I am renting a house in Valencia, California (Los Angeles County.) Our bathroom came with nasty carpet. I consider it unhygienic and ugly. I am considering paying for a new floor, even though I know the bathroom is technically not "mine."
I would like simple tile, one or two inch size, that is basic but durable. Will this cost me an arm and a leg to purchase and install? My bathroom is only 21.75 square feet.
2007-08-17 20:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Mingus 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Wow, so many answers about how to deal with my landlord, even though that is not what my question is about at all. Yeah, of course I will discuss it with my landlord! I'm asking about affordability/doability.
2007-08-18 07:54:30 · update #1
The small tiles in 1 or 2 inch are typically more expensive than a 12x12 size tile. You should be able to find a 12x12 ceramic tile for $1 per square foot if you shop around. This should be fine for durablitiy since you are not wanting to invest, just want a hygenic and attractive floor. Depeding on where you live, you should be able to get it installed for around $3 per square foot. Your thinset and grout will cost probably around $50 if you have a small bath. You can save money by tearing out the carpet your self (about $1.50 per square foot if you pay for it), and pulling the toilet yourself (around $30) and pulling and putting back baseboards. Also, if you are on a crawl space, you will need concrete board. It runs about $12 for a 3'x5' sheet, and you can expect to pay $1.50 per square foot to have it installed and about $35 for glue to put it down with. Hope this helps!
2007-08-21 13:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by christie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fist I would talk to the landlord and either cut a deal to reduce the rent for the cost or get them to replace it. If you do it yourself, it wont cost that much. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a tiling book. You will need to lay down (with screws) Tile backer board, it's a cement board, so lifting off the toilet is a must. you will also need a tile cutter. Floor tiles are much harder then wall tiles...then just read the book and have at it. It's not that hard and I did a lot of tile work in my home and never did it before and looks great! Good Luck!
2007-08-17 20:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Psycmixer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes it would be expensive if its not actually your house. If you intend to stay there for a long time its probably worth setting out everything as you want it. But if i was you i would make sure you get the ok from the landlord otherwise they could insist you change it back if they dont like what you have done and also if you do go for it haggle for the tiles dont accept the shop price look to get 15-20% off the price.
2007-08-17 20:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be depending on what you pick out. Remember Kitchens and bathrooms can be costly because there are more cuts in these rooms. My suggestion is since you are renting and willing to fork out the money for tile, is just invest in another carpet. They have very nice ones out today AND you must always place a mat or another rug where you get in and out of the shower. I have always machine washed my bathroom rugs, room size too, then put them outdoors the dry as to not destroy the backing.
2007-08-17 20:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tile is a good choice, however if you are renting you should make a deal with your landlord that they will reduce your rent due to the work improvements that your are contemplating. Do not do it for free because when you move out, your work will be to the benefit of the owner.
2007-08-17 20:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Boomer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take off the previous counter precise, and placed on 3/4" plywood. Now placed a concrete substrate, (like Wonderboard you will discover it at your ironmongery shop the place they sell tiles). purchase some thinset and combine with water till consistency of peanut butter, unfold with trowel on the concrete substrate and "lower back butter" all tiles. it is unfold a layer of thinset on the lower back of the tile and stick it one. in case you plan on employing glazed tiles, there's a instruction manual tile cutter it is quite ordinary and quiet to apply. in case you're employing stone or granite you will could desire to apply a tile observed. as quickly as you start off the strategies is repetitive and rapid, you're able to lay down a layer of newspaper on the floor below the counter precise to make freshen up rapid.
2016-11-12 19:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find man discount tile shops around which offer great prices and nice tiles, but i would recommend you talk to your landlord first otherwise he could claim back all the expenses for the carpet etc, if he agrees get it in writing to be on the safe side!
2007-08-17 20:28:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should be in the ball park. $5.00 sf. for tile. $ 8-10.00 sf. for labor. Add another $20-30.00 for taking out and replacing toilet.
Maybe add another $50.00 for BS they will tell you that you need whether you do or not.
2007-08-18 14:38:08 · answer #8 · answered by Michael C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