Bathroom Tile - Is this hideous?
Jenna
4 months ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (67)
JAN MOYER
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agothinkdesignlive
4 months agoRelated Discussions
Bathroom Reveal, Thanks to the Bathroom and Remodel Forums! (pic
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 MoreWho has kids and dogs and marble bathroom floors? xpost bathrooms
Comments (1)I Crema de marfil (sp) 12x12 tiles in my master bath. Love the looks of the floor when it was new and still do in some places. IMHO, with vanity chair, kids, dogs, cats, Make up, after shave, etc, it just did not hold up well at all in the heavy traffic areas. My daughter spilled nail polish remover and it ruined an area of the tile. The least expensive quote to repolish 80sf was $650. I'll retile with something more duable for that price than spend it on repolishing every so many years. It may work for some. It did not work for us. But it is pretty. Here are pics when it looked good...See MoreReplacing The Hideous Blue Bathroom
Comments (48)Today was tough. I decided to replace the light fixture. Ultimately I want sconces but I couldn't stand the idea of that awful fixture in my nice new room. Went to Lowes and picked up a nice but inexpensive fixture and it was downhill from there. I won't go into the full story but I finally got it up there after hours of struggling with it. Should have taken 15 minutes! I have wall repairs and painting to do but that I know how to do. On a happier note my nephews stopped by a few minutes ago and muscled the vanity into place and I love it! I have work to do on the wainscoting but it slides easily on the tile floor so I can do that before attaching it to the wall. Should I leave it loose for the plumber and then screw it in when he's done or screw it in before he comes?...See MoreUgliest Bathroom in the World: Basement Bathroom Renovation
Comments (2)are there bedrooms down there as well? if someone will be using the bedroom in the basement, then they will want a decent bathroom to go with it. 6 inches really isn't worth the hassle of taking down or moving a wall. A foot, maybe, 6" ? no. once you put on the wall or tile, you've got maybe 4" total. Maximize the space by choosing a good vanity w/storage, and possibly building a niche into the wall for additional storage. (use the area between the studs as a built in cabinet) using a prefab shower is fine, but pick a decent one as opposed to those flimsy acrylic pieces. you don't say want the resale value is, so i have no way of knowing how much you should invest. You say you bought mid-range, but I don't know what else you need to redo. anything under a 15% profit really isn't worth it. as for fitting it over the existing drains, usually you will need the new drain cover. if the drain needs to come up, there are extensions. I would advise your husband to do some research on how to fit those into an existing bathroom. If he's handy and can build his own slope, mortar bed and waterproof the shower, then he could prob tile it himself. Just depends on how much work you want to do and what the return is on what you choose. by the looks of what you have there currently, you may have some water damage underneath all the mess. Tear out what you can and then determine what you need to do....See Moreatozkids
4 months agoatozkids
4 months agocpartist
4 months agoPaul F.
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoBeth H. :
4 months agocebehatz
4 months agocpartist
4 months agoPaul F.
4 months agoHU-326560860
4 months agorockybird
4 months agoAndrea L.
4 months agoRedRyder
4 months agoSabrina Alfin Interiors
4 months agoJenna
4 months agoRedRyder
4 months agochispa
4 months agokculbers
4 months agoKendrah
4 months agok8cd
4 months agoHeidi T
4 months agobtydrvn
4 months agoBeth H. :
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoJAN MOYER
4 months agoJenna
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agocpartist
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoJenna
4 months agolkloes
4 months agoBeth H. :
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agosnshaw141
3 months agoNuala Power
3 months agoElizabeth Ann
3 months agonolanirvana
3 months agojeffyonkman
3 months agoAnne DeLucia
3 months agokauila
3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoreginagayle
3 months agoRedRyder
3 months agogppkarole
3 months agotracefloyd
3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoRedRyder
3 months agodrblount10
3 months agoJenna
28 days agoizeve
28 days agommc429
28 days agoDiana Bier Interiors, LLC
28 days agobsgibbs
28 days agoPaul F.
28 days agoHALLETT & Co.
28 days ago
Related Stories
TILEHow Tiny Tiles Can Elevate Your Bathroom’s Style
Thanks to their ability to add texture and subtle pattern, petite hexagonal and penny tiles may be here to stay
Full StoryBATHROOM MAKEOVERSBathroom of the Week: Terra-Cotta Tile Warms a Primary Bathroom
A warm neutral palette creates an inviting feel that suits a Spanish Colonial house
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNNew This Week: 3 Bathrooms With Showstopping Floor Tile
Caution: These stunning tile collections might give you neck cramps from staring at the floor for too long
Full StoryBATHROOM MAKEOVERSA New Take on Shiplap and Hexagon Tiles in the Bathroom
Fresh approaches to popular material choices create a refreshing bathroom for this Canadian couple
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNRoom of the Day: Moroccan Tile Inspires a Guest Bathroom Design
Sharp contrast warmed by cedar and brass creates an unexpected jewel box in a ski house
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNPolish Your Bathroom's Look With Wrapped Tile
Corner the market on compliments for your bathroom renovation by paying attention to where the walls meet and the edges round
Full StoryROOM OF THE DAYRoom of the Day: Vibrant Retro Tile Adds Pizazz to a Small Bathroom
Playful colors punch up a clean white backdrop in a 1950s ranch house
Full StoryBEFORE AND AFTERSGreen Mermaid Tile and a New Layout Boost a Dated Pink Bathroom
This now-airy Whidbey Island bathroom features a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, heated floors and an expanded water view
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Pamper-Me Features and Marble-Like Tile
An Orlando, Florida, couple’s former cramped, dated master bathroom gets an elegant, contemporary update
Full StoryBATHROOM TILEDesigners Share Their Favorite Bathroom Floor Tiles
Wood-look porcelain, encaustic cement and hexagon tiles are making a splash in recent projects by these design pros
Full Story
Karenseb