Comments on: Bathroom Remodeling with Wainscoting http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:33:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dani http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-13683 Dani Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:33:03 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-13683 DIANE: The general rule is 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up the wall for wainscoting. Try to avoid 1/2 way up the wall if possible because that throws off the proportions. I can't answer which one is right for you because I don't know your ceiling hieght. As for whether it will make your room look smaller? The colors, yes, probably, dark colors tend to make any room look smaller, and if you intend to paint the cieling that will make the cieling look lower as well. As for the wainscoting, unless you have a really high ceiling I'd stick to 1/3 of the wall instead of 2/3. 2/3 tends to make the cieling look lower than before. Hope this helps, but it's probably too late. DIANE:
The general rule is 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up the wall for wainscoting. Try to avoid 1/2 way up the wall if possible because that throws off the proportions. I can’t answer which one is right for you because I don’t know your ceiling hieght. As for whether it will make your room look smaller? The colors, yes, probably, dark colors tend to make any room look smaller, and if you intend to paint the cieling that will make the cieling look lower as well. As for the wainscoting, unless you have a really high ceiling I’d stick to 1/3 of the wall instead of 2/3. 2/3 tends to make the cieling look lower than before. Hope this helps, but it’s probably too late.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-6443 Maggie Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:18:43 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-6443 I want to put in wainscoting in a bathroom that has a tile baseboard around a tile floor. I am going to leave the floor. If I butt the boards up against the tile baseboard it will look unfinished. The base board tiles are not very thick, maby 1/4 inch, and are curved in at the top. Is there some sort of trim I should use to cover the gap or should I rip out the tile baseboard and replace it with wood or vinyl? I want to put in wainscoting in a bathroom that has a tile baseboard around a tile floor. I am going to leave the floor. If I butt the boards up against the tile baseboard it will look unfinished. The base board tiles are not very thick, maby 1/4 inch, and are curved in at the top. Is there some sort of trim I should use to cover the gap or should I rip out the tile baseboard and replace it with wood or vinyl?

]]> By: Willy Bundy http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5495 Willy Bundy Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:37:03 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-5495 In response to the person needing help with getting the job done. If you live in or near Atlanta, GA, I can help you with the project. I've been helping folks do bathroom makeovers for more than 30 years. Check out the website for more info. -- Willy B In response to the person needing help with getting the job done. If you live in or near Atlanta, GA, I can help you with the project. I’ve been helping folks do bathroom makeovers for more than 30 years. Check out the website for more info. — Willy B

]]> By: Susan http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-4857 Susan Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:27:16 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-4857 Thanks Jerry, I too was wondering about Brent's problem as I am hoping to remodel our bathroom in about 6 months. I couldn't help but wonder if maybe Brent forgot to caulk the top of the wainscoting to keep the water from getting behind the boards? So, I'm not a carpenter but rather a carpenter's daughter. From what I have understood I should be using real wood (no pressboard, MDF or other immitations). I need to paint or stain my boards and then seal them BEFORE installing them and then seal them again after installation. I am guessing there should be a row of caulking across the top as I will be using this in my bath/shower area. Is all of this correct so far? I will be installing the wainscoting onto the existing vinyl walls, two of which are concrete. Here are my remaining questions: What do we use to seal the boards with? Can you seal them well enough to put in a shower that is rarely used? (such as if you apply the sealer more times) Is it possible to "glue" the boards in place instead of nailing? All our piping is on the outside of the walls. Is the piping or radiator going ot be a problem for the boards? (I'm thinking of the constant heat they produce) I've got about 5 months before I start buying materials so I'll be checking back for answers. Thanks. Thanks Jerry, I too was wondering about Brent’s problem as I am hoping to remodel our bathroom in about 6 months. I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe Brent forgot to caulk the top of the wainscoting to keep the water from getting behind the boards?

So, I’m not a carpenter but rather a carpenter’s daughter. From what I have understood I should be using real wood (no pressboard, MDF or other immitations). I need to paint or stain my boards and then seal them BEFORE installing them and then seal them again after installation. I am guessing there should be a row of caulking across the top as I will be using this in my bath/shower area. Is all of this correct so far?

I will be installing the wainscoting onto the existing vinyl walls, two of which are concrete. Here are my remaining questions:

What do we use to seal the boards with?
Can you seal them well enough to put in a shower that is rarely used? (such as if you apply the sealer more times)
Is it possible to “glue” the boards in place instead of nailing?
All our piping is on the outside of the walls. Is the piping or radiator going ot be a problem for the boards? (I’m thinking of the constant heat they produce)

I’ve got about 5 months before I start buying materials so I’ll be checking back for answers. Thanks.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-4686 Jerry Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:36:40 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-4686 To answer Laura's earlier question: "Laura says: August 18, 2009 at 12:45 am I’m hoping someone has a response for Brent, as I have the same concern. How does wainscoting not warp in a bathroom?" Solid wood has to be sealed equally on each side. If one side absorbs moisture at a different rate then the other the outcome equals warping. Urethane or paint both sides before installing to keep that from happening. To answer Laura’s earlier question:

“Laura says:
August 18, 2009 at 12:45 am
I’m hoping someone has a response for Brent, as I have the same concern. How does wainscoting not warp in a bathroom?”

Solid wood has to be sealed equally on each side. If one side absorbs moisture at a different rate then the other the outcome equals warping.

Urethane or paint both sides before installing to keep that from happening.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-4303 Melissa Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:56:55 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-4303 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! 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. http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-3991 A. C. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:02:08 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-3991 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. 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. http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-3990 A. C. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:50:59 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-3990 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. 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 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-3326 Diane Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:20:19 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-3326 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 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 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/comment-page-1/#comment-3248 Shauna Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:55:31 +0000 http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com/remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-with-wainscoting-9/#comment-3248 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 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

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