ᐅ Bathroom Renovation on a Tight Budget & Washing Machine Connection
Created on: 22 Feb 2022 11:48
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kati1337
Hello everyone!
We are preparing to move this summer.
As a temporary solution until our new home is ready, we will be staying for one year in a very old house.
The house has been in the family for a long time but will likely be sold rather than renovated by us, so none of us want to invest much money into it.
However, the current situation in the small bathrooms is something I cannot live with – not even for one year.
So, for me, this is the moment to start doing some DIY work. It’s a good project to experiment with since it can hardly get any worse than it is now. 😉
My question to you: Who has experience or tips on improving the look of very old bathrooms with a limited budget?
Our goal is to repaint the bathtub and at least paint or cover the wall tiles.
For the floor, I would like something with a wood appearance – maybe vinyl could be installed over it?
These are just rough ideas. I’m thankful for any input or inspiration.
This is just one of two bathrooms. This will probably be our “toilet room,” as the shower/tub is unlikely to be used. There is another bathroom of the same size, for which I don’t have pictures yet, with sanitary fixtures in an unpleasant curry brown. I would like to change the color of the sinks there, but I have no idea if that’s possible.
We will probably replace the toilets in both bathrooms before moving in.
Last but not least:
This old kitchen will become our laundry room. Now we need to figure out how to connect a washing machine where the sink is currently located. Is that doable? It’s not absolutely necessary to keep the sink functional, but it would be nice. If so, what would we need to do and acquire?
We are preparing to move this summer.
As a temporary solution until our new home is ready, we will be staying for one year in a very old house.
The house has been in the family for a long time but will likely be sold rather than renovated by us, so none of us want to invest much money into it.
However, the current situation in the small bathrooms is something I cannot live with – not even for one year.
So, for me, this is the moment to start doing some DIY work. It’s a good project to experiment with since it can hardly get any worse than it is now. 😉
My question to you: Who has experience or tips on improving the look of very old bathrooms with a limited budget?
Our goal is to repaint the bathtub and at least paint or cover the wall tiles.
For the floor, I would like something with a wood appearance – maybe vinyl could be installed over it?
These are just rough ideas. I’m thankful for any input or inspiration.
This is just one of two bathrooms. This will probably be our “toilet room,” as the shower/tub is unlikely to be used. There is another bathroom of the same size, for which I don’t have pictures yet, with sanitary fixtures in an unpleasant curry brown. I would like to change the color of the sinks there, but I have no idea if that’s possible.
We will probably replace the toilets in both bathrooms before moving in.
Last but not least:
This old kitchen will become our laundry room. Now we need to figure out how to connect a washing machine where the sink is currently located. Is that doable? It’s not absolutely necessary to keep the sink functional, but it would be nice. If so, what would we need to do and acquire?
Winniefred28 Feb 2022 18:38Remove the carpets and install laminate flooring. Renew the silicone in the bathroom and replace toilet seats, showerheads, and faucets. Clean the rest thoroughly. Paint the walls. The washing machine can be connected anywhere there is a sink. It can even be placed next to it on the same drain. Everything else, in my opinion, is unnecessary. The main thing is that it becomes clean. Spending money on aesthetics is a waste.
I haven’t been on site myself yet, but I spoke with my family at home, and the unanimous opinion is that the carpets need to be removed.
I don’t think we’ll reach 10,000 in DIY work. We will at most spend a bit more on the kitchen, if at all. However, we would move those units into the new house. Most likely, the cabinets can be used in the utility room. And maybe we’ll get a side-by-side fridge instead of a built-in one, since we could also reuse it in the new house.
For a short-term solution as a temporary fix, I’m thinking we’ll remove the carpets and put PVC, vinyl, or click laminate flooring over the existing floor. What would you recommend?
Other than that, we’re not doing much. Some toilets will be replaced partially (but not at our expense), and I plan to refresh the rest of the bathrooms with tile paint and bathtub paint. This isn’t strictly necessary, of course. But making the house a bit more cozy over time, while we’re already living there, I consider a hobby. I enjoy it, and people spend money on other hobbies too. Of course, not thousands, but with DIY you can achieve a lot on a small budget.
That’s what this thread was intended for — if anyone has good tips or tutorials, or can recommend paint. Less as a fundamental discussion about our budget. 😉
I don’t think we’ll reach 10,000 in DIY work. We will at most spend a bit more on the kitchen, if at all. However, we would move those units into the new house. Most likely, the cabinets can be used in the utility room. And maybe we’ll get a side-by-side fridge instead of a built-in one, since we could also reuse it in the new house.
For a short-term solution as a temporary fix, I’m thinking we’ll remove the carpets and put PVC, vinyl, or click laminate flooring over the existing floor. What would you recommend?
Other than that, we’re not doing much. Some toilets will be replaced partially (but not at our expense), and I plan to refresh the rest of the bathrooms with tile paint and bathtub paint. This isn’t strictly necessary, of course. But making the house a bit more cozy over time, while we’re already living there, I consider a hobby. I enjoy it, and people spend money on other hobbies too. Of course, not thousands, but with DIY you can achieve a lot on a small budget.
That’s what this thread was intended for — if anyone has good tips or tutorials, or can recommend paint. Less as a fundamental discussion about our budget. 😉
kati1337 schrieb:
Should I go with PVC, vinyl, or click laminate? What would you recommend? Definitely laminate. In terms of price-performance ratio, it’s simply the best option, unless you have an aversion to plastics (which I don’t assume given your alternatives). In my opinion, the selection of very affordable models (<15 EUR/m² (about $16 per square yard)) is the largest here, and you can even find decent quality for around 7 EUR (about $7.50).
Moreover, installation is doable for almost anyone (vinyl might be even easier to install, but I haven’t tried it yet). Vinyl is noticeably more expensive for some reason. I don’t find its feel clearly superior, and it’s not always suitable for wet rooms (often it has a carrier board made of HDF). According to user reports, vinyl tends to scratch more easily and can quickly start looking dull. Laminate is unfortunately sensitive to moisture if water gets between the floorboards. Vinyl often receives praise for its soft, comfortable feel while walking. To me, it feels more like PVC sheet flooring from the 1980s, but I guess that’s just personal taste.
Tolentino schrieb:
Vinyl is often praised for its nice, soft feel underfoot. I think it reminds me more of PVC sheet flooring from the 1980s. But I guess it’s a matter of taste.In our new build, we currently have vinyl, and I think both views are true. 😀 It’s pleasantly soft and looks nice. It is prone to scratches. And barefoot, you really get the feeling of walking on 80s PVC sheet flooring.
We’re still undecided whether we’ll choose it again for the new house. The texture isn’t the best, but it does have advantages that can’t be ignored.
In the beginning, I was quite fond of vinyl, but once I realized that it is seriously overpriced (compared to laminate), I became somewhat vinyl-averse. So if it’s going to be plastic, then laminate. If you want something higher quality, then it’s better to go for hardwood flooring (preferably solid wood planks).
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