Master bathroom remodel is finished! Very happy.

10 years ago

Master bath remodel completed! Took out walls, enlarged shower, moved air vents out of the bathroom to totally open up the space, new vanity, sinks etc. Great craftsmanship by the contractors. Couldn't be more pleased. Took one week longer than the estimate mainly due to the 7 inspections (!) required by my township.

Walls now totally gone. Plus a great pocket door.

This shows how carefully the tiles were laid so the vanity is equally placed in each square.

Here is a link that might be useful: My original post

This post was edited by ceezeecz on Fri, Oct 18, 13 at 10:13

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lotteryticket
10 years ago
It's fantastic! I can't decide what i like best as it's all so nice, especially the vanity and the floor tile. Congratulations!
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you. It did all start with picking the vanity. It's a Bertch.
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Wooo!!! Cat, I am stuck at home because of the snow storm so wandered around here not looking at anything in particular and came upon your thread. I totally agree with you on the shower curtain choice. Regardless of whether I have the money to spare or not, keeping those suckers clean is a nuisance over time. We have a glass shower door that was installed back in 2003 and I can't tell you how much I hate cleaning it. Not that the door is all that dirty, but a shower curtain is way easier, and you can change the look/style whenever you feel like it. Can't do that with a pricey shower door. Anyway, everything looks lovely as usual, including the "prom" dress :-) Love, love those circular tiles, and the floor tiles that look like fabric. Gorgeous. What colour is that again? It looks greyish on my monitor.
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Thanks every for the ideas so far! David, a challenge indeed, but not sure I would call it beautiful. I don't think it would be easy to lower the floor into the joists, but what would be a scenario it would be "easy" ? I like the idea of using a linear drain. I guess I don't care if I end up with a curb or not, but would be nice if I didn't need one. Read somewhere I need a 2" drop from threshold to drain. So if I put the drain next to the 42" wall, 4 feet (no more than 1/2" per linear foot) should be about middle of my sink's current location. Chicagoan, thanks for the picture. I really wish my door was like that in the picture instead. Lascatx/AA, I agree 100%. I hate the fact that the toilet is facing the entry where there is no door, especially since my bed is directly on the other side of that. I currently keep a heavy curtain over this entry to prevent an eyesore. I'm going to look at the plumbing and seriously considering going with the floating toilet and swapping with the vanity. Any good recommendation on a brand here with a budget in mind? I've never even seen one in person.
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This old thread got revisited. @dani_m08 to answer the question about extra probe, I believe I ordered an extra one when I bought the set up. The probe wire is just setting in the junction box I think but honestly I cant remember. When I laid out the underfloor heating and the probe, I just ran another probe near the first probe, and it was then sealed into the floor self leveling compound as per instructions. then the end was just threaded into the wall like the one that would be live, and not connected, but just laying there in the box. Regarding the tile layout. I just decided to run it this way, after getting instructions on the 90Degree way, IIRC. The herringbone that I love is from my childhood and the side walks in my neighborhood that all ran at 45Degree. so that to me is herringbone. I know you posted on @sochi thread about her amazing bathroom and a wall mounted faucet. I would totally do it if I had the right sink for it. In my case I had made my sink out of soapstone and an integrated backsplash. The pictures of this bathroom reveal are no longer available because of the use of photo bucket, when it was Gardenweb. I did not keep my account with photo bucket. I'll add some of the reveal pictures so you can see the sink and floor. Regarding the sink there is no ledge for water to drip from my hands when using the faucet. The water drips right into the sink. In my other bathroom with