Can I paint my kitchen/bathroom wall instead of using tile?
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Comments (10)We also didn't do tile b/c of the cost. I do love the look. There are many other options: Just plain painted walls, beadboard, tongue and grove, chair rail and use 2 different color paint, wood paneling, wallpaper... Here's what we did: Here are a few inspiration pics I saved from houzz [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by san francisco architect Doma Architects, Inc. [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by new york architect Reginald L. Thomas Architect LLC. [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by seattle architect Bosworth Hoedemaker [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by san francisco James Madson [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by phoenix interior designer VM Concept Interior Design Studio...See MoreCan I use basalt tile on bathroom floor?
Comments (4)I've never used basalt, but I've seen it in raw stone as well as in resinated stone. It is recommended that it be sealed prior to installation. Epoxy grouts might be a mis-match if it's porous. Epoxy can penetrate the perimeter of porous stone tile and give an off-color "picture frame" look to each tile. I'd contact the tech department of the specific tile you're thinking of using. If all they can give you are give generic installation and care instructions, then contact the tech department of the epoxy grout manufacturer and ask if they recommend their epoxy grout with porous stone tile. There are so many versions of stone being used as floor and wall coverings these days. I can't keep up with them. FWIW, basalt is on my short list for a future bathroom in my own house. I haven't researched the installation specifics yet, because I first have to build the addition that the bathroom will be in. lol...See MoreCan I use kitchen sized vanity cabinets in my bathroom?
Comments (15)Normal kitchen height counters have become much more common in bathrooms in the last couple of decades vs vanity height. When I replaced my vanities, I built them to finish at 36 height in both upstairs bathrooms. Neither are 24" deep though because of space constrictions. If the added depth is a problem, you can bump out the wall or mirror above. (But be sure to leave faucet clearance space.) Ditto about using the widest drawer stacks you can fit. 30" vs 2 15" stacks. You gain the space require by one set of drawer slides (if side mounted slides are used vs bottom mount) PLUS two cabinet sides. And, the extra wasted space if you are using face framed cabinets vs frameless. You will end up netting quite a bit of extra drawer space. Extra bonus because one 30" cabinet should price out for less than 2 15" cabinets will. I don't like towers anywhere near water. Have seen too many pix of water damaged tower cabinets when installed close-close-ish to a lavatory. That, and I hate the trapped feeling. As mentioned, if the vanity is captured between two walls, measure, measure and then measure again. Determine if you will need fillers. Keep in mind that square 90 degree corners are rare so, even if the measurements say it should fit, an unsquare opening may prevent the assembly from fitting in reality. (Removing drywall from cabinet level down can save you sometimes.)...See MoreCan I use square floor tiles in this long bathroom?
Comments (25)I like that pattern. I see three colours in it? Don't know how much differently the pattern would read with only two colours. Sometimes, a tweak results in a big change. You might want to search for floors with brick patterns and see what type of colour combos look best to you. Did you see the pattern page on the Fireclay site? Btw, Fireclay does have patterned tiles (not inexpensive). Sizes are 6x6, 8x8 and 6 x 12. As an example, here is their page for b&w and green motifs. And here's Restoration Tile's historic pattern info page. I believe both companies offer design assistance and did see a CAD tool and free design assistance on the Fireclay site. As mentioned by @houssaon, drawing it all out to scale on paper helps a ton too. You mentioned needing tiles in three weeks. I know labour is scarce these days but rushing decisions on permanent fixtures usually means something gets compromised so it can help to be flexible with the initial design idea. I don't know if being historically accurate with your new floor is important to you but if you're looking for something that seems outside current retail offering and must work with your current tub tiles, might be worth your while to reach out to a pro for design ideas. Feel free to share more pics of your bathroom in this post as well. Pros might be able to offer you helpful ideas. Good luck with everything! Hope you'll share "after" pics. :)...See Morerwiegand
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