My bathroom looks...

[Johnny]

never mind my knees.

What is the nerve pain blocker you take? I tried the injection route with no luck..

I take Gabapentin, some days up to 2400mg. It works great for the pain caused by nerve root damage. I had so many injections in my disk spaces and facet joints that my back looked like a sieve LOL

I just got a series in my knee of a lubricating substance. I get cortisone every 3 months. The lube seems to really help.
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/hyaluronan-injections-knee

Thank you. Much appreciated. We'll see what my Doc says,, at this point I'm willing to try just about anything.

 

[Lawless]

Framed out tub area and got tub ready to set. Put it in place and will connect water tomorrow.

 

[trcubed]

Are you putting sheetrock behind the tub?

 

[Lawless]

Are you putting sheetrock behind the tub?

No, 1/2" outdoor rated sheathing with a vapor barrier and then cement board for the tile.

I like tile in a shower, just not on a wood floor.




While y'all didn't see it, I put a ledger board behind the tub to support the lip.
These tubs have a bottom designed to sit right on the floor so careful measuring to get ledger the right height.
It sits there and floats with weight and is loosely secured just so it does not pull away from the back wall.
I used liquid nails on the ledger and deck screws so no squeaks.

Another tip, sprinkle a little baby powder on the floor and rub some on the flange of the tub where it meets the studs to kill any noises when you step in it.

 

[Lawless]

I got all of the plumbing in today for the tub and shower. Don't forget a trap on your tub drain to keep poop aroma from drifting out.
Everything went together well, I used copper on the tub spout so it won't be all wiggly.
I have taken whores bath in a sink all week, seems good to take a real bath.....

 

[Tailhunter]

never mind my knees.

What is the nerve pain blocker you take? I tried the injection route with no luck..

I take Gabapentin, some days up to 2400mg. It works great for the pain caused by nerve root damage. I had so many injections in my disk spaces and facet joints that my back looked like a sieve LOL

I just got a series in my knee of a lubricating substance. I get cortisone every 3 months. The lube seems to really help.
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/hyaluronan-injections-knee

Good stuff for sure.

 

[Tailhunter]

Congrats on the new tub.



but man, thems some Ugely feet.

 

[Lawless]

Congrats on the new tub.



but man, thems some Ugely feet.

Everyone has to have at least one flaw brother.

 

[Tailhunter]

Everyone has to have at least one flaw brother.

Coffee sprayed all over the kitchen table.

Thanks a lot.

 

[foopid stucker]

I see you like to chew your toenails too.... nobody understands that they don't taste good until you get to the cuticle....lol

 

[Coltdefender1911]

That bathroom is looking pretty good brother. I know all about the back problems. I have a twisted (7mm) and rotated (5mm) 5th lumbar vertebrae. I just installed laminate flooring in the living room, and did a small remodel in the downstairs powder room. Nothing like what you are doing. I had to recoupe for a week. Keep up the good work ETA this got me thinking we need a DIY secton. You know to show off our handy work around the house, shop etc.

 

[Lawless]

I see you like to chew your toenails too.... nobody understands that they don't taste good until you get to the cuticle....lol

I have no nails on my big toes. I had them permanently removed when I was about 18.
Had one ingrown nail after another since about 14 years old til then.

 

[Lawless]

Took today off except for unboxing and sitting the 2 new vanities in the bathroom.

Wife is telling me she wants a nice acrylic surround instead of tile. Looking at options.

 

[Short Fuse]

Twisting with a load is a strict NO NO but I have been dealing with it so long I am very practiced at not doing it.

I take lots of RX but I never take any narcotics, I won't go down that road. I take a nerve pain blocker, a strong Nsaid and occasionally a Tramadol. I use my inversion table daily and my TENS unit most days once I am home. The contractor I work for is a friend and he pays me for what I know more than for hard physical stuff. We have young guys for the heavy lifting LOL.

Tramadol has been a life changer for me, along with the inversion table. Non operable here as well, I herniated L-1-2-3 and have too many spinal compressions to count, never mind my knees.

What is the nerve pain blocker you take? I tried the injection route with no luck.. Always looking for something better.

Nice work btw, I really do appreciate your work knowing your condition first hand,.,

I find it makes a huge difference on who does the injections as to their effectiveness.

 

[Johnny]

Twisting with a load is a strict NO NO but I have been dealing with it so long I am very practiced at not doing it.

I take lots of RX but I never take any narcotics, I won't go down that road. I take a nerve pain blocker, a strong Nsaid and occasionally a Tramadol. I use my inversion table daily and my TENS unit most days once I am home. The contractor I work for is a friend and he pays me for what I know more than for hard physical stuff. We have young guys for the heavy lifting LOL.

