In this first half of a two-part Weekend Decorating, Nancy Golden shows how she transformed this bathroom that was once the exclusive domain of teenage boys (figure A) into a beautiful spalike retreat for guests (figure B). On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the greatest degree of difficulty, this project rates an advanced 5. It took 21 hours over the course of three and a half days to complete this phase of the project, and the total cost of materials and accessories was $1,500. The first step in a project of this type, particularly because of the room structure and scale, is to create a floor plan (figure C). Materials:
Paint
Paint trays, rollers and brushes
Level
Tape measure
Pencil
Painters tape
Glaze
Acrylic paint
Metallic paint
Buckets
Trowel
Pliers
Wrench
Saw
Grout
Rubber float
Slate tile squares
Safety glasses or goggles
Tile adhesive
Stainless vessel sinks
Chrome faucets
Chrome sink fixtures
Preparation: - Paint base coat on walls.
Note: It may be necessary to cover the surface with three to four coats of paint. Allow to dry overnight. - Remove the vanity cabinet.
Repairing Slate Floor Because of the large-scale vanity Golden removed, several of the slate tiles are missing. The new vanity cabinet to be installed will be raised off the floor, so it's necessary to add or replace the slate tiles. - Most important, shut off the water valve (figure D).
- Remove the faucet lines and hardware (figure E).
- Measure and mark for replacement tiles (figure F).
- Make cuts to the tile to accommodate the water lines (figure G).
Safety tip: Remember to wear safety glasses or goggles when operating saws or heavy equipment. - Drill holes through the tiles for the water lines.
- Apply tile adhesive to floor with trowel (figure H).
Expert tip: If applying tile to an area near or in water, add a moisture barrier. - Place the tiles on the adhesive (figure I).
- Allow tiles to dry overnight in preparation for the grout.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Book of Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Time Life Books
Website: www.timelife.com
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