The wall between our tub and what used to be a shower is bare and wobbly. The floor is ripped up, and will probably end up being removed. We’re having visions of knocked out cubby/shelves in the shower and along the back side of the tub, at $200 a pop. YIKES!!! There’s dust everywhere and spider webs in the walls.
On the plus side, (and it seems like I’ve posted about this already, but I couldn’t find it), we found the Heaven-On-Earth rocks for $9 a sheet as opposed to the original $20.
And with rocks, I don’t have to worry about quality or durability. They’re rocks. I’m not concerned about them being off-brand.
The glass mosaic we talked about earlier isn’t going to work because it’ll double our labor costs, so we found some 1 inch travertine mosaic we like instead. Come to find out that 1 inch mesh backed tile is going to 1.5x our labor costs, but it’s what we like, and we’re going for it anyway.
Happy Christmas to us.
So, white rocks on the floor and white mosaic travertine in the shower and around the tub. And on a wall. With a few cutout shelves. Lots of white. Lots of money.
I never thought I’d willingly pay money to end up with a white bathroom. How boring is that? But with the white being all stone… well… it’s just better.
August 3rd, 2006 at 9:30 am
I just love the idea of all that stone! I’m sure it will bring many years of enjoyment and you can always add the color and fun back with accessories & towels! (My Mom does this with her bath & it looks great!!)
August 4th, 2006 at 4:17 am
The new bath is going to be fabulous.
August 4th, 2006 at 5:34 am
Gorgeous. White bathrooms are so serene – nice for you.
August 4th, 2006 at 11:03 am
I didnt know you could get the white rocks like that… you better post pics when its done. I can’t wait to see this!! : )
August 5th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
Love the rock! I am sure you will be much happier with the bathroom once it is finally done. I agree that you shouldn’t have to go throught this more than once a year. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
My DH suggested that you put radiant (sp?) floor heating in under the rock. That way you would have warm rock under your feet after bathing and such. Ohhh that would be so luscious! What a nice spa feel it would give. Of course that would cost more $$. But I thought that I would throw that idea out to you.
Good luck on the remodel.
August 13th, 2006 at 6:34 am
I am fascinated by the rock floor concept. Can’t wait to see the after photos!