Our never ending bathroom project [pics]

[Lupa Monkey]

The deciding factor was the fact that the outside edge to the tray has a lip which the glass butts up to and I would've had to cut the shape out of two tiles for it to fit snug. We chose the less fidly option as neither of us really know what we are doing

 

[Lupa Monkey]

Woooohooo!!! Finished at last

Unfortunately we drank the champagne after a moment of weakness one evening so we'll have to get some more!!!

Well maybe not quite finished cos we just need to sort out the window instead of shoving cardboard up there each time we have a shower or bath - which incidentally fell down the first time I tried out the shower!!! You should've heard me! I shouted for my fella like I was being murdered à la Psycho

 

[RF Lighting]

Looks superb. A really nice job.

It looks like a really arkwardly shaped room to work in too, so double well done

The chair could do with a lick of paint though

 

[Lupa Monkey]

Looks superb. A really nice job.

It looks like a really arkwardly shaped room to work in too, so double well done

The chair could do with a lick of paint though

Let's just say there wasn't a right angle in the entire room so we had to force things to fit (I had to hide the spirit level from my OH.)

Don't dis my chair it's 'shabby chic' and I won't have anyone say any different!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What's going on with that chair? Lets the whole bathroom down.

 

[Lupa Monkey]

 

[NickStone]

Amanda, I love the New England style of your bathroom. That t & g matchboarding looks great. I've just bought some (not for a bathroom) which I'm planning to paint, but it's so full of knots I think I'll have to get a different type. I was wondering where you got yours - d'you remember the brand? Thanks.

 

[chat noir]

ooh beautiful!

 

[Lupa Monkey]

Cheers Nick,

we got the t&g from Bee and Kew (...you know what I mean ) and it was really good value - just £3.48 for a pack of 5 (but it wasn't the value stuff). It was a little knotty but we took a risk and didn't bother with knot sealant and just painted them with kitchen and bathroom paint with a sanding between coats and used caulk in any diverts.



Thank you Chat Noir...a fellow Cardiffian I see

 

[NickStone]

Cheers Nick,

we got the t&g from Bee and Kew (...you know what I mean ) and it was really good value - just £3.48 for a pack of 5 (but it wasn't the value stuff).

Thanks for that, Amanda. Went out tonight and found the very stuff .

 

[Lupa Monkey]

Cool Nice to offer advice for a change!!

 

[ewans]

hey Amanda, looks really good. A question for you though, what did you do with the floor, i looks like you just painted the floorboards? in some earlier pictures there looks like there are some gas between the boards, i later pictures these seem to be gone?

e

 

[breezer]

hey Amanda, looks really good. A question for you though, what did you do with the floor, i looks like you just painted the floorboards? in some earlier pictures there looks like there are some gas between the boards, i later pictures these seem to be gone?

e

looks like some one has taken the p (think about it)

 

[Lupa Monkey]

Breezer , I'm sure the p is not being taken!!!! Nor is there any gas between my boards

Hi Ewans,

we sealed the gaps using decorators caulk and painted over using Dulux Quick Drying Eggshell. Before everyone gasps in horror at this method, this does actually work It drys to a tough yet flexible, rubbery seal and stays put...honest! It's back breaking tho and I got thru about 4 tubes!

We've used this method all through our landing and two bedrooms and none of the caulk has fallen in and is proving to be hard wearing after 3 years so I would recommend it.

 

[wanabechippie]

Crikey! That's a grand job!

having recently gutted and renovated my own bathroom, I can appreciate the graft involved!

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