Remove the carpetpaint and hang a larger window-like mirror (more on both of those steps here)paint the trimpaint the walls and ceilingreplace all of the outlets/light switches (more on all three of those steps here)stencil the floorsseal the floors and add some better storage solutions to the closet, and more items.
You might be thinking “How to lay a real wood floor?”
Lay out several rows of loose boards along the length of the floor, following your plan. Mix boards from several bundles to avoid noticeable color changes from one bundle to another. Arrange lengths, wood-grain patterns and variations in board colors to create a balanced look.
How to build a shower pan on plywood floor?
It is advisable to buy 4ml of polyethylene or 15lbs of roofing felt that can be spread onto a wooden subfloor. Measure the Interval Between the Drain and the Wall. Make sure to slope at least 1/4-inch for every foot which should prevent any standing water. Some extra ideas to keep in mind: mixing up the mortar, or placing the fabric shower pan liner.
Anatomy of a Mortar Shower Floor. Draw the Floor. Draw the outline of the shower floor on the subfloor to use as a pattern for setting the mortar forms. Open the walls, attach the tile backer board, add the metal lath, make a drain hole, confirm the layout, fold the corners, first layer of mortar, lay in the liner, or form the curve are a couple extra things to look into.
My answer was regardless, install the drywall first, then install the pan. It’s easier that way. You can even install the drywall first, then Kerdi the drywall, THEN install the pan. That way you don’t have to walk on the pan when kerdi-ing the walls. Then set the pan, then Kerdi the pan. You can lap the floor Kerdi up and on top of the wall membrane, or use a strip of kerdi to connect the wall membrane to the tray membrane.
Can treated plywood be used to replace a bathroom floor?
Under the IRC this 19% or less moisture content lumber is called kiln-dried-after-treatment lumber and is perfectly acceptable to be used in structural sheathing, subflooring, or framing. Accordingly, can I use pressure treated plywood as subfloor? You should not use PT ply.
I found the answer is there’s a reason why porcelain and ceramic are classic bathroom flooring choices. Durable and attractive natural stone always exudes an air of luxury, but it’s pricey and not completely waterproof. Cork flooring, engineered wood, vinyl, or concrete as well should be helpfull too.