Our first discovery---a Bidet drain is only 1 inch while a toilet drain is more like 4 inches---so you can't swap a location for a Bidet and Toilet. This changes our plan some, as the Bidet was on the left, and toilet on the right. The shower is to the the right of the toilet, and we were planning on re-purposing that space to make the shower bigger....so the shower will remain the same size, but at least changing it to clear euro-glass will make it feel bigger.
Demo woes----the floor was tile. We knew the tile needed to come out to make way for the new tile. We did not know that the tile was set into a 2" solid concrete base. (did I mention I was glad I was at work while demo was going on?)
And, what is a bathroom remodel without a little rot---at some point both the toilet and bidet both leaked, so the wood subfloor around them will be completely replaced tomorrow with non-rotted wood subfloor. The plywood will then all be covered with waterproof hardi-backer before the new tile goes down. At least we know it will be done right this time around.
Here are the end of day 2 photos---they are a tad more dramatic than the end of day one photos:
The rotted subfloor around the drain for the toilet:
The brass chandelier in the turret (soon to go):
The very flimsy dividing wall between the shower and the tub that will be reinforced and redone in tile:
A wider angle shot showing the shower completely removed:
The front tub wall removed (we are keeping the same tub, but the fixtures on it will be sent off for powder coating, and will come back oil rubbed bronze):
The vanity---with top, sinks, and faucets removed:
Inside the demo'd shower---the dark stuff is dirt, not mold:
Ahhh renovations. Worth it in the end!
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