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Bathroom remodeling? Hi there! This is my first time so here I go... My husband and I are hoping to update our bathroom. We want to do it ourselves to save money. If we were to retile the floors and walls, replace our bathtub and add shower (we only have the tub now), replace toilet and sink (it's a pedestal sink now), and light fixtures. What would be the order in which to tackle these projects? Our home is old and I don't the walls are dry wall. I'd appreciate any help you can give us. Thanks!!!
Looking for the correct term/keyword for bathroom remodeling? I'm remodeling my bathroom and looking for the correct term/keywork so I can do on-line shopping. I've seen built-in (indent, push-in, lodge-in?) shelves for holding bottles/soap on the shower/bath wall. It usually comes in two shelves so I can put "into" the wall to save space. Does anyone know what it calls? Many thanks.
Are there any places that will assist in bathroom remodeling for the elderly in Northwest Ohio? My father has had 3 strokes. It is hard for him to balance himself to get in and out of the tub. I would like to have his bathroom remodeled for him. I want to have the tub taken out and replace with a walk in shower. The toilet doesn't work like it should, but it works. I would like to get that replaced also. They both need rails around them so he can get in and out the shower and on and off the toilet with ease. Can anyone help me in finding assistance with these needs?
Should a bathroom remodeling all be done at once? I am wanting to remodel the entire bathroom. Is it okay to just do the floors and new sink cabinet, etc and then wait until later to do the tub surround area? There is also a half wall between the toilet and tub area that will probably come down during second phase. Or is it better to do it all at the same time? Why? the tub will be replaced and I do have a second bathroom to use.
Help with bathroom remodeling? When remodeling a bathroom, what is the correct order 1) rip off the old toilet, bath tub. etc.. 2) tiling - can I put new tiles on the existing ones? 3) tiling first? or putting on the new fixture first?
Upscale bathroom remodeling project to include larger shower only. Will no tub hurt resale and/or appeal? The remodeling project will include double sinks w/ granite counter tops, tile on floor and in shower, upscale faucets/shower head, new toilet, etc. We are not sparing much for expense and I think it will look great, I just wonder if it will look as nice to other potential buyers down the road without a tub. We do have another bathroom with a shower/tub combination.
Any suggestions for remodeling the bathroom for aging parents? A few months ago my mom fell down while getting out of the bathtub. This worried me. She gets around pretty good except for a cane to walk. My dad is healthy and has no problems of moving around. They are on vacation and I would like to remodel the bathroom for my mom's saftey while they are on vacation. It has a standard tub, standard toilet, and pedistal sink. I don't want to change it too drastically because I am sure my dad would be really mad. Any ideas on remodeling the bathroom for the elder?
We are remodeling our bathroom and have asbestos tile in it. How do we remove it? We are remodeling our bathroom and while we were tearing out the cupboards we found that there are three layers of linoleum, the bottom layer of which is asbestos. We can't afford to have a professional come out and do it. Is there any way that we can remove the tile ourselves? We don't want to encapsulate the floor either, we just want to get the asbestos out of there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What are the best selections for remodeling/decorating a small bathroom, specifically, best colors/patterns? I am remodeling my bathroom in my roommates house. So I can't get crazy with the look. My selections should be appealing to the masses. However, I dont want it to be boring. I have always loved the black and white checkered floor look but I dont know if it will work in a small space. I like black and white because i think it can be feminine and/or masculine, contemporary and/or modern and youthful or mature/classy all at the same time. If i went that route with the floor i think i would paint the vanity black and possibly give it the distressed look. But again, i am not sure if such a bold contrast with the black against white will be good for that small of a space.
Bathroom remodeling question? How difficult is it to relocate a toilet in order to put a larger tub in the bathroom.
What is best shopping website for bathroom remodeling? When I mean best -- it would be price for brand name products (e.g. hardware). Also, any tips on what you would suggest for hardware. links to pictures would be great! We've checked with Home Depot and Lowe's and their prices for hardware are higher than what you can get online. We'll get tile from either of these, or a stone/tile store, or Costco, locally.
Help me to make a choice with my bathroom remodeling!? Ok, I already have a brand new faucet for the bathroom sink that I picked up last year for very cheap on clearance. It's color is polished brass. Now I am in need of a shower head and handle to match. The only problem is that polished brass is not a popular color and is very pricey. Also, our vanity handles are a dull gold color. I have found a color called brushed bronze, which is a dull gold as well. I was thinking about just buying a new sink fixture and then a shower one in the brushed bronze, since I feel it looks nicer than the shiny gold. But, would it be silly to buy a new sink faucet, when I already have one? My husband thinks we should just get a polished brass shower kit to save money. Would using the brushed bronze increase the value of our home at all, or should I just save money and go with the polished brass?
