Time to Update the Bathroom: For sale or for rent it must be done

Recently, a long term client asked for advice on a property that was built in the 70's.  Through the years many updates had been done to the property yet the master bathroom still needed significant improvement in order to rent or sell.

Here are the before pictures:

Nasty right?  What would it take to rejuvenate this bathroom?  Here's what it took:

A trip to the local hardware store:

  Dura Rock for the walls

 lots of slate tile

 a black marble threshold for entryway

 new towel bar holder

 tissue paper hold

 new light fixture

 new mirror

 new toilet

 soap holder for shower

 decorative glass tiles for the shower walls

 new tension bar for the shower curtain

 glue for the tiles

 spacers, shims

 grout

  I advised keeping the existing pedestal sink, faucet and shower plumbing (all redone in 2009).  The original cast iron tub remained in tact as well. 

Five days later and approximately $750 in supplies from the local hardware store and the bathroom was done.

Here is the result:

More importantly, a contract offer was received immediately following the update.  Mission accomplished!

Please note that slate was chosen due to the existing slate foyer and kitchen flooring.  Consistency in materials throughout the home was important to the seller.

If you need advice on home repairs/ improvements, call me today, I am here to help!

Thank you

Carla Brooks

703-577-4960

brkslong@aol.com