Guest Bathroom Renovation- Part 1

We are remodeling our guest bathroom upstairs.  For years, we have wanted to do this, because the shower/bath tub combo wasn't functional. We have a lot of German components in our well built house. German tubs are narrow to conserve water. Here is an old picture of the bathroom before.  This photo does not show the step. I can't believe we don't have other photos of this bathroom.

We are keeping the sink and cabinets.  We replaced the lightbar and faucet a few years back.  They are in the bronze family. We will attempt at painting the melamine cabinets, since they are in great shape.
My husband worked hard to remove the tub and shower enclosure. Demo time baby!  We had a step to get into the narrow tub. Terrible design.  Add a skinny German tub and it is awkward and scary.
With two little dogs to keep out of the workmen's way. I am getting tired of being pinned up, along with our dogs.  The tiling is almost done.  Thank goodness....some nights, they have worked until 10:00 pm at night.
Here is an old picture of the bathroom before.  This photo does not show the step. I can't believe we don't have other photos of this bathroom.

The tub in place. My husband did all of the demolition.  Disconnecting the plumbing and tearing off the drywall and tile.

My husband was able to cut the tub into three pieces, so he could carry it out. He then installed the purple board.  The hop mopper comes in next.  The niche was an issue for awhile.  I wanted it centered under the window.  My husband said it would be difficult because of a stud there.  I then suggested two small niches on each side.  That was an issue too, because there wasn't enough space between them.

You can see the black  hot mop product on the shower floor. We decided to go with one niche in the center and it all worked out beautifully.  The tile guy comes in next.  He installed the chicken wire and then a scratch coat.  This shower is a curbless shower, meaning no curb to step over. Just walk right in. The shower floor is sloped toward the drain.

The Benefit of Curbless Showers 

• They are very stylish.
• They are very practical, especially for aging adults.
• Maximize your bathroom space.  Visually, it opens up your bathroom, making it seem larger.
• No step or lip to trip over.
• Clean lines
• Not just for the aging.  Many benefits for a whole family.

Let the tiling begin!   We are using Philadephia Light Travertine.  I will be showing the shower soon, complete with the new tile and bronze shower components.  

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