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So upset- can't do much but laugh

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So our house is 1950's and we have been busting ass working on the kitchen every day after work for 2 weeks to get it looking updated and nice for our wedding house guests. (if you remember, we did paint the cabinets grey and it looks awesome, I'll post pics after we complete the backsplash). So last night, we're in the home stretch, we clean up all the mess and tools, and we're cleaning the rest of the house. Our people fly in today.

Our shower is 1950's mint green 2x2 inch tiles. The glue on them is of course all old and brittle so as I scrub them a few fall off the wall. It has happened before no biggie, so I tell FI to glue them back on like he's done before. He puts glue on the back and he's pushing the tile against the wall to set it and BAM. He pushed a hole right through the wall!!!!! It's about 3 tiles wide, drywall gone, we can see inside to the studs. This is our only bathroom/ shower. We were both like you have got to be fucking kidding me right now?! We obviously can't be without a shower and can't shower with a hole in the wall of the shower, so it's all garbage bag and duct tape right now so that we can shower.

I obviously wasn't mad it him, not his fault but it was just such a bummer that we've worked so hard on the rest of the house and now this looks like shit and is embarrassing! I kept looking at the duct tape and cracking up because of course this would happen 2 days before the wedding.

                                                                 

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  • larrygagalarrygaga member
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    Fixing drywall patchs are easy and pretty cheap! You can do it in a hour. Provided you still have the right shade of paint and a kit. 

    Can you hang a picture or something over it? A curtain? A cool ancient Chinese tapestry? 
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  • AprilH81AprilH81 member
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    Isn't home ownership great?  

    I'm sorry that this happened so close to guests coming (and so close to the wedding).  Our guest room shower is barely operable and we havn't had time to find a good plumber because we are 3/4ths of the way through a kitchen remodel.
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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    That sucks. I think your temporary fix plan is about as good as you're going to get right now. Did they set tile over drywall in the shower? Yikes! There should be some cement board behind there...

    In other news: YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED THIS WEEKEND! Yay! Feeling good?
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  • lurkergirllurkergirl member
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    Yeah, definitely don't try to drywall your shower.  That IS a huge bummer though :(




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  • jenna8984jenna8984 member
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    Klassy!!!

                                                                     

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  • luckya23luckya23 member
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    Those look like 4 inch tiles, but is that a TP holder in your shower??

    Since it appears to be along the back wall of the shower, I would get a tension shower rod and hang a full curtain on that wall so nothing will be getting behind the tape - plus maybe nobody will look behind it! haha

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  • jenna8984jenna8984 member
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    @southernbelle0915 I have no idea what they used in 1950, it could be asbestos behind there for all I know haha (kidding, it better not be).

    We actually bought a brand new white full surround like the back is one piece and the sides. It's been sitting in our basement for a few weeks while we work on the kitchen. So....it'll be ready to call the plumber to install it when we get back from the honeymoon lol.

    I'm actually feeling like shit.....I don't know why. I'm a million percent positive about my man, and the wedding is small and I know it'll run fine, but still my head and stomach are in huge knots. Hoping I can get a better night's sleep tonight.

                                                                     

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    alucky23 said:

    Those look like 4 inch tiles, but is that a TP holder in your shower??

    Since it appears to be along the back wall of the shower, I would get a tension shower rod and hang a full curtain on that wall so nothing will be getting behind the tape - plus maybe nobody will look behind it! haha

    @alucky23 Oh you're right they are 4 inch tiles. hahahah TP holder!! It's supposed to be a built in soap dish!

    FI actually came up with the exact same shower curtain idea this morning!! he's going to get one after work today :)

                                                                     

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    jenna8984 said:

    @southernbelle0915 I have no idea what they used in 1950, it could be asbestos behind there for all I know haha (kidding, it better not be).

    We actually bought a brand new white full surround like the back is one piece and the sides. It's been sitting in our basement for a few weeks while we work on the kitchen. So....it'll be ready to call the plumber to install it when we get back from the honeymoon lol.

    I'm actually feeling like shit.....I don't know why. I'm a million percent positive about my man, and the wedding is small and I know it'll run fine, but still my head and stomach are in huge knots. Hoping I can get a better night's sleep tonight.

