Post by complexlitigations on Jan 11, 2021 12:15:15 GMT -5
Bathroom Remodel over New Years
Before :
The before wasn't awful but the previous owners put this ugly fucking gigantic thick floor tile on their shower/tub combo and tub was far too shallow for our liking.
Demo Day : A fun process, actually didn't run into many snags here which was nice. Not an exterior wall so we didn't need to fuck with any insulation or vapor barriers which is always nice for a change. Subfloor was actually in good shape and very minimal mold.
Did have to add a shutoff just in case we do any more remodeling so we didn't have to cutoff water to the whole house. Getting the tub out was the worst part, it was wedged in pretty good and real heavy. Had to sledge hammer it piece by piece, not ideal but not awful either.
New Tub installed, got the cement board up and RedGuarded it to make it all nice and waterproof. New tub is fiberglass soaking tub and about 300lbs lighter than the previous one.
Final: Tiled everything and then completed all the grout, got a little sloppy in some of the corners but with the silicone caulk we added last it looks pretty nice. Got all the plumbing fixtures together (really dig the detachable showerhead as it attaches magnetically). Works like a dream. Have to fix a fex things with the wall and add some paint/trim but the shower is done and ready to roll.
