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?
The sink does not need to be removed. You can take out the cabinet to the right or left of the sink, or the oven cabinet, and place the washing machine there. The hose can run through the kickboard to the sink cabinet.
In the "red" bathroom, if you don’t want to use the bathtub, why not convert it with wood or similar material to create storage space? Add a shelf with a back panel on top. Then you might even consider painting the rest of the tiled wall or simply covering it with thin wooden panels.
In the "red" bathroom, if you don’t want to use the bathtub, why not convert it with wood or similar material to create storage space? Add a shelf with a back panel on top. Then you might even consider painting the rest of the tiled wall or simply covering it with thin wooden panels.
The floor looks good and is even back in style. The existing tiles can, for example, be covered with nice light-colored tiles laid over the old ones. This would work well with the current flooring. I would also install a wall-mounted toilet. Under the new tiles, it’s also ideal to run cables or pipes, for instance, for a washing machine connection. With light-colored wall tiles, it looks great.
If you paint or cover the old tiles, which will always look makeshift, then the option of tile-over-tile will be off the table.
If you paint or cover the old tiles, which will always look makeshift, then the option of tile-over-tile will be off the table.
I actually find the flooring in the bathroom quite nice and I’m fine with it. If I get bored with it (not a high priority), I might consider laying vinyl over it, but if not, it’s okay as is.
I’m thinking of painting the tiles, yes. Something in a light color. We’ll see—there’s plenty of inspiration online.
Does anyone have recommendations for a tile paint brand that holds up well?
Can I also paint the sink? It’s curry brown and really looks awful. 😀
Oh, about the kitchen—I didn’t express myself clearly. I actually want to place the washing machine on that other wall (in front of the window), along with the dryer, and very roughly just lay hoses across if possible. But I’m not sure if or how that would work with the washing machine wastewater since there needs to be a slope for drainage.
Alternatively, there are two washbasins in the other bathroom. It could also be an option to remove both old sinks and install a new one (then I wouldn’t have to paint them), and place the washing machine next to it.
I’m thinking of painting the tiles, yes. Something in a light color. We’ll see—there’s plenty of inspiration online.
Does anyone have recommendations for a tile paint brand that holds up well?
Can I also paint the sink? It’s curry brown and really looks awful. 😀
Oh, about the kitchen—I didn’t express myself clearly. I actually want to place the washing machine on that other wall (in front of the window), along with the dryer, and very roughly just lay hoses across if possible. But I’m not sure if or how that would work with the washing machine wastewater since there needs to be a slope for drainage.
Alternatively, there are two washbasins in the other bathroom. It could also be an option to remove both old sinks and install a new one (then I wouldn’t have to paint them), and place the washing machine next to it.
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