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Comments (7)Thanks everyone! So here's what I did. Very little prep involved. I removed all the doors, drawers, and hardware. Washed everything down with some soap & water with a sponge and dried well with a towel. Then I did VERY little sanding. I mean, less than 60 seconds per door/drawer. Just roughen it up a little. The sides of my cabinets are fake wood veneer, so I sanded those even lighter. Then I rubbed everything down with a tack cloth. Finally I rubbed everything down with mineral spirits. I used 2 coats of Java gel stain and 2 coats of poly (both by General Finishes). I brushed the stain on with a sponge brush and did NOT wipe off. I just made sure there weren't any globs anywhere. I set up a ladder in my garage and hung the cabinet doors so I could do both sides. (I'm pretty impatient!) The first coat of stain took the longest to dry. I applied it sunday afternoon and waited until Tuesday after work to apply the second coat. After that I only needed 24 hours between coats. I applied the 2 coats of poly with an old t-shirt just wiping it on. And that's it folks. Let me know if you have any questions. Here are some threads I used to get the instructions. There are also more pics from different people. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0109393919706.html http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0112173522421.html...See MoreMy bathroom before & after pics
Comments (48)That's SO nice of you to say, Shelayne! Does feel like an entirely new room to me. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic reply! Lyban, thanks. I'm so glad you feel the vanities work. I got a great sale price on them &...they came from HD! I'm happy with the quality. They're quite sturdy & solid, not flimsy or cheap feeling. I love the soft-close drawers & doors, & yes, the hardware is what I'd have chosen myself! If you like the shower, will send my tile guy over to you! He'll make you one just like it! He's VERY reasonable price-wise & a delight to work with. Thank you EG3d! Upa Lazy River, wowza, thanks! Good to know, Olychick. Please post pics if you do add a door!...See More2nd bathroom, before and after.
Comments (8)Love it! What a good idea to recess the toilet a bit for a clear path through. Is that a window or a niche in the back wall of the shower? I can't quite see what's going on there....See MorePlumbing connections in concrete? Tile bathroom before or after tub?
Comments (17)LOL, I knew about soldered copper, but had never heard "sweat". I learned something new! Thanks. One plumber did not know they were hard copper and can't be bent. Not good... So, the connections/fittings will be soldered if copper, or they will be PEX. They will be under the concrete when lengthened. Both plumbers said that was not to code, but they didn't seem to care since no one will inspect inside the concrete. I just want the job done correctly, but it seems like it will not be to code. Thanks for your help. Now, I will know a little more about what the plumber should do. I have had 3 or 4 plumbers come here to do the work, then they change their minds I guess. They say they will call me, but I don't hear from them, and they don't respond to my calls. I found another plumber through my electrician, and he is supposed to come Tuesday. I can't believe this bathroom has been gutted since April, and nothing has been done yet. Southeastern Oklahoma used to have cold winters, but we rarely get past freezing now. Last ice storm was 2007....See MoreSarah
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