After removing the vanity, I realized that I had a little bit of a problem. My shut-off valves that had been below the sink were more like almost shut-off valves. The water would slowly bubble out, crest, then overflow the end of the outlet. Sigh.
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| Removing the old vanity. I found leaky shut-off valves (seen on the sink). |
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| Thankfully the pipes were still in good shape with good threads. |
A quick trip to Lowe's did the trick, though! I picked up two 1/4"-turn valves for under $5 apiece. I also stopped at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and picked up a used sink. You may ask why. Well, I had another crazy idea!!! After pricing faucets, I came to conclude that they were outrageously expensive. And after pricing used sinks, I came to conclude that Habitat couldn't get rid of them fast enough (seriously, the bathroom section is always full of sinks). So I decided to scour the sinks and look for a nice-looking faucet! I would then just return the sink to the store. Basically, I was trying to score a nice Moen faucet for cheap. I found one for $12.00 that originally sells for $60.00 in the store. One of my favorite quotes is, "All cars run on used parts," and I have to say the same about sinks. All faucets are used after the first handwash. So why not?!
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| My sink I bought simply for the Moen faucet!!! |
After arriving back at home, I was happy to learn that the 1/4-turn shut-off valves were easy to install. The old ones came off easily, and the new ones went on even easier.
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| Brand-new 1/4-turn shut-off valves installed! |
I also installed a new set of water lines from the valves to the sink. I removed the old toilet, and I was now set to have the tub refinisher come in and spray down my bathroom!
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| The new supply lines installed. This bathroom is ready to be sprayed!!! |
Agh, I'm so nervous and excited at the same time!!! I considered having him spray down the floors, too, but I am just going to go a different route with those...though I am not sure which direction yet. So it was time to get some last Before pictures before he comes in and refinishes my entire bathroom!!! Take a long hard look, because these are the last ones you will get of the salmon-colored tiles from floor to ceiling!!!
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| The toilet is removed! It's refinish time!!! |
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| Sooooo many tiles!!! |
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| My last shot of the old tiles! Sip her up! |
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| This old tub liner should (hopefully) be covering up a structurally-sound cast-iron tub underneath!!! |
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| What a dirty bathroom!!! |
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| The view as you walk in the door. |
Now it's just time to wait! What's crazy is that I won't even be around when he comes to spray down the bathroom! I'm just hoping it's everything I want it to be and more!!! I work the day that we scheduled, and I will actually be out of town for two days after that!!! I'm just hoping it all comes together!
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