Bathroom Update - And it goes on . . .

and on, and on . . .

Even thought it feels like forever, Mike has been kicking ass at getting the master bath remodel done. This weekend marks the second full week that he has been working on the remodel. As with many home renovation projects, once Mike started to work on the bathroom he discovered that there was much more to be done than he originally anticipated. For one, the baseboards and drywall around the toilet were covered in mildew and really just rotting away. It was pretty gross once he got the toilet out.

So, here is what he has done so far:

• remove the orange peel texture from the walls (that was the video in this post)
• remove the old, yucky drywall
• remove the old shower fan
• reposition and replace the new shower fan
• change the electrical so that everything is centrally located - all the switches are in one place instead of two
• replace the drywall
• build framing for around the existing opening for the closet
• install new bullnose in multiple locations in the bathroom
  
• remove the old window & sill - which had termite damage (hopefully no new damage will show up now)
• install new window
• mud the new drywall & bullnose
• sand & mud again
• prime the walls
• paint

He still has a lot left to do, but he has reached the point where he is starting to put the bathroom back together versus tearing it apart. Knowing this, we both can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Two weeks isn't really a long time to be without the master bath - especially when we have another bathroom that is fully functioning, and thanks to that remodel, is a very nice bathroom to use!

The biggest pain - which makes the task seem like it has been going on forever - is having our house disheveled and the closet inaccessible. My wardrobe currently lives on our guest bed - and it is messy and cluttered. Bleh.

Okay - enough griping from me about the inconvenience of not having a closet - here are some pics of the remodel, in progress.

Sanding complete: Old texture removed

Where the toilet was - can you see how gross the baseboards & wall is there??

Another shot of the toilet area - with a bunch of different colors we were testing out.

The vanity area - after Mike removed the orange peel texture

The old window is out!

Low-cost air conditioning

The new window - before new drywall & bullnose

The new window, with bullnose, etc done - also - the walls have been primed!

The closet (preexisting) - but the framing is new on the top of the closet - and the edge of the wall (on the right) has new, rounded bullnose. Mike chose plastic bullnose to prevent rusting.

Putting up a second coat of paint

More paint

I think that I said it when he did the last bathroom - but I am so impressed with Mike's MAD skills! Our house is pimpin', thanks to that man of mine! :)