Does anyone know anyone that could do good remodeling in a small bathroom? I would like to remodel my bathroom. I want it done by a professional. I live in a one bathroom house so I do need access to it on a daily basis. I need it done for a good price. I live in Alabama near Birmingham.
guest bathroom remodeling ideas please help me!? I live in a small condo. The condo's value is about 300k (i live in los angeles) I want to remodel without spending a lot of money...what should I do to the restroom floors...sink....mirror and shower. Please help!
should I hire unlicensed contractor for my kitchen and bathroom remodeling? wants to replace old cabinets, install marble counter toff, install recess lighting, and remodel the bathrooms.
small bathroom remodeling project? so i'm 17 and my mom's left me to dealing with a really small bathroom we have, it's got a shower with a clear glass door and it's pretty bland and boring with a bright blue trim around the bottom where the walls meet the floor. so my question is how do i fix the ceiling above the shower? it's cracking and looks pretty bad...i was thinking about sanding it and then painting it over but does the type of paint i use matter? oh and i was thinking about using a light yellow, slate blue, or light green color...any suggestions? Thanks!
What is involved with remodeling bathroom? We got more than we bargined for when we wanted to replace our tub. The floor was rotted and moldy and they ended up pulling out the tub, toilet and sink and most of the floor. I wonder what kind of time frame and cost are we looking at to have this fixed and remodeled?
I heard about a bathroom remodeling company on KFI radio the other day. Does anyone know the name? I believe it was during the John and Ken show that I heard the advertisement. Thanks
What is the average cost of remodeling a bathroom? The bath room is about 6x12. There was titlng place half way up the walls(the floor was not done. The rest of the walls were painted by the contractors), a new toilet, a new bathtub with sliding glass doors, a messager head for the shower, a new cabinet with 4 lights with it, a fan in the bathroom with a way for air to ciruclate out(with a light attached to the fan, a towel rack, a metal toilet paper dispencer and a metal robe hook placed on the bathroom door. That what was done. I do realise that it is difficult to estimated when there are other factors un-answered, but please give me a ball park estimate. I believe the current contractors are charging way too much money for a relativly simple project.
1st time remodeling bathroom should I buy??? I am remodeling our bathroom not the entire bathroom just bathroom wall panel, tub, and toilet. Should I buy everything before I get started? or get it as I get into it?
Where does one apply for assistance with remodeling a bathroom for a person with disablities? I'd like to have the tub removed and have a shower built in it's place. I can not afford the cost at this time. The bathroom would be for my mother who is a diabetic and is on dialysis. She has some difficulty in getting into and out of the tub. I'm affraid she can fall and break a hip. Any help would be appreciated.
Ideas for bathroom remodeling? I'm looking for tile ideas (floor, wall, shower/tub area), countertop/sink type (granite? ceramic?), sink cabinet (wood colors and styles). Am thinking modern colors with good resale value. No doors on tub area, just shower curtain. Your input please. Not quite interested in pedestal sinks, though that's the trend these days.
what programs are the best when you try to design a remodeling project, bathroom kitchen, basement etc? i wnat to start make some designs for remodeling project , what progam are the best, i want to be 3d be able to see the plase from diferent angles, to be able to use existing products ( like furniture and tiles and sink ) on market .. thank you
Bathroom Remodeling Help? We are remodelling my Grandparents bathroom. Their house was built in 1961. Our problem is finding a vanity top The vanity top measures 36" x 20". It has to be a precise fit. Where in the world do you find one this size without blowing the budget? We are looking at the cultured.
Bathroom remodeling... wallpaper and cabinets? I'm taking down the wallpaper in my bathroom but it goes behind a huge mirror glued to the wall. Is there anyway to get the mirror down or should I not worry about whats behind it? Also, the cabinets are grey fermica (late 80s style)... is there anyway to remove the fermica (easily) or should I just replace the cabinets entirely? ANY extra ideas or thoughts are entirely welcome! I'm a newbie at doing this! will the mirror break though if i pull it off the wall? and how do i get it off the wall if possible?
remodeling a bathroom, garage style, ideas please? Im redoing my sons bathroom, very small area, just where sink and commode are is about 4x6 feet. other side is shower stall. I am considering doing it in garage style and anything goes. am looking at parts washer for sink, tool box for vanity cabinet, diamond plate wallpaper, lots of chrome, stainless, galvanized, stuff. The flooring has me stymied. Looking for something like a hard surface you would find in a shop or garage, but i have particle wood floor base. He wants a concrete look. Please throw any ideas my way for things to do to this bathroom, i pretty much will try anything.
