Forum: Kitchen & Bath
March 28, 2008
Anyone have experience with Rebath?
I need to re-do my bathroom tub/tile area. Can anyone recommend someone? I'm thinking about "Re-bath". I'm very interested in any positive or negative feedback, or other referrals.
March 17, 2008
Help: Water damage from shower area, to tin ceiling below
There seems to be water very slowly penetrating cracks around the tiles in my shower area. Re-grouting has not resolved the problem. The wall behind the tiles needs replacement. Now there is minor water damage to the tin ceiling below, and a small section of the ceiling needs replacement.Anyone had a similar problem, who could recommend a contractor who could install a bathtub/wall unit, and repair the damaged tin ceiling below? I have not had the best luck with contractors in the past, so quality referrals would be very much appreciated!
March 16, 2008
renovating your bathroom?
I'm selling this on e-bay (long story). It's Brooklyn pick-up only, so I thought I'd post it.
Check out the link:
http://us.f315.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?MsgId=6260_91943868_4803686_1939_2327_0_26124_7501_2219195204&Idx=15&YY=43931&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&inc=25&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b&box=Inbox
March 15, 2008
Sandblasting Clawfoot tub feet
Can anyone recommend someone to sandblast clawfoot tub feet? I have the original 4 and want to sandblast them and paint or chrome dip them. I searched the past forums to na avail. I know one of you has the answer. Thanks
March 14, 2008
Counter Fabrication
I am considering having High Quality Marble on 19th st in Brooklyn fabricate a granite kitchen counter and marble bath vanity. One friend said there work was unsatisfactory-but they came highly recommended by the stoneyard and another supplier. Anyone out there with good or bad experience wtih their work?
March 12, 2008
5' American Standard Tub - $200
I mistakenly ordered the wrong bathtub, so looking to sell this one. It's an American Standard 2391.202ICH - 5' (60") Princeton Americast Bath Tub with Integral Chrome Overflow and Right-Hand Outlet. Cost me $333, looking to sell for $200. Still in the box. Need to pick up in Prospect Heights.
This is a great bathtub -- high quality, durable Americast construction. It weighs about 125 pounds. http://www.everyfaucet.com/American-Standard-2391.202ICH-ASD4822.html
Note that the image above shows a left-hand outlet, when the tub I have to sell is a right-hand. Please contact me at brooklynrulz@gmail.com. Thank you.
March 10, 2008
real long 6 to 7 foot rectangular bathtub -
we cant find a real long 6 to 7 foot rectangular bathtub - are we crazy to find someone to build it onsite and tile it inside?
has anyone ever heard of this. we have a 3,000 budget.
March 9, 2008
"Green" kitchen cabinets?
Wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether it's worth paying extra for "green" kitchen cabinets -- i.e., made with sustainable wood and without formaldehyde or toxic glues. I've been told wood and particle-board in most new cabinets are treated with formaldehyde and made with toxic glues that can cause allergic reactions and in higher doses are cancerous. Anyone know if this is a real concern or not something we should worry about?
March 7, 2008
Kitchen Cabinets
Is anyone familiar with this:
I am told if I purchase kitchen cabinets and they are installed by their insallers there is no sales tax because it is a major capital improvement.
This is how the pricing breaks down.......
one charge for the kitchen cabinets
and a separate charge for the installation.
I am an interior decorator.
Kitchen and baths are a new subject for me.
March 4, 2008
Granite Countertop
Looking for a place to install a granite countertop that will not break the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
March 3, 2008
Our experience renovating our kitchen
I got a lot of information from this board that helped with our recent kitchen renovation, so I thought I would report to help others who are going through the process.
We live in a coop in Prospect Heights and remodeled our small (approx 9x9) kitchen. We interviewed 4 contractors whose names we got off various websites and from people in our building. The quotes ranged from $5,000 to $15,000 for labor. We normally would not have considered the high or the low bids, but ended up going with the low because he had done work in the building so we could see his work and he came highly recommended. His name is Mentor Frangu and his company is Altina Tile Care.
We had initially planned on going with Kraftmaid cabinets and were going to Lowes and dealing with Alicia Mead who was recommended on this board. She was great to work with, however, we did not use her because Lowes does not do measurements unless they do the installation, and none of the contractors we interviewed measured either. We then went to Gold and Reiss, who was recommended to us by other people in our building. We had planned on going with them until I checked out Park Slope Kitchen Gallery, who was also recommended on this board. We dealt with Keenia Farrell there, and she was wonderful. They have only a small selection of brands for cabinets, but we really liked the Medallion cabinets and she also had the best price on our Casesarstone counters.
For flooring, we had looked all over. We ordered tile from Country Floors, but then did not like the color when we received it. We returned that tile (minus a 30% restocking fee) and ended up getting porcelain tiles from A&K tiles on 9th Street in Park Slope and we happy with their service and price.
For the backsplash we went to Nemo tile. Unfortunately, we fell in love with their Insterstyle glass tiles and they are the only dealer that carries this line in the area. I say unfortunately because the price was very high (and the shipping was about $450 and took over six weeks) and the customer service was bad. We dealt with a salesman there named Steven who was quite condescending and not responsive to our concerns. The tiles are beautiful, but we certainly won’t be going back there.
The cabinets arrived on time and Mentor and his worker began work on January 7th. In 7 days of work they removed a wall and all cabinets, etc, moved electrical, installed a waterproofing membrane (required by our board), and installed recessed lighting, flooring, and cabinets. Our counter was installed a week later and Mentor returned for one day to connect the water. We then had to wait a month for the backsplash to come in and he did that in a day.
If you are looking to have some work done, I would definitely consider interviewing Mentor- I can not recommend him highly enough. His prices are great, his quality is very good, and he is a completely trustworthy and reliable man. He wouldn’t even take a dime from us until the cabinets were installed. If you contact him and would like further information or to see his work, ask him for Andy’s phone number as a reference.
Mentor Frangu, Altina Tile Care: 917-692-6234
I would also highly recommend working with Keenia from Park Slope Kitchen Gallery: 233 Prospect Ave, nr 5th Ave 718-832-0002
March 2, 2008
Double Basin Sink for Sale
We're renovating one or our rental units and have decided this original sink is just too big. It will be availabe on March 16. Best offer, if no offers I'd be willing to give it away to anyone that is willing to carry it down from the third floor. If you are intersted email me at (I am not using the @ sign to prevent those programs which search for email addresses on the web and then send spam):
Brooklynnative at yahoo.com