Client Type
Homeowner
Scope
- Subfloor | Framing & drywall | Plumbing | Electrical | Lighting | Cabinetry refacing | Floor tile | Wall tile | paint | Shower membrane
Role
- Design consultation | Work execution | Procurement
Date
February 2022
Project Brief
This job began with a request from the homeowner to replace the tile floor in the bathroom, because some of the tiles were cracked. Cracked tiles are typically an indicator that other issues are present.
There was also a noticeable slope in the floor of about 1.5" over the last 2' of the room extending to the exterior wall (the house was originally built as a bungalow, and later converted to a full two-story home).
Upon removal of the floor tile, it was clear that the existing stall shower had been leaching water into the structure under the tile, for quite some time, causing significant rot in the surrounding subfloor and framing.
The damage was far beyond a repair, and the shower had to be removed.
Project Commentary
Additional framing was added to support the new subfloor and to reinforce the areas under the shower stall and toilet. Modifications to the framing were also made to reduce the severity of the slope in the floor and create as flat a surface as possible.
Backerboard underlayment was installed over the repaired subfloor.
The Subfloor was also leveled to further address the remaining slope that could not be corrected through framing.
The Schluter waterproofing system provides watertight connections between the polystyrene shower pan, drain, shower curb and wall membrane.
12" x 24" polished Carrera-style porcelain tiles were used on both the interior and exterior walls of the shower and on the bathroom floor. A honed 2" x 2" dark grey mosaic tile on the shower floor adds contrast and a surface that is resistant to slipping.
New recessed lighting added much needed light to the room and the inside of the shower.
The existing vanity was refaced with glossy white doors and drawer fronts, new hardware and a new laminate countertop. A new drop-in sink and matte black faucet were also added to complete the update.
