This $218 Fix Completely Changed a 1960s Bathroom Tile

"I never liked the tile color, which is difficult to tell if it is peach or pink or beige, but he found some wallpaper to tone down the tile and, in fact, make it look charming in the bathroom. The choice of wallpaper design and color complements the tile perfectly. He picked a honey-toned brown for the walls, ceiling, and door, and trim, and then he chose a navy floral wallpaper that incorporates those lighter tones."

"There's no demo work involved, and chipping off old tiles can be incredibly dusty. Second, new tiles are expensive. So in Jose Manalo's bathroom, the 1960s tile that was original to the building stayed. He says he used spray adhesive and a wallpaper application kit to help with the wallpaper installation process, especially because he didn't want to trap any moisture in the bathroom or have the wallpaper peel up from moisture."

"I wanted to renovate my whole bathroom one day, but doing this definitely saved me a lot of money and makes the bathroom exactly how I wanted it. I am happy that it finally completes my space. Jose paid about $76 for the wallpaper, $55 for the paint and trim, $60 for samples before he picked his final choices, and $8 for a new light switch and accompanying hardware."

Keeping original 1960s bathroom tiles eliminates expensive demolition work and dust while reducing renovation costs. Jose Manalo retained his building's original peach-pink-beige tiles and transformed the space by adding honey-toned brown paint and navy floral wallpaper that complements the existing tile. Using spray adhesive and a wallpaper application kit, he carefully installed the wallpaper to prevent moisture damage. The total project cost approximately $219, including wallpaper, paint, samples, hardware, and installation supplies. This approach allowed Jose to achieve his desired bathroom aesthetic while maintaining the vintage character and staying within budget.

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