a deck mounted faucet I am always wiping up drips and it is a nuisance. I much prefer the setup for this sink. Below: I love the flush finish from the faucet to the bottom of the sink. nothing drips on a counter or edge of a sink. Below: looking in from the doorway. Below: Here I am finishing up the sink. the backsplash was epoxied on as a separate piece. The whole soapstone install in the room took next to nothing to buy as they were all small pieces that I epoxied together with a 3 part stone epoxy. Below: this is the counter at the tub, and is in 2 long pieces but I was able to epoxy them together at there edges to make a wide slab for the top. All the soapstone was finished with a 60 grit sandpaper to be rough and this lovely soft tone of blue/green/gray/white. I did not oil it so this color tone would remain light. Below: If I recall correctly @sochi helped me decide on this Hubberton Forge Mirror. I have 3 different metals in this room, but they are all a cool silver to black color. Below: the center of this tower shares space with the kitchen on the other side of the wall. there is also some extra space that houses some electrical wiring. this is an old simple house. this bathroom was an add on when it got move to the farm in the 30s IIRC. The plumbing was all rearrange and some of the details that were orignially there I kept but updated it, such as this tower feature. The old one went and the carpenter did a wonderful job with this one. Below: This feature was another thing I kept from the old bathroom but flipped it from the other end and had the carpenter put drawers in it. Before it was a hell hole. things got lost and the build was soooo old and creapy I didn't like using it for storage. Now it is perfect for storage.
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enduring: thanks --- the bedroom and bathroom walls are painted same color (as is newly created suite area between them) and this goes a very long way toward harmonious feel. Antique headboard is about same the finish as the bathroom vanity and this helps too. I did the best I could to make the original bathroom attractive, but it was a losing battle. I did not post the photos of mold, cracked tile, rusty hinges, broken tiles and fixtures, and the hated hollow core door. The room never felt clean no matter what I did. Ugh, it just wore me down. Towel bars on door were my only option as I wanted to eliminate clutter on walls. Original idea was to mount towel bar on half-wall, but the resulting clutter and narrowed walkway weren't worth it. Since the bathroom door is closed during showering anyway, it isn't a big deal for me to reach over to the door for my towel. DH takes his towel from door and hangs on shower door towel bar for easier access. Normally the bathmat hangs on shower door towel bar. This process is still not ingrained in our "muscle memory" but we are trying. We mounted the hand towel ring on the wall of the toilet nook, so to dry hands at the sink, I make a half turn behind me to reach hand towel --- or take the towel over to counter and rehang it after drying. Again, hiding towel ring there cuts out clutter. It would make more sense to hang towel ring on a tower beside sink, but I worried about the water droplets hitting the wood tower and making a mess over time. If the vanity were painted instead of stained, this probably would not have been an issue. See the tiny details that must be considered from the very beginning stages of planning?!?! We have two grab bars (Moen) in the shower. GC blocked the studs during build-out to accommodate these bars. Jury still out on whether we could have gotten by with handheld shower head only. During the weeks we were without a shower door (fabricator cut the door too tall; what frustration!), I carefully showered with handheld and grew to love it. Full-time though? I am not sure. Possibly so. Good luck with your plans.
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mic111
10 years ago
Beautiful! I love the vanity and granite. They go great together. We also did rectangular sinks and they give me a thrill every time I use them. And we have the same shower door. It is great quality and has been a pleasure to use. I think your going to really love living with your new bathroom.
writersblock (9b/10a)
10 years ago
It looks great!
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
I got the heaviest doors kohler makes. And they are heavy!

