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Post by genesis273 on Jan 13, 2021 8:33:45 GMT -5
I'm redoing my master bathroom. It's 13'6"x12'. I sort of got ahead of myself and replaced the toilet already along with the double vanity top and new sinks a couple months ago.
Now I will be taking out the stand up shower and replacing it with a shower/tub. Therefore I have a wall to take down and rebuild with a chip lap accent wall. I'm removing the current carpet in there and replacing it with a laminate flooring. And repainting.
Daph and I are making Menards run this afternoon to gather all the materials. I'm taking next week off to get the project done.
I'm replacing my water heater too. I think I'll grab that while I'm up in Valpo and hopefully have time to replace that while I'm off next week too.
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Post by treetop on Jan 13, 2021 9:25:25 GMT -5
I'm redoing my master bathroom. It's 13'6"x12'. I sort of got ahead of myself and replaced the toilet already along with the double vanity top and new sinks a couple months ago. Now I will be taking out the stand up shower and replacing it with a shower/tub. Therefore I have a wall to take down and rebuild with a chip lap accent wall. I'm removing the current carpet in there and replacing it with a laminate flooring. And repainting. Daph and I are making Menards run this afternoon to gather all the materials. I'm taking next week off to get the project done. I'm replacing my water heater too. I think I'll grab that while I'm up in Valpo and hopefully have time to replace that while I'm off next week too. I fill your pain I’m redoing my house this winter everything is 21 years old starting with master bath getting new soaking tub new faucets on tub shower two vanity new tile on floor and tub surround new lights towel bars I went from brass to oil rubbed, I spent last night cutting a hole in the closet so I could install shower valve |
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Post by Sasquatch on Jan 13, 2021 10:48:08 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the results. We desperately need a new bathroom as well. Best of luck!
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Post by medic22 on Jan 13, 2021 11:42:10 GMT -5
Just remember, even waterproof laminate is only waterproof for 24 hours or so. Learned that when a cat peed in the laundry room and nobody caught it.
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Post by duff on Jan 13, 2021 18:24:15 GMT -5
That sounds like work!
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 14, 2021 0:58:38 GMT -5
Spent more time at Menard's than intended but, we got everything we need. Well, almost everything. There's some trim I'd like to go around the new tub but, they didn't have any.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Jan 14, 2021 7:08:20 GMT -5
Last summer we hit it hard at our new (old) house. Exposed the ceilings, shiplapped walls, pulled carpets/refinished wood floors, new wiring, insulation in a couple attic spaces, crawlspace work.
We're on "pause" with the house right now, but there is still a very long list of work that needs done.
I find absolutely no enjoyment in the work, but it's worth it when a project is completed!
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Post by esshup on Jan 14, 2021 11:13:30 GMT -5
Last summer we hit it hard at our new (old) house. Exposed the ceilings, shiplapped walls, pulled carpets/refinished wood floors, new wiring, insulation in a couple attic spaces, crawlspace work. We're on "pause" with the house right now, but there is still a very long list of work that needs done. I find absolutely no enjoyment in the work, but it's worth it when a project is completed! I know the feeling all too well. Completely redid the lake house with Dad, only working on the weekends, but that was a 4-5 year project. Worked on this place from Feb 1 when I took possession until I moved in right around 4th of July. New subfloors, paint, all new trim, mold abatement, kitchen counter, carpet/linoleum/tile, changed from 2 plug to 2 plug w/ground receptacles, etc. Then after I was in here I changed all the windows and put a new roof on (stripped old roofing, replaced 1/2 the sheathing, added a tube skylight in the kitchen) and stripped 3 layers of siding off the place, drilled/blew insulation into the walls wherever possible, then put OSB up over the original shiplap siding, sealed the seams, tyvek wrapped the house and re-sided it. Not fun on a 2 story house when you are a one man show and working full time. |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 18, 2021 17:47:37 GMT -5
Day of of the bathroom remodel is in the books. All tear out is complete and the new wall is built, just not secured to the floor yet.
I ran into a few unexpected issues today. The first, no shut off valves once I exposed the water lines. I had to make a trip to town to acquire a couple.
The second, my shower was bigger than the door. I had to use my angle grinder to cut it in half. Boy what a mess that made! And let me tell ya, you haven't lived until a blade explodes on ya. Once I made sure I had only the holes God intended on my having, I chuckled a little. Grateful that didn't go bad.
The third, there's what I can it assume to be a methane elimination pipe that was behind the shower wall that I had to remove. It runs up through the ceiling but not the roof. No clue on how that's going to go as far as moving it. I definitely wasn't anticipating patching and cutting a hole in the ceiling. The plumber will be here tomorrow so I hope he has had experience with this before.
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 19, 2021 11:57:06 GMT -5
Day #2 is going okay other than making two trips to town already. Other then that, it's going well. Sub floor has been cut out and new plumbing is just about installed. The vent pipe has been moved as well. I guess I'll have to build a soffit above the shower to hide it now.
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Post by treetop on Jan 19, 2021 16:03:22 GMT -5
Day #2 is going okay other than making two trips to town already. Other then that, it's going well. Sub floor has been cut out and new plumbing is just about installed. The vent pipe has been moved as well. I guess I'll have to build a soffit above the shower to hide it now. Can’t you go straight up with it through the roof |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 19, 2021 19:06:58 GMT -5
I had considered that but he opted not to. I try to stay in my lane when it comes to that sort of thing. Simply because I don't have the knowledge or experience. I'd much rather he'd done that though.
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Post by treetop on Jan 20, 2021 18:47:00 GMT -5
I had considered that but he opted not to. I try to stay in my lane when it comes to that sort of thing. Simply because I don't have the knowledge or experience. I'd much rather he'd done that though. Not sure you have seen them but they make a shower dome/ cap they were popular a few years ago before all these oversized walk in showers maybe a good way for you to hide it with out a soffit you can cut a can light in it and add a water proof cover on it I have can lights above on all my showers never been a issue I don’t have the dome but I’ve seen it done many times |
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 20, 2021 19:09:41 GMT -5
I hadn't seen those but, I'll look into that
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 20, 2021 20:30:07 GMT -5
Well day #3 is in the bag. Actually finished up around 3. All the plumbing is hooked up ( I figured he'd use pex but, he went copper with everything ) new tub/shower and surround installed. We also got the new hot water heater installed too. I say we but I didn't really have much to do today.
Tomorrow is cleaning the walls and trim so I can mask and paint. If that goes well then I will start laying the new vinyl floor planks on Friday.
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Post by treetop on Jan 21, 2021 6:24:51 GMT -5
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Post by treetop on Jan 21, 2021 6:34:43 GMT -5
Used the planks on a bunch of my flips and speck homes they are nice to lay there is a good chance once I get to the living room kitchen they will be going down here
Spent last night tearing out all the master bedroom closet shelf’s and got the ceiling painted and trim doors cut for painting tonights project should be easy with all the prep work done
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 21, 2021 22:55:27 GMT -5
Painting is done. I'll give it a look over tomorrow and see if it needs a third coat. I see some of my tape came up so I hope I don't waste a morning cleaning mirrors and trim. I'm really wanting to start that floor tomorrow.
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Post by duff on Jan 22, 2021 15:42:29 GMT -5
You guys work too much. Aren't fish biting somewhere?
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Post by treetop on Jan 22, 2021 16:47:30 GMT -5
You guys work too much. Aren't fish biting somewhere? Yes in Canada but they won’t let me in. A big mess of fresh hard water eyes or perch a pan full of taters with onions some corn and blueberry pie now your talking 😀 |
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