Fear the Crab

It’s all starting to come together!

Day Six of the bathroom remodeling actually took place Christmas Eve, when the new cabinets were installed.

Bare cabinets

The old countertop was removed, hence the traces of glue and paper backing against the wall.  That little block under the mirror is just to hold the whole thing up, since before it was resting on the backsplash.  What’s new with this countertop are the extra shelves to the left to give us more storage space, while still retaining a bit of leg room in the vanity area (not that any of us actually used that area for vanity purposes).

Day Seven was today, when the Corian countertop and shower walls were installed.  The nice-ness is freakin’ awesome!

Corian shower walls

Corian counter and sink

The shower walls go all the way up to the ceiling and lie flush with the window, ensuring a somewhat-secure seal. The installation couldn’t wrap into the window frame given the way the hardware was designed, so this is the next best thing.

The sink is part of the counter top, making it a smooth transition that will be easy to clean.  We also requested that the backsplash be made “one-piece” with the counter so that no water can stain the grout.

The plumber has already been notified that the fixtures can be installed.  We’ll also get a nice finish of dark-colored Formica placed on the cabinets, for a contrast against the light-colored counter and walls.  As for the floor, we’ll probably install the same design so that it matches the rest of the house.