Thanks for starting this thread. We have a bathroom we'd like to redo and it wouldn't change at all- we just need to get everything out and replace with new.

The only think I think I'd need to hire for is the tile.

Hopefully this can inspire us to do it ourselves.

We just don't want to pay the full bill for having someone else do it at this time.

Thanks! One question: could I reface the vanity in place instead of removing it, and just tile up to it? It looks like that's how it was done. It doesn't appear that the tile runs under the vanity.

You could, but unless it's a recent cabinet, or in really really good condition, there is no point.

Sorry to be repetitive, but to confirm my understanding, I typed out a plan and I have a couple of questions.

1: Demo: remove toilet, tiled tub surround, floor, vanity doors, leave vanity base in place, remove doors and drawers. Some of this I'll do myself and some will be done my the plumber's demo person.

2: Rough Plumbing: Plumber

3: Rough Electrical: Electrician

4: Tile: Tile the tub surround and the floor. I want tiler to do work before painter because the painters are more careful/less messy than the tiler. Will that be okay?

5: Cabinetry: Reface cabinet with new doors/drawers. Cabinet-maker has already taken measurements for these, just hasn't made them yet.

6: Counter: Remove counter and sink. Install new counter and sink. The person putting the counter in said they would remove old one and the sink as part of the install fee. Is this task in the right place?

7: Plumbing: Install new toilet, faucets, new showerhead, and tub filler. Is this the right place for the new toilet to be installed?

8: Drywall, paint: Fix drywall, paint walls, trim, vanity, ceiling, mirrir frame.

9: Install knobs, towel bars, TP holder, new light fixture: I will do.

Have I missed anything? Is anything in the wrong order?

Thank you!!

On the cabinet, yes it is in very good condition, but I want to update the door style. So if I can leave it in place that would be my preference.

Yes, you can leave the vanity in place and tile up to it. Just be aware that if you want to replace the vanity in the future you may not be able to do so without replacing the tile too (or save some extra pieces to fill in as needed in the future). Also, is your current vanity the old 30" kind or the newer 34" kind? Raising the floor without raising the vanity will lower the sink top a smidgen.

You can paint after tiling, not a problem.

You can install the toilet anytime after the painting and floor tiling are done.

Thank you! I don't anticipate ever having to replace the vanity. It's solid wood and in really good shape, so I think I'll leave it in place and the new doors/paint will look great. Thanks for your advice. I feel confident moving forward now.

One more question: After shower/tub area tile demo, and rough plumbing, don't we need to put the right kind of backer-board/water proof stuff on the walls (sorry, "stuff" is the only word I can offer here!)? Would the plumber do this or the tiler, or the painter/drywall person? I have all those people to call on, I just want to make sure I know who needs to do that so that I schedule things in the most optimal way. And what do they need to do exactly? If we demo the tile, I want to make sure the new tiles are set on top of the right materials and that they do the work correctly. This is the area of the job that I am not familiar with.

Thanks!

The tiler will put up the backerboard (e.g., Durock), paint a waterproofing membrane over top of it (e.g., Redguard), and then tile.

Thanks! I have my plan in place now. This conversation has been extremely helpful.

Doesn't all drywall/durock need to be complete before installing the tile or the toilet and shower fixtures?