Guest Bathroom Faucet

Ever since we had to use the guest bath during the main bath remodel there's been a problem with the sink faucet. The cold side when turned off would still run a small stream of water. Backing off the faucet a bit would make it stop and so that just turned into a routine...no problem. However, this week the hot side started doing the same thing only no amount of faucet adjusting would get it to turn off all the way...so there was a drip, drip, drip sound and hot water loss!

I used some of our Lowe's rebate cards to get a new faucet and DH installed it last night. It's Awesome!

Details....

Just a look at a few of the details in this room!

Nearly done...

The bathroom is nearly done! The toilet we picked up at Lowe's was broken so it has to go back on Monday. There's just a final piece of drywall needed in the nook, some painting on the shower ceiling, toilet install, and grout sealing...oh and towel racks and a bit of decor and we'll be finished.

My Euro-Style Sink!!!

Another favorite feature is the euro-style sink. This is the sink that I went looking for at 3 different Lowe's. Uncle Ed was finally able to get one from his store....................and it is beautiful!

Grouting is done!

The grouting is done. We ended up special ordering the matching caulk from a tile distributor in Earth City (Luckily they deliver to Mars & Venus). UPS should deliver it by Friday.

Grouting has begun!

It's hard to tell in a photo but the grout really brings all the tile together. The tub surround should be grouted tomorrow. There's still a bit of a haze on the tiles, but nothing a little vinegar can't fix!

We're struggling to find the matching caulk, but once again I've enlisted reinforcements.

More tile...

The remaining tub surround has been tiled. There are still spacers so no photo today (too ugly). I forgot to mention that the new door was installed and I L...O...V...E the white 6-panel door & molding! I cannot wait to get the rest of the doors & molding replaced! Although, my wallet sure can...

Anyhow, we are hoping that the grouting will begin tomorrow. There is a lot of it so that will be a multi-day job.

I'm sure we'll have some photos tomorrow.

Wall Tile...

This is a close up of the wall tile, pre-grouting. My favorite part is the "fossil" accent tile. Click on the photo for a close up view!

Floor Tile In!

Tile ready...

Tomorrow is another plumbing test on the tub, another coat of paint, and floor tile install! Jeremy suggested we "stagger" the floor tile and we are considering doing the same on the wall tile. Stay tuned!

The Tub is in!

Lowe's called this morning at 7am to say they would deliver the tub in 30 minutes!!! It arrived unscathed!

We now have everything we need to finish the project. Things should progress pretty quickly this next week!

Progress....

There has been some progress while waiting on the replacement tub. The walls and ceiling have been primed, patched, & painted. Some plumbing has been done and the wall between the closet and shower was widened to support the 6" tiles.

Uncle Ed saved our project! He was able to procure the sink and faucet at his store! He even delivered them to the house personally! Awesome!

Cracking up over the Tub!

We've had a slight delay in our progress due to the arrival and subsequent return of a CRACKED BATHTUB. It was a special order too so another 5 days must pass before a new one arrives.

Also, the sink & vanity that I spied at Lowe's is nowhere to be found. I hit 3 different stores and they are all out with no ship date in sight. To add to that the sink faucet that matches the tub faucet is also on backorder.

Tim to call on reinforcements....Uncle Ed to the rescue!

Phase 1 - The bathroom from Grey to Soon-To-Be-Great!