Bath

Master Bath is Where it all Started 

This remodel project actually began in 2016 when we had to rip out our master bath floor and replace it. The hot water heater had busted earlier and the water had gotten under the vinyl in the bathroom and ruined it and the wood under it. We were able to clean up the mess before any mold could form and for about a year we walked on plywood floors. After much discussion, we moved ahead with plans to remodel the bath and after Christmas of 2015, we started demolition of the bath. Everything came out! The drywall, tub, sink, commode, closet, dividing walls and piping! When we finished there was nothing left but a plywood floor and insulation in the walls.  

This is the closet. We decided to remove it and purchase an over/under washer and dryer to put in the space.

There was a garden tub and a lot of wall space. The Garden tub was getting more difficult to step over and we realized it would get worse with time. We definitely wanted to try and save the hamper pictured next to tub.

This is the Vanity with an open space under it. The cabinet was one we had purchased about 15 years ago.

The floor vinyl had been removed about a year earlier due to a hot water heater that started leaking.

These are the exterior walls of the bath. They had R11 insulation in them.

These are the interior walls with 2x3 or 1x3 studs and no insulation.

We added three new receptacles in the bath.

We reinforced the walls with 2x3 studs and R11 insulation. We used the R11 from exterior walls and replaced it with R13.

We cut an opening in the wall where the old water heater used to be. Built a separating wall in the back to the furnace. All of the alarm wires had to be rerouted.

We used moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom.

We put a layer of 1/2 plywood over the existing subfloor and fastened it with galvanized screws.

Installed a 4' walk-in shower unit with built-in shelves.

Built a separating wall between shower and washer/dryer space.

Built-in washer box and in the wall receptacle for the dryer.

Lined the new linen closet with cedar planks

Mr. John Stanley helped me with the mud and I learned a lot that week.

We used Manor Hall Eggshell on the walls. We purchased this from Danville Paint and Supply on Monroe St.

Cabinet over the toilet.

Ceiling light fixture

Wire shelving for the new closet and the repurposed hamper, cut down to fit in the closet.

Floor tile purchased from Danville Paint and Supply with new base molding.

New over/under washer and dryer unit fit perfectly.

New 4' vanity with 6 drawers and one door.

New wall cabinet with LED lights.

Sam Keatts helped me hang the shower doors.

Southside Mechanical installed all the faucets and did the plumbing.

Ironing Board mounting inside the closet door.