I assume that you want to move that bar, but if you are painting, you would only be damaging the tiles that the bar is attached to, and you could buy some really inexpensive tile to replace them, since they will be painted anyway.
My son, my mom, and I went to Lowes the other day to get a kit to fix some lamps, and while we were there we did some "wish" shopping, and they have some nice vanities, with granite tops, for much less than your estimate. If you looked while you were there, I'm sure you saw that for yourself. Concerning the toilet, my family decided several years ago not to invest in a toilet that was very expensive.
Not because the toilet didn't live up to its cost, but toilets-as far as I know-are still very breakable, and we had an accident in the bath where a item hit the toilet and cracked it. So, we couldn't afford to replace the "fancier" toilet-this was when they came out with the "longer" ones. So, I realize that's not a problem for everyone, but we decided that the plain, utilitarian toilet that was good quality-but not very expensive-would be what we bought in the future.
Understandably, you and your husband want to make the space as nice as you can, since this is more than likely an investment for the long haul at least, for somebody, if you do sell it at some point and that includes a nice toilet. I think I'd ask how sturdy the toilet would be in case of some unforeseen knocks. For the price, if it wasn't made of a stronger material that could take a pretty good whack from something, I'd give it some thought before I bought it.
Bath Tub help - What can I do about my shower stall and bath tub Q. Very easy solution,we convert these all the time The main goal is to not seethe toilet when the door is open only attainable half of the time due to size limitations. Nice project. Never let the plumbing dictate where things go. I try to keep grout lines to a minimum inshowers so usually use a large format tile plus mosaics in large areas are very busy. It would need to come out.
There is no way yo waterproof the tub deck to sidewall connection without replacing the tile above the tub. If you could find exact matching tile there is a slight chance. Still doesn't solve the problem that the tub wouldn't extend as far as the current shower pan Basically you are redoing most of this bathroom.
Like 1 Save. Sophie Wheeler 6 years ago. Like 5 Save. Joseph Corlett, LLC 6 years ago. Like 4 Save. Linda 6 years ago. I suggest you remember that Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good. Had I done this in Houston, it would have been twice that Nor is it the truth with a workman who comes to do a job at your house.
AJCN 3 years ago. Bondeko 2 years ago. HU 9 months ago. A good tile guy like me always busy i don't advertise word mouth keep me. Alejandro Rojas 4 months ago. Marc Favell 12 hours ago. Related Stories. Generous tile in a bathroom can bounce light, give the illusion of more space and provide a cohesive look.
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New tub makes creaking sounds 5. Please help identify brand of this shower faucet? Why is grout getting dark outside of the shower room in some areas? Hole in shower floor 4. United States. Schluter also makes seals for around the shower fixtures. One for the tub spout, one for the valve, and one for the shower spout, which will be a different size than the tub spout.
To apply these, use the same process you used for the Kerdi-Band. As you are working, make sure to remove any high spots if there are any. You want the surface to be as flat as possible and ready for tile. Wiping the entire surface down with a damp sponge is a great way to remove any bumps or chunks of thinset. Your goal with this step is to figure out a starting point for your tile so the install looks symmetrical and there are not skinny pieces of tile.
The first thing you want to figure out is how high to start the first row of tiles so you can install a ledger board. Number one, the top of the tub is rarely going to be perfectly flat. The second reason is that you need to consider how the tile will line up with other features that are further up the wall. To do that takes some measuring and, in some cases, a few calculations. The larger the tiles you are using, the easier this process is because there are fewer grout joints. So, the first thing to do is draw up a diagram that has all of the measurements.
Measure from the tub to every feature, and then measure each feature and its distances from the walls and mark those dimensions on your diagram.
Then, measure the exact dimensions of your tile. If you are using spacers for your grout joints, you will obviously want to include those as well because they will determine the stack height of your tiles which is ultimately what you are trying to figure out. Now that you have all the measurements you need, do some calculating and planning so that you can place your tiles in a way that will avoid having small slivers of tile anywhere in the installation.
Once you have figured out a good height for the ledger board, which will be used to support your first rows of tile, use a level to draw a line all the way around the shower walls where the top of the ledger board will be.
Then, draw a vertical line in the center of the back wall, again using a level to make it perfectly vertical. These lines are important because they will guide you while installing the tile later. Take your time on this planning stage and think through the entire installation before you start laying the tile.
Find a straight board and cut it to the size you need to install it around the tub on all walls. Then, secure it to the walls with screws at the locations of the studs. Be careful to avoid the tub flange with the screws. The key here is to ensure your ledger board is perfectly level all the way around the tub because this will be what supports the tile.
You just follow the directions on the back of the bag. The bigger the tile, the bigger the notch you want on your trowel. Since you only have a limited time before the thinset begins to harden, you only want to spread it over a small section at a time, so it remains tacky as you cut and install the tile. When spreading the thinset, be sure to leave the guidelines uncovered, so you know where to place the tiles.
If you have a laser, then you can use that instead. Once you have thinset spread on the walls, go back and run the trowel vertically so that your trowel lines are parallel to each other and go up the wall. You want these to be as consistent as possible with no bare spots to ensure proper adhesion of the tile. To cut the tiles, you can use several tools. A manual tile cutter is a great tool to have in the bathroom with you to make quick straight cuts.
A wet table saw is great to make very clean, consistent cuts or cut many tiles to the same size. Here is a video that demonstrates five ways to cut tile. Continue placing the tiles until you complete the section. Whatever you do, do NOT let the thinset dry on the surface of the tile or in the grout joints because it can ruin your install. Small wedge spacers are great to make adjustments here, but you may use something different based on the tile you are using.
Some tiles like many subway tiles have spacers built-in. Most tiles do not, and you will need to use tile spacers to create grout joints. Talk to your local tile shop to get the right tile spacers for your specific project. Before moving up further on the back wall, install the tile on the side walls as well.
This is important because it will allow you to make small adjustments as you go to keep the grout joints lined up on all three walls. Some tile choices, like vinyl or linoleum, have little chance of damage and no grout lines. Others, like ceramic or stone, create more potential for breakage and further complications.
Four potential issues can arise when installing a bathtub over a more delicate tile like ceramic, porcelain, or stone tile. These are:. Looking at these four issues in more depth, you can see how installing a bathtub over tile may require more preparation of the tile under the tub and also the area surrounding it. This is especially true if the tile has an intricate pattern or large grout lines, you will want to ensure the installation process does not harm the exposed tile.
Even if you are able to install the tub successfully, a couple of problems could show up after time. You can install a bathtub over the existing floor tile. However, the preparation of the space is just as important as the installation. You must ensure the subfloor under the tile is strong enough to support the weight of a bathtub.
You should inspect the quality of the tile and grout and make any repairs necessary. And finally, you should take extra care on installation to not damage the tiles. American Home Shield provides warranty coverage for your essential home appliances and systems.
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