flipstah's Condo Renovation!

[Weapon_R]

Also think seniors. Bad idea to lose the tub

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by firebane


Refinishing a tub? Don't bother. I've looked into it and DIY measures come off looking like crap and professinal jobs are $$$

^^ THIS!!

Refinishing is for rental units where all you want is to spruce up a shitty looking tub. Refinishing starts at around $500 and in the end it just looks like.....an old tub that's been refinished. And it doesn't last.

You've already got most of the job ripped apart. To not spend another $500 on a brand new tub when you're spending thousands on Granite tops, new tile, new flooring will be all for nothing. Any perspective owner will take one look at an old tub and think "Okay...#1 on the project list is completely gut this bathroom and put in a new one".

I see this mistake all the time. You either splash a paint job and tidy the place up..or you invest money wisely and do a proper reno, which will give you at least 40% on your investment.

[flipstah]

Day 2


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Time to remove that ugly backsplash in the kitchen. I watched the countertop guys do the job at my parents house so with my pry bar, I just followed their methodology. It was relatively easy.


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Meanwhile, my dad installed new lock and handle while I did the backsplash. Got some good stuff thanks to my buddy at Spalding Hardware (http://www.spaldinghardware.com/). Family-owned business so love supporting the local economy.


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With the one side done, we assessed the hood fan removal and got it done easy peasy


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We discovered this was hiding behind the fan:


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It's not live because we shut it off at the breaker and tile removal continued.


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Got a 'gift' from my aunt. Marble table!

Thanks for the opinions on the shower vs. tub debacle and opinions on refinishing. Looks like I'll definitely have to replace the tub but I want to finish the kitchen first and see what's leftover in the budget to assess the damage of a new tub. FML.

Lesson of the Day:

Always wear safety goggles. Saved my eyes from flying tiles today.

[msommers]

That is a pimp table!! How heavy was it?!

[davidI]

Sweet table. What's your plan for the hood fan?

[ercchry]

That location and unit isnt going to attract seniors or families.... i'd say do a pimp shower, big enough for two, massage jets, steam, and rain head

[Sugarphreak]

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[Heru-Farukon]

Originally posted by ercchry
That location and unit isnt going to attract seniors or families.... i'd say do a pimp shower, big enough for two, massage jets, steam, and rain head

+1

Told yah someone is going to say the same thing as me lol

[flipstah]

Originally posted by msommers
That is a pimp table!! How heavy was it?!

Originally posted by davidI
Sweet table. What's your plan for the hood fan?

Thanks! Wasn't too heavy since we had a dolly but it has some weight to it. It was a hand-me-down but nice one nonetheless.

Hood fan will be replaced with a more powerful recirculating fan (>300CFM)

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Wow some serious progress, that is awesome dude! Your pad is going to be SWEET!

I expect an invite to the house warming party

Beyond house party maybe?

Originally posted by ercchry
That location and unit isnt going to attract seniors or families.... i'd say do a pimp shower, big enough for two, massage jets, steam, and rain head

Originally posted by Heru-Farukon


+1

Told yah someone is going to say the same thing as me lol

That's exactly the dream bathroom I want. My dream bathroom would be something like these:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/3756112/...om-other-metro

http://www.houzz.com/photos/804750/M...athroom-boston

It's a BIG gamble though.

[ercchry]

I wouldn't call it a gamble. Thats a LOT of people's dream bathroom... only way to go for a one bedroom in the beltline imo

[davidI]

Originally posted by flipstah


Hood fan will be replaced with a more powerful recirculating fan (>300CFM)

Keeping it in the cabinets or attaching a nice stainless wall mount unit?

I ordered one off http://www.kitchenhoods.ca/range-hoods/index.php and it worked really well.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by davidI


Keeping it in the cabinets or attaching a nice stainless wall mount unit?

I ordered one off http://www.kitchenhoods.ca/range-hoods/index.php and it worked really well.

I'm going to keep the cabinet but use a recirc kit, add louvered doors, and the fan will be stainless steel.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by flipstah
Hood fan will be replaced with a more powerful recirculating fan (>300CFM)

Sakura JDM hood fans are beasts

[flipstah]

Originally posted by n1zm0


Sakura JDM hood fans are beasts

Where's a good place to get one?

[ercchry]

so i take it you are not ripping down the wall?

[jwslam]

Originally posted by flipstah
Beyond house party maybe?

Originally posted by flipstah
I have a set timeline (lol). I

So when is it?

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by flipstah
Where's a good place to get one?

Found ours awhile back on center street north, somewhere around that Lucky supermarket, but they even sell them at regular places like Home Depot. Best thing about it is the little oil catch trays.

http://www.sakura-canada.com/sakura%20products.html

[flipstah]

Originally posted by ercchry
so i take it you are not ripping down the wall?

The wall has ventilation, electrical, heating and it'll be a giant pain to rip it off.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by flipstah


The wall has ventilation, electrical, heating and it'll be a giant pain to rip it off.

only got to take it down to island height

[flipstah]

Originally posted by ercchry


only got to take it down to island height

I'd love to but InRich already assessed the wall and he advised that it would be more headaches in the long-run.

EDIT: Just received approval for the condo board on my plans but denied the wall removal because the ductwork cannot be touched.

SO... No.