Can remodeling a bathroom to accomodate a handicapped person be a tax rightoff? I would think so. Any links would be aprreciated. Thanks.
I am having a contractor renovate my home. I am adding an addition, bathroom and remodeling the kitchen.? Would it save me any money if had the house prepped for the contractor? Having cabinets, appliances, carpet, flooring removed or Am I better off letting contractor handle all the demo himself? (I have not received a contract from builder yet)
Remodeling bathroom..Drilling a hole in porcelain tile? Remodeling the bathroom... How can i drill a hole in ceramic tile... What kind of drill would I use..or what kind of file would be best to make a hole in the tile to go around the shower faucet.. Thanks for your input...
Bathroom remodeling estimate? i want to replace my bathtube and one row of tiles around the tube, and the shower unit mixer needs to be replaced. what's a rough estimate you can give me in chicago? tube = tub sorry
Remodeling bathroom in trailer? What's avalable for wall covering, I don't want to use wall paper or wood panel due to the humidity, & moisture. How about plastic panels or similar something that's easy to install & clean. Any good suggestions out there??? No tile either
I am remodeling a bathroom. How do I antique cabinets after painting white? I have sanded cabinets that were stained dark brown and varnished to prep them for painting. I planned to paint them white but would lile to give them a more interesting look by adding some antiquing with glaze or stain. Does anyone know how to do this? Or where I can find information on how to do this? Appreciate any ideas!
We are remodeling our bathroom. What is in style as far as chrome, pewter or brass? We need to buy the fawcet and shower fixtures and I want something in style. Is Pewter more in style than brass or chrome now?
I am remodeling my bathroom and I have pink/white tile what color should I paint the walls? The tile is on the floor and on half of the walls and on the shower...the tile is pink with white swirls in it. I am replacing the cabinets and coutertops and I don't now what color to paint the walls. The pink is a real pink it is not light pink or dark just a standard pink. I want a modernized look
What is the average cost of remodeling a bathroom in California? Materials used would include natural stone tile on the floors and shower/tub walls, a glass enclosed shower, dual sink, natural stone slab counter top or natural stone tile counter top and possibly jacuzzi tub.
We are remodeling our bathroom. We bought espresso cabinetry and are stuck between 2 colors for a countertop. The 2 colors are a biscuit which is like a light beige with speckles in it or like a white marble. We think the white will look contempory and clean on the espresso cabinets but we like the beige too. Any suggestions with which one you think would look nicer?
Remodeling a bathroom? Im redmdeling a jack and jill bathroom (shared bathroom) It's a pretty big bathroom and will be for a teen and toddler girl. I want it really funky and new with bright colors and not just a normal bathroom. I need ideas but I really need pictures on websites. Thanks, and no crappy answers please.
(In CT) what are some good bathroom/kitchen remodeling stores? Besides home depot and lowes, I'm looking for some stores that might even have a back room with discounted things. I can't really find any online either, in CT.
Remodeling a bathroom, a little help here? So it has tiles from the 60's and they are UGLY!! if you buy shower liners can that just install right over the tiled walls? Is it really expensive?
I am remodeling my bathroom but it is very small is there a bathtub that is under 5 ft. long? If there is a tub that small were can I find it?
im remodeling my bathroom.ive ripped everything out to the studs including the tub .? when putting in the new stuff in should i put new sub floor under thre new tub the old tub didnt have the sub floor the under it.should i just but the new sufloor right up against it after i put it in the way it was before
Bathroom remodeling..contactor.requiring I buy tile/wall grout? Hi I am having my bathrooms remodeled. I am purchasing the stuff myself at home depot and then just paying for the labor. He told me I need to but the wall.tile grout plus saddles(not sure if I am saying that right) Is this normal to ask for that? Thanks!
we are remodeling our bathroom and our thinking about using rebath, has anyone used them? also, the area around the tub is not the problem, we can tile ourselves. the problem is that its a cast iron tub and its green! we are thinking about reglazing but heard it dosent last
Remodeling my bathroom? I recently took off the wallpaper and now I'm thinking about replacing the vanity/sink...should i buy a new vanity w/mirror or should i replace the Vanity top and frame my old mirror?? Also any suggestions for wall neutral color paint and vinyl floor? Thanks!
