Bathroom Phase One

We decided to try to minimize the cheap flooring and shoddy work in the upstairs bath.  We chose a benign paint colour that would hopefully blend away most of the - let's call them foibles of the room.  The paint colour in and of itself wasn't atrocious...but it certainly made all the ugliness stick out.  Here are some side by side comparisons of before and after:

(Keep in mind that this is just the first phase of attack...more will be done when funds allow. Oh, and it also looks much more improved in real life...the pictures don't quite translate the difference.)

Before

After

 We will be replacing the toilet seat sooner than later...assuming we can get the oxidized bolts out...worst case scenario...sand and paint.  That strip on the floor is going to be painted out until we can find another solution, as well.



After



Before



The tub area doesn't look all that bad in the before, but Ron had already installed 1/4 round to cover up the staples used to secure the linoleum...yes you read right...staples!



Before



After

Remember...this is just phase one.  Phase two will entail the removal of that dreadful mirror, the staining of the cabinet (or painting) new hardware and a new counter top (that may be in phase 3).  Note how little the "privacy walls" around the toilet stand out in the after picture -you can see them in the mirror.  Ron cleaned the floor up nicely with lots of elbow grease and a bit of soap and bleach...had to be done I'm afraid, regular environmentally friendly cleaner just didn't do the trick.


We tested the tub to make sure the jets worked and I had a wonderful jacuzzi bath after the painting was completed.  Next we have to spruce up the trim and launch phase two.  Phase 3 will hopefully see a tiled shower in place, new flooring and a tile surround for the tub. 

Pictures of the guestroom soon to come plus pictures of the views from our windows, just to give you an idea of our setting...try not to get too excited! (Yes, that is sarcasm!)