how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

I do think there’s something cool about keeping the old stuff, even if it means living with a few quirks.

- Totally agree, some of the old charm is worth the hassle.
- Salvage yards are hit or miss for me too - last time I found three matching tiles and gave up, just mixed in new ones.
- Hidden costs like subfloor repairs always sneak up... but honestly, embracing a bit of “quirky” saved me money and stress.

Honestly, I think you’re onto something - there’s a kind of satisfaction in working with what’s already there, quirks and all. When I redid my bathroom, I kept the original sink (even though it has one weird chip) just because it felt right for the house. Matching tiles drove me nuts too... after a while, I just leaned into the mismatch and called it “eclectic.” Those hidden repairs are a headache, but sometimes letting the space show its age is part of the charm.

I totally get the tile struggle - mine ended up a patchwork too, and honestly, it grew on me. I tried to save costs by keeping the old cast iron tub (even though it’s got a couple scratches), and just reglazed it. The whole thing ran me about $4k, mostly because I did the demo and painting myself. Hidden plumbing issues ate up a chunk of the budget, but I guess that’s just part of the adventure with older houses. Sometimes the quirks end up being the best part.

Kept my old tub too, but honestly, I’m not sure reglazing’s always worth it. I did it a couple years back and the finish started peeling after a bit - maybe I got a bad contractor or didn’t prep right, who knows. Did you notice any issues with yours holding up? Sometimes I wonder if biting the bullet and replacing is better in the long run, even if it costs more upfront. Those hidden plumbing surprises are the worst though... always seem to pop up when you least expect it.

I’ve had mixed luck with reglazing too - sometimes it holds up, sometimes it flakes after a year or two. I think prep and humidity make a big difference, but honestly, I’ve started leaning toward full replacement when the budget allows. It’s pricier upfront, but you dodge those surprise leaks and soft spots under the tub that always seem to show up mid-project. Did you end up running into any plumbing headaches when you did your remodel, or was it mostly cosmetic updates?