Bathroom Remodel
by
REGGIE N
Bathroom Remodel
*Options I considered for this project:
Considered painting over the wall paper but after research and some suggestions from friends felt the best approach was to remove old wallpaper. Did consider getting someone to do the project bud decided on DY project.
Also consider removing the mirror and having it cut down. We wanted to create additional wall space for cabinets but decided it was too dangerous of project to do ourselves and the cost to have it done was estimate at $200 which we decided against.
Also considered updating the fixtures, ect. But decided on replacing the shower head, and replaced all the toilet parts and reseated on floor. We also replace the light fixture with a smaller one to reduce heat from lights.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
How to remove the wall paper was the first question. After research my wife decided to invest in small steamer to help steam off the old wall paper.
The 2nd main question was how to create textured wall. After looking at neighbor's similar project we decided to do it ourselves using texture paint purchased from home depot.
* Cost Comments:
Lots of small costs that added up to around $175. Texture paint $25; paint $30; painting tools $20;
*My motivation to do this project:
Remodeling children's Jack & Jill bacthroom. Wanted to replace old wall paper with texture and redecorate bathroom. Ended up replacing other bathroom parts and fixtures. The toilet had also developed a small leak in back of base of toilet.
*Project Steps:
Removed wall plates and fixtures from wall.
Remove old wall paper using steamer, scraper and lots of elbow grease
Sanded the rough spots with 220 sand paper and sanded wood trim
Purchased small handled roller extension poll since it was tight space to work
Primed all walls with Kilz Primer – applied using a roller
Applied texture paint and created textured wall using simple putty knife
Painted newly textured walls and ceiling with paint from Sherwin Williams – used eggshell
Removed old shower head and replace with new one
Removed old drain plug in tug shower and replaced with new one
(purchase a special tool to remove the old plug – heavy duty steel – well worth the $10)
Removed the old light fixture after turning off breaker
Installed new light fixture, reattached wall fixtures using moll bolts to secure tightly
Paint touchup
Completed took apart the toilet. A leak had developed at base of toilet.
Replaced the wax seal at base of toilet
Reseated toiled and bolted to tile floor
Replace all internal working parts of toiled including the main seals between tank and toilet; tested toilet working parts
Advice:
Do's
Use some sort of steamer to remove all wall paper
Invest new tools to apply texture – putty knife
Don'ts
Attempt to remove a mirror – best for professional
Materials:
Texture Paint - $0.00
Paint - $0.00
Painting tools - $0.00
Other tools - $0.00
light fixure - $0.00
shower head - $0.00
drain plug - $0.00
toilet parts - $0.00
Steamer - $0.00
*Options I considered for this project:
Considered painting over the wall paper but after research and some suggestions from friends felt the best approach was to remove old wallpaper. Did consider getting someone to do the project bud decided on DY project.
Also consider removing the mirror and having it cut down. We wanted to create additional wall space for cabinets but decided it was too dangerous of project to do ourselves and the cost to have it done was estimate at $200 which we decided against.
Also considered updating the fixtures, ect. But decided on replacing the shower head, and replaced all the toilet parts and reseated on floor. We also replace the light fixture with a smaller one to reduce heat from lights.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
How to remove the wall paper was the first question. After research my wife decided to invest in small steamer to help steam off the old wall paper.
The 2nd main question was how to create textured wall. After looking at neighbor's similar project we decided to do it ourselves using texture paint purchased from home depot.
* Cost Comments:
Lots of small costs that added up to around $175. Texture paint $25; paint $30; painting tools $20;
*My motivation to do this project:
Remodeling children's Jack & Jill bacthroom. Wanted to replace old wall paper with texture and redecorate bathroom. Ended up replacing other bathroom parts and fixtures. The toilet had also developed a small leak in back of base of toilet.
*Project Steps:
Removed wall plates and fixtures from wall.
Remove old wall paper using steamer, scraper and lots of elbow grease
Sanded the rough spots with 220 sand paper and sanded wood trim
Purchased small handled roller extension poll since it was tight space to work
Primed all walls with Kilz Primer – applied using a roller
Applied texture paint and created textured wall using simple putty knife
Painted newly textured walls and ceiling with paint from Sherwin Williams – used eggshell
Removed old shower head and replace with new one
Removed old drain plug in tug shower and replaced with new one
(purchase a special tool to remove the old plug – heavy duty steel – well worth the $10)
Removed the old light fixture after turning off breaker
Installed new light fixture, reattached wall fixtures using moll bolts to secure tightly
Paint touchup
Completed took apart the toilet. A leak had developed at base of toilet.
Replaced the wax seal at base of toilet
Reseated toiled and bolted to tile floor
Replace all internal working parts of toiled including the main seals between tank and toilet; tested toilet working parts
Advice:
Do's
Use some sort of steamer to remove all wall paper
Invest new tools to apply texture – putty knife
Don'ts
Attempt to remove a mirror – best for professional
Materials:
Texture Paint - $0.00
Paint - $0.00
Painting tools - $0.00
Other tools - $0.00
light fixure - $0.00
shower head - $0.00
drain plug - $0.00
toilet parts - $0.00
Steamer - $0.00
textured wall
painting tools; new smaller extension poll
new tub drain
new shower curtain
new art work on newly textured and painted wall
new shower head
sink area
new light fixtures
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