My husband and I are considering tackling a DIY small bathroom renovation, but we’re looking for advice on whether this is realistic for us as novice DIYers (though we are usually pretty handy with guidance from my dad/youtube videos ).
Here’s the situation: The previous owners of our home took a lot of shortcuts in the bathroom, and now it’s starting to show. The walls and shower tiles were originally retro yellow but were painted/expoxyed(?) over using a Rust-Oleum kit. The ceramic floor tiles were also painted and epoxied over, then covered with peel-and-stick tiles that seem to have been glued down with some kind of adhesive.
Our plan would involve removing all of the layers, assessing the damage, and starting fresh using proper techniques and materials. However, we’ve never done anything this extensive before, and we’re a little intimidated.
In the past, my dad has helped us with big projects like this as he has the experience and the tools, but he was recently diagnosed with MS and can no longer physically assist. We know he’d want to offer advice, but we’re worried that if we involve him too much, he’ll push himself too hard to help. Additionally, while don’t get us wrong he does GREAT WORK, he is very stubborn when it comes to demanding we get the best of the best supplies/materials, which wouldn’t be a problem if this wasn’t our starter home.
Have any of you taken on a similar project with limited experience? Do you think it’s realistic to attempt this ourselves with research and patience? Any tips, resources, or things we should be aware of before diving in?
