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Comments (19)Wow!!! I'm so impressed with all of these ideas - keep them coming! I think each would work, but would make for a very different look - high contrast, traditional, MCM, etc. I shared all of these ideas with my husband and I think we're both leaning towards subway tiles in the shower - either light gray or white - and probably oversized as Nancy in Mich suggested. Each hex pattern is about 6 inches in diameter so they're quite large and we agree a larger subway would balance it out. Any ideas for grout color if we go with white subway? A light gray grout? My husband loves the idea of accenting the shower tile with black or graphite-colored trim and bullnose pieces to tie in the dark accents in the floor tile, so we'll likely do that, as well. Pricklypearcactus, we definitely want frameless glass for the shower but still waiting on our quote... scared to open that email. :) And I think brushed nickel is the winner in the fixture department, though I may throw in a little gold by way of accessories to warm things up a bit. We're still trying to decide between a few things: - Pickled wood, white or dark gray painted vanity and either floating or shaker-style - Solid white or marble-type (quartzite?) countertop - Light gray or gray-blue on the walls, but I think this depends on the other finishes. And jrueter - thanks so much for including photos. That really helped us visualize how the gray subway would look. We'd never even considered anything other than white! Williamsem - I'll be sure to post pictures of the finished product, but you'll have to be patient with us. We're buying everything now, but not installing until after Christmas. :) Thanks again all! And please do chime in with any other ideas/suggestions - you've been SO helpful!...See Morebathroom sink cold water stinks :o(
Comments (5)I hit the reply button when the e-mail came and sent you this, but I'm not sure you would get it. First sorry for the caps I get aggravated over this remodel project see mold/stink problem also by me ! ;o) No I'm not in local politics there are none, anyway we just got the name because we live right in the center of town and the oldest citizen came up with it. This is really not a town or anything like that just a crossroads. It is an old brick store building in the middle of nowhere like you see on classic main streets so the remodeling with the solid brick has been a trip. By the way tell me what you think about my mold/stink problem if you've got a minute. I'm not too good at these things, but the aerator appears to be up inside it not just like the old screw off ones (Moen Asceri bathroom faucet) One thing the plumber changed the faucet out for a couple of weeks when he changed the supply pipes etc. There was no stink, but I don't think my mother let it go long enough because after he changed the stems etc. the stink eventually came back when the old one was replaced. I don't think it is the drain, but we will look at that further. Her immediate conclusion lead him to the faucet is the problem. However that thing was expensive. I've got chrome Asceri stuff all over the house this is a widespread one. There is a 4 inch same kind chrome upstairs with no problem. We run the water in the cold water tap for awhile and the stink does go away, but we are embarrassed when company comes to wash their hands. Is there an under this cabinet only filter deal that could be installed and do you recommend it ? The whole house filter is changed regularly so that's not it. I would say it just plain stinks I can't give you a definitive answer on the smell. I think the plumber well mainly his helper that got fired may know what the deal is and it would be a damn ordeal to fix it. I mentioned jackhammers. This same guy that was fired installed the dishwasher. I'm looking at a solution without that. He is adamant on replacing the faucet, but I'm curious about a filter instead ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "pjb999" To: "donnalinglendonnc" Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 3:32 AM Subject: bathroom sink cold water stinks :o( > [This is a follow-up to your posting on > That Home Site!'s Plumbing Forum, located at: > http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/plumbing/ ] > _______________________________ > > (PLEASE NOTE: The member responding to your post has chosen not to reveal his or her email address. Therefore, you cannot reply to this message via email.) > > Are you sure it's not the drain that's smelling? Is there an aerator on the faucet? Try removing it and/or cleaning it. The only way it can be the faucet - and it doesn't matter if you have identical elsewhere in the house - is that something's trapped in it, or there's a chemical reaction to the metals in it. Don't forget the drain's right under the tap, and may smell ok til it gets stirred up, by water running. Try filling a bucket from a non-stinky tap, and pouring it down that drain - does the smell appear? > > What kind of stink, by the way? It'd be a big help to know - does it smell like sewage? The fact you're on well water's also very important, best not to mention it as an afterthought (when you mention the filter) - btw, what state is the filter in, has it been changed? Perhaps it should. > > It's also possible you have backflow, and you're drawing contaminated water back into the system.....the layout should be checked for places where water could flow back into the system, say from a hose dangling in a sink that can suck water back up. > > I'd also have the water tested, and in the meantime, boil the drinking/toothbrushing water. > > > Have you flushed the system out really well, run the stinky tap for ten minutes say, to make sure it's cleaned out? Gunk gets in when you do plumbing work - but make sure the aerator's off the spout before you do. > > It IS possible the plumber messed something up, or somebody's deliberately done something - like put something in the pipe - by your email handle, are you in local politics? Don't jump to any conclusions, though. > > I'd first consider the likely, then the less likely then on to the unlikely, as possible causes. > > Lastly, just a suggestion - avoid the use of capitals in such large blocks, it's hard on the eyes and hard to read, it's also considered SHOUTING in the online community. :) > > Hope this helps. > > pjb999 > _______________________________ > >...See MoreWhat would you do with these two bathrooms?
Comments (14)While I wouldn't choose those tiles myself, I agree with arkansas girl that the paint color is what's bringing out the worst in them. On my monitor, it actually looks like the 2 tiles in the second bathroom coordinate (I see some pinkish veins in the darker tub surround tiles) so I definitely think you can work with what's there without getting out the sledgehammer... especially given that your DD thinks they're okay. I like the idea of trying a dark color that coordinates with the tiles in both bathrooms, though I think the first bathroom could also work in the right shade of white or off-white. The tiles have so much personality, the last thing the rooms need is a contrasting paint color like what's on the walls. I think with walls that coordinate with the tiles, those rooms won't be bad at all. I hope you'll keep us posted with what you end up doing if you do buy the house!...See MoreMy contractor thought I was crazy, but I think my bathroom is amazing
Comments (53)Cannot argue with how it turned out, that is for sure. It looks great!! The guy doing our tile in the bathroom said we were wrong for our choice of shower floor and accent tile, but we liked them, and think it looks great. That is all that really matters anyway, right?...See Morebpath
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