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UPDATING BATH TILES - QUICK FIX

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When the staging budget is tight, we really have to put our minds to creative thinking and find inexpensive ways to improve dated & tired looks.

This bathroom was a prime example of a room needing a fresher, less dated look.  I was able to find inexpensive replacements for the vanity, sink, mirror & bath hardware but ran out of money when it came to improving the tub.  

I took off the sad doors, cleaned up the tub and tiles, and added new grout; however there was no $$ to replace the dated floral tiles.doors 

 

I knew once the bright clean shower curtain was up, the tiles would be hidden; however i wanted something more.  I didn't want buyers to pull back the shower curtain and go YUKK!

 

I found these plastic/rubber tiles at Home Depot that apply over existing tiles.  What an amazing difference eh?

 

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Sam Cooper
Howard Hanna Real Estate - Pickerington, OH
Sam Cooper Howard Hanna Real Estate

Sharon, excellent post and a great idea. I will definately be using this for future listings. Thanks!!

Mar 01, 2010 07:10 AM
Debra Valentine
Designing Details ~ Staging & Design, LLC - Bountiful, UT
Utah Home Staging for, Bountiful, Salt Lake & Surrounding Areas

Excellent idea Sharon - thanks for sharing!

Mar 01, 2010 07:21 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hi Sam,

Yes, it is quick and easy.  Colour selection not vast; however I am going to check out other HDs in Vancouver.

Best wishes,

S

Mar 01, 2010 08:51 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hi Debra,

How are you?  My pleasure sharing as I get good ideas from AR as well.

 

Mar 01, 2010 08:52 AM
Liz Gallagher
LG Home Harmony - Home Stagers & Organizers - Montreal, QC
Montreal Quebec RESA member

These stick-ons are GREAT Sharon.

You have to be one of the most creative, resourceful Stagers I know.

B.C is lucky to have you.

Mar 01, 2010 11:26 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Sharon ~ this looks great for a budget-conscious job -- thanks for letting us know about this option!  :-)

Mar 01, 2010 01:46 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hey Liz,

Thank you very much for your kind words.

Didn't you just love how well our athletes did at the games.  Quebec's athletes were awesome!!!  Yeah Us!!!!!!

Mar 01, 2010 05:26 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Absolutely Maureen.  This was a budget-conscious job and it was fun to have these tiles look so great that those who knew what the previous tiles looked like thought I had re-done all the tub tiles.

Mar 01, 2010 05:29 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Wow!  What a huge transformation!

Congratulations. This post is being featured in the group Staging Before & After Pictures.

Kathy

P.S. I'll likely run into some home stagers at Home Depot (smile).

 

Mar 01, 2010 08:22 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Thanks Kathy,

Amazing what a difference a small thing like these tiles did for the bath tub area.

lol - yes I have started something.  I would be interested in knowing what colours the rest of you come across and how you use the tiles.

This has been a cool week!  Thanks for making my first year anniversary even more special.

 

Sharon

Mar 02, 2010 10:44 AM
Chrissie Sutherland
Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

That is soo cool.  What a great tip.  Thanks so much for sharing.  Great job with the bathroom.  It looks fantastic. 

Mar 05, 2010 10:35 PM
Ana Hitzel
AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA
Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

Hi Sharon,

Have similar issue.  Can I grout over top of existing grout.  Want to change this grout color but tile people told me the existing grout had to be scraped out.  There is definitely a little trench that would fit more grout. 

Mar 06, 2010 06:31 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Thanks so much Chrissie.  Quick & easy, what all stagers dream of, especially when the results look so good.

Mar 06, 2010 12:34 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Ana,

In my situation, the tiles I used to cover up dated ones did not require any grout.  They are applied on top of existing tile: no grout required.

Generally, the tile people are correct - existing grout would have to be removed.  Have you tried googling "changing grout colour" to see what comes up?  

My fear would be if you grout over what is there, it may not set properly and will leak out or some such thing.  Not being a tiling expert I am guessing.

Another option is painting over tiles & grout.  Maybe check that out.

Let me know what you discover.

 

Sharon

Mar 06, 2010 12:40 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Oops I just read my blog again and I said add new grout, when I meant, add new caulking!  Hope that didn't mislead anyone.

Mar 06, 2010 12:42 PM
Michelle Pimentel
Empire Home Staging Solutions - Upland, CA
ASP, IAHSP Empire Home Staging

Sharon,

Congratulations on a great makeover!  The rubber tiles give this bathroom an updated look without the big expense of a total remodel.  BRAVO!  

Mar 06, 2010 06:23 PM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

Hi Sharon, what an absolutely brilliant idea. Definitely using that one whenever I can. I have seen these stick on tiles and stood there pondering what I could do with them. The colours caught my eye and now that I see your application they will be tried out as soon as possible. Will let you know the results.

Mar 07, 2010 08:25 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Thanks Michelle, 

I am looking forward to using them on my next project coming up - both bathrooms need some help.

 

Michelle,

I am so glad I have shared a good thing with you.  I am thinking about them for my upcoming project.  Would love to see what you do with them.

Mar 07, 2010 10:50 AM
Laura Wilson
AccuStagers - Morristown, NJ

Wow...what a transformation!  Let's not forget to acknowledge the cleanliness of the bathroom "after"!!!!  Will put this on my "must do" list.

Mar 08, 2010 11:18 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hey Laura,

Yes, this bathroom needed a good scrubbing down before painting, caulking & staging.  Thanks for dropping by.

Mar 12, 2010 04:31 AM
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