Comments on: “Save the Pink Bathrooms!”: TV makeovers that make us oh so blue :( http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s and 60s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:31:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Fred http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-7709 Fred Sun, 18 May 2008 21:54:32 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-7709 I've noticed that the 1950's cabinetry used in most of these bathrooms is site constructed and will last forever. When it is damamged, it is easy for a homeowner to restore it to like-new condition. New bathrooms don't give this advantage as the cabinetry is usually made in a factory with hard-to-duplicate materials, so when it gets damaged in the future, the homeowner will have to replace the cabinets rather than fix them. I have a 1950's pink bathroom that I am restoring and I'd love to find some replacements for the vertical-surface-mounted chrome cross handles and stubby little faucet in the huge pink pedestal sink. They have corroded badly and become difficult to tighten/replace washers to stop the dripping. Also, I'm having trouble finding replacement tiles for the pink 4" ceramic squares. I'm in the Los Angeles area. Any help in locating vendors would be greatly appreciated. flycalataoldotcom I’ve noticed that the 1950’s cabinetry used in most of these bathrooms is site constructed and will last forever. When it is damamged, it is easy for a homeowner to restore it to like-new condition. New bathrooms don’t give this advantage as the cabinetry is usually made in a factory with hard-to-duplicate materials, so when it gets damaged in the future, the homeowner will have to replace the cabinets rather than fix them.

I have a 1950’s pink bathroom that I am restoring and I’d love to find some replacements for the vertical-surface-mounted chrome cross handles and stubby little faucet in the huge pink pedestal sink. They have corroded badly and become difficult to tighten/replace washers to stop the dripping. Also, I’m having trouble finding replacement tiles for the pink 4″ ceramic squares. I’m in the Los Angeles area. Any help in locating vendors would be greatly appreciated.

flycalataoldotcom

]]> By: Di Di http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4853 Di Di Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:18:41 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4853 Dear 50sPam, Thanks for your support and encouragement. After searching the web and picking up a copy of "Atomic Ranch", I am resolved to keeping my pink bath pink including the mint green tile and tub surround. Convincing my husband will be a challenge. The B&W Tile contact is great! Do you know where I can find replacement faucets for the classic white Kohler sink with chrome legs. The faucets mount vertically on the front of the sink (instead of on top). Also the sink drain stop and plumbing underneath needs to be replaced. I am thinking about sandblasting the pink and white hex flooring and re-grouting (good or bad idea?). I have photos on my computer but can not seem to attach/upload them and will try to get help doing this tomorrow. Thanks again, Di Di Dear 50sPam,

Thanks for your support and encouragement. After searching the web and picking up a copy of “Atomic Ranch”, I am resolved to keeping my pink bath pink including the mint green tile and tub surround. Convincing my husband will be a challenge. The B&W Tile contact is great! Do you know where I can find replacement faucets for the classic white Kohler sink with chrome legs. The faucets mount vertically on the front of the sink (instead of on top). Also the sink drain stop and plumbing underneath needs to be replaced. I am thinking about sandblasting the pink and white hex flooring and re-grouting (good or bad idea?). I have photos on my computer but can not seem to attach/upload them and will try to get help doing this tomorrow.

Thanks again,

Di Di

]]> By: Royal Copley http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4851 Royal Copley Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:59:52 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4851 Hey, can I rant about the irreversible damage HGTV has done to homes across America? My husband and I are absolutely terrified that by the time we can afford an older home, there won't be any older homes with the original bathrooms and kitchens in tact. We've been to some open houses of formally fabulous 50's homes that were gutted and remodeled according to the HGTV "How To Sell Your Home" aesthetic. I'm sure people think I'm nuts but I'm constantly trying to educate realtors and home owners that not everything pre-1980 is dated! In fact, "dated" to me means anything that looks cheap, was poorly crafted and is just downright ugly! I've never seen a 40's/50's kitchen or bathroom that looked dated! Anyways, I'm so happy I found this website and like-minded individuals who know that to keep things cool, you've got to keep it vintage! Hey, can I rant about the irreversible damage HGTV has done to homes across America? My husband and I are absolutely terrified that by the time we can afford an older home, there won’t be any older homes with the original bathrooms and kitchens in tact. We’ve been to some open houses of formally fabulous 50’s homes that were gutted and remodeled according to the HGTV “How To Sell Your Home” aesthetic. I’m sure people think I’m nuts but I’m constantly trying to educate realtors and home owners that not everything pre-1980 is dated! In fact, “dated” to me means anything that looks cheap, was poorly crafted and is just downright ugly! I’ve never seen a 40’s/50’s kitchen or bathroom that looked dated! Anyways, I’m so happy I found this website and like-minded individuals who know that to keep things cool, you’ve got to keep it vintage!

