Reno Update: Painful, Slow, House a Wreck After 3 Weeks
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Sorry in advance for the bitchy, whining title. My master bath is undergoing renovation. Currently, we are on week 3.
Check out my article about the condition of my 20-something-year-old master bathroom. I recognized that in order for my house to ever sell one day, it needed a master bathroom remodel. While I hoped that it would be done by now, I’m glad that the renovation is now underway.
By the end of the first week, demolition was mostly completed on the old bathroom fixtures, closet, and flooring. Truly, I jumped for joy when the supervisor told me that the sub-flooring and wall structures had no water damage. With a house this age, it is always something to worry about when tearing out walls and flooring.
Week 2: Framing the shower, behind-the-wall work
When the dust had settled from week 1 demolition, our crew re-routed some vent work, the fan duct, and electrical wiring to accommodate the new bathroom plan. The plumbing also received a re-working to accommodate the new tub and shower fixtures.
The shower box was re-built as a slimmer, more streamlined shower, with a higher half-wall for better privacy in the shower. There is nothing I dislike more than being on full display in the shower as soon as the doors open, you know what I’m saying?
After the behind-the-walls issues were addressed, the drywall crew came in and patched the ceilings and walls. More dust, of course. I highly recommend to anyone who renovates a bathroom, have the crew drape any attached rooms with a barrier. My master bedroom is behind a thick plastic tarp with a zip entry so I can retrieve my things. So far, most of the dust has been contained so that the bedroom is protected from the dust.
Week 3 now, and where is the crew?
The drywall crew came a few days ago to sand the walls, and I haven’t seen a soul since then. Where is everyone? I have no clue.
My next call will be to the supervisor to find out what the plan is, going forward. Although I placed a lock box on the front door, I like to know when workers are coming and going. It would be so humiliating to be walking around in a robe or a swim suit, only for the door to open as a group of workers enter! So cringe-worthy.
I’ll keep you posted as the bathroom comes together. It has been so long since I finalized all of the design plans and fixtures, I have forgotten what I picked out! The end product might be as much of a surprise to me as it is for you!
Hillary McAlhany is the owner of Gate City Design. She is a certified professional home stager/redesigner, E-designer & color expert. Although she is based in North Carolina, she offers remote design services outside of the central North Carolina region.
