Master bathroom
by
Tonia D
We completely remolded the master bathroom to have more space.
*Options I considered for this project:
we did call a contractor but my husband is a plumber and we decided to complete the job ourself.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
when we cut off the water on our sink to replace some lines we thought the water was off. But little did we know the shut off valve on the sink didn't work and when we cut the lines the water went every where all over the bathroom and leaked to the downstairs room and messed up the ceiling. So always remeber to shut off the water at the road when you are moving lines
*My motivation to do this project:
We had to cut a hole in the master bath to fix a problem in the childrens bathroom.
*Project Steps:
W first purchased all the materials. Then we tore out all the items that we were going to replace (sink, toilet). We mover water lines for the sink. We then fixed all the sheetrock and then painted the bathroom. After painting we put in new shower heads for the master bath. Then we installed the new toilet and new sink. We also put in 2 new cabinets for storage. The last thing we completed was flooring and molding.
Advice:
Do ask questions of professionals if you don't know how to do it. Do use the internet for research. Do make sure you have all your materials that you will need to complete your job before you start. Don't get frustrated and quit.
Materials:
new shower head - $50.00
sink - $175.00
cabinets - $250.00
flooring - $75.00
sheetrock - $25.00
mirror - $50.00
paint - $65.00
Toilet - $35.00
*Options I considered for this project:
we did call a contractor but my husband is a plumber and we decided to complete the job ourself.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
when we cut off the water on our sink to replace some lines we thought the water was off. But little did we know the shut off valve on the sink didn't work and when we cut the lines the water went every where all over the bathroom and leaked to the downstairs room and messed up the ceiling. So always remeber to shut off the water at the road when you are moving lines
*My motivation to do this project:
We had to cut a hole in the master bath to fix a problem in the childrens bathroom.
*Project Steps:
W first purchased all the materials. Then we tore out all the items that we were going to replace (sink, toilet). We mover water lines for the sink. We then fixed all the sheetrock and then painted the bathroom. After painting we put in new shower heads for the master bath. Then we installed the new toilet and new sink. We also put in 2 new cabinets for storage. The last thing we completed was flooring and molding.
Advice:
Do ask questions of professionals if you don't know how to do it. Do use the internet for research. Do make sure you have all your materials that you will need to complete your job before you start. Don't get frustrated and quit.
Materials:
new shower head - $50.00
sink - $175.00
cabinets - $250.00
flooring - $75.00
sheetrock - $25.00
mirror - $50.00
paint - $65.00
Toilet - $35.00
where the sheetrock was replaced
New shower head that was added
Wall painted
New bathroom cabinet and sink
New flooring
New toilet that was installed
Overall look of bathroom
picture of new sheetrock
Place where the lines had to be moved in bathroom
Another picture of the lines being moved
holes in the wall where the old light was
picture of how the wall looked after fixing.
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2 comments
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Shut off valves that don't shut off are indeed a problem...I often work alone so this is even more of a problem. working with someone else you can holler until hey get the main shut off.
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What a revival in the kid's bath! Looks really good. Are the sheetrock problems the result of an ongoing leak?
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