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K1243 asked:
I’m moving into a small (NYC small) 1 bedroom basement apartment with 1 bathroom with a standing shower (no tub). The entire bathroom needs to be redone with ceramic tiles and the standing shower stall was previously installed incorrectly and needs to be totally replaced. In addition the apartment currently has nasty linoleum flooring and I am thinking ceramic tiles are the best option for new flooring since it can get quite humid. How much do you think this will cost (I know I need measurements…forthcoming…but I’m looking for a ballpark). Also is it wise to have someone like Home Depot come in and do all the tiling work? Any suggestions appreciated–I’m new to this!
I should add: this is a unique situation where I am friends with the building’s owner and worked out a deal where I am going to take care of renovations to the apartment. There is no issue of legality or anything like that.
I’m moving into a small (NYC small) 1 bedroom basement apartment with 1 bathroom with a standing shower (no tub). The entire bathroom needs to be redone with ceramic tiles and the standing shower stall was previously installed incorrectly and needs to be totally replaced. In addition the apartment currently has nasty linoleum flooring and I am thinking ceramic tiles are the best option for new flooring since it can get quite humid. How much do you think this will cost (I know I need measurements…forthcoming…but I’m looking for a ballpark). Also is it wise to have someone like Home Depot come in and do all the tiling work? Any suggestions appreciated–I’m new to this!
I should add: this is a unique situation where I am friends with the building’s owner and worked out a deal where I am going to take care of renovations to the apartment. There is no issue of legality or anything like that.
Aliursis asked:
I live in the States and I have no problem doing my own work with major home renovation projects like flooring, electrical, plumbing, etc. But I’m used to having resources like Home Depot at my disposal with a wide selection of materials, tool rentals, and design help. My question is if my wife and I purchased a home in Italy (say one with a good foundations, exterior walls and roof how difficult is it to renovate the rest of the home yourself? Are their resources in Italy like I enjoy in the States?
I live in the States and I have no problem doing my own work with major home renovation projects like flooring, electrical, plumbing, etc. But I’m used to having resources like Home Depot at my disposal with a wide selection of materials, tool rentals, and design help. My question is if my wife and I purchased a home in Italy (say one with a good foundations, exterior walls and roof how difficult is it to renovate the rest of the home yourself? Are their resources in Italy like I enjoy in the States?
sweetp asked:
I am renovating my bathroom and have enough room to fit a soaking tub with a separate glass enclosed shower. However, I also was thinking of a 2 sink vanity. Which do you think a potential buyer would want more? I don’t think I could fit 2 sinks if I make the tub and shower separate, but know that most people like the glass enclosed showers these days!
I am renovating my bathroom and have enough room to fit a soaking tub with a separate glass enclosed shower. However, I also was thinking of a 2 sink vanity. Which do you think a potential buyer would want more? I don’t think I could fit 2 sinks if I make the tub and shower separate, but know that most people like the glass enclosed showers these days!
me asked:
We’re extremely fortunate to have found a FREE double sink/vanity for our bathroom project. It’s going to save us close to $1,000 — wow!
We’re extremely fortunate to have found a FREE double sink/vanity for our bathroom project. It’s going to save us close to $1,000 — wow!
But here is the thing… the counter and sinks are black marble, and the cabinets will be painted white. We’re purchasing new faucets. We’re not exactly fans of a super contemporary look, and we’re afraid the black and white will push us into that direction. So we’ll will need to soften up the rest of the space.
This is a COMPLETE bathroom renovation, including brand new flooring, lighting, toilet, and stand up shower. So let your imagination go wild! Can you help me dream up something spectacular? Examples/pictures would also help if you happen to know of any online, thanks!
Lauren D asked:
Should tiles go all the way to the ceiling? And is it better to tile on the diagonal? I want my bathroom renovation to be modern yet classic.
Should tiles go all the way to the ceiling? And is it better to tile on the diagonal? I want my bathroom renovation to be modern yet classic.
LilBits asked:
I have a large bathroom and I need the shower, half a wall and the floor tiled. I also need a lot of plumbing installed, repaired or moved etc… I know this is a little vague but would $5000 cover it?
I have a large bathroom and I need the shower, half a wall and the floor tiled. I also need a lot of plumbing installed, repaired or moved etc… I know this is a little vague but would $5000 cover it?
luckyone_27105 asked:
I am looking at a major renovation. Kitchen, bathroom, and converting a basement to an apartment. I am looking for someone that can do the design and draw up plans for this project. Who do I go to and what kind of cost just for the design and blueprints?
I am looking at a major renovation. Kitchen, bathroom, and converting a basement to an apartment. I am looking for someone that can do the design and draw up plans for this project. Who do I go to and what kind of cost just for the design and blueprints?
kabal5055 asked:
im a guy so i need help in the decorating renovation area. I just finished one bathroom in my 3 rooms two bathroom apartment, and it looks spectacular. Magazine cover like bathroom. All of my friends are simply shocked at how amazing it looks.Question here is should i renovate the other bathroom the same way or should i change it a little or alot. What are the rules of decorating?
im a guy so i need help in the decorating renovation area. I just finished one bathroom in my 3 rooms two bathroom apartment, and it looks spectacular. Magazine cover like bathroom. All of my friends are simply shocked at how amazing it looks.Question here is should i renovate the other bathroom the same way or should i change it a little or alot. What are the rules of decorating?
justwonderin asked:
The countertops have white, gold and pink to top it all off! I am renting the house so I cannot do any renovations except for finding accessories to give it a more modernized look. I am having trouble finding colors to go with it all…can anyone help??? PLEASE!
The countertops have white, gold and pink to top it all off! I am renting the house so I cannot do any renovations except for finding accessories to give it a more modernized look. I am having trouble finding colors to go with it all…can anyone help??? PLEASE!
tw_02202006 asked:
I have one bathroom and I want to do a one day tub and souround replacement. I have Bath Fitter and Empire Today coming out for estimates. They advertise allot, but I don’t know anyone that has used them. Please help!
I have one bathroom and I want to do a one day tub and souround replacement. I have Bath Fitter and Empire Today coming out for estimates. They advertise allot, but I don’t know anyone that has used them. Please help!
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