"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
11/02/2018 at 19:21 • Filed to: None
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"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
11/02/2018 at 19:21 • Filed to: None | 8
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Right so... when last we left my bathroom project... things were not going great. While the contractors had shown up and started with tear down, it was apparent that we weren’t all on the same pa ge on a lot of it.
After my last post I decided to take a more active role in the project. For whatever reason I figured with a general contractor and a project manager things would just... happen. Not so!
My first step was to create a bill of materials (BOM) for every item that was a design choice and some associated hardware. (Meaning if I specified a certain valve facia, I went ahead and specified the correct associated rough in kit.)
I learned a lot by doing this. Mostly about how absurdly expensive stuff like this is, but also a lot more about how plumbing and tile works.
Next up, I called my project manager and said we were ready to begin again. He suggested I get with the architect and the contractor and make sure we were on the same page. This was a good suggestion, but also made me wonder why I was paying him at all. So I did have said meeting, but didn’t involve him in it.
O r ever again.
The architect did an excellent job managing the contractor and shockingly work started getting done again as parts started to roll in.
To be honest everything went pretty smooth. There were no HGTV dramatic moments where they discovered the walls were actually made of black window hornets or... whatever happens in those shows. The problems were minor.
(Photos are in reverse order because Kinja)
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I am happy to say as of today they are officially done.
Is the bathroom done? Not... really... They missed a few things, which I am happy to do, and the glass people won’t be here until the week after next. Also we need to finish assembling the vanity and put up the towel racks.
Other than that , it is done.
Are there things I would have done different? Yes.
Are there things I wish had been done better. Oh yes.
Do I wish it had been done on time and under budget. Of course.
But I am glad it is done...
D oneish.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 19:29 |
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Wow I really love this set up! Especially the open shower and the adult sized bathtub. I can’t remember the last time I was comfortable in a tub
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 20:17 |
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I hope you didn’t pay the project manager. He should like a dumb ass
RacinBob
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 20:22 |
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Nice. The window trim and tile concept is the same as the addition we added to our 1929 Bungalow. If you are interested in that era’s design , give the book Home’s and Interiors of the 1920's a buy or see if you can get it as a inter-library loan.
It’s a reprinted home trim and design catalog from the 192 0's. You will see a lot of your bath design in it. If you or your family grew up in that generation of houses, it’s a must read.
https://www.amazon.com/Homes-Interiors-1920s-Cassandra-Eason/dp/0921335067
Below is one of it’s pages. Trust me, you will not put it down...
Spaceball-Two
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 20:32 |
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All I can think about is how much of bitch that would be to clean.
Looks great though!
Brickman
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 20:45 |
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Very nice, I love bluish / teal bathrooms.
Discerning
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 20:55 |
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Thats an interesting setup, but I like it!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Spaceball-Two
11/02/2018 at 20:57 |
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Agreed, get some hideous yellow tile that everyone will hate. It will look new forever! Also you'll die alone.
smobgirl
> RacinBob
11/02/2018 at 22:56 |
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That’s on my list now. I want to do something to my kitchen that looks authentic. Thanks!
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smobgirl
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/02/2018 at 22:57 |
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I love it! I wish I had room for a soaking tub and separate shower.
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Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
> RacinBob
11/03/2018 at 01:38 |
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Wow! That is actually a huge compliment! The house was built in 1918 so we were trying to do something appropriate for the era but with modern usability. It actually looks 98% like a Sears Verona but, as far as we can tell, isn’t. I’ll check the book out.
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RacinBob
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/04/2018 at 11:12 |
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Some of our trim from the addition.
Stef Schrader
> Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/05/2018 at 00:07 |
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This bathroom rules.