Questions About Bathroom Remodeling
Replacing a rotten wood window in a shower stall
We have a window in our shower, and it has a wooden frame around it. The wood has lost all its paint on long the seal, and now is starting to mold. How can I fix this to stop this from happening.. This window is right in line with the shower spray, so there is no way to keep it from getting wet. Would it be easier and cheaper to get rid of the window all together, or is there a way I can do something to keep it. Thank you for your help.
How Can I Plan and Execute My Home Remodel?
I own a home that was built in the late 1800's, and I have started updating the bathroom and the kitchen. The bathroom is very small, about 4 feet wide and 5 feet long. I want to put an insert in the cast iron tub, but the corners are shaped like a stop sign which is making it difficult. I also need to install new tile on the floor, since I had to replace the old floor due to water damage. I need to replace and install a cabinet for the new sink. In the kitchen, I also need to update the flooring. The kitchen needs a new sub-floor and tiles. I would like to build and install new kitchen cabinets. The current kitchen was added on around 1950, as I update, I would still like to keep the period look of the home. As contractors, do you have any thoughts on how I might be able to plan and execute all of my home improvement projects on my own? I would like to try and save money by doing most the work by myself. Any help you can give me would be great!
How Do I Install a New Bathroom Exhaust Fan?
I am currently working on a bathroom remodel and installing an exhaust fan. The bathroom never had an exhaust fan before, so I am trying to decide the best way to complete the installation. There is an adjacent bathroom with an existing fan and 6" duct work vented outside. Is it acceptable and to code to tie into the existing duct work with a connector for the new fan? If not, what is the most efficient and cost effective way to install the new fan?
What is the Best Way to Remove a Fiberglass Shower Unit From a Bathroom?
I am updating the bathroom in my home, and am doing the demolition work myself. What is the best way to remove a one piece fiberglass tub and shower? I will need to break up the unit to be able to get it out of the current bathroom, since it will not fit through the door.
What Type of Decorative Bathroom Tile Should I Use for my Shower Floor?
I'm in the process of remodeling my bathroom and I would like to install a decorative tile design on the shower floor. What type of tile would be best for this type of project? I would like something that is safe, durable, and cost effective.
What Are the Average Costs for Tiling a Bathroom?
I am planning to update a bathroom in my home with new flooring. I would like to install tile in my 6 by 5 foot bathroom. What are the average costs I should expect as I compare quotes from contractors?
What Should Be the Order of My Installations for a Bathroom Remodel?
My husband and I decided to remodel our bathroom. We completely tore out our current bathroom down to the studs. We are replacing the flooring with tile floors and will also be putting up new sheetrock on the walls. We have nothing else installed in the bathroom yet, but we will be installing a vanity, tub, and toilet. As we work on these projects, should we install the floors first, do the sheetrock first, or install some of the other elements?
Do Granite Countertops on a Bathroom Vanity Also Need a Backsplash?
I am remodeling my bathroom and am installing a vanity with granite countertops. I am trying to decide if I need to add a granite backsplash too. Do bathroom vanity granite countertops need a backsplash?
Issues in Final Stages of Basement Remodeling
I'm currently remodeling the bathroom in the basement. I received the necessary permits (building, plumbing, and electric) for my contractor to complete the work. A day prior to the final inspection, the contractor informed me that there was an issue with the toilet, therefore I canceled the final county inspection for the contractor to mitigate the situation. The next day the contractor informed me that he would have to rip up the already installed toilet and the installed tile to figure out what the issue was. The contractor told me that there was cement buildup in the main line preventing the toilet from functioning effectively. I don’t have a lot of contracting experience, but, I’m wondering if it’s possible that they may have spilled the cement in the main line while they were cementing the floor area. Because of this problem, I’m being told that it will take another week to finish and there will be additional cost. I told the contractor that while I know it will take extra time I'm not sure about the extra cost. I already paid them 90% of the contracted cost and I don't think that's an owner’s responsibility to pay the additional cost for the contractor’s opportunity cost to pursue work elsewhere due to lost schedule time. Should contractors test the main lines prior to construction? Please advise.
Is There a Proper Way to Bend Back a Metal Stud?
I recently moved into a mid-rise building with metal framework behind the drywall. I just noticed some curvature on one of the shower walls where it should be flat. My guess would be that the shower curtain rod had something to do with it and probably bent the stud behind it. I noticed some more bending after I removed the vanity and sink as well. Is there a way realign the stud properly without removing a large piece of the wall to pull it out completely?
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