Comments on: Bathroom Remodeling with Wainscoting

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:56:55 +0000

A.C., we used vinyl wainscot in our bathroom remodel almost two years ago, and we bought it at Home Depot. I kept it white, but it is paintable.

I’m planning to use the same material as a kitchen backsplash, so I’m hoping they still sell it in the store!

By: A. C.

A. C. — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:02:08 +0000

RE: Wainscot on top half of wall in tiled bathroom. I think this will look great.
It will give it a french country or a victorian feel depending on the type of wainscot you choose. Dark colors will make the bath look small but if you like it – who cares. Call a tile store, like Color Tile for advice on matching trim up against the tile. There are many options.

Important— don’t use cardboard/ press board type in the bath. I am told the vinyl stuff is great. I have used vinyl trim many times and it holds up beautifully.
Good Luck.

By: A. C.

A. C. — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:50:59 +0000

I am redoing our bathroom due to a leak and hoping someone will have an address or phone # of a company where I can order the new vinyl wainscot. I am looking for a darker mocha color or walnut wood look. If there is a paintable type of vinyl panels out there I would consider that too.
Thanks for your replies.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:20:19 +0000

I have a powder room that I want to put wainscotting on the wall. Should I put it 36″ or 48″ up? And I was thinking of painting it black with the walls maroon. Will that make the bathroom look too small? Thanks

By: Shauna

Shauna — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:55:31 +0000

so, our bathroom tile is in great shape and is a nice pale yellow and goes 48″ up the wall – I was thinking of adding wainscotting on the wall above the tile, a little non-traditional, any thoughts? Also, how would I then match it up to where it will butt up against the tile?

Thanks

By: jesse.lucarano

jesse.lucarano — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:57:49 +0000

can you place vinyl wainscotting over the old adhesive or mastic left behind once removing the old tiles. If not is there a way to remove the old adhesive. Thanks

By: Toph

Toph — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:57:31 +0000

I just installed the vinyl wainscot in my bathroom. My common sense prevailed over the cardboard type due to moisture. It was very easy to install. Liquid nails and brads into the studs did the the trick. My walls are tiled half way up. I made two rows of wooden spacers above the tile to compensate for the tile offset. Please remove the sink and toilet if you can. So far so good. I also installed a high-end exhaust fan to assist with the moisture elimination.

By: IRISH

IRISH — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:41:18 +0000

Im reading some of the questions and I just wanted to add that, i remodeled my bathroom 3 years ago, took off the tile that was half way up the wall and and replaced with wainscoting.. my home is 106 years old.. i have not had 1 problem with it yet. no warping, nothing..I am just wondering if there is another issue with the folks that are having that problem..I do have a small bathroom,but i dont know if that makes a difference or not…

By: Shannon Carbajal

Shannon Carbajal — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:23:59 +0000

I’am buying vinyl waincoting for my bathroom, but I want to put it everywhere. Close to the sink, and above the tub on top of the all in one shower wall. This is for a kids bathroom. Is this a good idea??

By: Haidyn

Haidyn — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:16:02 +0000

Light blue goes with brown. and light pink. or lavender.