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Morning friends. There is moisture coming through the wall from our shower. We recently had two quotes to get it re grouted and they are very expensive. Would it be something my hubby and I could fix ourselves ? If not we will get it done. They checked the pipes in the wall with that special machine to see if they are leaking and they are not so that’s good. Apparently it’s the grout. We would appreciate your advice please 😊
You've opened a massive can of worms now, @mich1972. Unfortunately for you, it's just the beginning, as the more skills you develop, the more items that you'll come across that can be fixed. Soon you'll be adjusting your roof's pitch as it has just never been quite right. 🔨 🏠 😂
Great work.
Mitchell
Good morning Workshop Community Friends. The main bathroom is finished for now and back to normal. It’s nothing fancy and it’s not perfect but it’s had a good refresh and clean.
Shower - grout fixed where it was needed. Silicone removed and replaced. The whole shower walls and floor Sealed. Fingers crossed it works.
Bathroom Ceiling painted and the Zinsser worked a treat as the undercoat covering that massive water stain. Dulux wash and wear bathroom / kitchen as the top coat.
Bathroom walls re painted way over due ( since 1994 🤣 previous owners ) again with Dulux - Lexicon Half. So happy with the Choice, feels like there’s even more light in the bathroom during the day !!
Bathroom counter and bathtub - old silicone removed and replaced, along with another tile re grouted above the bathtub 😆 also all the movement / settlement cracks repaired throughout the walls above. It’s not a major renovation or anything but what a difference it makes. Keeping it simple so it is easy to keep clean and tidy. 😊
Hello @mich1972
Thank you for sharing those photos of your beautifully refreshed bathroom. Sometimes a full-on renovation is not necessary to bring the shine back into your bathroom. New grout lines and silicones seals does wonders, plus a new coat of paint will always give an area a fresh new look. Not only did you manage to refresh your bathroom, but you've gained new D.I.Y skills that will let you attempt bigger projects in the future.
Again, thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.
Eric
Hello @mich1972
Thanks for that update, your toilet is looking nice and bright! It's good to see that you've been using drop sheets in your projects. This single act of preparation will save you so much effort in trying to clean your floor from paint splatter coming off your roller. Will you be painting the window frame as well?
Eric
Hi @mich1972
Go check and see if it has a timber frame, if it does, then painting it would be just like painting your wall. You'll need to take the same steps in preparation for painting. However, if it is aluminium, it will be necessary to spray paint it.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Eric
@EricL This is the timber window sill in the toilet.
The window frame in toilet and bathroom is aluminium
Hi @mich1972
In regards to the timber windowsill, I suggest following the same procedure you used when painting your walls. I also suggest having a look at this discussion - How to paint 80s aluminium doors? by @KingStreetReno. You'll find plenty of suggestions on how to paint aluminium frames.
Here is a link to our best advice: What is the best way to paint aluminium windows?
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Eric
