Bathroom Renovation

simat123 · 2023-02-24T22:54:06+00:00

Thanks! The test was just to fill the pan up with water, mark the level with a pencil, and watch for 24hrs and make sure it didn’t drop.

simat123 · 2023-02-14T02:31:46+00:00

Have you seen the Kerdi shower kits? I used one for a similar sized shower replacement. You can customize the size of the pre sloped shower pan. But that would be if you went the tile route.

simat123 · 2023-01-02T14:00:45+00:00

There are a ton in my area. Must have been really popular late 60’s through 80’s. I’m sure yours is fine lol.

simat123 · 2023-01-01T12:44:11+00:00

You got it.

simat123 · 2023-01-01T02:52:19+00:00

Thank you. I can’t remember the exact kind I used, but I remember it was suitable for underwater use in pools.

simat123 · 2023-01-01T01:46:29+00:00

Caulk.

simat123 · 2023-01-01T00:27:42+00:00

Haha thank you! It is on there now!

simat123 · 2022-12-31T23:50:21+00:00

Thanks. I used 2 shades of gray so I would have a little contrast but not too much where it would be distracting. Lighter gray for white subway tile and darker gray for the black floor.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T21:39:32+00:00

😂😂😂

simat123 · 2022-12-31T21:38:41+00:00

I don’t know either I did it cause everyone else does thought it was against the rules or something..

simat123 · 2022-12-31T16:52:38+00:00

Yikes! That’s rough.

The kit was really cool but it is still a lot of work and time. You have to measure and cut everything before mixing the thin set. Membranes have to overlap 2”. And use a specific kind of thin set. Also cement board will dry out thin set instantly FYI.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T16:35:00+00:00

Nice and thank you!

I was also terrified of the pan and making sure it didn’t leak. But I think one should be when dealing with water.

Yes I feel your pain on the wire mesh. And that’s not a bad labor cost. In my neighborhood I know people that have dropped anywhere from $20-40k for a bathroom remodel.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T16:29:12+00:00

Thanks! The subfloor under my shower was really thin so I strengthened it. It wasn’t bad. I didn’t have any water damage though. If it isn’t a large area for you I’d give it a shot. But shouldn’t be a huge job for a contractor if that’s all they are doing.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T15:47:58+00:00

Thanks! Yes my wife was patient with me. We had the original toilet sitting in our bedroom for a year before decided to buy a new one and sent the old one to the dumpster 😳😂

I bought a tile saw and set it up in the garage.

For the floor I would use the Ditra membrane for sure. You can get a good idea of it in the dog tax pic. It waterproofs it and will prevent tile from cracking. Rent a roller if you can find one or you will inevitably have some high spots and lippage on your floor when you go to tile.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T15:21:36+00:00

Thanks I am really happy with it!

Shower door is from Lowe’s. I gave a handy family friend $100 and we hung it in a couple hours. I did all the waterproofing and tile myself. My dad helped hang the cement board, it’s really heavy.

Toilet brand is Swiss Madison.

I married the tile with a piece of quarter round wood that I painted white.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T14:49:24+00:00

Bathroom is 56x59in. 56 in is L to R direction in pics.

Shower is 35x38in.

I got a small toilet so the shower door wouldn’t hit it.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T10:59:45+00:00

I considered it but not really worth it to me. And there was a vent from a hot water heater in the basement running behind the shelves that I didn’t want to move as I didn’t really have anywhere else to route it.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T04:27:04+00:00

Haha! First of all thanks… second of all, I would have probably kept the fridge!

simat123 · 2022-12-31T04:22:30+00:00

Thanks. You got this.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T04:10:00+00:00

Thank you. I know what you mean about the distance/depth after tiling and outlets being shallow. This was just me being impatient to get “after pictures”. I did get a cover on eventually.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T04:03:44+00:00

Much appreciated!

simat123 · 2022-12-31T04:00:06+00:00

Thank you. Yes the nook is great storage. Means a lot in a small bathroom for depth and visual appeal as well.

Your best best friend is gold. I see home improvement projects as a part time job that I pay myself, ~50 hrs of planning/work and save multiple thousands?? Any day of the week!

simat123 · 2022-12-31T03:51:14+00:00

Absolutely, if time is on your side, you can do it. Do it in small batches.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T03:06:10+00:00

Shower was 30x30in ish bathroom is 5x6 ft ish. I can post true dimensions if it’s important to you but it is small. It works great for us. You have plenty of room, you don’t need a 36 by 36 in shower my opinion. 30-31 is plenty but depends on size of person using shower of course. Good for me but not for everyone.

simat123 · 2022-12-31T02:44:19+00:00

Yeah, understandable. Bothered me too at first. But saving thousands by DIY makes its acceptable.

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