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madpaddler

50's bathroom redo

11 years ago
Gutted bathroom and a few feet from a rear bedroom. It now is a zero threshold dual shower, plenty of storage and added a solar tube for daylighting. The galvanized metal walls add texture and bounce the light around and was less expensive than new drywall.

Comments (15)

  • 11 years ago
    Omg I love it!! Can I steal your bathroom
    madpaddler thanked sierrrallen_haleyabowtie
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Very unique, great work!
    madpaddler thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks so much, when I present my ideas to a contractor they think I am nuts. I designed this bathroom to be ada but didn't want it to look like a handicap bath (I was in a car accident and had spent time in a wheelchair I understood the obstacles literally.) I placed a plug low in the bathroom, did a floating vanity and a zero entry shower. The toilet is placed in an unusual area so that I would have the 5 feet. The metal walls created a wet bath inexpensively.
  • 11 years ago
    Nice job! You've given me inspiration!!
  • 11 years ago
    I really like that wall treatment. Never seen that used before. SO unexpected!! :0)
  • 11 years ago
    Love the shower, great job!
    madpaddler thanked halfpint2
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I love how you hung the hand towel from the sink. Inventive!
    madpaddler thanked THE TILE SHOP
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Very distinctive bathroom!
    madpaddler thanked Custom Design & Construction
  • 11 years ago
    Gorgeous! Great job with limted space. That's my favorite type of challenge!
    http://kspoll.hubpages.com/hub/best-vanities-for-tiny-bathrooms
    madpaddler thanked kspollock
  • 11 years ago
    What mosaic tile did you use?
    I am looking for one with true white, blue, and brown/beige--
    does yours have those colors?
    madpaddler thanked loves2read
  • 11 years ago
    My dad has recently come to live with me and he is in wheelchair. I also wanted to create a bathroom that was ada but didn't look like it because it was the main bathroom and guest bathroom. Your bathroom has inspired me. Great job!
    madpaddler thanked shawng63
  • 11 years ago
    Finding attractive grab bars was a challenge, I ended up spending more on the grab bars than planned but they do look closer to towel racks. This is the only bathroom in the house so it had to be attractive and functional that way. Good luck on your project.
  • 11 years ago
    I love the metal walls!.....I too am in the process of remodeling my 50's tiny bathroom where every 1/4 in do counts and got the same response from contractors and real estate agents...they all think I'm nuts for wanting the metal walls and that it'll never go well if I ever decide to sell the apartment.....ugh
    Was is hard to install the galvanized sheathing? I have solid concrete walls....
    You did a great job!
    madpaddler thanked liakarmen
  • 11 years ago
    Used sleuter to edge the shower tile and left thin gap behind to slide first sheet in, attached with metal roof screws. Hardest part is cutting it very sharp wear gloves. For concrete you will need to add wood to attach metal but not sure. I needed a wet bath so the metal walls are functional and attractive.