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New Video Series Coming on Remodeling a Small Master Bedroom
BathroomBy Mark J. DonovanLast week I kicked off remodeling a small
master bedroom bathroom project. The bathroom is only
6’ x 8’ and includes a
toilet, small vanity, and a 3’ x
3’ ceramic tile shower. Over the next two
months I plan to completely remodel every aspect of the bathroom.I
have already started the process of kicking off the largest effort
associated with remodeling the bathroom, the renovation of the
ceramic tile shower. I have removed the old ceramic tile, the
backer board, and even the fiberglass shower pan. I plan to replace
the fiberglass shower pan with a mortar based shower pan so that I
can tile both the shower floor and walls.Once I complete the custom
ceramic tile shower project, I plan to move on to...
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