Creative alternative for broken toothbrush holder
nosoccermom
6 years ago
The vintage ceramic toothbrush holder is broken. I can either replace it with a "new" one or find an alternative solution.
There is no tile behind the broken tile/toothbrush holder, and I don't have any of the old tiles left.
This is from the listing photo, so it's distorted. Tiles are square as are tiles with soap dish and toothbrush holder.
Any creative suggestions?
I was thinking perhaps something like this to cover up the hole, which is about 4x4.
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rebeccamomof123
6 years agoMaybe the hardware store could cut you 4x4 chunks of wood that you could stain and seal, that could be placed over those two spots as brackets for a reclaimed wood shelf. (For toothbrushes and soaps).
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Olychick
6 years agoOn etsy for
Art deco porcelain toothbrush and tumbler holder - White wall mount - 1940s$26.25
on Etsy @wonderdiva lots more to choose from on other dealers sites.
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nosoccermom
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI have been able to locate replacement toothbrush holders. This site has them, plus extensive information about the various ways they are installed (thin set, recessed, flat mount, mud set...) eclectic-ware.com
However, I was thinking about NOT replacing it with another toothbrush holder. I mean, who wants their toothbrush right next to the toilet?
I had thought about a chunky shelf, but am not sure whether wood goes with the more vintage look.
Maybe I can find a shelf that has brackets that are about 4x4 or is 4" high without looking too chunky?Or maybe a little wallmounted storage container if I can find it.
rebeccamomof123
6 years agoHow about, in keeping with the vintage vibe, you find a set of cool vintage postcards or bathroom art, and mount them two or three across, covering soap tray, the middle tile, and toothbrush holder. Get frames a bit bigger to cover all signs of the tile hole. Don't even bother patching up what's behind there, just cover that puppy right up, until you're ready to remodel down the road. Set them in cheap frames, that you can easily replace when they get gross or even better, use these cool acrylic blocks to frame them in for easy wipe/cleaning (because they are bound to be splattered).
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