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Saturday, July 31, 2010

It All Adds Up


Before you start any project, you really ought to consider the costs. We’re Dave Ramsey fans (check him out at www.daveramsey.com) and believe in a cash only lifestyle. No credit cards, no loans. We remodel our house in a debt-free way. Which, as you can imagine, takes longer but is so worth it!

Bathroom Renovation: What have we spent and what can we expect to spend?

4 sheets of Sheetrock, 6 - 2 X 4’s, 1 sheet of Greenboard - $70 (tax included) - purchased
Antique Chest for Vanity - $138 (tax included) - purchased
Vessel Sink - $130 (will purchase online)
Faucet for Sink - $200
Paneling/Wainscotting - $100
Trim - $50
New Door - $40
Tile for floor (approx 40 sq ft @ $2.69 per sheet) - $100
Subway Tile for Shower (approx 130 sq ft @ $0.23 per tile) - $250
Special Order Glass Tile for accent (approx 12 sq ft @ $10 per sheet) - $120
Toilet - $0
Shower Head and Knobs - $75
Grout/Thinset/Underlayment for Tile - $150
Paint - $50
Light Fixture - $100
Plumbing Cost to move copper pipe to expand shower - $400

Total Estimate: $1873

White Subway Tiles
Celadon (top) Glass Tiles for Accent

1 comment:

  1. Love the tiles and awesome on job on the budget! We are Dave Ramsey folks, too!!!!
    ~Shannon

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