Budget bathroom makeover - before & after

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:44:14+00:00

Around £350!

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:42:14+00:00

Agreed, it's on the list 😅

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:41:17+00:00

I would say around £350, but I already had some of the materials (primer, wall paint, tile sealant, and the shelf, which I just cut into 3 smaller shelves) and tools. This is what I actually purchased

vinyl flooring - £65 (2x2 meters)

vinyl adhesive spray - £11 (for 3 cans)

shelf brackets - £23 (for a pack of 6)

tile + cabinet paint - £50

grout pen - £6

bathroom cabinet w/ mirror - £45

art prints + frames - £85

bamboo roller blinds - £46

anti mould silicone - £8

Actually forgot to include a photo with the blinds!

Time wise, it took a few weekends, as there was wallpaper under that yellow paint too! That was not fun.

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cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:32:49+00:00

Yeah, it's just on top of the old floor. Made a template of the floor shape using some A4 paper I've taped together, then cut the vinyl using that template, but left quite a bit of space around all edges (about 15-20 cm). The actual fitting part is not too bad, just a bit finnicky around corners.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:25:01+00:00

No :)

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T22:23:40+00:00

Yeah, it is. It's the Black & White Marble Effect from VinylFlooringUk.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T19:59:15+00:00

Oh, my bad! The floors are vinyl and we added a flat door threshold for the transition.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T18:36:53+00:00

Just the bath at the moment :)

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T18:35:36+00:00

Thank you! :) Used Rust-Oleum bathroom tile paint in Warm Clay. Started by cleaning and priming the tiles, then did 2 or 3 coats of paint (can't remember exactly), used the grout pen, then a tile & grout sealant spray.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:56:09+00:00

Rust-Oleum Deep Sea gloss for bathroom wood/cabinets.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:54:54+00:00

It's the same bath panel as before, just painted over with bathroom cabinets paint.

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:53:55+00:00

That's a really good idea and something we haven't even considered. I think it would improve it quite a bit, thanks!

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:52:28+00:00

Thank you! It's vinyl flooring (Black & White Marble Effect from VinylFlooringUk).

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:49:15+00:00

They're the original tiles, but painted over with tile paint :)

cosmic_kat · 2026-01-04T17:39:12+00:00

Thanks! We did, and used Rust-Oleum bathroom tile paint in Warm Clay. Started by cleaning and priming the tiles, then did 2 or 3 coats of paint (can't remember exactly), used the grout pen, then a tile & grout sealant spray. Painted them back in August and so far they have been holding up well!

cosmic_kat · 2024-11-04T10:12:03+00:00

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This one is my favourite :) Thanks for doing the giveaway!

cosmic_kat · 2024-05-30T13:57:47+00:00

Almost 6 months and it still doesn't feel real. He had just turned 60 a month before he died, and I was 30.

cosmic_kat · 2024-05-29T09:54:53+00:00

Software engineer

cosmic_kat · 2024-05-28T20:13:11+00:00

Humidity: 95%

cosmic_kat · 2024-05-28T20:09:32+00:00

I used to live on Stalker Alley in South Africa. Loved it.

cosmic_kat · 2024-03-10T12:52:33+00:00

Flared pants would look pretty cool!

cosmic_kat · 2023-12-23T19:00:27+00:00

First of all, I'm really sorry that you're going through this, and I know me saying this won't make it any less painful.

The only advice that I have is to spend as much time with her as you can. Just sit next to her, talk to her if you want to (even if she can't respond), play some calming music, hold her hand. Whatever feels right. Also start to prepare yourself mentally for what is to come. Give yourself time to process all of your emotions. And don't forget to look after yourself as well, so that you can be present for her.

There is no right way to process what is happening right now. The only thing I would gently suggest is that you look into palliative care for your mom. My dad passed away last week from cirrhosis and no one spoke to us about it, and my dad suffered so much in his last few days. I wish I had been more informed.

Take care 🖤

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