This house had carpet EVERYWHERE when we moved in, as some of you might remember. The very first project was replacing the sub-floor in the main bathroom because of a moisture problem that the previous owners had covered with carpet (EWW!) rather than fixing.
This photo shows the damaged floor, after the carpet was pulled and before the sub-floor was replaced. Don't worry, we didn't live here yet!My gut told me that moisture had found its way from the floor into the wall that separates the toilet area from the shower and that the wall was likely damaged and would need to be replaced. Two contractors told me it was fine. I planned on replacing it eventually anyway, I even have the new tile waiting in the shed, but because replacing a tub and a wall was such a huge project, and it "Wasn't a concern", It wasn't on the priority list.
I was brushing my teeth and heard something fall onto the floor. I looked around and didn't see anything, and it had been a sort of weird "plink" sound. Then I saw it: A piece of bullnose had jumped off of the rotting wall and onto the floor. I said the F word. Loud.
I was brushing my teeth and heard something fall onto the floor. I looked around and didn't see anything, and it had been a sort of weird "plink" sound. Then I saw it: A piece of bullnose had jumped off of the rotting wall and onto the floor. I said the F word. Loud.
Even if I wasn't a trained professional in the world of tile, I would know that tile jumping off the wall signals a problem. As you can see from the photo, the wall behind it is rotting, just as I thought three years ago... So now I have to find a remodeling contractor (Luckily I know a bunch), or a brother with construction experience, who will help me fix this mess.
Lesson learned? I should trust my gut, because I am smarter than most boys, and this proves it. (Again)
Lesson learned? I should trust my gut, because I am smarter than most boys, and this proves it. (Again)
4 comments:
Awe, I remember that super awesome wall paper.. I dont know about getting a brother to help fix it, but if "sister time" can do anything to fix it(Because we're awesome and waaaay better then boys), Count me in.
I don't even know what a bullnose is. Well, I imagine it is the nose of a male cow, but I can't imagine that there was one in your bathroom or that the nose could actually fall off.
Acepilot: The small wall will need to be reframed, then one side sheetrocked and the other side tiled. I am certain the studs inside it are damaged. We can fix it, it's more a matter of money and time. Oh, and mess. OH! AND MOLD!
Susan, haha! most people would think the same thing. Being a certified tile nerd has pros and cons. At least I didn't refer to it by its industry standard code number! Bullnose refers to a finish piece, on tile or wood, that is rounded to meet the wall. This particular beauty is a 2x6 radius bullnose in a delightful mauve textured finish, circa 1964. It will be sad to see it go, especially because the darling gold sliding doors on the shower will finally have to go also. At least I'll still have the sweet "marble look" formica counter tops...
Why the hell do people put carpet in bathrooms anyway? And to COVER UP a moisture problem? Yuck. Lucky you know plenty of people to help you get it fixed!
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