Tramadol has been a life changer for me, along with the inversion table. Non operable here as well, I herniated L-1-2-3 and have too many spinal compressions to count, never mind my knees.

What is the nerve pain blocker you take? I tried the injection route with no luck.. Always looking for something better.

Nice work btw, I really do appreciate your work knowing your condition first hand,.,

I was in Indy at the time, had one of the best, Dr Terry Trammell. Same specialist that does the Indycar drivers, Colts, etc. He basically said I was fubar at the time. ;-) My back has worsened and technology has improved so I remain hopeful.

 

[Lawless]

OK, so decided on Bead board over the sheetrock. Went with 3/8 plywood bead board (same as my kitchen) and it is up and primed. Gonna paint this afternoon and set the vanities. I will be very happy when this project is at an end. All plumbing is done, just the tub surround, vanities and paint/trim left.

 

[Zedhound]

OK, we decided to change our double vanity out for 2 small vanities. The old one was usable but would have needed some work....and anyhoo what's the point of a remodel without new ideas? So we picked them up, they are in the garage. We are keeping our same toilet, it's like an old friend.... We decided we wanted to go from our blue and creme airy bathroom to a dramatic darker earth tone scheme. but with white accents and trim. The new steel tub is white, the toilet is white and the vanities are white with sort of a brown marble top and white underhung sinks.

We picked a nice vinyl that was the same brand as we bought for my MIL's bathroom but in a different pattern. We knew hers to be nice and durable with a thick profile. I do lots of bathroom work with the guy I work for and one thing I know. Say what you want but in bathrooms vinyl is trouble free and needs no upkeep beyond a mop once in a while.

I got the vinyl put down Thursday night. I measured it out carefully before I was satisfied that it would not be crooked against the tub or vanities. Pet peeve but crooked lines drive me crazy. It's a nice dark brown rusty sorta faux tile looking sheet vinyl. I like it.

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Today, I set about replumbing everything from scratch. There was an issue with the old 3" main drain I had to repair which made doing the rest over in a better way a necessity. The goal today was to get the toilet back in and working. I set the flange and set about routing the drain PVC. I am running a new vent for it as well. I used nice hangers for the vent and will use them for the tub and sink drains. I had installed two valves on the bathroom supply copper when I did the demo. I connected these to Pex and ran Pex for the toilet. I plan to use it for everything. I love Pex..... All in all everything went smoothly and we can poop at home again. Tomorrow I start setting the tub and plumbing it.

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Gotta get some new A/C flex duct too......

nice work, i don't know why you would do all that work then put vinyl down unless its a budget issue.

 

[fieldgrade]

OK, we decided to change our double vanity out for 2 small vanities. The old one was usable but would have needed some work....and anyhoo what's the point of a remodel without new ideas? So we picked them up, they are in the garage. We are keeping our same toilet, it's like an old friend.... We decided we wanted to go from our blue and creme airy bathroom to a dramatic darker earth tone scheme. but with white accents and trim. The new steel tub is white, the toilet is white and the vanities are white with sort of a brown marble top and white underhung sinks.

We picked a nice vinyl that was the same brand as we bought for my MIL's bathroom but in a different pattern. We knew hers to be nice and durable with a thick profile. I do lots of bathroom work with the guy I work for and one thing I know. Say what you want but in bathrooms vinyl is trouble free and needs no upkeep beyond a mop once in a while.

I got the vinyl put down Thursday night. I measured it out carefully before I was satisfied that it would not be crooked against the tub or vanities. Pet peeve but crooked lines drive me crazy. It's a nice dark brown rusty sorta faux tile looking sheet vinyl. I like it.

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Today, I set about replumbing everything from scratch. There was an issue with the old 3" main drain I had to repair which made doing the rest over in a better way a necessity. The goal today was to get the toilet back in and working. I set the flange and set about routing the drain PVC. I am running a new vent for it as well. I used nice hangers for the vent and will use them for the tub and sink drains. I had installed two valves on the bathroom supply copper when I did the demo. I connected these to Pex and ran Pex for the toilet. I plan to use it for everything. I love Pex..... All in all everything went smoothly and we can poop at home again. Tomorrow I start setting the tub and plumbing it.

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Gotta get some new A/C flex duct too......

It's not for you to ask why. His house, his choice.

 

[NCLivingBrit]

Like this tonight.

Holy Cow! What'd you eat for lunch???

Good thing you didn't get into my ghost pepper cheese! There'd just be a smoking crater, no house.

 

[NCLivingBrit]

Twisting with a load is a strict NO NO but I have been dealing with it so long I am very practiced at not doing it.