Now I need to figure out what to put on the window. Some kind of cordless roman shade. A material or woven .., it'll get a lot of use. Even though the bottom pane is sandblasted my husband wants to be able to close the blind/shade at night.
rjr220
10 years ago
delicious! Love the granite for the curb on the shower. How cleaver. Beautiful job, very peaceful and contemplative!
williamsem
10 years ago
Lovely! It looks so light and airy in there!
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
The threshold between the bathroom and the bedroom is also made of the same granite.love the way it all ties together.

The bathroom was so dark before, light and airy is exactly what I was shooting for.
motherof3sons
10 years ago
I love your new bathroom! The cabinetry and counters are beautiful.
southernstitcher
10 years ago
This is really lovely. You are going to really enjoy that large shower. Both the granite and the cabinet are gorgeous! Mine should be done by next week!
923Mimi
10 years ago
Wow! Lovely and so serene! Each element blends well and creates a balanced feel!
outsideplaying_gw
10 years ago
Love your cabinetry and granite. Is it the cherry finish or something darker? And what is the granite? We're considering a MBath remodel soon and your cabinetry is similar to what I've been considering. Also the sinks - are they the Kohler sinks?
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
The finish on the vanity is called Brindle. I liked its warmth. Plus it shows the grain of the wood beautifully.

The granite is an unusual lot of White Delicatus. It has yellow undertones instead of the more common pink/peach. Also more strongly grained than the other slabs of the same name that I saw. Took a lot of searching to find a granite that was both mainly white but also strongly patterned. I wanted it to feel light but vibrant and alive as well.

The colors in the granite are exactly the colors in the vanity and the wall paint.
sdzebs
10 years ago
A bit late to the game, but...know you said the finish on your Bertch vanity was Brindle, but was wondering if the wood is cherry? Love your finished product!
raehelen
10 years ago
Turned out great! Now I remember your original post! How could I forget that flowered wallpaper border? LOL Have you attacked that yet?

Am encouraged to see yours finished. If I'm ever at the stage where I can post my pics (almost have all the cement board/drywalling done), you'll see that we have a lot of similarities in our BR's (though yours is much bigger!) We are also putting in a pocket door...though door maker has had to be reminded several times...each time I phone...yes..yes...Ok Ok Mamm...supposedly will be done by tomorrow...not holding my breath. We are DIYing it, and DH is off to HD right now, as he didn't have drywall screws short enough to not go through door frame... am a little bit jealous that you got to hire out your reno! :>)
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
The wood of the vanity is actually birch. The finish is brindle.

Removing all the wallpaper, especially the border!, is next on our list.

This project was the first time I'd ever hired out a reno. Every other project here I did. Oh, I've had the odd electrician or plumber to help me out (mainly due to my husbands urging) but I've done everything else myself. I'm an only child and I think my dad always wanted a boy so he raised me to not be afraid of handyman work.

That said, I may just hire out the awful job of taking down the wallpaper in the master bedroom! lol
lillo
10 years ago
I love your bathroom and choice of colors and materials , but what I love more is the workmanship . I can see that the floor and walls tiles are laid in a perfect way . The grout lines are all equal and straight . I congratulate your tile man . Lucky you to have found somebody who did an awesome job . Enjoy your new bathroom
lindalp
10 years ago
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your remodel...everything about it is perfect!
itltrot
10 years ago
I'm way late to the finished party but the bathroom looks amazing! Your choices are all fabulous. Very bright, warm and inviting. (Are bathrooms supposed to be inviting?) LOL
ceezeecz
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks! We're still in love with it and I can't think of a thing I would change. It is a joy.
enduring
10 years ago
Love your bathroom. I remember the original thread but must have missed this one. Question: how are you liking your bypass door to the shower? I am thinking of on similar to yours. I haven't got the tile done yet though. I have a cast iron pan and can't put any screws in the base. Can you tell me a bit about how you like the function, cleaning, ease of use, etc, with your door setup? Thanks.
Bunny
10 years ago
It's a beautiful bathroom! How do you like your sconces? Do you have any other lights? How much wattage? Is it bright enough to put on makeup?
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
10 years ago
It's very beautiful and serene, I think it turned out great!
loves2read
9 years ago
could you give the brand for your cabinetry--
and did you have white cabinet in one area and the stained vanity?
or is the white from older bathroom?
lam702
9 years ago
Beautiful!
jerzeegirl
9 years ago
Your bathroom really came out beautifully. I especially like the floor tile - would you mind sharing the details of the floor tile?

Master bathroom remodel is finished! Very happy.

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