Floors/ceilings/beams- what should i do?
Brette Little
6 years ago
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Can I and should I do this and what do I check first?
Comments (12)I had that exact pink and brown tile in my last house. I must have tried 10 different decorating schemes in there; the pink is hard to coordinate with. I ended up replacing the vanity and used plain white 4x4 tile on it. That looked okay, and might look okay over your shower surround. A little awkward, but okay. I could also envision just using some sheet formica up there, well caulked; if you want to do something cool, get "boomerang" or some other 50s-inspired pattern and play up the kitsch factor. I discovered that it was going to be a big challenge to replace the bath/shower fixtures (mine were brass, very corroded - ick!). It sounded like I would have to rip out tile to get to the valve and plumbing inner workings, as you can't just pop on new handles and tub spouts very easily. But you can replace the shower head relatively easily. As far as figuring out whether it's structurally sound, I guess I'd go into the crawl space and try to inspect the floor under the tub and toilet. Poke at the wood with a screw driver and see what happens. If you replace your toilet, you'll have a chance to see if any horrors lie underneath - in mine, the subfloor was not in great shape (thanks to a previous owner who liked carpet in her bathrooms :) If you don't see rot, I would guess your bathroom will last a long time. I've read in the New York Times that tile from the 50s was made really strong. (I'm attaching a fun link you've probably already visited, but just in case...) Here is a link that might be useful: Pink Bathrooms...See MoreLighting issues/ Do I have to give up my ceiling beams? (pics)
Comments (1)The beams need to be believable and in the correct places to appear as if they supported the structure or they then become the odd looking items if just thrown in where convenient. Having a cable supported pendant passing closer to a beam is just a reality of working with structural support that doesn't line up with interior features. Perhaps if everything was designed from scratch you could have perfection. If the breakfast/dining area was pushed out you could make the island longer or scoot it over. Not likely right?...See MoreShould I add a beam on my vaulted ceiling?
Comments (4)So you had 2 faux beams and you thought that looked dated so now you want to add a faux beam and you think that won’t look dated ???? Fake beams alwyas look fake IMLIke this only one on each side of the high point. O please tell me you are not putting the TV above that FP The ceiling fan will need to be mounted to either side of the point in the ceiling if this is a large open space I would do 2 fans one one either side of the peak your contractor want the beam so he can run the electrical in it to mount the fan in the center there are slanted ceiling fittings for fans no problem...See MoreShould I paint my ceiling beams?
Comments (3)From an Eastern Feng Shui perspective, painting exposed beams to the color of ceiling is considered to be a good Feng Shui practice. So, if that puts your mind at ease... :) I think focusing on general decor at eye level is a good direction, and that will take care of the ceiling. Except maybe if you are installing additional lighting, chandeliers, etc., where ceiling comes into play. But in any case, you have a nice clean palette to work with....See MoreSJ McCarthy
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