Before & After - Small Primary Bath Renovation Done!
Carrie H
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99% done- before and after pics, DIY kitchen
Comments (51)Cleo- the original stovetop fit in a bigger hole than the "new" one, so that piece of stainless was jammed in there to cover the hole. Needless to say, it did not stay very well! The tile backplash and counter were original to the home, built in the early 50's, and those switches on the wall were the controls! That is not grout- that was how the tile was glazed or painted or whatever. Heheheh, so many people used to comment on the "retro" decorating, and liked to play with the switches. raehelen- yes, I got a great deal on the granite. The slabs were discounted from 20/sf to 4.99/SF because there were irregular areas in them that limited the useful squarefootage, and they'd been sitting around for a while. There was a stack of reduced slabs, and I asked to see some of the ones hidden in the back of the stack, and low and behold, there were three slabs hidden back there that were gorgeous....... Even the granite guy said something about how that stack had not been touched for a while. I had even been to that granite yard twice before, and not thought to ask to look deep in that stack. I bought 2 slabs, for $464, and there was a bit of waste, but I still have enough left to make a bathroom vanity countertop! The fabrication was $2285. I was quoted between $1800-4500 by other fabricators. Oh, and the cabinets are santos and santa maria mahogany, no stain....See MoreBargain cottage - my budget bath remodel before & after pics
Comments (24)I think you did a beautiful job. I love the tile. You're an inspiration. How did you do your first tile job? There is a Saturday class @ Home Depot & I'm thinking of taking it as it's only a few hours. Is tiling really difficult? Is it something I could try & do from books or is it something someone really needs to teach? Thank you & good job. I love how you took something ugly & made it so pretty....See MoreMain Bath Renovation - Before and After - WOW
Comments (20)Can’t a girl have a nice bathroom? Thank you all for your constructive input. Let me include the following points. We had a licensed contractor install the window so our siding outside would be fitted properly. I’m sure he would have mentioned or corrected the framing if he felt there would be a problem. Our alcove is waterproofed with Redgard, the blind is vinyl, I got my tempered glass custom ordered from Portland Glass and I have no children. Sammy: “A disaster in the making”? Wow that’s a bit harsh. I am an educated designer and I understand when rebuilding a room, preparation is key to the longevity of a finished project....See MoreBefore/After small bathroom reno, suggestions for finishing touches?
Comments (19)Thanks everyone, looks like white towels is the way to go. @mercurygirl - I forgot to put the old blind back up (it's a simple white roller blind), but have been contemplating putting in a new blind instead. A wood blind is a nice idea, thanks @sandi125 yes the before I think is original from the 80s. The kitchen has similar cabinets and will be the next project - but I think I will wait and give myself a bit more time and planning for that one :)...See MoreKendrah
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