Remodeling Bathroom? Hi. I am remodeling my bathroom and noticed there are two seperate vent pipes (one for sink, one for tub.) They are the standard 3" pipes, and I would like to take one of them out so I can do more with my bathroom. (eyesore) Will this be a problem? Thanks all Most homes only have one vent. This is why I ask. Mine has two in the bathroom and one in the kitchen, and is a very small house...
what cost cutting tips can ayone offer to reduce the cost of remodeling a kitchen and a bathroom? Moving into a condo that is really cheap but needs the kitchen and the bathroom to be redone. Not very handy,but willing to give it a try with proper guidance and where appropriate for a novice
I am having a contractor renovate my home. I am adding an addition, bathroom and remodeling the kitchen.? Would it save me any money if had the house prepped for the contractor? Having cabinets, appliances, carpet, flooring removed or Am I better off letting contractor handle all the demo himself? (I have not received a contract from builder yet)
Bathroom Remodeling Problem? We are buying a house, and just got it inspected. Rot was found next to the bathroom, and the floor gave a little (next to the tub) How much do you think to replace the floorboards & replace the tub? What about mold & dry rot? We don't close for another month. - what to do
Remodeling bathroom floor, need advise, please!? We are getting ready to redo our bathroom floor. I am looking for suggestions on what type of floor to use. We are on a kind of tight budget and pretty much limited to Lowes for supplies so we can use our credit card. We are going to have to gut the floor and lay new floorboards down in addition to whatever flooring we use. Please suggest on what products would be best for a $200-300 total budget, including what to use as floorboard. I do not like vinyl flooring, it always seems to get dented, or ruined when wet. Pergo is way to expensive, plus I don't know about it getting wet. I seem to be leaning towards ceramic tile at the moment. Is a certain size square better or easier? Our room we are doing is about 10 x 8.
How much does a typical bathroom remodel cost? I'm planning to remodel my small bathroom. Just wondering what's the best way to get an estimate of how much it would cost.
Bathroom remodeling? We're getting the tub redone by Bath Fitter, but we also want to get a new toilet and sink. Do we have to hire a plumber or is it possible to change them ourselves?
Bathroom Remodeling Ideas? My fiance and I decided that we are going to remodel the master bathroom (since I am pregnant, and we need to)... We are going to completely demo the old one.. tear down all tile, tear up all the floor, and re-work how the shower is.. and turn the existing shower into a walk-in closet (that has two doors, and the second door would lead straight to the baby's room) and the area where the whirlpool tub is will become the shower area... We're also going to have drywall hung, and a slew of other things happen, but we aren't exactly sure what we want the end product to look like.. we want it to be functional (obviously) but we also want it to look pleasing to the eye.. Does anyone know names of bathroom remodeling magazines, websites, or books?? Any help would be much appreciated! We need to get this bathroom rolling already.. we have until September to finish! =) Thank you all! PS: I will NOT be participating in any of the demo, or re-build part of this project.. we decided to hire.
Bathroom remodeling question?? (D.I.Y.)? Seeking professional advice from fellow D.I.Y. folks. I am starting a complete bathroom remodel, What should I start ripping out first? We will still be using this bathroom off an on if needed, as a guest bathroom. Everything is coming out at one point.But I am not sure where to start. I am replacing or getting rid of the half paneling, the lighting, sink and huge avocado green vanity & cabinet, toilet, floor, wall paper under the 3 or 4 layers of paint, ceramic tile in the shower, and finally the bath tub. What would you start with??
Bathroom Remodeling 1: Wood lumber? Another option is individual boards installed one at a time. Redwood comes to mind due to its widespread use in saunas. It does work in bathrooms although you do have to be careful about the pattern you use. And if your bathroom is too small, what you wind up with is something that looks like the inside of a walk-in closet. A reasonably experienced D-I-Y?er will have little problem installing solid lumber, but realize that there?s more to it than just nailing the lumber in place. All those finishing nails used to install the lumber will have to be countersunk with a nail set. Then you will have to sand the walls once the lumber is in and finally apply a protective clear coat. It?s a lot of work and much more time consuming than pre-finished paneling, but the final appearance is certainly worth it. Ceramic tile What? You thought ceramic tile only went on the floor? Think again. Since you are likely installing ceramic floor tile in your new or remodeled bathroom, why not use th
Remodeling bathroom? My house was built in 1957. It has hardwood floors throughout. As you can imagine, the bathrooms are very outdated. My full bath has a rose color tile on the wall and rose and green tile floor. I also want to save money in the process as remodeling bathrooms can be expensive. I plan to replace updated tile in the shower area only and paint the rest of the bathroom. Is there a way I can remove the tile from the walls without having to pay someone a lot of money to remove the tile? Any suggestions is appreciated. Oh no, demo is more expensive. Any other suggestions. Can tile be painted? I am a first time homeowner so all of this is new to me.
