Upstairs bathroom begins
For about 9 years we’ve been living with a pretty horrible bathroom. It’s generally been clean and bearable but looking at fake wood panelling and tiles that are coming up off the floor hasn’t been the greatest thing. The bathroom was the first thing we wanted to renovate but Pauline and I could never agree [...]
Downstairs bathroom fitout
It’s been a quite a few days since the last update and that was mainly because not much happened for three days. Today though was a huge day because some of the fittings went in which lends itself to making the room look almost complete. We had a few issues with bits missing from the [...]
Unveiling the feature wall
Finally got the glimpse of the feature wall I’ve been fretting over for what is essentially years. The history of this design is based on a bathroom I used when staying at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The moment I walked in the room I was in awe of it and wanted the look for home. [...]
The tiles are nearly all done
The tiles are nearly all in – except for the feature tiles in the shower and the grout. After some initial freak outs regarding colour and size, I’m happy with the results now after seeing the tiles go up the wall. I think they’ll pop properly when the down lights go in and there is [...]
Waterproofing done
Waterproofing in the downstairs bathroom is now done, but it doesn’t have as much coverage as I expected. I thought the whole room would have the gel, but it looks like only the shower area and the edges get the love. The waterproofing was delayed a day as the contractors didn’t think to knock on [...]
Plastering the walls
It’s amazing how much a room changes once the plasterboard is up – it gives you the feeling that there isn’t far to go even though there is still tonnes to do. I’m not sure what the step is next after this, but Shamus the builder has been making noises about the tiles so I’m [...]
Big progress downstairs
Well in one week the stairs are now polished and complete, the speakers are wired and the walls are becoming plasterboarded. I had some last minute planning for the wiring of the speakers downstairs and I wish I’d been better prepared for that – all my fault entirely. But it’s looking great and I’m thinking [...]
The stairs continue
I had no idea that stairs would take so long to put in, but I guess they are pretty tricky. Apparently it will end up being around 4-5 days work because it includes staining the steps. We had the choice to stain the balustrades as well, but I think painting them would fit in better [...]
The stairs begin
Well I thought I’d have a staircase by the end of today, but judging by the big gaping hole in my floor, I’m guessing the stairs weren’t delivered. It’s good however as it’s given me perspective on how much space the stairs really do take up. I think they take up more space than I [...]
Renovations Resume
So after a few weeks break the builder is back with a vengance. This is how he left it, with the outside cladding all buttoned up:
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