as part of the job. I don't know about the door brand...we live in a large metro area that has lots of door shops and the doors are just solid core maple doors with the center cut out and a maple panel held in with molding. They're not stained; they simply have a couple coats of clear spray lacquer....See MoreHow should I finish the wall behind my farmhouse style bathroom vanity
Comments (10)Sorry took so long to update....These are some photos of the bathroom, although it was still not completely finished at the time these were taken. The door and shelves have been stained a Carbon gray gel stain that almost perfectly matches the vanity. I used 8" white shiplap through out. The wall lights purchased through Lowe's online. The mirror purchased at Pier 1. The shower tile feature is carrera marble patterned, and a sea grey tile purchased at 'The Tile Shop' in Urbandale, Iowa. The laminate wood floors are from Home Depot in Mushroom? or the next grayer color. The vanity is 60" dark grey with carrera marble top, sink, and faucet included. I changed the knobs. I think I ordered from Houzz but can't remember. It's also on Wayfair. It all looks better in person than in the photos. I don't love that the toilet is right in the middle as you open the door but I didn't want the hassle of changing the layout/footprint of the bathroom. Overall I am happy with my choices. The mirror is a little fancy to me but my husband loved it and the design echos the patterned shower tile so I went with it....See MoreTub surround waterproof membrane. How high up should it go?
Comments (19)It may not be popular to say this, but I'm going to. Yes, waterproofing is important but it's become a popular "thing" to hyper-focus on the full surface waterproofing. Full surface waterproofing, in my opinion, has become necessary, in part, due to the lowering of construction practices (cost cutting/low skill) while building showers. Yes, in recent years we are seeing more failures in showers, but not in old homes. Sadly, they are primarily recession era remodels. You wouldn't believe the showers we have torn out in historic homes where everything, back to the studs, insulation, etc. were bone dry! And those had no liquid waterproofing (not around in those days). But, of course we were doing mud walls, etc. back in the day. Methods have changed. BUT, the primary failures today are not actually the result of inadequate waterproofing on walls. They are the result of pan failures or improper wall board (green board, drywall, etc. that absorbs moisture and breaks down over time). We do a mud pan system with pan membrane and up all corners, and curb and seats, etc. with that membrane as well, where water is most likely to penetrate so the h2o would drain back to floor pan liner. And yes, the lovely surface waterproofing on top (except in steam showers = no no for other reasons). and we do minimal grout joints. My point is that, we need to focus less on the red stuff, and more on the other materials and methods for pan, corners, and curb, etc. It is what is UNDERNEATH that is your real risk for failure. Sorry daduran for the old school rambling here. As for the contractor who doesn't use caulk at change of planes, gone. As for the NTCA member (we are too), memberships can be a good thing but we recently did a little research locally on certain NTCA certified members and were surprised with our findings. You are wise to do the vetting that you are, and take all considerations into account. In the long run, many years of experience and the respect of both long term clients (multiple projects for the same client?), and the recommendations from other quality trades who know their work is a solid approach to your vetting. Good luck with your project....See MoreBathroom Tile Dilemma - how high should I go?
Comments (6)Going to the ceiling is best' can't tell from photos if windows are at same height, plus you also have the shower head to cover (it never looks finished when the shower head is above the the tile part)....See Morepharaoh
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