I take lots of RX but I never take any narcotics, I won't go down that road. I take a nerve pain blocker, a strong Nsaid and occasionally a Tramadol. I use my inversion table daily and my TENS unit most days once I am home. The contractor I work for is a friend and he pays me for what I know more than for hard physical stuff. We have young guys for the heavy lifting LOL.

Tramadol has been a life changer for me, along with the inversion table. Non operable here as well, I herniated L-1-2-3 and have too many spinal compressions to count, never mind my knees.

What is the nerve pain blocker you take? I tried the injection route with no luck.. Always looking for something better.

Nice work btw, I really do appreciate your work knowing your condition first hand,.,

I had a boss who got the spinal decompression done. Expensive as hell, but it did the trick until he dropped a tree on himself.

 

[NCLivingBrit]

OK, so decided on Bead board over the sheetrock. Went with 3/8 plywood bead board (same as my kitchen) and it is up and primed. Gonna paint this afternoon and set the vanities. I will be very happy when this project is at an end. All plumbing is done, just the tub surround, vanities and paint/trim left.

I bet. But doing it right means you won't be doing it again in a few years....

 

[Lawless]

Just got done painting, will set the vanities in the morning and post a picture or two. I went with a paint color called Vanillin which is a heavy creme color. Trim will be white, vanities are white as well as tub and toilet. Going for a classic look but relaxed. Gotta be relaxed in there....

 

[Lawless]

OK, so decided on Bead board over the sheetrock. Went with 3/8 plywood bead board (same as my kitchen) and it is up and primed. Gonna paint this afternoon and set the vanities. I will be very happy when this project is at an end. All plumbing is done, just the tub surround, vanities and paint/trim left.

I bet. But doing it right means you won't be doing it again in a few years....

Good to see you posting some here brother, you had gotten pretty quiet at CSC.

 

[Cluck Norris]

Just got done painting, will set the vanities in the morning and post a picture or two. I went with a paint color called Vanillin which is a heavy creme color. Trim will be white, vanities are white as well as tub and toilet. Going for a classic look but relaxed. Gotta be relaxed in there....

looking good, i had to do the same think to my parents bathroom, I don't envy you at all

 

[NCLivingBrit]

OK, so decided on Bead board over the sheetrock. Went with 3/8 plywood bead board (same as my kitchen) and it is up and primed. Gonna paint this afternoon and set the vanities. I will be very happy when this project is at an end. All plumbing is done, just the tub surround, vanities and paint/trim left.

I bet. But doing it right means you won't be doing it again in a few years....

Working in the industry killed my enthusiasm. Now I'm getting it back, money problems are killing (have killed) my collection. I'll be back to my usual self eventually, just got crap to sort out.

 

[Lawless]

Just got done painting, will set the vanities in the morning and post a picture or two. I went with a paint color called Vanillin which is a heavy creme color. Trim will be white, vanities are white as well as tub and toilet. Going for a classic look but relaxed. Gotta be relaxed in there....

Yeah, I did my inlaw's last year during the week between Christmas and New Years. Didn't do joists there, but did do plywood.

Did my BIL's last spring.

Mine was overdue.

 

[Lawless]

Today, I set the vanities and installed the P traps and supply lines. I used silicone to set the granite tops and the vanities are screwed to studs. I installed the base and shoe on the left side of the left vanity first and painted it, it would be a hard thing to paint after the fact. I also put in the lights and repositioned the switches and outlets to allow for the extra 3/8s of the bead board.

I love the colors, looks very classic, airy and open. Still need the bath surround and then finsh that side of the room afterward.

Still not sure what I want to do with the ceiling. Thought about tongue and groove planks....

Very glad that I can brush my teeth in the bathroom again, the kitchen sink just aint the right place for that.

Anyhoo, a few pictures.

 

[trcubed]

Looks great, Paul!

 

[Windini]

Excellent renovation!

 

[JohnFreeman]

You've got some mad skills. Excellent work, that's very impressive!

 

[fieldgrade]

Looking good. Looking very good.

 

[Johnboy]

Looks good. I wish I had skills like that.

 

[Lawless]

Looks good. I wish I had skills like that.

You know, all those summers working for my Uncle Gary as a trim carpenter paid off....

I was doing all interior trim, stained trim so no caulk, when I was 14. I hate framing, but love detail work.

 

[Lawless]

Want to thank everyone for the kind words. I appreciate the enthusiasm. This has been a tiring but rewarding project, doing it all by myself has been frustrating and fun at the same time. I am ready for it to be over though I plan to take a couple of days to rest since the bathroom is usable now.

