Bathroom Renovation-Jan 2010

I retired last July 1st. Prior to that, projects took a long time when only Saturdays were available. No more. Now I can start a project and days later, (not months) its complete.

So it was with the powder room off of our kitchen. We decided on the paint, tile, and new sink & faucet late in December 2009. January 6th, I took photos of the bathroom as the starting "before" point. Yesterday, January 18th or just 12 days later, the project is completed!

Just a couple of comments before viewing below the photos leading up to the finished project.

There were 3 different colors/styles of wall paper. We knew it would not be removed without damage to the dry wall. So, first job was to add drywall mud to all seams and let dry and sand--had to do this twice before I got that smooth finish I was looking for. Next, one coat of primer followed by two coats of a bold red referred to as Cranberry. Afterwards, I laid down the floor tile backer board, then tiled with thin set and later adding grout. With water and sponge, cleaned grout then painted and reinstalled quarter round molding. Added a half inch toilet flange spacer (this is required due to added height of backer board and tile)and reinstalled toilet with new wax seal.

After confirming the toilet was installed correctly with no leaks, I now installed the antique oak vanity--first drilling large 2 1/2 inch holes for the water and drain lines. BTW--I failed to mention I previously added a new light fixture we really like.

Once the vanity was installed to the wall, I added both faucets and white vessel and added new water lines and drain pipes. Afterwards, with new light switch plate, towel rack, and wall hanging--the job was complete.

Enjoy the photos.



Here is the bath with pedestal sink, wall paper, and linoleum floor.
Everything removed and primer on walls.

Backer board down and tile being installed. Room is 5 x 6 feet.

Tile thin set was cured and here the grout has been added-clean up coming.

Quarter round painted and installed along with toilet.

Tutz modeling the finished project.

Our antique oak vanity customed fitted with faucet and white vessel.

Above is the finished project. Carol and I think it pops! We are very happy with the outcome. What a transformation!

Now to the next project--painting and tiling the "man cave" bathroom!