1940's bathroom- what is this sink thing?
skylyn
17 years ago
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17 years agoquiltglo
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Need help finding a really small sink!
Comments (17)First of all, I heartily apologize for not responding earlier - just got a little busy and you've all given me wonderful links to pursue. Some of those glass sinks are really cool but stand on a base that's a bit too big, darn it - bigger than necessary, it would seem. penfolddt, I'd seen that sink before and it's on my list of possibilities. It just seems strange to me that my sink actually looks "normal" sized to me but still projects from the wall less than any "mini" sink I've seen online. Sacrificing width might do the trick though. I haven't found one sink that has the diagonally edged corners that mine has; it's the only reason the sink currently works in this room. I'll try to post a picture tomorrow of the sink/bathroom. I hadn't considered re-glazing it, though maybe I should. But then I'd also need new faucets for it. The hot water leaks now and the sink is seriously stained from years of leaking AND has a crack in it. I'd really rather get a new one if possible than pay for re-glazing, and trying to find the vertical faucets for it. I am probably going to get my upstairs bathtub reglazed though, so if anyone has any experience with that, I'd love to hear if you were satisfied. That bathroom isn't much bigger than this one and I don't think I could get a new bathtub in there without breaking down a wall. I don't really have a corner I could mount a corner sink in without totally configuring the bathroom. One corner has a pipe going up to the second floor, the toilet is pretty much against the other corner and of course the door rules out the front two corners. I know lots of people with older houses with very small bathrooms; the difference with this one is that the bathroom isn't as deep as some of those, and that the toilet and the sink are on opposite walls. Behind the bathroom is a laundry/utility closet with a double door that opens onto the kitchen so there is SOME possibility for renovation, but no gain in width. Anyway it's not something I'm looking to do unless I hit the lottery or something, LOL. The upstairs bathroom badly needs updating as well and since it's the main bathroom, that would come first! Never thought about swinging the door out at all, interesting idea! I don't have a clue how to go about that, LOL. It would be pretty awkward since the bathroom is opposite the basement door between the LR and kitchen; I guess it's no more awkward than the bathroom as it currently exists though!...See MoreWho fixes antique (1940s) sink faucets??
Comments (7)Yes, it was Community Forklift. They had two more identical sinks but neither has faucets. Unfortunately the space is customized now for the unusual dimensions of that sink - not to mention the supposedly non-standard fittings, etc., that have already been installed. Getting something new that is like it is likely several hundred dollars. What made me a tad skeptical about the infeasibility of getting the parts is that the plumber initially special ordered a gasket that took two weeks to come in, but then it wasn't the right size. I then saw him sneak something in that had a Home Depot house brand name on the package, and it worked. So I wonder how non-standard the plumbing really is ......See More1940s metal windows
Comments (8)I would suggest replacing them. My tract home (built in 1957) had a metal frame casement window above the kitchen sink. It had an integrated storm window on each casement, but it still sucked out the warmth because of the metal frame. Replacing it was the best thing I did. Of course, there was no look to preserve since all the other windows in the house (outside of the bathroom) are wood double hung windows. Maybe look at different brands of quality windows and see what comes close to the look you want??...See MoreAdvice on Finishing Our 1940s Cape Cod Attic
Comments (15)We've converted two attic spaces (same house, opposite ends) to living space, with low ceilings. From my experience, the first thing to do, after determining whether you can safely/legally finish the attic, is to run the electrical wires. To avoid running duct from a furnace/AC, I'd run 220v for a couple of baseboard heaters, and use the portable AC units which sit on the floor and vent through a window. I can see some natural light, so it looks as if you have dormers, which might be fine for egress and the portable AC units. We used foam baffles between the roof and insulation, then sheetrock as usual. If you are not confident about finishing sheetrock, and don't want to pay to have it done, you can tape it, then cover with inexpensive sheet beadboard. I like your floors as they are, but you'd want to seal them, if not paint. Those are much nicer floors than I've ever seen in an unfinished attic. I'm impressed that there are floor boards at all--I've see a lot of attics with a few pieces of plywood laid across the joists to store boxes. Since the knee walls wouldn't be structural, I think you could frame them yourself, with some research, and basic tools. You might as well frame them in, since that space is too low to use as living space, and if you feel confident enough, you can turn the space into recessed storage--shelves or converted dresser/drawers--very convenient if the space will be used as an office or craft room. If you choose the portable AC option, you could even tailor a storage space to the unit(s), for the off-season. Following are pics of some of the kneewall storage in our half-story attic addition. I did most of the work myself, with limited construction experience. (Left the electrical work to the pro.) The white walls, and closet doors, are the sheet beadboard I mentioned above. I also had to work around closet space in adjacent bedrooms, and the old roof supports, which is why the recessed shelves in the first pic are so shallow. If you can find cabinets, drawers, and chests on craigslist, Goodwill, and the Restore, you can keep the cost down--but only if you have more time, than money, to invest in the project. It would be very difficult to estimate the cost. Our neighbor is a master electrician, and we traded him a strip of land that he'd been asking about, to wire the whole addition. We already had all the tools needed. A chop saw/miter saw, set up in the space as I was working, was invaluable. Circular saw for angled cuts on 2x4 framing. Reciprocating saw for cutting existing framing, and a jig saw for small cuts is also useful. Framing and finishing nail guns are convenient, but I don't like using them, so I did all the nailing with a hammer. I love hearing a nail 'sing' as it's being driven into the framing. :) If you have friends or relatives with construction experience, who will do favors or trade skills, then you can keep the cost down. Kneewall storage ideas/google Portable AC units on Amazon...See Moreskylyn
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