remodeling bathroom. Question for carpenters or anyone? we are going to be remodeling our bathroom this summer, cause it really needs it. We need a new floor, cause the bathtub is being held up by a couple two by fours i guess. And we need a new toilette, a new sink, and a new bathtub. And we are then going to put in new cheap lenolium (sp?) and we need an air vent in the roof. So my question is, what do u think all this will cost? so i know how much i need to be saving. and i will be buying mostly the cheapest i can find, but the best cheapest. if that helps and the bathroom is small, really small and we live in a trailer. Please help
Bathroom remodeling show...PLEASE help!!!? ok. So recently ish I was at my aunt's house and they were watching a bathroom remodleing show. And in the show the host took the home owner to go tub shopping. And they finally decided on a cast iron tub. So then after it was finished, the bathroom was all in black and white and the walls were a light blue with a darker blue stipe all around the middle. I was hoping that SOMEONE would know what I was talking about and if they could maybe help me find the pictures or could tell me exactly where to go. Thank you so much for everyone's help!
Bathroom Remodeling Problem? We are buying a house, and just got it inspected. Rot was found next to the bathroom, and the floor gave a little (next to the tub) How much do you think to replace the floorboards & replace the tub? What about mold & dry rot? We don't close for another month. - what to do
Bathroom remodeling question?? Can you move the toilet to where the sink is and the sink to where the toilet is? I need more room in the bathroom, so I would like to move my sink. Thanks
Bathroom remodeling question.? My husband and I would like to demolish our only bathroom and replace everything, do you think we can do a majority of it in a couple of weekends? My husband has little faith or is it just plain lazy. I Wanna tear down ugly wall tile and replace with half drywall and half new wall tile, put in a smaller whirlpool tub and replace wall tile around tub, rip up the tile floor and replace with some ceramic. Eventually, get a new toilet and vanity and cabinet. HGTV has me pumped up! I think we can do it without hiring contractors.
need help on my bathroom remodeling? I have a large bathroom with a jacuzzi (room for 4 regular size or 2 large people) anyway, there is a step from the floor and then to step in. I think I could make it look like an ancient grecian bath house. I have a pillar for the corner of the bath and I can buy a chair and some other objects and wall art, but I need to have wallpaper or stenciling that I can put on the walls to make it look like the inside of a palace bath house. Can anyone direct me to a site that can help me with that? thanks if you can raspberries if you can't lol
Remodeling SMALL bathroom and SMALL kitchen....? I'm looking for tips and websites that will help in finding out tips and ways to remodel a kitchen and bathroom. Both are SMALL! I'm getting married and for a gift my parents are giving us remodeling money for his kitchen and then we plan on using any cash towards the bathroom. So any tips or website please. Any experiances too would be great! Thanks!
Bathroom remodeling nightmare? My friend referred a guy. So far he's installed a new tub with a surround. The surround had a visible scratch but he installed it anyways...so I couldn't take it back. The tub spout doesn't sit flush to the surround on one side. He just got done putting down ceramic tile....no grout yet thank god. When I came home I noticed the grount lines were uneven in various spots. I told him about this - he came to fix them. But now those tiles are higher than the others. I'm fed up and I feel guilty for having to "fire" him - but I'm trying to cut my losses.
Remodeling Bathroom Help - Wainscoting or not? I need some in put on an idea I have for my bathroom. Please tell me your opinions... When you walk into the bathroom you stare right at the shower which has a medium blue color to it. To your right is a wall, to the left (working your way from the door to tub) is a closet, vanity/mirror, toilet and then the tub. The vanity is white as well as a cupboard above the toilet... I would like to add white Wainscot bead boarding to the right wall, paint dark brown above the boarding and then accent with brown towels. My floor is the same medium blue as the shower walls. Good idea or not?
Remodeling bathroom? Well its not really remondeling but im going to be building a bathroom. From scratch. So does anyone have a website that shows ideas to decorate it like. Any ideas?
remodeling bathroom? I live in a small condo. The condo's value is about 300k (i live in los angeles) I want to remodel without spending a lot of money...what should I do to the restroom floors...sink....mirror and shower. Please help!
remodeling bathroom tile? Found brick and old tile under existing tile. Can tile be put over these? What product is the best to adhere tile to brick and old tile? Also, are there extenders for the faucets, since this will take up room?
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