What order should we follow to renovate bathroom?

[ivanptr]

Hi brain trust,

This is our laundry room, and we want to convert it into a bathroom with toliet.

We want the result to look like this:

(https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Featured-Projects/Classic-bathroom-renovation/ta-p/76907)

Our question is what order of work we should do / hire people to do ? 

• Demolition (1st step: current wall tiles, demolish drywall. Seems doable by ourselves)
• Enclose door and window (2nd)
• Plasterboard wall and ceiling lining (3rd)
• Electrical (4th)
• Plumbing (5th)
• Tiling and waterproofing (6th)
• Shower screen (7th)
• Vanity cabinet (8th)

 

[ivanptr]

@EricL @Jason 

Hi, anyone can guide us through the steps, and what tool we should use ? 🫂

Thank you so much.

Ivan

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ivanptr,

Now would be a good time to consult with a plumber regarding what toilet waste pipes must be installed. After that has been decided and the pipes routed to the correct location, you can correct the difference in floor height. One method would be to use self-levelling cement. There's no point levelling the floor now; you'll need to break through it to install the pipework.

In regards to the wall, you're on the right track. Villaboard needs to be attached to the exposed stud work. To stop up the joints, you'll need to expose the edge of the boards already in place. This could involve removing another row of tiles. In the step-by-step guides How to install Villaboard in bathrooms and How to stop up Villaboard,  you'll find all the required tools and materials.

Mitchell

[ivanptr]

@MitchellMc 

All notes taken.👍👍We will get the plumber and self-levelling cement.

Any idea how can we make surface of these villaboards smooth again for tiling ?

Some residual tile glue there, and its just too hard to use scraper for removal. 

[EricL]

Hello @ivanptr 

If the scraper is not cooperating, I suggest trying a grinder in combination with Flexovit 115 x 22.23mm Multi Material Reinforced Grinding Wheel. Make sure to check your wheel size as it comes in several sizes. 

It will require a steady hand, but you should be able to remove the leftover adhesive on the villaboard.

Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a heavy-duty mask when working on your bathroom wall.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[ivanptr]

Hi everyone

When we removed the bath from the bathroom, we didnt realize its actually difficult to find new floor tiles of same style with the existing one. 

Existing tiles are all 20 x 20cm.

Now our plan is to find the same size ones but in different colors.

And after tiling the bath area, we can paint both new and existing tiles with same color. 

One major concern is, the bathroom still has a shower. But we hv seen some people painting on the shower floor without any issues.

Is this a good plan ? To paint both different tiles with same color - the existing purple tiles look horrible anyway lol.

 

[Jason]

Would you consider removing those purple tiles and replacing them @ivanptr?

Jason

[ivanptr]

Maybe not in our consideration at the moment. Because its a lot of work to retile the shower floor 

[EricL]

Hello @ivanptr 

If you are after a quick fix, it is possible to paint your current floor tiles and the new tiles that you'll be installing. However, I suggest seriously thinking about the possibility of re-tiling your bathroom floor. It will be hard work but the repairs you'll be doing will be for long term use. 

If you are considering painting the tiles, I suggest having a look at the Dulux Renovation Range. It is water based and easy to apply.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[ivanptr]

@EricL , @Thanks for the alert ! then we will attack the whole bathroom floor

How is it feasible / common to tile over existing bathroom floor tile ?

Our old tiles are 20 x 20 cm, with no visual damage. Compared to retiling, Is it equally easy for the tiler to install 45cm x 45 cm over old tiles while maintaining proper fall at our shower recess area?

Our plan is get a waterproofer to waterproof the old tiles before we get tilers to put new tiles on them.

Hope it can save project cost (without removal)

[EricL]

Hi @ivanptr 

I suggest speaking to your tiler regarding tiling over existing tiles. It is possible to do it, but your tiler will probably need to assess the area before they say yes or no. Waterproofing is one of them main issues of tiling over tiles and the change of the floor height. The bathroom door will also need to be modified to take into account the change in floor height.

The fall in the shower will translate into the new tiles, however, the shower waste will need to be modified to take into account the new height. I recommend speaking to your tiler first regards to what will pass council rules and regulations.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric