Tiny, tired bathroom needs a refresh
Sheila Rowan
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Comments (56)This old thread got revisited. @dani_m08 to answer the question about extra probe, I believe I ordered an extra one when I bought the set up. The probe wire is just setting in the junction box I think but honestly I cant remember. When I laid out the underfloor heating and the probe, I just ran another probe near the first probe, and it was then sealed into the floor self leveling compound as per instructions. then the end was just threaded into the wall like the one that would be live, and not connected, but just laying there in the box. Regarding the tile layout. I just decided to run it this way, after getting instructions on the 90Degree way, IIRC. The herringbone that I love is from my childhood and the side walks in my neighborhood that all ran at 45Degree. so that to me is herringbone. I know you posted on @sochi thread about her amazing bathroom and a wall mounted faucet. I would totally do it if I had the right sink for it. In my case I had made my sink out of soapstone and an integrated backsplash. The pictures of this bathroom reveal are no longer available because of the use of photo bucket, when it was Gardenweb. I did not keep my account with photo bucket. I'll add some of the reveal pictures so you can see the sink and floor. Regarding the sink there is no ledge for water to drip from my hands when using the faucet. The water drips right into the sink. In my other bathroom with a deck mounted faucet I am always wiping up drips and it is a nuisance. I much prefer the setup for this sink. Below: I love the flush finish from the faucet to the bottom of the sink. nothing drips on a counter or edge of a sink. Below: looking in from the doorway. Below: Here I am finishing up the sink. the backsplash was epoxied on as a separate piece. The whole soapstone install in the room took next to nothing to buy as they were all small pieces that I epoxied together with a 3 part stone epoxy. Below: this is the counter at the tub, and is in 2 long pieces but I was able to epoxy them together at there edges to make a wide slab for the top. All the soapstone was finished with a 60 grit sandpaper to be rough and this lovely soft tone of blue/green/gray/white. I did not oil it so this color tone would remain light. Below: If I recall correctly @sochi helped me decide on this Hubberton Forge Mirror. I have 3 different metals in this room, but they are all a cool silver to black color. Below: the center of this tower shares space with the kitchen on the other side of the wall. there is also some extra space that houses some electrical wiring. this is an old simple house. this bathroom was an add on when it got move to the farm in the 30s IIRC. The plumbing was all rearrange and some of the details that were orignially there I kept but updated it, such as this tower feature. The old one went and the carpenter did a wonderful job with this one. Below: This feature was another thing I kept from the old bathroom but flipped it from the other end and had the carpenter put drawers in it. Before it was a hell hole. things got lost and the build was soooo old and creapy I didn't like using it for storage. Now it is perfect for storage....See MoreLeak in Kitchen - Need bathroom gut
Comments (10)The layout will have to remain the same. Enter the bathroom and the tub is to the right in an alcove, The toilet is right in front of you as you enter the room. There is a window over the toilet. There is a pedestal sink, with a tri panel medicine cabinet directly across from the tub. A 3 light fixture is over the sink and there is only one outlet to the left of the sink. The distance from the sink to the tub is about 24 inches. I often laugh that you can soak your feet while brushing your teeth while seated on the throne! I guess in 1940 the idea was to do your business then get out. No spa experience in my house. The only storage is the medicine cabinet, and a tall inset closet about 14 inches wide cabinet on the tub wall, where we borrowed about 5 inches from the linen closet. I use this closet for toiletries, etc. I have had white 4x4 tiles in the tub area and a white grey veined ceramic 8x8 flooring. The is one pot light over the tub .There are frosted glass sliding doors on the tub. (When we had shower curtains there was always water on the floor). I am kind of tired of white, and trying to clean the grout around all those tiles. Perhaps 12x24 would be an option. I also need a quiet exhaust fan for the ceiling. I think that I need to make the bath attractive to potential buyers. My husband and I are seniors. If we need to go into senior living I want the bath to look up to date not like something buyers see at grandma's house. I am close to NYC transportation, so the younger couples in my neighborhood are in their late 30's with one child. There are 3 bedrooms and two linen closets on the level with the bath. My style is traditional, but I would rather install a bath that appeals to younger people. Thanks for your help....See MoreNeed help in bathroom floor tile choices
Comments (29)Zaz and Beth, I finally have some samples on my floor to look at (from the Tile Shop) and that's helpful, but it's a pain in the b*** to figure out what samples to order and from whom to order them - and expensive too! I could probably order an equal number of interesting samples from Merola/Home Depot, not to mention the additional ideas you've both now given me, but at some point I need to stop. Even though I feel I've 'narrowed' my focus to something with blue and/or patterned-moroccan-style, there are still so many options and resources to look at. I do like all the additional examples you gave me, Beth. Is EliteTile considered a good quality resource? I have felt comfortable having a retail face to consult with (Tile Shop and Home Depot) but if you and Zaz and others with more experience feel it can be ok to order from a place like Wayfair and this brand of tile, then I feel more confident about that. Both Tile Shop and HD have nice options too, but I've been a bit frustrated that I haven't been able to see an actual sample of a large-size cobalt option .... and the nice on sale lantern blue one is beautiful. What a price, too!! Weirdly, as I look more closely at the Wayfair/EliteTile Moroccan tiles, I'm seeing several that are the exact same patterns that Merola/HomeDepot offer. Do either of you know anything about this? I'd kind of like to add pictures of the samples I have from Tile Shop to see what you both think, but it might need to wait until tomorrow since this day is over and I'm beat. (Also, have other things in addition to tile shopping which I'm sure you both can relate to.) I am grateful to have both of you to converse with on this. Feel more comfortable....See MoreBudget Bathroom Refresh
Comments (9)My old farmhouse growing up as beadboard in the bathroom. I wouldn't recommend it. Even with "bathroom paint", it's just not a great environment for it. I think a fresh color of wall paint would be more effective and make the travertine look better. I don't consider travertine dated; I think it jsut depends on what's going on around it. You could also paint the chair rail the same color, if the white is too jarring....See MoreSheila Rowan
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