Extreme DIY Small Bathroom Makeover!

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Ok hi - who wants their bathroom redone? After making over multiple bathrooms this year; I wanted to challenge myself to do things in a bathroom I have NEVER done before. As I say in this video and a million times throughout my channel, I am not a professional carpenter or woodworker. My channel is all about bringing you alongside with me as I pick up new tools, tricks, tips and trades. I hope one of you walks away feeling inspired to tackle a part of one of your bathrooms you aren’t the biggest fan of. Thank you Truman's for inspiring me to tackle this bathroom finally! What was your favorite part? What would you do different? Don’t forget sharing is caring so comment down below! Stay rad xx.
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[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

OKAY HI! I can breathe after doing nothing but this bathroom for 8 days straight. Couple of notes after realizing I didn't mention somethings in the video. I didn't show updating the faucet because I caused not only the sink to spring a leak but somehow in the two pipes of the bidet as well. That's why it looks like my toilet is plugged in towards the end. As far as the window treatment I haven't decided on but I'm thinking a natural rolling wood tone bamboo type of deal - what are you thoughts!? If you guys have tips on sealant for concrete and tile, please let me know as I don't want for all this hard work to be for nothing! Ah hope you take away some bit of inspiration from this xx.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Living to DIY with Rachel Metz it’s a big job!!! Feel you with projects. I’ve been thinking of doing a concrete countertop too.

[@breevillarruel8541]

I have been looking to paint my ugly 70's beige and teal shower/ tub and tile floors forever and this is beyind perfect! Thank youuuuuu ❤

[@marioneves6035]

i can imagine the paint on the floor cracking already!!

[@syameenapillai9052]

Would love if you could do an I depth tutorial on a concrete counter top!

[@holzlastname1976]

Thanks for showing us your process. I prefer that to see what really happens broken mirror and all lol. Ps recently found your channel and I absolutely love your content. ❤

[@lonefox]

I am legit speechless with this makeover. You are in iconic crafty queen!!! So much inspiration in this video.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for my thumbnail! That's what truly made it xx.

[@wood_brain]

This Rad woman needs her own series already!

[@vidvidvid2012]

It won’t last. Lol.

[@gabimarie1377]

Wood Brain by Lindsay Zuelich bro yes

[@edwardelric8354]

Stop lying in 2020 ok 👍🏽 lol

[@firdauskaswady2217]

I kinda like the floor despite Rachel's complaints 😂 had a really rustic,custom handmade feel to it..

[@nikkimajean]

I agree! Even though the lines are wobbly up close, they don't look like that from the far shots (like she said), but it gives it such a nice, homey feel that I think fits really well with the aesthetic of the room. The whole makeover is amazing!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you guys! I think my eyes were just about to pop out of my head so I was OVER it when voicing it over as well. I am leaving the imperfections and sealing her up!

[@theooogirl3495]

The stripping of that paint was SO Satisfying 😬😃

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Right?

[@tmarie1596]

The floor turned out well. Hand painted tiles are rustic and individual, so your floor fits right in. Great job love the end product.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you very much!

[@kiki29073]

I would put a texturized epoxy over it to seal it completely. The poly will wear down. She can pit clean sand for a grip texture in a strong epoxy.

[@hayypoopie]

dong boutt hut in gutty kinskin

[@irisdunkin4000]

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[@KristenMcGowan]

It turned out amazing!🙌🏼 hahah I love the honesty when stenciling! You did so much work!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Kristen!

[@shelbylong2022]

Stencils require a stencil brush. It would not be nearly as difficult.

[@faerychic4017]

“I am so proud of myself, but I’m also just going to go sleep for a week” 😂. I felt that. Well done on yet another inspirational DIY project. Go sleep now - you deserve it!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@meahela87]

That tub skirt is Everything! And the floor looks like the super expensive hand-painted concrete tile! That's what I want to do in my laundry room. Thanks for the inspo and fantastic job!

[@nellyrosales6983]

When you started talking about the floor DIY it was so hilarious 😂😂😂, love your videos❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha 😂

[@shawnmorales7841]

Frankly, what I found most helpful is that you talked me OUT OF stenciling my floor, haha! LOVE the finish of your vanity!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha thank you for watching!

[@amethystkatriona2656]

My SO is overseas currently and there are SO many little ideas that I have for our house to work on while he’s gone. Today’s project is painting two dressers/organizers that we have in our room to match our bed and desk. I’m so glad I found your channel, i love your diys!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ah that sounds like so much fun xx.

[@audreyneo6059]

I love your diy makeover..really enjoyed watching your project...turn out so beautiful

[@quatesharatliff3647]

This is amazing! I love the repurposed medicine cabinet. We have one that I was going to just remove and add Sheetrock but your idea is so much better and adds storage. I really love the tub skirt too.! This was amazing. I’m definitely subscribing!!

