A Few More Bathroom Projects

I thought in this post I would just give a quick run down of the rest of the projects I did to finish off the bathroom

1. Install new vanity. This vanity is so much better. Not only does it have 2 drawers, but it is a lot skinnier so we now have 3 extra square feet that is usable. I know it doesn't sound like much, but in a 30 square foot bathroom it adds up. I used a jigsaw to cut a whole for the drain pipe, and of course a level and some shims.

One piece of advice, if your vanity is taller than the previous one be prepared to make some adjustments to your water supply lines and drain. My water supply lines came out of the floor so the actual line was too short! Not a hard fix just took a while to get all the right pieces.

2. Install new trim. This is the first time I used liquid nails. The kids were sleeping so I didn't want to bust out the compressor and nail gun right outside their doors. I purchased it for a different project, but didn't end up using it. I must say, I am not that crazy about it. I thought it was hard to get the trim to stay flat against the wall while it dried. I used a bucket full of water and a mini sledge hammer.


3. Caulk around the tub, toilet, and bottom of the new trim. I used this great product AccuColor Sanded Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk. It is so great, the caulk matches the grout. It gives it a very polished look. I taped so my lines would be nice.
Here is a close up of the caulk, the picture isn't great, but you can tell how it looks like grout.

3. Install new threshhold

4. Spray paint heating vent.


5. Hang new mirror. Turns out I had the perfect mirror hanging up downstairs. I just had to give it a little makeover and it works great, for free. See that knob on the medicine cabinet, I just noticed it is going to need a little makeover. Now it doesn't go with the other knobs.

The electrician is scheduled this week to come over and center the light above the vanity and then the hard part, accessorizing. I have mentioned before, but it is not my specialty. I think I am going to put a couple floating shelves above the toilet. Once I get those up and decorated I will post FINAL pictures--including a little DIY wall art.

See where that foot stool is, the old vanity came out that far!

I have to say I am pretty proud of this project. It is my biggest to date and I did everything by my self except when I had to bring in the muscle to help carry the vanity upstairs and hold the toilet up so I could line up the bolts.