Since there are several bathroom reno thread already, I though I might jump-in as well. It's unlikely for me to do this DIY like painting (don't have the guts to get it wrong) but can't help but wonder if there are bits that I can do myself to make it cheaper. Again, I have no idea where to start this, initial questions
The bathroom, what do you think should be done?
I'm thinking:
1. Strip all tiles and wooden(?) top, strip bathtub, toilet bowl and sink
2. Retile and re-waterproof
3. New vanity, new toilet bow, no bath just shower box
Keep every piping in place if possible, the one for shower might need to be moved a bit, what do you think?
The process, is this the right step by step + tradies? What am I missing?
Can all the above be done for about $2K from the photo, the bathroom should be about 1.5m x 2m max. I'll be ablt to confirm once I have access to the property
Materials
I thought it'll be cheaper to source them myself (or not) - other suggestions on where I can get these cheaper will be great
The bathroom, what do you think should be done?
I'm thinking:
1. Strip all tiles and wooden(?) top, strip bathtub, toilet bowl and sink
2. Retile and re-waterproof
3. New vanity, new toilet bow, no bath just shower box
Keep every piping in place if possible, the one for shower might need to be moved a bit, what do you think?
The process, is this the right step by step + tradies? What am I missing?
- Strip sink, taps and shower head - plumber?
- Strip everything else - handyman/ builder? airtasker? can I do it myself?
- Prep the subfloor, tile memrane, blue goop? (I read Depreciator thread on lots of blue goop) - builder?
- Tile the bathroom - tiler
- Put back new vanity, toilet bowl, shower box and shower heads - plumber and builder?
Can all the above be done for about $2K from the photo, the bathroom should be about 1.5m x 2m max. I'll be ablt to confirm once I have access to the property
Materials
I thought it'll be cheaper to source them myself (or not) - other suggestions on where I can get these cheaper will be great
- Shower Screen $330.0 http://auctionworldsydney.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=1342
- Tiles $15.0 per sqm for 30sqm =$450 http://www.tfo.com.au/online-tile-store/product/super-white-nano-pre-sealed-polished-porcelain-tile
- Mirror $20.0 http://www.bunnings.com.au/award-600-x-450mm-diamond-edge-mirror-panel-_p1730114
- Vanity $180 http://auctionworldsydney.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=1888&limit=100 OR http://auctionworldsydney.com.au/in...ath=60&product_id=1932&sort=p.price&order=ASC
Total main materials = $1100 ish, that left...another a grand or so for labour