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So many things can go right or wrong in bathroom projects, that's why there's Hometalk. Are you planning a bathroom remodel? Post your ideas on Hometalk and get feedback from DIYers and professionals who have taken on similar bathroom projects. Need inspiration for a bathroom update? Browse photos of showers, tubs and vanities that have been posted on Hometalk. The Hometalk community is here to help ensure your bathroom is both functional and beautiful; after all, it's the best place to relax and restore after a long day!



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Cleaning & Organization: How to clean film from newly installed white subway tile in shower.

I just had my shower redone after experiencing a leak. I used white subway tile. I noticed many of them have a film that doesn't wash off and others feel rough. I am assuming it is from ...»
the grout. What is the best way of cleaning these? Thanks.

Lynn C.
Lynn C. Deltona, FL 2 days ago
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    Lynn C. 11 hours ago
    Thanks for your imput. I ended up using a scrub sponge, sponge on one side and a rough texture ...»
    surface on the opposite side. Some areas took some elbow grease, but it worked pretty well.

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Design & Décor: Pink 1960 bathroom??

i want to "update" my 1960's pink bathroom. At this point I am not sure what colors to use to redo. The pink tile still is nice, the floor needs replacing and maybe a few other things. What colors??? Since it us a small anthropomorphic.

Rose S
Rose S Marietta, GA on May 14, 2013
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    Rose S 2 days ago
    Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. The problem has been solved, but I truly appreciate ...»
    your input. :-)

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Cleaning & Organization: Keeping the toilet plunger/toilet brush sanitized between uses.

I'm looking for a way to store my toilet plunger and toilet brush in a more sanitary manner. I was wondering if anyone has an idea or two for a liquid 'storage' solution (like the stuff ...»
they use in barbershops to keep the combs sanitized). My plunger is 100% hard rubber, so I need something that won't eat away at it. Right now, I just use a small bathroom trash can. It's great for keeping the floor dry, but the ick-factor is up there. I also have cats, so I'd prefer something that is pet-friendly (their litter box is in the bathroom). Thanks!

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Kimberly Augustson Chicago, IL on May 15, 2013
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    KMS Woodworks 6 days ago
    A lot of folks are also "fecophobs" (to use some of the terminology of Author Joe Jenkins) He ...»
    is author of the Humanue handbook. This book covers the fine benefits of composting toilets. We use a DIY built "sawduster" at our off grid cabin.

    http://humanurehandbook.com/about.html

    http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com/2010/04/02...

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  • my pink & black bathroom. ugh, help!

Can I paint over bathroom tile and have it look good?

My 2 bathrooms are horrendous. One is black & pink the other has issues all its own.

I'd love to paint the pink & black bathroom as a cheaper option while I renovate the other. Is it going to look terrible or can it really be a project worth getting into??

Donna C
Donna C Akron, OH on Jun 21, 2012
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    T Johns on May 12, 2013
    Donna - Rustoleum Tile Transformation is about only product I found after a several weeks ...»
    research for my bath. Otherwise you call in the pros. But as others have said, pink & black is really coming back in a very big way.

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Cleaning & Organization: HELP I turned my toilet bowl gray!!!!

A few months ago I decided to try to get the hard water line out of my toilet bowl.. I used an SOS pad (steel wool with soap). I did get rid of the hard water line for the most part, but ...»
to my horror I turned my toilet bowl gray!!

Does anyone know of anything that will now clean the gray out of the bowl. Bleach DOES NOT work!!

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Jayme Bellaire, MI on May 06, 2013
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    Woodbridge Environmental ... on May 06, 2013
    A few suggestions. Never use any sort of metal cleaning type of pad or any abrasive pad for ...»
    that matter when cleaning porcelain. Once scratched it will always become difficult to clean and will dirty up much faster.

    SOS with a bit of elbow grease and a good sponge should remove any leftover marks on the toilet.

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Where can I get a shower head pipe extender?

I bought a double shower head for my master bath. The pipe that extends from the wall is very high, and I have been unable to find an extender for it. Went to Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. and they don't even know what I am talking about.

Gay Storm
Gay Storm Fresno, CA on Mar 26, 2013
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    Jeanette S on Mar 27, 2013
    If all else fails, contact the manufacturer. Sometimes these folks can be most helpful.
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I would love to cover the mirror tiles that are in my VERY SMALL bathroom.

I rent so don't really want to go to all the trouble of removing them but would love to cover them up. Should I paint? (If so, what kind of paint?) Paper? A friend suggested decoupage? What do you think?
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Therese K Pretty Prairie, KS on Jun 22, 2012
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    Irene on Mar 19, 2013
    Congratulations on your new house. I'll bet you are glad to be out of there. Best wishes to ...»
    you, Therese

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Cleaning & Organization: Scummy glass shower doors

What's a good home remedy for cleaning soap scum etc. off glass shower doors?
Anne Willer
Anne Willer Pendleton, OR on Mar 03, 2013
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    Gail Salminen on Mar 09, 2013
    Anne Willer just saw a post on ...»
    fb that fresh lemon - cut in half and rub over the marks and it rinses away! Have never tried this but it may be worth a try. I find scrubbing bubbles foam works so well with such little effort, I haven't felt the need to try anything else. It lets me be lazy and put off the cleaning and still works LOL

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Painting: Can a lay person refinish their own tub, sink, stool? or only professionally done?

I just tore the wallpaper off in bathroom, Was going to put another on and paint the rest of walls, but I'm limited to color because the prior owner put all pink fixtures in. I would ...»
prefer them to be almond or white. With economy like it is - can I do this myself?

Joyce Flom
Joyce Flom Billings, MT on Mar 03, 2013
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    Hamtil Construction LLC on Mar 04, 2013
    Hi Joyce, ...»

    Great question. To answer with my opinion, I would say that it is worth the money to have it professionally done. Usually it's not expensive, and the pros will prep the surface thoroughly and spray the epoxy on for a more even finish. Anytime I have seen the DIY applications, it does not look to great.. usually showing a lot of brush strokes.

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Bathroom: Advise about putting in a glassed, two sided master bath shower

My husband and I have gutted our master bathroom and we want to put in a glassed shower. We are looking at a quartz base and one glassed side will be the door with the other two sides tiled to the ceiling. Advise/cautions.

Cyndi Moore Tippett
Cyndi Moore Tippett Rocky Mount, NC on Feb 23, 2013
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    Cyndi Moore Tippett on Feb 25, 2013
    Tim, we were looking at a quartz base that Lowes carries now. It reminds me of solid surface ...»
    material and can be used instead of building a shower base. We have done that before and it was not fun, so we wanted to do a "ready made" base. We are tiling two walls because the shower sits in the corner and then have two walls of glass with one being a door or three sided with the door being centered across the "right" corner. We are trying to figure out which one gives us the most door clearance.

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