DAY 28: Installing New Flooring in Our Master Bathroom!
This post is brought to you by Carpet One, a sponsor of the 30-Day Room Makeover Challenge.
In the previous post for Day 27 of my master bathroom makeover, I shared with you all the work I had to get done in my master bathroom before the Contract Carpet One Flooring installers (the awesome location here in Maryland) would be installed on Day 28 of the challenge.
I didn’t want to have anything “dirty” to do once that pretty flooring was installed!
If you remember, in my other post about choosing flooring, I wasn’t sure what kind of flooring I wanted but ended up going with the Verostone™ flooring. (Keep reading to find it’s a good flooring option!
The day of installation couldn’t come fast enough!
This was the status of how things were before they came:
BEFORE
AFTER!
The previous tenants were probably lazy DIYers (hey–I don’t blame them…I’ve done it myself!) and left the old 1970’s vinyl flooring underneath the “new” 1990’s peel-and-stick tiles that they probably laid themselves.
Horrible, just horrible I tell ya!
I couldn’t wait to see it gone!
BEFORE
AFTER!
Removing the Old Floor
One thing I love to do is to stand over the shoulders of home improvement professionals that come to my house.
I’m probably perceived as the Annoying Homeowner at first, before explaining that I am simply soaking in every tool, every move, every decision, every technique. After all, I love home improvement!
Having my master bathroom floor installed was no exception.
I don’t know what I expected here, but I guess I thought the “old-floor” removal would be a gentle one. HA!
Perhaps some heat to gently peel away the old vinyl….
Instead, it’s much like scraping your icy windshield in 20-degree temperatures! HA!
They chipped and scraped…chipped and scraped….
It was back-breaking work and took the bulk of the time during the 1-day installation.
In fact, you can see a little video clip here of one of the installers peeling and chipping away at my old tile!
It was very satisfying to watch! (16-second clip).
This part was such a mess. It gave new meaning to the word “manual labor.”
It was hard to imagine these materials have been here for so many years. I have to admit, it felt good seeing all the “old” stuff being tossed in the trash.
Helllllllooooo, Sub-floor!
Once all the old flooring and gunk was removed, the guys cut a thin sheet of plywood to nail down on top of the old sub-floor.
I’m not sure what this black stuff is, but it’s either got to be something to patch the pieces together or maybe it was a low spot that needed filling. I’m not sure. I wish I would have asked!
Whatever it was, the floor was looking fabulous already! LOL
The next part of the installation was simply laying down the glue.
They did it before lunch time, let it “set” for a little, and about 20-30 minutes later, came back. They were now ready to lay down the Verostone™ tiles.
What I Like About Verostone™
I like my home to feel warm and cozy.
So one thing I hate is walking on cold tiles, especially first thing in the morning!
Verostone™ is engineered stone floor that’s warmer to the touch and softer than natural stone, which I like. Plus, it’s easy to maintain! I’ve got 3 boys. The last thing I want it to worry about something that could easily get scratch, dinged, or chipped. This is a great family (and pet!) option!
During the installation, I noticed that they only had to use utility knives to cut small pieces to fit along the wall. That seemed like such an easier option to install than having to use a tile cutter or wet saw for stone!
The last step was to grout the tiles, which I missed because I had to do kid pick-ups from the bus stop and daycare.
But when I got home, I was so excited to see the finished result!
BEFORE
Bye-bye, outdated orange-stained flooring!
AFTER!
Hello, pretty cool gray!
You can see in this wide-angled picture the layout of the bathroom.
And let’s not forget how my master bathroom looked prior to this makeover starting:
BEFORE
IN PROGRESS!
Things Left to Do
I still have to:
- add the new toilet from Mansfield Plumbing
- add the baseboards and decorative wall trim
- change the door knob (my kids have figured out how to “pick” the existing old ugly one. LOL)
- Add shelving to the closet
- Build a vanity (yikes!!!)
- Add decorative pictures
- Rip out the shower, but that’s going to be next month. In the meantime, I’ll just hang a curtain.
- Paint the mirror gray
- Make a DIY privacy screen (see #8 on this post for a picture)
I Stand Here
Carpet One likes to inspire people to upload pictures of where they stand (#istandhere), which I think is genius marketing.
So I was inspired to share my own “before” and “after” of where I’m standing in my master bathroom.
BEFORE
AFTER!
Huge difference, huh??
Not to mention I recently bought the cutest socks and I think I’m developing a “wacky sock” obsession. But that’s a whole ‘nutha post…
These next 10 days of the challenge are going to be crazy busy!
Especially considering I’ve never built a vanity before. GULP!
I better get to plannin’!
In the meantime, head over the Carpet One on Facebook, and be sure to check their website for your nearest location. They specialize in not just carpet, but all your flooring needs, including tiles, hardwood flooring, and more.
