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| Easy Bathroom Makeover Reviewed |
Do you have a small bathroom in need of a quick, easy, and inexpensive makeover?
I use the word 'easy'-I don't want to make you think that you just wave a magic wand and it's all done.
There is certainly some work involved, but it is really not that difficult.
We have a half bath in our house that really needed a new floor. Since we were going to replace the floor, we thought it was a good idea to paint the walls and trim work.
The first task for our new project was to remove the toilet and get it out of the way. If you're removing a toilet, clean the wax seal, then stuff a rag into the hole to prevent sewer gas from escaping.
The next step was to remove the old floor. I think this was the hardest part. Next, I removed all of the baseboards. Do this carefully so you don't cause damage.
We chose a light mint green for the walls, but when we started painting, it turned out a little darker than we expected. So, I used the white paint that I had for the trim work and added a teaspoon at a time to lighten up the green.
Easy Bathroom Makeover: Install the new floor
Now it was time to install the new floor. We used peel-and-stick flooring. You can find very durable, inexpensive peel-and-stick flooring. In total, we bought 45 sqft. of tile and paid only $25.00 for the floor. Prices will vary depending on what you buy.
Before you install a new floor, make sure the subfloor is clean and flat. It's a good idea to use a Shop-Vac to remove all the dust from the floor.
Tools you will need:
- A straight edge, such as a level or a chalk line
- Tape measure
- Razor Knife
- Broom or Shop-Vac
- Pencil
Measure and divide the room in half by both length and width. Intersect the lines in the center of the room using a straight edge or chalk line.
Once the center is marked, start to lay the tiles from the center of the room out to the edges. You will have an even space on both length and width from your last tile to the wall.
At this point, you will need to measure and cut the remaining tiles around the room. They are very easily cut with a sharp razor knife.
Now that the floor was in, I painted, reinstalled the baseboard, and reinstalled the toilet. Overall, it was a pretty easy project. That means if I can do this, anybody can.
You might also want to know how to re-caulk your bathtub
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