It is finally time to show off the before and after bathroom remodel pics! Here’s a quick recap of the project so you can see the dramatic changes for yourself.
Demo
There was a lot to remove (and destroy) during this remodel. I was surprised at how much I loved demoing, and I’m kind of good at it too!
removing the old shower
Alexa, how do you remove a shower with a sick kid?
demoing the jacuzzi tub
Okay Google, How do You Remove a Jacuzzi Tub?
removing the tub
Okay Google, How do You Remove a Jacuzzi Tub?
removing the drywall
Okay Google, How do You Remove a Jacuzzi Tub?
removing the rest of the shower walls
Alexa, how do you remove a shower with a sick kid?
The plumbing
From rerouting water pipes to moving drains, I learned a lot about plumbing throughout this process. I also learned that plumbing quotes piss me off.
shower ptrap installed
Outrageous plumbing quote: drain replacement here I come
shower water lines installed
Rerouting water pipes: Bathroom plumbing
removal of old bathtub faucet water lines
Rerouting water pipes: Bathroom plumbing
shut off valves installed
Rerouting water pipes: Bathroom plumbing
changed bathtub drain location
Relocating bathtub pipes… again.
bathtub faucet valve installed
Rerouting water pipes: Bathroom plumbing
The floor
I am so incredibly happy to have carpet out of my bathroom! And I love the way the tiling turned out. The bathroom looks so much bigger and less brown.
removing the carpet! Hey Siri, remove my wallpaper and carpet…please? Just this once? 
installation of cement board subfloor for tile Tiling the Bathroom Floor 
placing tile with mortar
Tiling the Bathroom Floor
floor tile placed
Tiling the Bathroom Floor
The walls
Oh the walls… The wall paper is gone and the texture looks great (not perfect, but great).
drywall replaced
Drywall repair: This is what happens when I put holes in walls
drywall patched
Drywall repair: This is what happens when I put holes in walls
wall textured
Wall texture: Let’s get messy
cement board installed
Installing Shower walls
walls waterproofed
Installing Shower walls
The shower and bathtub
The previous shower and tub sucked for so many reasons. The old jacuzzi tub was so big, we ran out of hot water before it would reach the jets. And the shower was so tiny I couldn’t shave my legs. So, after much more tiling, I finally have a functional shower and bathtub. Totally worth it.
installing the shower pan
Installing a Schluter Shower Pan
shower walls tiled with shower faucet installed
Tiling Bathroom Walls
tiled shower pan
Tiling the shower floor
installing the shower glass
Installing the shower door and faucet
shower complete!
Installing the shower door and faucet
tiled walls around the bathtub
Tiling Bathroom Walls
connecting the bathtub drain
Installing a freestanding bathtub (and the faucet too)
Bathtub installed
Installing a freestanding bathtub (and the faucet too)
The vanity
To save money, I kept the old cabinets and refinished them. I love the look and it was one of the easiest things that I have done during this remodel. And tiling the vanity was super simple compared to the walls and the shower! The hardest part was spending hours upon hours on wayfair and amazon trying to choose the perfect lights, pulls, and mirrors.
sanding the cabinets
Cheap and Easy Refinishing Bathroom Cabinets
refinished cabinets
Cheap and Easy Refinishing Bathroom Cabinets
installed cabinet pulls
Cheap and Easy Refinishing Bathroom Cabinets
tiling the backsplash
Finishing the bathroom vanity: Demo, countertops, and backsplash
mirrors, lights and faucets
Finishing the bathroom vanity: Demo, countertops, and backsplash
Before and After Pics!
And finally, without further ado, the before and after pics. Enjoy!
toilet room before 
toilet room after
bathtub before 
bathtub after 
bathtub after
shower before 
shower after
vanity before 
vanity after
I started this master bathroom remodel because I could no longer live with carpets in the bathroom and I knew I could save a ton of money doing it myself. What I didn’t know was how it would change me as a person. As a stay-at-home mom, I have found that being a mom has become my identity, and the person I was before children often gets neglected. I love my kids with all my heart, but they are really good at sucking the life right out of me. And I mean that in the best way possible. This project helped me to remember pre-child me, and I truly didn’t see that coming. It also helps that I have my own private oasis now with a locking door.
I started with minimal experience and knowledge and now feel like I could tackle (nearly) anything. And so I will. Next on my list is painting the house, building a shed, updating the 70s basement, and of course the kitchen remodel. Stay tuned.