I’ve worked with them on several projects, including my bedroom makeover and family room makeover, and have only had positive experiences with my local store!
Stay tuned over this next week as I document my master bathroom progress in this 30-Day 40-Day Room Makeover Challenge!
Keep Up With the Entire 30-Day Master Bathroom Makeover Series!
DAY 1: The Evolution of a Master Bathroom Makeover
DAY 4: Picking Out New Flooring: Which One Do You Like?
DAY 6: How to Remove an Old Bathroom Vanity
DAY 27: Removing Wallpaper, Repairing Walls, and Removing an Old Toilet
DAY 29: Installing New Flooring in Our Master Bathroom
DAY 49: The Bathroom Makeover That Would Never End (An Update!)
Day 52: How to Remove a Toilet Yourself
DAY 57: How to Install a Toilet Yourself
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Wowza! Love the look and the tile product sounds amazing. I’m super impressed with your project. Eagerly awaiting the vanity pics
Hey, Dawn! Thanks!! Yeah…I’m eagerly waiting the vanity, too! LOL I’ve got some progress made, which I hope to report on today. But I’m taking this one slow because my fear is that it won’t be able to withstand the weight. I’m trying to reinforce is as much as possible!
Oh how wonderful!!! You do make progress in these makeovers!! My hmmm I have no idea what to call my made up furniture using the folks’coffee table is made but tall!!! One thing I wanted was NOT pine for the top. I thought oh well. I’m just using ASCP on it. Mistake. It needed primer as it looks orange. But legs out of a different wood took paint like the original piece did. So now I’ve been sick again and it sits waiting. But the challenge spurred us to tackle redoing beloved pieces that I might have let sit. Old sofa table is gone. Donated. Your posts are encouraging although I’m not doing as I thought, without the challenge I’d have done nothing!!! I’m amazed how much I’ve done just because of your challenges over the years!!! And your floors? Gorgeous ? A new product!
LOL, Gwen, I feel the same–if it weren’t for the challenges, I swear I would get NOTHING done!!! 🙂 Sorry to hear your top looks orangy! Even with 2 coats of paint?
Serena I love the tile color and design it rocks! Thanks for sharing different options for tile and services provided by carpet – one very helpful… …..must get busy. ?. Wall color very complimentary The screen option is a great idea glad to see them reinvented. As usual you’re doing a superb makeover.
Thank you so much, Lindia! It’s been a lot of work, and I still have so much to do. Today, I’m stripping the legs that will make up the vanity. And I’m adding some stained pine to the closet to give it some “oomph.” Must get accessories, too! I can see the finished project in my mind, but getting there is half the battle! LOL Thanks for following along!
Beautiful new floor
Thanks, Kathy! Hope it all comes together quickly!!!
Wow, Love the floor and am fascinated at how the tile was laid like stone or porcelain tile with grout. Your bathroom renovation is coming along so well. I know you are excited!
I love your new tile and like you, I also enjoy watching the process. It’s coming together beautifully.
I was thinking about you over the weekend when I found an 1800’s solid wood “pie cabinet” with tin sides, originally priced at over $400, on sale for under $200. It’s a gorgeous piece of solid wood with tin sides and it’s already been refinished. Be still my heart.
That sounds like a great find! I take it you didn’t get it? 🙂
Well, thanks for following along in this process! It’s amazing watching myself work. The things that I used to hesitate about or get wrong, I’m now doing it better and moving faster. Like removing a toilet. Cutting the boards for the trim and getting nice corners instead of wonky corners. DIY is exciting and it’s fun to see how your skills build up over time!
Thanks, Alys!!
What a transformation!!!! Gorgeous, Serena.
Glad you like it, Hannah! I walk in and it just SMELLS new….Ahhhhh…. LOL
This looks great! I love the color you picked.
Thanks, Haley! I’m glad I went with that one! It looks so good! Are you doing your makeover yet? I have to bust my butt for the next week!!
Hopefully finishing up with most of the things tonight while Cora is at a sleepover!
Love, love, love the new floor!
Thanks, Teckla! It’s such a HUGE difference, isn’t it?! 🙂
Gorgeous!! That grout sure made a huge difference, too. The new floor goes so well with the lilac and white, that horrible orange stuff just clashed like crazy – definitely wasn’t worthy of a new master bath makeover! =D You’re really powering through this and your garage makeover! Maybe after finals I can leech some of your perseverance from these posts, lol.
(Speaking of fun socks… https://www.sockdreams.com/ love this site!)
I thought so, too, about the floor going well with the lavender and white! I want it to be a serene place. My husband had told me don’t do anything too girly, but there is something I love about soft, pretty colors. It just makes me feel feminine and relaxed, which are two things I am NOT. 🙂 So I love having my space be feminine and relaxed so those two traits can rub off on me. LOL