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Bathroom To-do

Page history last edited by peterga 14 years, 1 month ago

Complete measurements and measurement diagrams
Contact architect (Dale?)
Consider lighting more thoroughly
- Lean toward ceiling lights with multiple, adjustable lights (halogen, LED)
Consider available spaces for odd shapes, recessed shelves, etc.
Consider optimal places for towel racks/hooks

Select tile (rocky, amber, irregular?)
- Do they have the corner and trim pieces needed to frame tub?
- Porcelain can look like stone for not a ton of money, is virtually indestructible, and is low maintenance for shower surrounds
Select flooring
- Ceramic tiles are not always strong enough for floors -- ask
- Porcelain floors more rugged than stone
- If buying stone, get 20% more than needed so you can discard oddly colored, make sure subflooring can take weight
- Roughly 7x15 = 105 sq ft for floor ($1/ft = $105, $5/ft = $525)
- Walls - est. 3' high x 50' perimeter = 150' + 5 more feet + 50' for shower etc. = 200 sq ft = $400 $1/ft, $2000
Select lighting for mirror
Select jet tub (or whirlpool)
- will fit in space 75" x 69 3/4" (6'3" x 5'9")
- Can if fit through the door?
- Tankless water heater to go with it?
Decide on sink
Decide on sink cabinet
Research, decide on TV mirror
Select ceiling lights
- Lean toward ceiling lights with multiple, adjustable lights (halogen, LED)
Select over tub shelving
Stereo or entertaining center?
Decide on composition of shower wall
- Glass brick? Half glass brick?
- What could support curve?
- Shelves for soap, etc.?
- Towel racks, hooks?
Shower floor
- Shower pan?
- Can sloping floor with open shower be done?