So I figured why not completely gut my downstairs full bathroom? So I did. This is a project I've been wanting to do for about, oh, I don't know, since I surveyed my house pre-purchase nearly 4 years ago. Finally, I did it.
Gone is the 100% pale blue theme, had to paint the ceiling back to white (still don't know when painting ceilings got to be hip?). Adios, vanity, sink, toilet, the only remaining soul was the shower and only because a single guy in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house needs an extra shower like he needs an extra... I digress...
2 coats of primer did me well. I had just ripped out all of the subfloor, linoleum included, and really the only thing left is 3 water lines (2 for the sink, 1 for the toilet) and a giant black hole in the floor that leads straight to a place we never wish to see (the sewer). Don't fret, almost imediately said hole was plugged and won't be unplugged until my new toilet finds its happy seat upon the new wax seal I'm eager to install.
So, the ceiling is back to regular ceiling color. I have installed a tile floor (which I'm going to grout in a few hours). I have purchased replacement: GFI outlets, new light switch, a new bathroom fan, a pedestal sink and subsequent new faucet, water apperatus, new trap, plumbing necessities, a new light fixture, Jesus! This is no small undertaking! In addition: numerous typical bathroom accoutrements not limited to but including; towels, fixtures, blah, blah, blah... It's getting rediculous! Sweat equity has a new definition in my world.
I love the work that I'm doing, especially since the golf course is under a nice blanket of snow, but I'm second guessing the whole convenience factor. Having to run upstairs to my other bathroom every time I need to GO has lead to an inexplicable weight loss. You really do miss the conveinence of a downstairs bathroom when it doesn't exist!
All said and done, I'm glad I finally bit the preverbial bullet and took this under my wing. It's been a long time of dreams and ideas and I finally lost it and had to take charge. I don't mind the work, the painting, the cutting tiles, the countless trips to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc... I'm at the point right now that I'm frustrated that I have to wait for thinset to dry, that grout needs 24 hours to set, then I get to seal it...another 24 hour wait! before I can install my new sink, my new toilet, etc. By the weekend, I'll be golden and fighting off the crowds at TJMax finding soap dispensers and new towels. Point blank, I've got the new sink, the new toilet, most everything waiting at the ready, and it takes time, every step takes time. Mostly the anticipation of completion is killing me. After 3 whole snow days and a weekend wrapped up in this bastard I'm ready to rinse my hands clean...in my new sink ;)
That crap you see on TV where they're renovating entire homes or rooms in a weekend is pure CRAP! It doesn't happen like that. I am fortunately wise enough to know the ins and outs of this; this isn't my first renovation, or my last. Quality work takes time and I appreciate my efforts when the product shows.
Oh, by the way, my buddy showed up this afternoon with the new mantle and slate that I ordered. So not only do I get I get to enjoy the last 25% of a bathroom renovation, I also get to prepare for a new mantle around my fireplace...more paint, more prep work, it never ends!
It's chaos at the abode, but it's all worth while! When I eventually put this crib on the market I'll be thankful of the long nights, early mornings, and sore muscles. It is certainly a labor of love and one that I find instant gratification in.
That's all for now, time to get this grout going.
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