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Remodeling

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by SuburbanZombie, May 19, 2012.

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  1. ngdawg

    ngdawg Getting Tilted

    If and when we redo the bathroom, I won't go travertine-too expensive. Solid wall enclosures are pretty inexpensive. Plus, the room is 5x7'-it would only need about 20-30 large tiles to enclose the tub and that'd look dumb in such a small area. The water seeps in from showering even though we have the very latest in wall decor to cover the hole-a folded Walmart bag surrounded by duct tape. :D
    --- merged: May 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM ---
    Joking, right? A bathroom should be built with cement board or another mold and moisture resistant walling.
     
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    ngdawg, May 23, 2012
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  2. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
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    I don't think it looks dumb, just a different size choice 12x12 not much different than those small little tiles instead of the 6x6, spin them on a bias and it is even more interesting.
     
    cynthetiq, May 23, 2012
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  3. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    Oh, I totally agree. It's way more expensive to install as well.
    --- merged: May 23, 2012 at 7:50 PM ---
    I really don't like the look of those solid tub enclosures. If you have issues with leaks, here is how to properly make a shower/bath leak proof.


    View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJk41u_zOM&feature=related


    I guess I just don't have any issues with tiles. My last few places never had mold or stains on the grout and I never had to change my caulking. I've had it in the past but not for many years. I think it may have to do with ventilation.
     
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    Charlatan, May 23, 2012
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  4. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    I put two applications of something similar to this on, waterproofs the grout. Do it annually.

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    Craven Morehead, May 23, 2012
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