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?
tomtom79 schrieb:
The water supply is problematic, a makeshift solution, the drain works but it’s useless without water.
Is there no other spot, maybe in the kitchen? This is the kitchen. 😀 Or rather, the old kitchen.
In the new one for us, unfortunately there’s no space, as the dishwasher and sink are already there. And the layout is tight.
What exactly is the issue with the water supply? Are there no adapter fittings or something?
As I said, it’s not important to me that water keeps running to the sink—I could use the entire supply line for the washing machine.
Winniefred23 Mar 2022 11:13So my husband always just buys these branching fittings/extensions at the hardware store and that's it. Takes about 10 minutes, and we have that installed in two places in the house and have also used it in rental apartments before, and it was never a problem. As long as you have water supply and drainage available, you can branch off from it.
kati1337 schrieb:
What is the issue with the water supply? Aren't there any adapters or similar fittings available?
As I said, it wouldn’t bother me if water still flows into the sink; I could just use the entire supply line for the washing machine. Instead of completely removing the faucet and dedicating the supply line solely to the washing machine, you should consider a combined solution (e.g., see picture). Because even for the first option, you will need stoppers, adapters, and so on...
In your case, it’s best to use this type of device valve or something similar: search for PHA014O
netuser schrieb:
Instead of completely removing the faucet and using it only for the washing machine, you should aim for a combined solution (e.g., see the picture). Because even the first option requires plugs, adapters, etc....
In your case, it would be best to use this type of device valve or a similar one: search for PHA014O Oh, perfect! That’s exactly what I was looking for!
You’re a lifesaver!
And can we simply insert the wastewater hose into the drain trap below and tighten it with a clamp? Or do I need an adapter or a new drain trap as well?
kati1337 schrieb:
And can we simply connect the wastewater pipe into the trap and tighten it with a hose clamp? Or do I need an adapter or a new trap?You unscrew the part on your trap and attach a hose connector, for example, TEC356394. It costs about 2 EUR at the hardware store.
Then secure the washing machine’s drain hose with a hose clamp, and enjoy! 🙂
netuser schrieb:
You unscrew the trap on your drain and attach a hose connector there. For example, TEC356394. It costs about 2 EUR at the hardware store.
Then secure the washing machine drain hose with a hose clamp, and you're good to go! 🙂 I just realized: This strange faucet doesn’t have shut-off valves. It’s just that one piece, and you can’t turn it off separately. If I want to replace it, would I need to shut off the main water valve somewhere in the basement? Is it even possible to install a different fitting there?
Maybe I’ll just buy an adapter to connect the washing machine to that faucet instead.
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