44-year-old laundry and bathroom makeover

Johno30

Looking outside into Laundry

The DIY project was the full modernisation of the original laundry Installed some 44 years ago. It was outdated and reflected a poor utilisation of space. The Laundry was out of the 80's. The goal was to be effective, modern whilst connecting to the outdoors as this is a main thorough fare.

This included the complete removal of the back wall, gyprock, new sliding internal and external doors, new storage cupboards alongside new shower and toilet in adjoining room. Tiling of all wet areas opening up the entrance onto the back deck improving access and increasing the property value. A huge success.

Materials

Kaboodle cabinets and Bench top from Bunnings

Floor and wall tiles from Bunnings (Johnson Brand)

Cavi-T-Bar - 2700mm from Bunnings

Toilet, Sink, taps, shower head from Bunnings

Internal sliding door from Bunnings

Waterproofing, floor drain and all PVC plumbing from Bunnings

LED downlights, electrical power points and light switches from Bunnings

Toilet Vanity unit

Wall and ceiling paint from Bunnings

Glass sliding door and fly screen 2200mm.

Gyprock and screws

Towel racks from Bunnings

Mirror

Front load washing machine

Timber 2400mm lintel

Timber architraves and Dowell Rods from Bunnings

Several bags of cement from Bunnings

Smartex plumbing from Bunnings

Tools

Hammers

Drill and drill bits

Jack hammer

Proppa and car jack

Spirit level

Tape measure

Circular and hand saws

Nail guns

Reciprocating saw

ladders

cement trowels

wheelbarrow and shovels

Screw drivers

Silicone gun

paint brushes

Orbit sander

Hole saw

Set square

Stud finder

Laser level

Smartex plumbing tool

Steps

Step 1

Planning

Using the Bunnings https://planner.kaboodle.com.au/ I found the planner a great visual aid and very easy to use including a 3D view. This step provided diagram for the engineer to review and a full bill of materials with an initial estimate.

A project plan and timeline was created in Excel to organise all tasks and ensure dependencies for each task was covered.

Required trades were engaged. Tiler, electrician, plumber.

Task list and timeline

Step 2

After planning and estimation demolition began

Step 3

After demolition the following tasks were completed:

Supports for both sliding doors

Electrical work

Plumbing

Install both doors frames

Timber noggin supports for the on the wall dryer to be hung, top storage cupboards and inside wall tap fittings.

Step 4

Installed Cavi-T-Bar from Bunnings using Proppa wall supports

Step 5

The right gyprock was installed for dry and wet areas followed by several applications of water proofing purchased from Bunnings.

Step 6

Next came the tiler who laid  the cement screed, let that sit for several days then began tiling walls and floor

Tiling using Kaboodle plans

Step 7

Begin to install Kaboodle floor cupboards and bench so that wall tiling can commence in all areas.

Step 8

After tiling the following tasks were actioned and completed.

Plumbing

Electrical

Architraves

Painting & cupboard doors installed.

Step 9

Then all the finishing items installed, 

Taps

Toilet

Vanity

Shower taps and head

Sinks taps 

Towel racks and mirrors

Step 10

Before and after plus Enjoyment

Finally enjoyment

EricL

Hello @Johno30 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing the steps and material list of your laundry/shower makeover. 

What a fantastic laundry/shower transformation! The new tiles, cabinets and benchtop have really given the room a new look and feel. Your sparse beige coloured laundry is no more and has become a practical and functional room. 

There is more room for storage, a benchtop where you can fold laundry and I see that you've swapped your top loader for a front loader which really fits into your design. It's a beautifully executed renovation. 

Again, thank you for sharing such a wonderful makeover.   

Eric