musicman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 No stain at all. The sealant gave it the wet look that darkened it. And, I love the imperfections, too. It let's everyone know that these floors have been around for 90 years.i'm impressed. good to see someone move forward on projects!! you definitely have a faster pace than i do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks great! I'm impressed.flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Finally got my backsplash installed! It was worth the wait, since I got it free (I now owe someone a favor)! What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 What do you think? looks great but you'll be investing in some anti-streaking cleanser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 looks great but you'll be investing in some anti-streaking cleanser! Tell me about it! I've cleaned it twice already, and the picture still shows straks. Here's what it looked like BEFORE the cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Tell me about it! I've cleaned it twice already, and the picture still shows straks. Here's what it looked like BEFORE the cleaning.try some scrubbing bubbles and a cloth towel. OR if you find something better, mention it here because i know many of us have the same issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Looks great! Try Steak-free Windex with a clean cotton cloth [old T's and terry towels work great.] Go with the grain and don't swirl. Also "Stainless Steel Majic." It's what we use to clean this Big Momma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Finally got my backsplash installed! It was worth the wait, since I got it free (I now owe someone a favor)!What do you think? The price was right, but I'm just not "feelin" it. I ain't mad atcha though flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedScare Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Well, my 11 and a half month bathroom buildout is nearing completion. I went retro with the tile...took 2 months for them to special order it...but I think it was worth it. Tile guys finished yesterday, and the plumber set the toilet and sink today. I got gutsy and went with black grout. Pretty dramatic, but I think it looks cool with the subway tile. Here's a few pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbalouie Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Just saw this thread today. Your new kitchen looks great. I know you are proud & really injoying it. Curious though, in the layout of the original kitchen there is a doorway between the stove and sink. If you dont mind, where did this lead to and how is this area being used today. You gave me the incentive to tackle my kitchen. I will keep in mind to get input from friends for the design and materials as you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Well, my 11 and a half month bathroom buildout is nearing completion. I went retro with the tile...took 2 months for them to special order it...but I think it was worth it. Tile guys finished yesterday, and the plumber set the toilet and sink today. I got gutsy and went with black grout. Pretty dramatic, but I think it looks cool with the subway tile.looks great. looks pretty big as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Just saw this thread today. Your new kitchen looks great. I know you are proud & really injoying it. Curious though, in the layout of the original kitchen there is a doorway between the stove and sink. If you dont mind, where did this lead to and how is this area being used today. You gave me the incentive to tackle my kitchen. I will keep in mind to get input from friends for the design and materials as you did.Thanks for the comments. That doorway led to a utility room, containing my washer and dryer, a folding table, and two floor to ceiling cabinets. The room was 13.5 feet by 8 feet, and I thought it was wasted space for the W/D and storage. Since it also had a door that led to the master bedroom, it became a perfect location for a 2nd bathroom. I moved the washer and dryer into my bedroom closet, and the utility room became the bathroom and a walkin closet that you see in the photos.I am now trying to decide what color to paint the doors, trim, and walls. All comments and suggestions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbalouie Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks for the comments. That doorway led to a utility room, containing my washer and dryer, a folding table, and two floor to ceiling cabinets. The room was 13.5 feet by 8 feet, and I thought it was wasted space for the W/D and storage. Since it also had a door that led to the master bedroom, it became a perfect location for a 2nd bathroom. I moved the washer and dryer into my bedroom closet, and the utility room became the bathroom and a walkin closet that you see in the photos.I am now trying to decide what color to paint the doors, trim, and walls. All comments and suggestions welcome.Thanks for the reply. Your vision for existing space is simply amazing. As for trim and doors in the new bathroom I'm not sure. Maybe new trim & doors stained to match your existing wood floors? Don't know, anyone else have a suggestion? You are fast becoming one of my new heros with your remodeling ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I like the combo of subway and hex tiles you've used, Red. I'm planning to use hex on the floor but have reservations using in with a block and beam house but maybe they're more forgiving of movement than the larger tiles, I don't know. I also really would prefer a shower stall like yours but am sort of stuck in the pre-1910 era, mentally at least, which mostly means the clawfoot and circle curtain deal.Your house is 1920s, right? The Roaring Twenties was when color came into vogue in bathrooms and kitchens. Yours could be sort of early 20s with the sanitary white look with colorful doors and trim. I see a two-panel door in a soft pink, or eau de nil green perhaps, one of those period colors though, definitely. Orchid was in then too. Ralph Lauren has a green like that, I forget the name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Ahh! Awesome. I've got a mudroom/back of the kitchen space, thinking of converting to a second bath. I like the subway tile. My bath has all chickenwire, but cheap-contractor wainscot instead of tile up the walls. Now I have another expensive idea in my head. Dammit, Red! You should go with some color for the trim. A mid green or a coral pink. Not the saturated 50s and 60s stuff--you can get age-appropriate at S/W or Benjamin Moore. And do a full gloss rather than semi-gloss if your woodwork is in good enough shape to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin2002 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Redscare - Can you post your cabinet maker contact info? I am getting ready to start a bath remodel and would like to speak with him.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 I like the combo of subway and hex tiles you've used, Red. I'm planning to use hex on the floor but have reservations using in with a block and beam house but maybe they're more forgiving of movement than the larger tiles, I don't know. I also really would prefer a shower stall like yours but am sort of stuck in the pre-1910 era, mentally at least, which mostly means the clawfoot and circle curtain deal.Your house is 1920s, right? The Roaring Twenties was when color came into vogue in bathrooms and kitchens. Yours could be sort of early 20s with the sanitary white look with colorful doors and trim. I see a two-panel door in a soft pink, or eau de nil green perhaps, one of those period colors though, definitely. Orchid was in then too. Ralph Lauren has a green like that, I forget the name though.It is 1920. Since this is my master bath, and I've always wanted a shower, this is what went in. However, the tile is my attempt to keep it pseudo period. I am thinking some pale shade of green for the trim as well, but with it already in the kitchen, I don't want to OD on green.Now, the ORIGINAL bath, the one that all the guests will see and use, it will get the clawfoot tub and circle shower treatment. It is the last hideous room left in the house, but I am also tired of renovating, so it may have to wait a little while.As for hex tile, the small tiles survive much better in a flexible floor than large tile. Where large tiles will crack with the flex, the hex tiles will merely crack along the grout. I highly recommend 1 inch hex or squares over a wood floor.Redscare - Can you post your cabinet maker contact info? I am getting ready to start a bath remodel and would like to speak with him.ThanksJustin, his name is Ken Gulka. Number is 281-610-1867. Tell him you saw my pics on HAIF. He'll know what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I am now trying to decide what color to paint the doors, trim, and walls. All comments and suggestions welcome.my first suggestion would be to leave the doors/trim a neutral color and paint the walls something vintage like mauve or a minty green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Good call on the black grout. It looks great, plus it will hide mildew.In the 1920s, bathroom woodwork was typically painted white (white = sanitary), and hardware was usually nickel-plated. I would paint the walls a light grey and paint the woodwork white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 I am kinda leaning toward a light gray wall. I also like the thought of painting the door panel recesses (not the entire panel, just the recessed ridges) black, similar to the black tile trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Excellent choice. If I had a pic I'd post it--my bath with the same floor tile and white wainscott is gray. Looks great against glossy black or white trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Give my buddy Roque a call for a frameless shower door 832-398-5976 flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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