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AfterComplete combined bathroom/laundry upgrade.
Our 80s shack down south was in desperate need of attention. With double layered Lino floors, pink tiles in a shower wall lower than head height, and only enough plumbing to run the sink tap or washing machine at once, we needed functionality and updated aesthetics.
It has been a labour of love working with all the quirks of this place. Designing the layout to keep some of the natural charm and features with a new feel.
Materials
Mondella matte black semi frameless shower screen https://www.bunnings.com.au/mondella-900-x-2000mm-black-matte-semi-frameless-shower-screen_p0294824
Mondella matte black taps and fitting.
ASH hardwood laminate bench panel https://www.bunnings.com.au/2400-x-900-x-33mm-hardwood-laminated-panel_p0267054
Karboodle 600mm base cabinets cut to size.
Curative white gloss Subway wall tiles https://www.bunnings.com.au/duratile-10-x-30cm-1-02m-white-gloss-subway-wall-tile-34-carton_p0038766
Duratile Charcoal Pietra floor tiles https://www.bunnings.com.au/duratile-30-x-60cm-charcoal-pietra-porcelain-floor-tile-6-carton_p027112...
White ceiling paint, wall and trim paint all from bunnings also.
Tools
Tile cutter- https://www.bunnings.com.au/qep-300mm-handyman-tile-cutter_p6821559
Diamond hole saw set -
https://www.bunnings.com.au/sutton-tools-diamond-segment-holesaw-set-7-pack_p6350474
Many bunnings buckets - https://www.bunnings.com.au/bunnings-20l-pail-bucket_p0138319
Many other hand tools, grinder and mixer of old age used. Countless permanent markers, safety glasses and dust masks.
Steps
Step 1
The strip and surface preparation began.
Step 2
Walls were buffed to remove the introduced plaster texture and walls rendered to level out and bring in some more natural texture to the room.
Step 3
The old pink shower was stripped and ripped. Tiling began on walls that remained.
Step 4
The shower wall was trimmed back to a more standard size, extended wall to the roof on the right side and a small nib wall built on the left to suit the new shower screen size.
Step 5
Shower waterproofed and wall tiling completed. Got the hang of the subway tiles by this point.
Step 6
Floor tiling commenced.
Step 7
Hardwood resined prepared for the sink and washing machine bench.
Step 8
Bench and cabinets cut to suit.
Step 9
Final cabinetry, painting, washing machine installation and mirror fitting.
Step 10
Shower screen install (definitely a two person job), tap and handles fitted, trim and shelves installed.
Hello @rjackson
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us and thank you for sharing your country bathroom/laundry makeover.
What a beautiful makeover, the walls transformation is what caught my eye. Removing the texture on your wall and adding new render to it has given it a much more modern finish. The subway tiles compliment the floor tiles very nicely and painting your ceiling joist in black adds a fine contrast to the white ceiling.
My favourite part of course is the vanity with the integrated washing machine beside it. I love the treatment you've done with the benchtop. Despite the height difference the benchtop keeps everything unified.
Again, thank you for sharing such a fabulous bathroom makeover.
Eric
Agree with @EricL, this is a terrific project, @rjackson. You've done a spectacular job in giving a fresh new look to your bathroom and laundry. Did you face any challenges during this project? How did you overcome them?
Let me also extend a warm welcome to the community. We hope you find this site a great resource for your D.I.Y. garden and home improvement projects and look forward to seeing what you tackle next.
Akanksha
