Last night I did some painting in the bathroom. The goal was to get enough done that I could finish the tile, and install the toilet today.
I started out installing the last of the tile.
While I was finishing the tile, the carpet got installed. I hired Lowes to do the carpet. It ended up working out perfectly. The tile and carpet meet up real well and the colors go well together.
Here are two before shots.
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One shot with the pad down and the carpet is about to go in.
Here are some after shots.
I'm real excited how well the carpet and tile met up.
After carpet and tile, I did a little trim work so that I could install the toilet. Jason was going to come over to help a little. Before he got there I started to install the shower controls and head. You should probably turn the water off before you do this. My roommate took a photo of my trying to shut off the shower while I was screwing in the control. That was the first official shower.
Unfortunately the valve was set too far out. The tile was not built out as much as expected so the control is sticking out a little too far. There is not much I can do about it at this point. I'll have to get over it.
Right after I finished the shower Jason came over to help walk me through the toilet and sink install. He broke his thumb yesterday! Not on my project but cutting a piece of wood at one of my coworkers houses. He was only able to help a little and talked me through the rest. It was all pretty easy.
I am pretty dam excited that the toilet went in and was working.
The trap is European and the standard American hoses would not fit so we had to rig a special connection. Also the drain was set about 6" too low. I had to cut the back of the cabinet and add a few 90 degree fittings. Its almost there... the trap is leaking and I cant figure out why. Jason was not here for this part so I'll have to have him back to help.
Lots of progress today!
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