The bathroom Renovation Journey - HomeModders.com

James · 08-19-2007, 01:18 AM

Took many many weekends and after work hours to do, but it moved right along in a month.

Enjoy the renovation pictures.

Tub plumbing

What I did to fix it at first. It worked well, except the part coming off before the trap was still leaking, I thought it was my part.

Ripping down the wall where the sink used to be.

Knob and tube! 1927 house anyone?

Insulation

While we were replacing the piping.

Laying down the new subfloor.

I don't think I did too bad, but I was really pissed when I saw how far I was off.

2 to 4 inch pipe which will eventually collect the bathtub drain.

We realize we're going to have to tear down that wall too.

The new plumbing all set.

Drywalling was fun at first... but... uh yeah it got really boring.

After the water resistant board was glued on.

Yeah, my dad accidently drilled all the way through and tore it.

More Drywallin!

All the sink and toilet inlets.

After laying the linoleum.

Onto other things.

I need to get some new pictures, I've mudded the drywall and I need to get to home depot to have them deliver 6-7 more 1/2" sheets to finish the bathroom and the downstairs wall I ripped out to replace the 4" drain pipe.

Drakej · 08-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Looks great man. What was your budget on this project? Looks like you did it all your self more or less. Awesome job.

James · 08-19-2007, 12:53 PM

I just paid for the drywall and linoleum. My dad jumped into it and got the new cabinet, piping, toilet and fixtures. (I had been taking showers at his house the first month or so I lived here, and he got bored with my coming over I guess, so we got to work) Those copper fittings he welded together himself. He's pretty damn good, but thats what happens when you are an ex-plumber.

He probably spent around 2 grand. We replaced all the plumbing from the 4" collector all the way up to the split offs for the tub toilet and sink.

I spent less than 500.

Airjockie · 08-19-2007, 12:55 PM

Looks really good.

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 02:02 PM

Looks great !!

I think ceramic tile on the floor would have really set it off. For such a small area the price wouldnt dent the pockets to bad. Either way much improved.

Drakej · 08-19-2007, 02:57 PM

Wow that isn't bad at all. Thats a pretty good price for all of that.

briansol · 08-19-2007, 03:39 PM

i like the tub

its got a notch to prop up chicks on.
all you need now is some knee pads. lol

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briansol

i like the tub

its got a notch to prop up chicks on.
all you need now is some knee pads. lol

Wonder if the man who invented it was thinking the same thing .

James · 08-19-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briansol

i like the tub

its got a notch to prop up chicks on.
all you need now is some knee pads. lol

haha

I need to get some water shelfs for it still. If I forget to push the curtain against the wall, it pours out.

Konstruction · 08-20-2007, 11:31 PM

I was curious does the house have all cpvc plumbing. Or thats what you used to reroute the location, then sweat the adapter on the copper .

08-19-2007, 01:18 AM	#1
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	The bathroom Renovation Journey Took many many weekends and after work hours to do, but it moved right along in a month. Enjoy the renovation pictures. Tub plumbing What I did to fix it at first. It worked well, except the part coming off before the trap was still leaking, I thought it was my part. Ripping down the wall where the sink used to be. Knob and tube! 1927 house anyone? Insulation While we were replacing the piping. Laying down the new subfloor. I don't think I did too bad, but I was really pissed when I saw how far I was off. 2 to 4 inch pipe which will eventually collect the bathtub drain. We realize we're going to have to tear down that wall too. The new plumbing all set. Drywalling was fun at first... but... uh yeah it got really boring. After the water resistant board was glued on. Yeah, my dad accidently drilled all the way through and tore it. More Drywallin! All the sink and toilet inlets. After laying the linoleum. Onto other things. I need to get some new pictures, I've mudded the drywall and I need to get to home depot to have them deliver 6-7 more 1/2" sheets to finish the bathroom and the downstairs wall I ripped out to replace the 4" drain pipe.

08-19-2007, 12:40 PM	#2
Drakej Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Looks great man. What was your budget on this project? Looks like you did it all your self more or less. Awesome job.

08-19-2007, 12:53 PM	#3
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	I just paid for the drywall and linoleum. My dad jumped into it and got the new cabinet, piping, toilet and fixtures. (I had been taking showers at his house the first month or so I lived here, and he got bored with my coming over I guess, so we got to work) Those copper fittings he welded together himself. He's pretty damn good, but thats what happens when you are an ex-plumber. He probably spent around 2 grand. We replaced all the plumbing from the 4" collector all the way up to the split offs for the tub toilet and sink. I spent less than 500.

08-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
Airjockie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 95 Rep Power: 5	Looks really good.

08-19-2007, 02:02 PM	#5
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Looks great !! I think ceramic tile on the floor would have really set it off. For such a small area the price wouldnt dent the pockets to bad. Either way much improved.

08-19-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
Drakej Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Wow that isn't bad at all. Thats a pretty good price for all of that.

08-19-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 32 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 10	i like the tub its got a notch to prop up chicks on. all you need now is some knee pads. lol

08-20-2007, 11:31 PM	#10
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	I was curious does the house have all cpvc plumbing. Or thats what you used to reroute the location, then sweat the adapter on the copper .