I’m planning to remodling my bathroom, ripping it down to the studs!

I am going down to the studs. on the average w all new wall boards tiles everything new!! whats the average cost? ty
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  • Bijous Bijous on Nov 13, 2017

    Sheetrock: 4x8 $8 USD

    Subfloor: 4x8 $22 USD, if needed

    Backerboard for tile: $10 USD

    Tile: $.84 - $20 USD

    Miscellaneous: $200 - $300 USD studs, nails, baseboards, paint

    First question: why are you taking it down to the studs? If moving walls, add another $250.

    You can do a small job for as low as $2,000 to as high as you want.

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Nov 13, 2017

    Depending on fixtures and the size, you are looking at about $5-$10k, unless you do most of the work yourself. We are getting ready to do the same, our main bath is HuGE, and when I said huge I mean its like 10x14. We plan to take some of the room and make a walkin closet, and the rest a stand up shower, stool and sink. We can do everything ourselves, except the main drain, and we've figured the cost to be right around $7k.

  • Susan Harris Seeley Susan Harris Seeley on Nov 13, 2017

    Depending on the cost of materials you use, $1,000-$2,000. Your tile is the biggest expense. It can range from a $1-$6 a tile or more. Don’t get a tile that has perfectly flat sharp edges, you will never get a smooth flat look. Buy ones with slightly beveled or chamfered edges. My son is a tiling contractor. Also don’t skim on the wall board either. Use green board instead of dry wall. It’s more moisture resistant.

    around a tub or shower use cement board and a water proof membrane like Schluter. Sold in Lowe’s and Home Depot.

    • 17335038 17335038 on Nov 13, 2017

      Susan, love the picture. All combed, curled and ironed in your best plaid dress. I remember when your one picture a year was taken on school picture day!

  • 17335038 17335038 on Nov 13, 2017

    One cost factor that is often overlooked in the planning stages is the contingency for the unknown. With any job that involves ripping apart and retrofitting, there is usually additional expenses incurred with materials needed to repair the damage that comes from tearing out. Often the condition or true nature of what is behind or underneath is not known until it is revealed.

    With a bathroom, it is likely that it will be necessary to reinforce surfaces before the new installs, and make needed upgrades to construction, electrical and plumbing that meet present day building and safety codes. All those "small" tubes of adhesive, special drill bits, and replacement parts can quickly add up so be sure to include this category in the budget.

  • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 13, 2017

    Cost will depend on the fixtures you choose (some vanities cost over $1000 plus the sink or sinks and that does not include the faucets or hardware) Tile can be very expensive.. like for marble or reasonable.. if you choose a ceramic tile that looks like marble... And if you plan on re-configuring the space (which would involve moving the plumbing).. most of the DIY shows that flip houses estimate $3000 to $10,000 depending on all the above.

    I would go to HomeAdvisor.com or AngiesList.com and get information on a reputable contractor. Get some estimates, for exactly what you WANT done ... and for what you NEED done... then decide how much you can tackle yourself... or want to tackle yourself. A reputable contractor will give you good advise.

  • 17335038 17335038 on Nov 13, 2017

    In costing out a project such as this one, be sure to budget also for waste removal, either in renting a disposal container, or in cost pr weight load dumping it yourself at the local landfill.

  • Susan Harris Seeley Susan Harris Seeley on Nov 13, 2017

    Thanks, it was my 1956-57 school pic