    No. You are not allowed to feel like shit. Stop. :)

    You're going to have SO much fun. It's your wedding! One of the only times in your life where you get to throw a sick party and all your nearest and dearest are in one place to celebrate. You'll enjoy it a lot more if you relax, realize you've done all you can at this point, and don't do anything else unless it involves the caterer, chairs, or the officiant.

    Sending webnetz (((hugs))). You'll be fine. Just get yourself a damn glass of wine! And AW when you get back!
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    southernbelle0915 said:
     
     

    You're going to have SO much fun. It's your wedding! One of the only times in your life where you get to throw a sick party and all your nearest and dearest are in one place to celebrate. You'll enjoy it a lot more if you relax, realize you've done all you can at this point, and don't do anything else unless it involves the caterer, chairs, or the officiant.

    Sending webnetz (((hugs))). You'll be fine. Just get yourself a damn glass of wine! And AW when you get back!
    THIS is my problem.

    The forecast says 40% chance of rain but it only says “passing showers” so like a some sprinkles here and there, not all day. So that makes it like impossible to make the decision. Do I keep it outside at the state park and risk it or do I move inside the reception restaurant?! I need to let the chair company know tomorrow if I’m canceling them for the park (no $ penalty) so I can’t exactly wait until last minute to decide. I also have to call all the guests (23) and tell them which place to drive to. I just wish it was like 0% chance or 100% chance….I hate that it’s in the middle, how do I decide?!

                                                                     

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    Tough call. I'd wait til the end of the business day tomorrow and be watching the hourly forecast like a hawk. 

    We had to do this with our outdoor wedding, except it was tent/no tent. We cancelled last minute and even though the forecast was pretty good, I was still freaked out about it. Stressful decision, but all outside brides end up making this last minute call about whether to initiate Plan B. Just goes with the territory. At least you have a Plan B... There are some crazies who are like "rain or shine!!" Um no.
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    Saturday is showing 30% chance of PM showers. I say go for it. Buy a few nice umbrellas just in case!!
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  • hellosweetie1015hellosweetie1015 member
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    No stress no stress! All will be well. Cover up the hole, if someone asks laugh it off (chances are they'll get that it's reno woes), and have a BALL at your wedding this weekend!
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  • wandajune6wandajune6 member
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    I've had the same tile in countless places.

    No one will judge. If they do, they're assholes who should be forced to use the hose outside.

    We all have these problems and they usually coincide with people visiting. Laugh it off and fix it later.
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    Houses know when visitors are coming, and they plan to fail accordingly.  AS long as you have heat/a.c. and running water, you are fine!
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    Dollar Tree sells umbrellas. I say go for it especially if they are saying passing showers. Congratulations!
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  • SBminiSBmini member
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    On the bright side- at least you already have a fix lined up! You are right, all you can do now is laugh. Try not to let the little things bother you. How I visualized the wedding was like a roller coaster. Once you are on, there's no way to get off. So might as well put your hands up in the air and have fun! Everything will be fine so stop worrying. And keep the ceremony outside. Umbrellas in standby will be perfect.
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    jenna8984 said:
    alucky23 said:

    Those look like 4 inch tiles, but is that a TP holder in your shower??

    Since it appears to be along the back wall of the shower, I would get a tension shower rod and hang a full curtain on that wall so nothing will be getting behind the tape - plus maybe nobody will look behind it! haha

    @alucky23 Oh you're right they are 4 inch tiles. hahahah TP holder!! It's supposed to be a built in soap dish!

    FI actually came up with the exact same shower curtain idea this morning!! he's going to get one after work today :)

    I do like the shower curtain idea... or maybe one of those ones they use for the stand alone claw-foot tubs that goes around 3-4 sides of the tub. They usually have ceiling mounted rod. Or, I'd just take and decorate the trash bag & tape or the whole wall to make it look more fun. Like maybe draw some sketch or write quotes on it or something. Maybe even some "I'm getting married" stuff. People will find it humorous... especially when they hear your stress story. Turn it into something positive. Or get some waterproof paint and paint the whole shower, including the trash bag. Maybe it will make it blend in and less noticeable? I would probably go with a sky blue and some clouds or something... that could be done with minimal talent. :) Or some landscape scene and turn the soap dish protrusion into a rock or something. If you are replacing the whole thing and removing the tile in a couple weeks anyway, why not have some fun with it? And if you can't really hide it, flaunt it and make it look intentional.

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