How much approx. will a minor bathroom remodel cost? ?

Question

I want to do a minor bathroom remodel. It's a small 6' x 12' bathroom (and the tub and shower area take up a lot of that). It will include a new 48" single sink bathroom vanity (nothing fancy - Home Depot vanity) with a Silestone top, new lighting fixtures, and a new tile floor. I will tile the shower surround myself as I am extremely handy and my husband and I will attach all the new light fixtures. However, the big thing I want to have done (and this will have to be done professionally) is have new sheetrock put on all the walls (it's a 1929 home and I'm sure green board wasn't used and the existing sheetrock is ugly and dinged up) and the ceiling re-sheetrocked (I have awful painted popcorn ceiling and if it's asbestos (I'm going to have it tested) I'd rather cover it up). I also need to have a new vent/light combo put in. I will even probably do all the sealing and painting if the drywall guy does all the tape and bed.

Can I expect to do this less than $5k or am I deceiving myself? Does anyone know ways to keep the price down? I may keep the existing ceramic tile floor to save money. It's just a boring 12" ivory, but I am worried that the removal of the walls and baseboards might mess it up so it will have to be done again. Suggestions???

Answer 1

to rip out and replace the floor should be about $1000. To rip out and re-rock the bathroom should be about $600. That leaves $3400. The rest will depend on which fixtures you choose. Bathroom faucets can run from $40 to $400. I think you're right in the ballpark if you are sensible with your choices and you do most of the work yourself. That being said, there is always the unforeseen problems. In an 80 year old house you will probably run into 'something'. Be prepared!

Answer 2

First of all, have the ceiling and walls checked for asbestos and lead.  If either are found, spend the money and have the pros get rid of it. You are talking about a 1929 house so nothing is quite the same as today. Aside from that expense there's no reason why you couldn't do everything for under $1000.00  Shop for tile that has been discontinued.  You should be able to find it for under $3 a sq. foot.  Stick with ceramic.  You already know what the vanity and sink cost.  Dry-walling a room this small should take a few hours.  It's not hard.  Get some tips from the internet. You may want a pro if there is a texture on your walls or you don't want them perfectly smooth.  Look for lighting and a fan at Depot.  It's all pretty straight forward. Good luck!!!  

Answer 3

try finding some outside h.depot wiht your husband to help you guys do the job...drywall is eaier thank u think

dependeing on where you live you could do the whole thin for maybe $2500 if you are plannig to use stone instead of tile...then it would get expensive...

remember to use cement board instead of grren board to set the til..

Good thing to kkep the cost low...try applying a free hand texture to the walls...to make it look antique....using drywall compuound..then paint the walls with the wash technique....

good luck

Answer 4

I think you can get away with 5 grand.

Pop corn ceiling (YUK) shouldn't be asbestos.

Do most of the work yourself to keep costs down.