It started out simply enough. The control for the tub faucet wasn't working anymore and needed to be replaced. We bought a new fixture, only to discover that we'd have to get back behind the tile and drywall in order to replace it. I HATE the tile that was in there. I've hated it for 8 years now. It's peach colored, and it doesn't get clean.
So...this seemed like a good opportunity to pull that tile out and re-tile the tub area. And if you're going to pull out the ugly tile on the wall, you may as well pull out the ugly tile on the floor, too.
Here's the ugly little bathroom before...
The not-so-cute peach wall tiles were the first to go.
Ben replaced the fixture, perfecting his soldering skills. Of course, the drywall behind all of the olf tile was rotted away and needed to be pulled out and replaced, too. And so did some of the studs probably, but we skipped it. They'll hold for a while...
New drywall installed. New tile backerboard in place. Now to pick some tile. I'm having some trouble deciding what to do here. I'm sure something will come to me...
After all of the floor tile was removed.
All of the new slate tile cut and set. I will grout tomorrow. And wet saws are my new most favorite power tool.
That's about it for now since we're leaving for a vacation on Tuesday. At least the floor will be done.
Still do to:
- move the hallway closet opening into the bathroom space
- select and install tile for tub surround
- install bead board on bottom of walls
- replace toilet
- replace vanity with pedestal sink
- paint upper half of walls
- hang cabinet over toilet
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