The Master Bathroom is DONE!
I never thought I’d see the day, but the master bathroom is done!
We bought the jacuzzi tub well over a year ago and have proceeded to move it around our little construction mess for this long, so it’s nice to see it finally installed and working! We were joking about how “funny” it would be if we finally got it installed and it didn’t work and the warranty was expired…
Our friend Roberto (over at Villa Orleans) did us a favor and finished the vanity cabinets for us, Trey finished up the trim work around the windows, Stefan installed the light fixtures and Kelly from American Plumbing installed the tub, sinks and faucets. And I, um, hung the mirrors…haha.
Of course, there were little speed bumps along the way, which is just something that you have to deal with in Puerto Rico. Such as, trying to find contemporary sinks that we liked. We build the vanities with the intention of getting above the counter mount sinks, but we did not want another glass vessel sink like we installed in the guest bathroom (glass sinks get gnarly waterspots and NEVER look clean). So, we searched for a least a couple of months, trying to find cool, porcelain above the counter mount sinks in Puerto Rico. We finally found a style that we both loved, and even though they were pricey ($400 per sink), we just wanted to move on so we told the sales lady we would take two! Of course, in true Puerto Rico fashion, they only had one, so we left empty handed. Again. That was probably a blessing in disguise because I ended up buying the sinks online for $125 each, which included shipping to Puerto Rico. Score! Another problem we had was finding a faucet (roman tub filler) for the jacuzzi tub. Home Depot had all of none to choose from and again I turned to the wonderful internet. I found the Roman tub faucet for our tub online and it was exactly what we wanted and it was 60% off retail! (Which is awesome since this one was originally $1100! Yikes!)
All in all, it seems like things are starting to finally come together around the house and projects are moving along at a much quicker pace. I think that is because we have learned a LOT from trial and error and now know who’s going to show up to work and what store is most likely to have what we need. The 1st year of this construction project was comparable to a bunch of chickens running around with their heads lopped off…I’m glad that part is over 
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April 9th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
oh my goodness that is a gorgeous bathroom!! great to catch up with you yesterday! I want to see more belly pictures on here!! you can always fly me to PR for a free photo shoot!
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April 9th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I love the “hers” side!! Great mirror, you did a great job! I have a jacuzzi tub here in NJ, and I think the master bathroom is my favorite room! Enjoy.
p.s. Stefan did a good job hanging the light fixtures too!
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April 9th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
love the bathroom……..and I’m just beginning….LOL kitchen is done, now we are in the construction process of the game/billiards room and then to the bathrooms, it has been four months and it feels like forever already…. now is my turn to look for vanities… any suggestions?
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April 9th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Haha, you think it took you guys long. I anticipate mine being done MAYBE this year.
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April 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am
WOW gorgeous bathroom. Nice you guys feel like everything is coming together now, just in time for the baby
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April 12th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Nice, That trim work sure looks good!
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April 13th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Hello guys!! It looks great finally!!! But I have two questions, were is the toilet? and, you don’t have a door?
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April 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
After a couple hours underwater a good soak sounds great – I think I’ve adapted to Puerto Rico weather…its been chilly lately! 66 the last couple nights. I’m jealous of the tub, our bathrooms are too small for one. katrina
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April 14th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Awesome job. It looks great. Now you can have your baby at home!!!
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April 15th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Carol:
We have a toilet and a two headed shower in the ‘wet room’ which is to the left of the ‘his’ area. I’ll take a few snap shots and add them to this post.
We have a door to the wet room and toilet, but not to the tub and his/her vanities. They are in the corner of the master bedroom (which has a door)
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April 18th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
your bathroom is sooo beautiful… and congrats on your pregnancy…
as for the gnarly water spots i am so with you… someone just told me to use some regular old turtle wax car wax…just wax on wax off and water will just bead off!
good luck!!
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May 21st, 2009 at 6:28 am
Hello! Cruising around in google your site came up. I am so happy to see the fruits of your labor! We stay at an apartment @ Macor by the Sea (its my fathers in law). And I am happy to know they have opened a new supermarket, I agree about Econo its not good at all, but no supermarkets are here… I will never have a supermarket like Publix (Fla.) again. Now I am used to the idea… But the reason I am writing is to find out what where the web sites you used to find bathroom remodeling supplies? Thanks!
Congrats on everything!!!!!
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July 16th, 2009 at 11:17 am
That’s a good looking bathroom! I need to get some pictures of my Whirlpool Tub to post. It’s pretty neat. TV and sound system plus 14 jets.
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October 14th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I love your blogs! i purchased a new house in rincon about 2 years ago. i’ve been to the house 4 times.. im ready to make a permanent move there and start a business .BTW i live in new york. my problem is that my wife has a career in new york and she cant leave! in your opinion would it be wise to start something new in rincon?
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October 21st, 2009 at 10:03 am
Gil – That depends on what sort of business you are planning to start. I see TONS of opportunity for making money in Rincon (with the right plan).
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June 8th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
I actually did the same thing you were worried about — held onto a dishwasher so long before installation that by the time I installed it (And it didn’t work right) the warranty was expired. BAh!
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