Nice job on the pallet wood—sounds like a lot of elbow grease, but totally worth it. I've been tempted to try something similar, but always wondered if pallets would hold up well in a humid bathroom environment. Did you notice any warping or issues with moisture after sealing? I'm all for budget-friendly DIYs, but durability is key... especially in bathrooms. Curious how yours is holding up over time.
I've wondered the same thing about pallets in bathrooms. I did a similar DIY with reclaimed wood (not pallets, but close enough), and even after sealing it thoroughly, I noticed some slight warping after about a year. Nothing major, but enough to notice if you're picky like me. Ventilation definitely helps, but humidity is tricky. Still, for the cost savings and the look, I'd probably do it again—just maybe pick my boards more carefully next time...
"Ventilation definitely helps, but humidity is tricky."
Yeah, humidity's always the sneaky culprit. I redid mine on a tight budget—around $800 total. Key was using moisture-resistant paint and sealing edges carefully. Still holding up pretty well after two years... fingers crossed!
Humidity's definitely the trickiest part. I did a remodel about three years ago, spent roughly $1,500 total. Went with cement board behind the tiles and used a waterproof membrane—bit pricier but worth it in my experience. Also upgraded the exhaust fan to something stronger (around 110 CFM, I think?), and that made a noticeable difference. Paint-wise, moisture-resistant stuff is solid, but I've found proper ventilation and sealing are even more critical long-term. Had some minor mold issues before the remodel, but nothing since... knock on wood.
I totally agree about humidity being tricky. When I renovated my bathroom for the first time last year, I underestimated how important ventilation would be. I spent around $2,000 altogether—went with cement board too, but skipped the waterproof membrane (probably should've splurged on that, honestly). Ended up having to upgrade my exhaust fan later on because mold started showing up again. Since then, though, no issues...lesson learned, I guess. Proper ventilation really does seem key for long-term results.
