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Post by CCL on May 26, 2016 23:47:15 GMT -5
What knobs do you have in the rest of the house? How about light fixtures? I'd try to at least coordinate them. If everything is chrome, for instance, go with that. Maybe different style, but same finish. I've been seeing brass starting to make a comeback. Personally, I don't like it.
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Post by CCL on May 26, 2016 23:53:52 GMT -5
The contractor has recommended updating the pipe to copper. Of course then it's our cost. But we are not ripping out any more walls . So will probably just have the valve repaired and make sure he pays for it. Well, sure. He could make a lot of money on the new upgraded installation. I'd really be pissed if a contractor cut my water line while working on my bathroom, of all places. He should have known there are water lines in there and paid more attention. You can cut through copper lines, too, so not sure that would have prevented the issue anyway. |
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Post by lynnerself on May 27, 2016 0:40:11 GMT -5
The contractor has recommended updating the pipe to copper. Of course then it's our cost. But we are not ripping out any more walls . So will probably just have the valve repaired and make sure he pays for it. Well, sure. He could make a lot of money on the new upgraded installation. I'd really be pissed if a contractor cut my water line while working on my bathroom, of all places. He should have known there are water lines in there and paid more attention. You can cut through copper lines, too, so not sure that would have prevented the issue anyway. What happened is that the shut off valve to the toilet was tight. When they cranked on it to shut it off, it actually snapped the PVC pipe inside the wall. What they want to sell us, and we will consider, is a type of shut off valve where this can't happen in the future. |
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Post by CCL on May 27, 2016 22:35:39 GMT -5
Well that doesn't sound nearly as bad as I thought. Still, usually you can hold the body of the shutoff valve or the packing nut while turning the handle. You'd think a plumber would be able to figure it out. There's always something, though.
It sounds like they are moving quickly, so you'll be enjoying your new bathrooms before you know it. Good luck with everything!
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Post by lynnerself on May 27, 2016 23:45:31 GMT -5
Still, usually you can hold the body of the shutoff valve or the packing nut while turning the handle. You'd think a plumber would be able to figure it out. There's always something, though. They were just the demo guys. We had to shut off the water to the house and wait for the plumber to show up to fix it. Fortunately no water got into the walls. |
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Post by lynnerself on Jun 3, 2016 16:10:37 GMT -5
The painters did a really great and neat job on the house. Then we realized they painted the baths the wrong color !
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jun 3, 2016 16:15:30 GMT -5
The painters did a really great and neat job on the house. Then we realized they painted the baths the wrong color ! LOL! Aren't home improvement and contractors great?  I'm sure the final product will be gorgeous but not without more trials and tribulations. |
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Post by lynnerself on Jun 9, 2016 19:35:37 GMT -5
Almost done. One last visit from plumber left. All mistakes have been fixed. We actually have a positive credit for some work bid, but not needed.
Now that the paint is correct I am happy with my choices. We are replacing the light bar ourselves. As soon as that is done, I will post before and after pictures.
Oh, and I may add some hardware to the cabinets.
Last question: Has anyone framed in a builder's grade mirror? The you tube videos make it look like an easy DIY project. But can you really just glue wood to the existing mirror?
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Post by CCL on Jun 10, 2016 14:50:12 GMT -5
I think gluing would work as long as it's cut so so you don't have gaps between surfaces. I doubt you could change it later once it's glued.
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Post by kittensaver on Jun 10, 2016 15:24:09 GMT -5
Almost done. One last visit from plumber left. All mistakes have been fixed. We actually have a positive credit for some work bid, but not needed. Now that the paint is correct I am happy with my choices. We are replacing the light bar ourselves. As soon as that is done, I will post before and after pictures. Oh, and I may add some hardware to the cabinets. Last question: Has anyone framed in a builder's grade mirror? The you tube videos make it look like an easy DIY project. But can you really just glue wood to the existing mirror? Yes you can. But like all other things, you need to do it carefully if you don't want it to look like a bad DIY job. And once it's done there's probably no undoing it without damaging the mirror.
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