[@ayshiacunningham5843]

First video I've ever watched from you. Absolutely amazing! You encouraged and inspired me. My family just moved into a home after being homeless for about 5 months and the home we moved into is old and sorta awkward. We are thankful and looking forward to adding our personal diy touches to it. Your video reminded me that I CAN do stuff with my home, for my family. Just I thank God for your video and inspiration this morning. Def suscribed!! Thank you!

[@WimVeen]

Wow what an awesome job you did. Thanks for showing.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@digitalsingingsensation462]

Yessss girl..... That was just SO perfect You did an INCREDIBLE job... 👏

[@SJP43]

My bathroom is the exact same layout. I'm inspire to have someone else do this for me lol! How do you so this!! Amazing!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!!

[@normaportillo2002]

So is my mine. I have been wanting to make changes, but I never thought of doing it myself. She is very good.

[@hayypoopie]

wuestio mark???/ how don dis is ripe...!!!!@@@@##$$$

[@ciaras3170]

Lmao to have someone else do it for you😂😂

[@JeriAnnHenson]

I love your “imperfect” floor!!! When you buy these handmade artisan tiles or ones that are antiques, they will have those “imperfect” features!!! Beautiful job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love xx.

[@krisjonson9193]

I like what you do with bathrooms you make them bright and cozy.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Thank you. Great job. Nice to get ideas for updates to rentals I own that have older bathrooms.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Appreciate that xx.

[@rashawnjones7020]

You’re so creative Rachel and I’m always impressed 😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you very much xx.

[@StephanieWeiss]

This turned out so good 💐 but damn, when you started taking the tiles off and prepping, my anxiety went through the roof 😅 I know that feeling of “it’s off now, you better finish”.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha exactly. I was like welp shit I did one...no turning back and it really does look so cute.

[@Maxdouble07]

Wow this is excellent! Great job.

[@tingtingcj]

Absolutely! You are really brave trying some of the extreme methods you did, but that in and of itself was inspirational. Great job. Love your energy and lack of tolerance for the mundane.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks!

[@KEKrato]

I've always struggled with stencils too! Glad I'm not the only one!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Everyone makes it look so easy!

[@maggs810]

Thank you for always showing how it goes for real. The overall result is GORGEOUS! Definitely going to keeps a couple of DIYs in mind for the future :) (love that tub cover!)

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much! Everyone makes it look so easy haha.

[@MRMRSSMITHBOSTON]

Excellent amazing job! My husband is super impressed as well! You have inspired us for bed thank you for being you! Stay safe

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow that makes me happy!

[@animals4addicts]

I LOVE IT!!!! Can't wait to start in our tiny bath. You've given us so many great ideas!

[@Paandaabeeaarr]

Currently sitting in a parking lot filling in applications waiting for my sister to get out of an interview and you have saved me from boredom yay! 🙌🤘❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ah! Yay!

[@marieleelee]

Thank you so much for this video! The before looks a lot like my parents bathroom. Eventually I'm going to move back in with them to take care of them and look after the house and one of my future goals is to redo the whole house but especially the bathrooms and I didnt know how to work with a small, boring and dated looking bathroom. Ours is so dated even though the house was built in 2006. And this works perfectly!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That makes me so happy! Thank you for watching and can't wait to see what you do.

[@reniehandler2595]

Ohhhh WOW.....that turned out so good!!!! The way you styled it is so sleek too!!! Bravo!!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate that xx.

[@ClevverUsername]

I am so happy you posted the counter diy I have been wanting one like it so much.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Definitely a learning process.

[@Luissauceda13]

The stencil looks SO COOL! but I cried a little for you. 😂😂😂

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@f1bomb]

Suggestion I have seen with stencils, use a temporary glue like Elmer’s stick glue or a spray tacky glue and use it every time before place your stencil and then painting, it helps keep the edges more clean and crisp! Or purchase a sticky stencil to begin with!❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh thank you for this!

[@louisaj9634]

You did a great job; what a huge amount of work!!

[@ClevverUsername]

Literally this video is a step by step for what I plan for my bathroom. Concrete counter, new white yup by refinishing and repainting the walls white. 🙏

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh yay! Good luck!

[@virginiarodriguez72]

Would have loved to see if the toilet stains were removed. Besides that everything looks great.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I can't believe I didn't show it - you'll be seeing updates in my YT stories.

[@TheEickert]

Favorite part is how transformed the shower was with the skirt and dark trim. It looks so nice and makes me want to try a skirt on mine. How do you prevent water damage?

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Sealant is key! And ensuring to caulk appropriately. The reason I tested this out in this bathroom is because of the fact Paul doesn't use it regularly besides to poop haha. I am going to keep you guys updated on how it is when the weather starts to change as well.

