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Bathroom dating and renovation

Well, we demoed the wall and found that the tile is not original - there are a couple of 1950 newspapers in the wall so I expect that was when it was done. The interesting thing is that the original…

Replied Nov. 20, 2009

Bathroom dating and renovation

Thanks, the tiles have a slight curve to the edge. We are going to have to demo some of the tile to fix some plumbing so that may give us more of a hint. Hopefully our tile man will be able to tell,…

Replied Nov. 1, 2009

Bathroom dating and renovation

Thanks so much for the recommendation. The tile guys that looked at it said "no hope in saving tile, just demo the whole thing" Our problem is that the plumbing (which has to be replaced) has 5 stems…

Replied Oct. 17, 2009

Bathroom dating and renovation

Thanks for the comments - we really need to cut into the wall to replace leaking shower stems; now that I know it is original I will look for some replacement tiles to repair where we have to remove…

Replied Oct. 16, 2009

 

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Randall Marder replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
The historical journey has twist and turns. Enjoy the discoveries
November 20, 2009
David MacNamee replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Well, we demoed the wall and found that the tile is not original - there are a couple of 1950 newspapers in the wall so I expect that was when it was done. The interesting thing is that the original floor is under the new tile floor - small back and…
November 20, 2009
David MacNamee replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Thanks, the tiles have a slight curve to the edge. We are going to have to demo some of the tile to fix some plumbing so that may give us more of a hint. Hopefully our tile man will be able to tell, he has been doing it for 30 years. I'll post pics…
November 1, 2009
Donald Shore replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
It could have been either. The "tell" is the edge of the tile. If it has a shouldered edge, then it is probably from the 40's and beyond. Flat face/tight joints indicate an earlier tile. There was color in baths in the 1920's. We are currently work…
October 31, 2009
David MacNamee replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Thanks so much for the recommendation. The tile guys that looked at it said "no hope in saving tile, just demo the whole thing" Our problem is that the plumbing (which has to be replaced) has 5 stems that come through the tile, hot and cold for the…
October 17, 2009
Randall Marder replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Replacement tiles maybe hard to fine. Can the repair be completed on the other side so you do not have to disturb the tile? The tile would has been installed on a 1'' thick masonry based with a wire mess backing. If you have to do the repair on the…
October 16, 2009
David MacNamee replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Thanks for the comments - we really need to cut into the wall to replace leaking shower stems; now that I know it is original I will look for some replacement tiles to repair where we have to remove tile. The black replacements are a little to obvio…
October 16, 2009
jane replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
those bathrooms were much better than what I found! what fun! thanks.
October 16, 2009
jane replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
the profile ( the size and curve of the pieces) of the wood around the mirrors looks more like the 20's
October 16, 2009
John Leeke replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Judging by the hardware that looks more like the 20s. John Leeke www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
October 16, 2009
Randall Marder replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Hi, your bathrooms looks original. One bathroom has black tiles around what appears to be a replacement sink. The black tiles seem to be a patch. The other bathroom tile looks undisturbed with the original soap dish and cup toothbrush holder. The co…
October 15, 2009
David MacNamee replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Thanks so much for the pictures, they are great - reproducing one of those bathrooms would certainly give our house the wow factor! I have attached two photos of our bathrooms - identical except one upstairs and one down. We thought the tile was 50s…
October 15, 2009
Foxglove replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
Our house is from 1886 and of our many bathrooms, one is what I think of from the '20s. It's got yellow tile with black trim. You can see the tile in the background of my post (above yours) about "bathroom sink". We have another bathroom that is al…
October 14, 2009
Diane Hager replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
White???? I don't know about Florida, but most 1920s bathrooms I have seen have lots of color. My grandpa's was tiled green with black trim; it was a huge bathroom and we all loved it. Check these baths out: http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/inside/ba…
October 14, 2009
jane replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
just for fun I looked up 'vintage ads for bathtubs' and found a series of ads from the 1920's and early '30's. Only the ones from the 30's were in color: white with a blue border! not what I expected The earlier ones were quite glamorous even in bla…
October 7, 2009
Phil replied to David MacNamee's discussion 'Bathroom dating and renovation'
While still around, by 1925, bathrooms were moving away from the late victorian white look. I grew up in a house that was built in 1925, a large Dutch Colonial revival. The original bathroom was a deep pink. It had (well, still has) a pink cast iron…
October 6, 2009

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