Plumbing connections in concrete? Tile bathroom before or after tub?
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Hall bathroom with claw foot tub, garden view but no shower.
Comments (16)Thanks everyone, By "very dated" I meant awkward - thats as kind as I can be. The best label I can come up with for this house style is contemporary mountain. But this bathroom was late 70's early 80's uber country, I couldn't see how it fit with the rest of the home. But after many many hours looking at design photos I think I can make it work visually, it just really doesn't seem very practical. But I guess practical isn't everything! We have had 3 pre-1850's houses before, so I understood them in that context, it just took me a while to see that it a claw foot could also work in a more contemporary setting. sushipup1 - I'm not terribly worried about the first round of interest rate hikes - maybe I should be - but when we bought in spring 2004 rates were on the rise and it seemed like houses were snapped up as fast as they were listed because buyers were trying to get in before the rates went higher. Anyway thats what I'm telling myself. Plus we are moving to the other side of the country and wanted to give DH time to settle into his new job before having to decide on a new place to live....See MoreNeed feedback on bathroom design - Tub, Vanity, Cabinet
Comments (7)Just to clarify if it's not clear, what I am thinking is instead of the vanity attached to cabinet, and have wall to wall cabinets, would be to use furniture-vanity and linen storage like this combination for example: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/newport-white-double-sink-console/?pkey=cbathroom-vanities%7Cdouble-sink-consoles%7C& http://www.potterybarn.com/products/stuart-wood-floor-storage-cabinet-hutch/?pkey=cbath-storage%7Cfloor-storage-bath%7C& Thanks...See Morepolished concrete flooring poured before or after tub installation?
Comments (1)With finished concrete it is always possible to run the finish wall to wall and then do what ever is necessary to finish the space afterwards. I worry that the skirting of the tub would be damaged in the finishing process. That's my worry. You can find out the foot print of the tub and mark it off for the concrete refinisher. S/he will then come in and do the work to grind, stain, finish the floor....but omitting the marked off foot print of the tub. This might save you a few dollars, it might not. The best person to get the answer would be the concrete flooring specialist you have hired to do the work. Show them photos of the tub and ask them this question. Once you have their answer, go ahead and speak to the people who will install the tub. Ask them their opinion as to THEIR preferences. I'm going to guess that everyone would feel more comfortable with the floor being finished BEFORE the tub is installed. But that is just an educated guess....See MoreBefore and after: bonus bathroom into soaking tub retreat
Comments (2)What a sweet space! Lovely. Congratulations!...See MorePeke
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