[@hellogoodwaii478]

Living to DIY with Rachel Metz yesssss a short update video on diys that didn’t work out in the long run and ones that did would be so awesome!

[@sarahholland1375]

Clear matte boat varnish works great. And is v v cheap.

[@michelem7986]

It turned out beautifully. I especially like the fresh look of the shower/tub, the vanity top and cabinet, and the recessed cabinet. Liked the look of the chalk paint on the floor as well, although the stenciling looks nice. The decor tops it off. Thanks for being so honest about the process, & reminding everyone to research, seal, and protect.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Really appreciate you watching xx.

[@mellymcd3535]

Rachel, once I saw your videos, I have been telling everyone that you have the most creative mind.....ever! Keep showing us how to do it! I'm going to tackle my laminate countertops and make them look like granite or marble.....so I am consulting all your videos for how-tos and WHAT to BUY and USE for success! Thank you, Rachel!

[@LagunaBeachLove10]

THIS IS THE BEST MAKEOVER I’VE EVER SEEN!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks love!

[@mutchumbo]

Does this mean it's also the only one you've seen? I mean in all seriousness, the finish not just the tiles but especially the tiles - horrendous!

[@kitty9669]

The floors came out amazing!! And of course with the black and white theme it came out great! You're truly a diy inspiration queen Rachel 🖤

[@kellydobberstine5011]

Thank you, Rachel!!!! I've been thinking about painting the tile in my kitchen and dining room. Thanks for saving me the aggravation and headache. You keep it real about the diys. That's what made me subscribe.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@donnabuckner2689]

What a labor of love! Great job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Donna!

[@cutedeerhunter]

Amazing. I am a woman who has never attempted any of this. You are the greatest. 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@StephanieJoRountree]

When stenciling, you need a stencil brush and you must offload your paint to avoid the issues you had.

[@hideshnooka]

Also it might be a problem that the tiles themselves are very irregulary textured to mimic natural stone.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I agree! I think the texture tiled is not ideal for this.

[@jeannawalton8107]

I agree....even with the texture on the tile surface, the stencil brush would have done a much better job.

[@lynnbabe678]

Yes! And dabbing with a lightly wet brush helps so much. Rolling gets paint under the stencil. The bathroom looks so nice. Lucky hubby!

[@ScorpioWomanMoon]

Thank you for those tips

[@juangabrieldevilla6775]

Wow, this entire DIY was amazing. It's like a project that we used to get other people to do, and you just did it like it was a painting in a canvas. It felt more like art, than technical, but you taught us the technical too with coatings and epoxy.

[@Nivimary]

WOW! This DIY makeover is so much hard work and it turns out looking so good! Love the new cabinet look 😊

[@MMSGEE]

I would be interested to see how well all these changes weather with usage

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I'll keep you updated!

[@tameralaskaris6909]

Living to DIY with Rachel Metz yes, an update would be wonderful. I’m very interested in how the backsplash, the tile wall/ bathtub and the tile floor held up. Please let us know.

[@breannebalser1586]

Can you let us know how the tile paint held up? Would you recommend it or not?

[@beachesbonfires2536]

Are there any updates with this remodel? Interested in how the countertop held up.

[@wood_brain]

You absolutely killed it in 8 days! Your a beast!!!! Everything you’ve done here just looks amazing 😉 ✨👌🏼✨ love the black, white and wood details!!! 🔥

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you girl 💋.

[@carlyh6913]

This is SO GOOD, great job!

[@lauracardenas9572]

Omg this video is amazing...so impressive.

[@tfox8413]

Everything is so beautiful, but I must confess that I loved the floor before the stenciling. Not bad at all, just thought that the black floor was so chic 💜💜

[@daciasdiy1861]

Tina Fox my thoughts exactly!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I love them before the stencil too! Thank goodness I can sand it down and paint right over.

[@katarinabilota548]

Your bathroom looks amazing😍, I am actually in love, this is amazing hahahaha I love diys but this is next level Amazing job!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It was a learning experience for sure! Can't wait to get better and better whilst learning through my beginning DIY phase.

[@stephaniesmith6364]

Wow what a lot of work! Looks absolutely gorgeous!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@MH-tm8ux]

Omg. Great job. U pit so much tedious work into it. Yes the stencil looks amazing.

[@hiba.zaheer]

When is your daughter's room makeover coming rachel? I am so excited for it

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Two weeks! Been waiting for furniture that got cancelled on my twice for no reason - rude.

[@hiba.zaheer]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz alright. I can't wait.. your room makeovers are just amazing

[@inezmartinez6277]

I was ready for the sign to say “He poops He scores”

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That's a good one too!

[@Jerusalem23]

😁😁😁

[@chic26y]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz where'd you get the sign from?

