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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MAR
01
2010
242,480 Points Outside Blog Hit Router

Sharon, excellent post and a great idea. I will definately be using this for future listings. Thanks!!
3:10pm • #20

Excellent idea Sharon - thanks for sharing!
3:21pm • #21

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
4:51pm • #22

Hi Debra,

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

 
4:52pm • #23
105,859 Points

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.
7:26pm • #24
579,420 Points 37 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Sharon ~ this looks great for a budget-conscious job -- thanks for letting us know about this option!  :-)
9:46pm • #25
MAR
02
2010

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!!!!!!
1:26am • #27

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.
1:29am • #28
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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).

 
4:22am • #29

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
6:44pm • #30
MAR
06
2010
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That is soo cool.  What a great tip.  Thanks so much for sharing.  Great job with the bathroom.  It looks fantastic. 
6:35am • #31
121,944 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

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. 
2:31pm • #32

Thanks so much Chrissie.  Quick & easy, what all stagers dream of, especially when the results look so good.
8:34pm • #33

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
8:40pm • #34

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.
8:42pm • #35
MAR
07
2010
143,373 Points Hit Router

Sharon,

Congratulations on a great makeover!  The rubber tiles give this bathroom an updated look without the big expense of a total remodel.  BRAVO!  
2:23am • #36
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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.
4:25pm • #37

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.
6:50pm • #38
MAR
08
2010

Wow...what a transformation!  Let's not forget to acknowledge the cleanliness of the bathroom "after"!!!!  Will put this on my "must do" list.
7:18pm • #39
MAR
12
2010

Hey Laura,

Yes, this bathroom needed a good scrubbing down before painting, caulking & staging.  Thanks for dropping by.
12:31pm • #40

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