Hi all
Hoping some of the experienced renovators can give some advice, suggestions on a reno I intend to do to a small bathroom (no w/c) on a 1973 highset with timber floor. Doing work on this type of construction is a little new to me although I am reasonable handy. I could visit the various trade suppliers and pick their brains – or do it from in front of keyboard .
Current bathroom is original with half gyprock walls, half screw on panelling (laminate type) around bath and shower. Bath is normal size with a worn enamel spot at high end, separate shower has a base - see photos. Floor covering is worn lino tiles (asbestos).
I may just put down new lino tiles for now and possibly install a glass shower screen (which can be reused when I do a more extensive reno later). So if just doing vinyl floor tiles is there any reason I could not install over old tiles to save taking them up?
If I do a near full reno which would include new bath, replacing screw on wall panelling with the relevant wet wall sheeting, tiling to walls (not to ceiling height), cement sheeting for floor and ceramic floor tiles, I reckon I would probably get out of it for about $1500 reusing vanity (not original) and shower base.
Apart from needing help lifting bath, can anyone see any problems I may experience. I have not previously installed wall sheeting (other than some minor gyprock repairs), waterproofed floor or wall prior to tiling, replaced a bath or waste plumbing. (But as I said I am reasonably handy) Most cornice will have to be removed also. I don’t think there is a floor waste so may install one (plenty of room under house to work). For fall on tiled floor…….may just build up slight fall with tile cement or trowel a thick self levelling mix on outer sides – floor only about 2.4m x 1.5m at widest.
Possible problems I can see:
New wall sheeting may be a different thickness to gyprock which meets mid wall (vertical edge).
New bath may have different dimension particularly height – and have to be built up under for support.
The cost of doing near full reno is not expensive compared to value added, so cost is not an issue, just time due to venturing into some new territory and working alone.
As a compromise in every way I could leave bath in place and try to patch wear spot at one end (reasonable condition otherwise). Not over keen on respraying and too expensive for doubtful durability. I suppose I may also be able to tile over existing screw on wall sheeting and paint balance above tiles assuming I can overcome screw heads and joiner strips - just a wild idea!
Or……., have a play with White Knight and Tub and Tile as others have done. May also be able to paint apricot acrylic vanity white.
Any thoughts or suggestions on any or all of the above, advice on materials etc? I am looking for a good degree of durability and appearance, not a temporary quick fix.
On a slightly different topic, can anyone in Brisbane suggest some good places to buy cheap kitchens on the northside? I have a few S/H building supply companies to check out and an auction company. (Want something better than the basic stuff at Bunnings – which looks cheap) Should be able to get a good package without appliances for under $2000 new, or less for S/H.
See photos shower/floor , bath.
Thanks
Hoping some of the experienced renovators can give some advice, suggestions on a reno I intend to do to a small bathroom (no w/c) on a 1973 highset with timber floor. Doing work on this type of construction is a little new to me although I am reasonable handy. I could visit the various trade suppliers and pick their brains – or do it from in front of keyboard .
Current bathroom is original with half gyprock walls, half screw on panelling (laminate type) around bath and shower. Bath is normal size with a worn enamel spot at high end, separate shower has a base - see photos. Floor covering is worn lino tiles (asbestos).
I may just put down new lino tiles for now and possibly install a glass shower screen (which can be reused when I do a more extensive reno later). So if just doing vinyl floor tiles is there any reason I could not install over old tiles to save taking them up?
If I do a near full reno which would include new bath, replacing screw on wall panelling with the relevant wet wall sheeting, tiling to walls (not to ceiling height), cement sheeting for floor and ceramic floor tiles, I reckon I would probably get out of it for about $1500 reusing vanity (not original) and shower base.
Apart from needing help lifting bath, can anyone see any problems I may experience. I have not previously installed wall sheeting (other than some minor gyprock repairs), waterproofed floor or wall prior to tiling, replaced a bath or waste plumbing. (But as I said I am reasonably handy) Most cornice will have to be removed also. I don’t think there is a floor waste so may install one (plenty of room under house to work). For fall on tiled floor…….may just build up slight fall with tile cement or trowel a thick self levelling mix on outer sides – floor only about 2.4m x 1.5m at widest.
Possible problems I can see:
New wall sheeting may be a different thickness to gyprock which meets mid wall (vertical edge).
New bath may have different dimension particularly height – and have to be built up under for support.
The cost of doing near full reno is not expensive compared to value added, so cost is not an issue, just time due to venturing into some new territory and working alone.
As a compromise in every way I could leave bath in place and try to patch wear spot at one end (reasonable condition otherwise). Not over keen on respraying and too expensive for doubtful durability. I suppose I may also be able to tile over existing screw on wall sheeting and paint balance above tiles assuming I can overcome screw heads and joiner strips - just a wild idea!
Or……., have a play with White Knight and Tub and Tile as others have done. May also be able to paint apricot acrylic vanity white.
Any thoughts or suggestions on any or all of the above, advice on materials etc? I am looking for a good degree of durability and appearance, not a temporary quick fix.
On a slightly different topic, can anyone in Brisbane suggest some good places to buy cheap kitchens on the northside? I have a few S/H building supply companies to check out and an auction company. (Want something better than the basic stuff at Bunnings – which looks cheap) Should be able to get a good package without appliances for under $2000 new, or less for S/H.
See photos shower/floor , bath.
Thanks
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