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Our bathroom and toilet were 25 years old and so... BEIGE!
We couldn't afford to get someone in to update it for us, and my husband is not particularly handy. 🚫👐
I have been trying to tackle new challenges lately – and this was so far out of my comfort zone! 😨
Starting the project while my husband was away, it took “a bit” longer than I expected 😉.
Hubby helped install a couple of pipes and some fittings, and we got an electrician for the final lighting - but mostly I researched and did it all myself 😊.
BASIN
FIXTURES and FITTINGS
WALL REPLACEMENT BEHIND BATHTUB
TILING
PAINT
PAINTING EQUIPMENT
INFINITY MIRROR
BATHTUB SHELVING
VANITY SHELVING
GENERAL & SAFETY
EXTRAS
TOOLS
BEIGE BEIGE BEIGE!!! 🙈
Both the bathroom and toilet were badly in need of a makeover.
Everything was so beige and dated - showing its 25 years.
But we couldn't afford a plumber or tiler, or to rip everything out and start again. So I googled stuff, consulted YouTube, and did much research to see what I could do myself.
It turns out that even middle-aged mums with no experience - but plenty of determination - can do an awful lot! 😜😝💪
The existing flooring and tiles were in decent condition, however there was a lot of grout worn away, mould underneath silicone etc. Vinyl was peeling off the vanity unit, old fluoro light fitting.
Here is what I had to start with... 🙄
REMOVE VANITY, FITTINGS AND FIXTURES
I then decided that instead of painting these wall tiles and repairing the gap, I would lay new tiles myself - something I had never done before!
CLEAN and SCRUB
Dust then clean all walls (with sugar soap) ready for painting.
PAINTING
TILING and RE-GROUTING
For advice on tiling, see the Bunnings tiling information in their DIY Advice area.
PAINT TILES
PAINT BATHTUB
I wasn't intending on painting my bathtub - but it kinda stood out like a sore thumb being beige in my new white bathroom!
It turned out great and I am sooo pleased I went to the effort. White Knight Tub and Basin paint was the product I used - I have been enjoying my bathtub frequently this winter and it still looks new!
INSTALL VANITY, FITTINGS and FIXTURES
FINAL TOUCHES!
Hooray! Finally there!
Now its time for the fun stuff...
Hang curtains - its easy to make your own (I did).
Hang pictures on wall:
Install plant hooks and plant up some greenery in hanging baskets:
Hang a mirror:
I made a purpose-built shelf to go around my bathtub:
I also made a couple of stacking shelves to fit inside our vanity unit, for storing towels and bath-time goodies.
I also made a pot plant holder to go between the end of the bath and the shower:
Add funky toilet roll storage to amuse your guests!
What about another matching live edge shelf in the toilet
Have a think about lighting too - I ended up changing out my lights for something a little more modern and industrial:
Don't forget to personalise your space with decorations and finishing touches (homemade if you are so inclined!).
ENJOY!
Spoil yourself ! It's been a long journey to get here.
Go buy some new towels, bath salts, bubble bath and a bottle of wine 🍷🍾.
Add a speaker 🎶 and a diffuser 🌹for some relaxing music and scents.
Program your smart phone 📱to turn everything on for you.
Now simply sit back and relax in your new creation... 🛀😴❤️
Afternoon @MyHotPL8
Seriously impressed! Your bathroom and toilet reno has come up beautifuly! I had to do a double take on those painted floor tiles They look brand new! You have really raised the bar
Dont you love how easy jobs sometimes cascades into something larger, I really like how you handeld the tiling! I have almost the same colouring as your old bathroom. Nervous to start but when you see results like yours, well and trully worth the effort.
A really nice job. Do you have a rough figure on the cost? I have kept running talleys when I doing a project and they do tend to get scary
Dave
Thankyou so much Dave!
Yeah was huge to start, and there was seriously no way I was gonna finish it in a week before hubby came home lol 🤣
Sooo many things I hadn't done before. Some things not perfect of course - probably should have adjusted the gaps between the subway tiles on the long wall such that I didn't have a minuscule sliver of tile (near impossible to cut) against the corner. Had to google what a nogging even was 😂...
All up around $4300 was my estimate - including tools, paint, towels, decorations, pictures, electrician, fittings etc etc.
Certainly more than I expected at the start, but much less than the $30k or more quoted to my cousin for her full-blown renovation.
I have used the Dulux Renovation range in our ensuite about 3-4 years ago for a similar (but less full-on) reno. Paint still perfect and just needs a touchup of silicone in the shower, and some new grout in spots. Also need to repaint the grout lines in the shower - but elsewhere they have lasted well.
Now need some spot lighting for my pictures, and replace those plants I forgot to water 🙄.
Good luck! If I can tackle this, anyone can.
Michelle
Well and trully worth it! And nice to know that the paint has held up from the other reno.
Have heard so many times that someone has tried to complete a project before their other half are back Very few manage to finish it lol
Is he happy with it now?
Dave
Hehe... yeah he loves it!
Even enjoys chilling in the bath after I am finished (in spite of the pink glittery bath-bombs!)
And he is very proud of me 😌
Michelle
Hello @MyHotPL8
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's fabulous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your fantastic shower and bathroom renovation.
What an awesome effort, the timber top for the vanity and the running shelf along the bath really caught my attention. The LED lights must look so good in the evening, I even noticed the timber spacer between the vanity and the bath. The accessories and hanging plants really add a nice touch. What kind of timber did you use for your vanity top?
The lights you've chosen blend in so well with the mirror. The bathroom refresh looks amazing, I agree with @Dave-1, those painted tiles look totally brand new, and the grey colour makes it look so much more modern.
Again, thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.
Eric
Thankyou so much Eric!
Vanity top was maple silkwood (42mm thick). (Jake Davey from Jellyshake Timber and Designs: https://www.facebook.com/jellyshaketimberanddesigns)
Yep you are right - I used the offcut between the vanity and the bath as a feature.
Appreciate your encouraging reply and the time you took to write it. You guys are soooo responsive - love it!
Michelle
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