Transforming a 56-Year-Old Bathroom: Renovation Tips

Transforming a 56-Year-Old Bathroom: Renovation Tips

 

After 56 years we have renovated our guest bath. We removed the flowered wall paper that had been up for 42 years and ripped the speckled oatmeal tile from the walls. This project took a month but is well worth it.

We closed the window so the tile pattern can shine through. Replacing the vanity and toilet refreshed the space considerably. The box the toilet came in boasted you could flush ten golf balls in one flush. I don’t think I’ll try it to see if their claims are valid.

We saved the vanity and old toilet for Restore but by the time they came to pick it up from the front yard we had such cold weather the toilet cracked. 

With every project I learn new stuff. This time the tile layer informed me that porcelain tiles on the floor are superior to ceramic. The ceramic tiles break more easily if an object is dropped on it. Fortunately, I had purchased porcelain. I don’t think I’ll drop anything on it to test this tidbit of information because at this point, I’M DONE!

 

 

4 thoughts on “Transforming a 56-Year-Old Bathroom: Renovation Tips

  1. Beautiful! I love the tile pattern in the tub/shower. Must have been a challenge! Blocking off the window is nice, but I hope you installed (or have) an exhaust fan in the ceiling. It’s code to either have a fan or a window in a bathroom. Otherwise humidity will take its toll. Enjoy!

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