I also want to address the vinyl flooring question again since several folks asked me "why vinyl". I went with vinyl by choice. I lay tile at work from time to time (we remodel and do home improvement) and could have tiled this, I just did not want to. Tile requires a VERY solid floor to last with no cracks in the grout and thinset. Slab homes are no problem but even the best 2x10s flex. I cannot count the ruined floors I have seen from tile showers and floors that cracked because of wood flexing over time. I just did not see any advantage to the extra expense and time. High quality vinyl is trouble and maintenance free. What got this floor was a cracked fiberglass tub that I repaired but once wood is wet, it is usually just a matter of time til it fails. Which brings me to another point....stay away from fiberglass tubs LOL. Steel and cast iron don't crack

 

[NCLivingBrit]

Want to thank everyone for the kind words. I appreciate the enthusiasm. This has been a tiring but rewarding project, doing it all by myself has been frustrating and fun at the same time. I am ready for it to be over though I plan to take a couple of days to rest since the bathroom is usable now.

I also want to address the vinyl flooring question again since several folks asked me "why vinyl". I went with vinyl by choice. I lay tile at work from time to time (we remodel and do home improvement) and could have tiled this, I just did not want to. Tile requires a VERY solid floor to last with no cracks in the grout and thinset. Slab homes are no problem but even the best 2x10s flex. I cannot count the ruined floors I have seen from tile showers and floors that cracked because of wood flexing over time. I just did not see any advantage to the extra expense and time. High quality vinyl is trouble and maintenance free. What got this floor was a cracked fiberglass tub that I repaired but once wood is wet, it is usually just a matter of time til it fails. Which brings me to another point....stay away from fiberglass tubs LOL. Steel and cast iron don't crack

I'm a big fan of vinyl. Cost effective, easy and good looking.

 

[Qball]

Wow. Awesome job!

 

[trcubed]

Want to thank everyone for the kind words. I appreciate the enthusiasm. This has been a tiring but rewarding project, doing it all by myself has been frustrating and fun at the same time. I am ready for it to be over though I plan to take a couple of days to rest since the bathroom is usable now.

I also want to address the vinyl flooring question again since several folks asked me "why vinyl". I went with vinyl by choice. I lay tile at work from time to time (we remodel and do home improvement) and could have tiled this, I just did not want to. Tile requires a VERY solid floor to last with no cracks in the grout and thinset. Slab homes are no problem but even the best 2x10s flex. I cannot count the ruined floors I have seen from tile showers and floors that cracked because of wood flexing over time. I just did not see any advantage to the extra expense and time. High quality vinyl is trouble and maintenance free. What got this floor was a cracked fiberglass tub that I repaired but once wood is wet, it is usually just a matter of time til it fails. Which brings me to another point....stay away from fiberglass tubs LOL. Steel and cast iron don't crack

Vinyl is a good choice. Vinyl flooring helps waterproof the floor, also. Over time, water that sits on a tile and grout floor can migrate thru the grout and any cracks.

 

[Lawless]

Want to thank everyone for the kind words. I appreciate the enthusiasm. This has been a tiring but rewarding project, doing it all by myself has been frustrating and fun at the same time. I am ready for it to be over though I plan to take a couple of days to rest since the bathroom is usable now.

I also want to address the vinyl flooring question again since several folks asked me "why vinyl". I went with vinyl by choice. I lay tile at work from time to time (we remodel and do home improvement) and could have tiled this, I just did not want to. Tile requires a VERY solid floor to last with no cracks in the grout and thinset. Slab homes are no problem but even the best 2x10s flex. I cannot count the ruined floors I have seen from tile showers and floors that cracked because of wood flexing over time. I just did not see any advantage to the extra expense and time. High quality vinyl is trouble and maintenance free. What got this floor was a cracked fiberglass tub that I repaired but once wood is wet, it is usually just a matter of time til it fails. Which brings me to another point....stay away from fiberglass tubs LOL. Steel and cast iron don't crack

Vinyl is a good choice. Vinyl flooring helps waterproof the floor, also. Over time, water that sits on a tile and grout floor can migrate thru the grout and any cracks.

Concrete sweats in the humidity of a bathroom. Plywood eventually pays the price. I wouldn't say that tile could not be done in such a way that it wouldn't happen, but it does happen pretty often. Some sort of membrane down before the Hardy Board could be an answer.

 

[Lawless]

I went to work today and what do you know...

Cracked tile and grout in a half million dollar home less than 5 years old.

 

[Lawless]

Wife painted our mirrors yesterday and I hung them. Put a new o-ring in the valve of one of the faucets (they were from the old sinks, wifey loves them and said we had to keep them) and I think I have decided on a tub surround. Too cold to do much (off work early) so I am gonna take a nap.