PS... You better have your wits about you! Your bathroom looks like mine did one year ago. I stripped everything out, and started from scratch. I am worried that you may get depressed and/or overwhelmed, confused, anxious about what you are trying to do.
I am a pretty good DIYer, I thought I could breeze right thru this project, I was wrong.
Here are my mistakes.
1 I got married, the wife has been complaining and threatening since I tore the bathroom up.
2 I did not plan!!!!!!!
You should have picked all the hardware and fixtures out before you started.
It can take weeks, if not months to get certain items, the standard crap sold in the big box stores isn't great quality, and if you want anything a little better, bigger, different color, etc. it always takes 6 weeks to get.3.I didn't think it would cost me much, since I am doing it myself...WRONG!
All this stuff is expensive, Bathtub, $1800, toilet $400, swanstone sink and tub surround, $2500, kohler sink and bathtub spouts faucets and etc. hundreds of dollars, Vanity and medicine cabinet $1600. Linoleum floor 150 dollars, drywall, spackle, primer, paints, etc, 200 dollars.
4. Unexpected problems....wiring was poor, floor wasn't level, ventilation fan had mouse damage nests in ductwork,
On and ON and ON, I am still trying to figure this out...Today is planning on what types of lighting to use.
If you get bogged down, don't be afraid to call a pro, or get some good friends involved...Bathrooms can be difficult!
