We then ended up at Rona one day just to buy paint and came out with a sink, ceramic tile and grout, and plenty of paint. That was an expensive trip for sure. Then the joy of destroying the existing tile was started. I had sore arms for days. After much anguish of installing fussy tiles, having Doug put baseboard in, having my dad & brother & sister show up to help with various plumbing catastrophes, and using tricks to hide wall imperfections...it is finally done.
It was interesting to note that the second we started working on the bathroom, the suite was taken and 4 other couples were also really wanting it. It was all about the bathroom really. Our new tenants are pleased, and we are amazed that we (we meaning Nate) had the ability (and connections) to make it happen.
I just can't believe it turned out as nice as it did. Judging by how much time and effort was put into it, though - it sure better look good!
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Isn't it satisfying to do your own work? The first place we owned we reno'd the washroom and while tiling was a pain the end result was awesome and I was proud to say "I did that!" Good for you two!!
it looks great! I didnt' see the previous version of it but that looks very nice. I think you are right about it being all about the bathroom. I remember my roomate tracey and I searching for apartments once and we nixed many based on the state of the bathroom. She was a bath girl and she required a very clean tub :-). Do you tenants move in soon?
Thanks you two!
It was a lot of work, but it did feel good to know we did most of it ourselves and saved a lot of $$$.
Our tenants moved in about a week ago.
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