]]> By: 50sPam http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4837 50sPam Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:55:01 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4837 Di Di, thanks for your passion regarding maintaining what sound like incredible bathrooms. To find the right tile, run don't walk to B&W Tile. They are known to match anything. <a href="http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/14/50s-pink-tile-for-your-retro-bathroom-available-from-this-california-company/" rel="nofollow">Click here for the post on B&W.</a> Meanwhile - send some photos if you'd like help from me and our retro renovation community if you get stuck in choosing a color or style. Di Di, thanks for your passion regarding maintaining what sound like incredible bathrooms. To find the right tile, run don’t walk to B&W Tile. They are known to match anything.

Click here for the post on B&W.

Meanwhile - send some photos if you’d like help from me and our retro renovation community if you get stuck in choosing a color or style.

]]> By: Di Di http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4834 Di Di Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:31:17 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4834 Help! I am scared!! We are about to renovate our ranch style home built in 1948. It has a "Jack and Jill" style bath with well preserved pink wall tiles with a black border and pink and white hex floor completing the two 1/2 baths which are connected to a tub area adorned with mint green tiles and black border. The tub area is a disaster and we are planning to turn it into a stand alone shower. I am trying to find a tile that complements the pink tiles and flooring in the 1/2 baths which I love. Any photo suggestions or weblinks would be appreciated. Di Di Help! I am scared!! We are about to renovate our ranch style home built in 1948. It has a “Jack and Jill” style bath with well preserved pink wall tiles with a black border and pink and white hex floor completing the two 1/2 baths which are connected to a tub area adorned with mint green tiles and black border. The tub area is a disaster and we are planning to turn it into a stand alone shower. I am trying to find a tile that complements the pink tiles and flooring in the 1/2 baths which I love. Any photo suggestions or weblinks would be appreciated.

Di Di

]]> By: beth http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4395 beth Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:49:38 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4395 LOL! My bathroom is really not that impressive. It's original but there are some patches of replaced tile that are the wrong color. (Why would someone put white tiles on a salmon floor? At least it's behind the toilet....) And I desperately need a new sink! Maybe after I get that I'll take a picture. LOL! My bathroom is really not that impressive. It’s original but there are some patches of replaced tile that are the wrong color. (Why would someone put white tiles on a salmon floor? At least it’s behind the toilet….) And I desperately need a new sink! Maybe after I get that I’ll take a picture.

]]> By: 50sPam http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4382 50sPam Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:19:09 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4382 Hi again, Beth. You have given me my favorite new phrase of the day: Travertine Frenzy! Hey, can I get one of those at the Dairy Queen? Hi again, Beth. You have given me my favorite new phrase of the day: Travertine Frenzy! Hey, can I get one of those at the Dairy Queen?

]]> By: 50sPam http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4301 50sPam Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:18:07 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4301 Welcome, Beth! Send a photo of your bathroom! Welcome, Beth! Send a photo of your bathroom!

]]> By: beth http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4300 beth Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:41:21 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4300 Oh my gosh! I LOVE YOU! Or at least, your site. :) I just stumbled across it while searching for vintage photos of toreadors. (Not quite sure how that led to you....) I have a vintage 1952 bathroom that is salmony pink and black. I've been looking for a new co-op, and everything now has those awful travertine or whatever bath renovations where everything is huge slabs of beige, beige, or beige. Most NYC bathrooms aren't large enough to do the soaking tub and glass-walled separate shower combo you see on the home renovation shows, though. There was once a trend of having a separate tub and shower stall, but of course that was in the thirties and they were beautifully tiled. I keep hoping I'll find an apartment with one of those, but most of them are being torn out in this frenzy of travertine renovations. :( Oh my gosh! I LOVE YOU! Or at least, your site. :) I just stumbled across it while searching for vintage photos of toreadors. (Not quite sure how that led to you….)

I have a vintage 1952 bathroom that is salmony pink and black. I’ve been looking for a new co-op, and everything now has those awful travertine or whatever bath renovations where everything is huge slabs of beige, beige, or beige. Most NYC bathrooms aren’t large enough to do the soaking tub and glass-walled separate shower combo you see on the home renovation shows, though.

There was once a trend of having a separate tub and shower stall, but of course that was in the thirties and they were beautifully tiled. I keep hoping I’ll find an apartment with one of those, but most of them are being torn out in this frenzy of travertine renovations. :(

]]> By: Jen http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4263 Jen Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:33:15 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2008/02/15/pink-bathrooms-tv-makeovers-that-make-us-oh-so-blue/#comment-4263 I also have to say to Sumac Sue that I've been watching for those plaster bubble-blowing fish...! I also have to say to Sumac Sue that I’ve been watching for those plaster bubble-blowing fish…!

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