[@oceanle]

Well done. The floor would crush my spirits too!

[@vanessabates-alarcon8796]

Really cool video. I like the fact that you are very technical. This video gave more ideas to update my main bathroom. Love it!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🖤

[@dezzydreamz9286]

I loved this. HGTV give her a Show Already

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Awe thank you!

[@Raye_onherway]

I had a heart attack when you said "hey rachel" because that's my name

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@raevanbaker8462]

You did amazing !!! Thank you!!!!

[@eliii3393]

💗it...Awesome Makeover!! Totally doable, especially in older homes. INSPIRED to get busy, Thx Rachel🌼

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@jenniferdahl4010]

Every time I start a project, I'm excited. But, soon after I'm thinking "why am I doing this"?!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Same, every damn time.

[@BombTheWhiteHouse]

None of that shit is gonna last your gonna be redoing that bathroom in 2 years.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

We shall see! Check back xx.

[@Jen_S_Hassler1258]

It's a good stop-gap solution until they can save up enough to redo the bathroom entirely, and it really did brighten the whole place up!

[@rdknght17]

Right! This should be called the adhesive and paint diy. Tile is pretty cheap and easy. Shower, floor, and backlash would last so much longer if done right.

[@hayypoopie]

ummmmmmm bad words much!!! keep this content clean it aint uranus!!!1

[@audreys8739]

i am shook. it is so good!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Audrey!

[@cheryllynn988]

I am so doing that medicine cabinet shelf!!

[@jessicaheidemann5548]

I love watching people lose equity on their houses... 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@suzanne529]

Taking off real tile and replacing it with fake plastic tile.....

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Trust you and me I would never sell it like this but I call this my learning year - I execute DIY's that I've been wanting to learn to work my way up to demo and reno that you see everyone else here on KZbin just know how to do first go. This year it was all about doable room makeovers. Next year - it's gutting and transforming our entire home. Starting with retiling our entire downstairs so hopefully you stick around but if not - just know I execute these projects as I am actually learning.

[@Theeforeva_rose]

I finallyyyyy found a bathroom layout that looks like mineeeee thank you for this!!!

[@delz20again]

WoW! I am so proud of you too!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@MsSassyMT]

Nice! I love all of your makeovers.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@kfarkosh67]

You popped up in my recs... So glad. Your work is incredible... I rent but can do what I want to upgrade/update. I'm power watching you now...... 😁

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you very much!

[@ajdann02]

Amazing... absolutely!

[@gabrielleelizabeth1894]

I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!! You are so talented Rachel!!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! Not close to talented but glad to share my learning process.

[@baothyching7571]

Wow I am so lost for words of how efficient and beautiful your craftsmanship and attention to details.The concrete sink was so amazing👍Thank you for sharing your inspirational videos

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@mariyakanichshevaboswell8102]

Omg such amazing transformation 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@drakedrones]

I love how perfectly imperfect it looks yet so gorgeous!!

[@Emily-ov1qo]

I love the floor!! Lol you're so brave been considering something similar for months lol

[@HB-de5nr]

Love all but the wonky floor. The concrete is amazing! then the natural elements are KEY to pull it all together. Bravo!

[@simplebeautyworld3535]

Super well done! So much hard work!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Really great DIY. Have learned a lot. Thank you. I will be more inclined to try painting things now.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@lesleeheather1872]

Fantastic! I think you did amazing

[@nyclexi]

Great job! Hard work paid off! Thank you for sharing.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@carmelajohnson5596]

Wow! This looks really good!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate that - thank you!

[@INVR4GET]

You are absolutely amazing! Great job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@inroom108]

I LOVE that tub skirt idea!! This was all so great!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@daivakuizinaite953]

Absolutely amazing

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@rmcgee4001]

You did a fantastic job!!! You go girl!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@debbydhill]

It looks fabulous!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Debby!

[@MorganScheer]

Another great video. Love that countertop!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love Morgan!

[@CatChiou]

That stencil floor is beautiful!

[@Cynthiaa315]

It looks amazing Rachel!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@ttoronto6956]

Incredible work! Our condo came with ugly beige tiles in the shower, didn't realize you can paint them! Totally inspired! Thank you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@isabelh.6437]

Super girl that was extreme!! I’ve been looking for a solution to renovate the ugly floor tiles in one of my small bathrooms and hey, I found it here! Thanks a lot!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💜

[@claradevicente1517]

You are so good at this! Love seeing woman doing this kind of stuff

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate you watching!

[@gracehawkins8209]

This makeover was AMAZING!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Grace!

[@DanceYourLife86]

Wow that is a lot of work! Looks amazing! Good job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@123videocity]

You did a great job. You had me crying with the floor 😂👍. Love the sink.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha thank you for watching!

[@christinep58]

Very beautiful!