Bathroom walls: Slate, wainscoting & plaster replaced by wood panels
johannaone
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Need some ideas for my 1950's bathroom restore
Comments (30)The leaks didn't come from the shower head/ faucet side but on the opposite end, which is an outside wall. The water was dripping directly underneath down the basement wall. I've scoped out a couple of pro tile installation/repair companies and will have them come in to check it out and provide estimates to clean the floor and repair the shower. Finally got up to the attic to get the spare tile. Fortunately, I've got about 70 brand new wall tiles which the original owner had left behind. Gathering dust for over half a century but am glad to have them!...See MoreDIY Half Bathroom Renovation underway
Comments (15)@MongoCT I was considering throwing a piece of drywall over the wall right wall but after thinking about it, i decided to just repaint the upper half and cover the bottom half with beadboard. Ultimately, we are planning to turn it into a full bath by taking down the right wall (probably won't happen for a few yrs as we are looking to do much more extensive work on the 2nd floor) so i didn't want to make the demolition harder than it needs to be when the time comes. Thx for the suggestions....See MoreBathroom wall needs repairs - 1950 home
Comments (28)Hi Sophie, I have seen the "wrap" you link above. This is not a option for me. It would cover the window. And it is very flimsy. But the replacing the plumbing is a great idea when I do the other walls. But I can only focus on the back wall right now due to budgeting issues. Safety first, looks laters. BTW the laminate on the wall was put in by the original builder did remolding in the late 60's. I have alway used a back shower curtain to protect the back wall, The whole bathroom walls are covered from floor to 4 ft with this same color laminate/Formica. I know ---I need to get you guys better pictures. Also the original builder was a farmer who built it for his son- in- law. Not a professional. He cut corners and did not spend any money to do things correctly. I have over the years correct some major mistakes, but now I can not. All I can do is simple stuff....See MoreSmall bathroom in small MCM house - everything must go!
Comments (12)We are adding a bath and went for a larger version of this floating vanity - ours isn't installed yet, but I really like the idea of making it easier to clean the floors (and that's a good idea if you're hoping to age in place!). You do need extra support, so it's worth being sure of that before choosing a floating vanity. I like the look of a floating vanity - the Ikea Godmorgon would be fine with me except that neither is this a DIY job nor is there an Ikea store anywhere near here. A truly floating vanity may not be feasible anyway, because the plumbing runs down through the floor. On the other hand,the pipes are close to the wall, and because the room is so small, a box enclosing them would not be visible (nor would the pipes themselves, I realize). it will bum you out if you redo your bathroom and sell your house only to find they've ripped out your new bathroom to do what they want with it I would probably never know! The seller of this house and I never met, and if I were to sell the house within just a few years it would be to move out of the area. In practical terms houses in the immediate neighborhood go to first-time buyers who are financially stretched and can't afford to make any large changes for a while. While I love the idea of putting in a retro bathroom I might feel differently if there were anything original to work with beyond the door and window frames, and if the flowering of mid-century design had reached bathrooms by 1951. I have some pictures of original mid-century bathrooms that I like, but they are all from houses built about a decade later. Some of the design elements in them have now come to be considered fresh and new. Thanks for your comments....See Morejohannaone
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