Ok men, I need an angle with the wife help a brother out (TV in bathroom)

[Uthinkso]

Long story short I'm finishing my basement project, and starting to plan electronics and such (big props to Mike94ZL1 and Quick86). Behind the bar will be a pair of 26" or 32" LCD screens, in the living area there will be a 32" or a 40" LCD. The wife is sold on and supports those three sets, heres where it gets sticky.

Let me paint a picture if I may. I go to the gym or run downstairs most mornings, when I'm done I kick on the TV upstairs and watch Sports Center as I eat breakfast and such. Then I shower, and that bathroom is right next to both of my sleeping ladies. It would be nice to shower and get ready downstairs so I don't wake the baby or my wife. At least thats how I pitched it. I need a TV in my downstairs bathroom, so that they can get that extra 45min of sleep in the morning. Its not for me, its for them. :secret:

So married men, technology buffs, used car salesmen and family guys. Help me sell this idea. Picture never missing a minute of the game because you have to start getting ready for something, you can just watch it while you get ready. Also before anyone gets crazy and asks silly questions, of course it will be HD.

Of course I will do this regardless, but it would be nice to at least soften the blow or know what kind of argument I'm in for before it happens.

 

[Stalker]

First thing to go through my mind is "Is all that moisture a good idea for the TV?" I'm not tech savy on that stuff though.

 

[Scooter70]

I had the same idea when I first planned out my basement. I didn't do it but it's a great idea (if you spend that much time in the bathroom). I'm sure for someone like Al, it's a necessity.

 

[VanFaasenC]

I have a TV in the master bath. But it is where the wife takes baths so she wanted it. But she is usually up before me in the morning so I would not need one in the basement.

 

[BigWheelinBubba]

"Well honey, since i don't spend money on cars anymore this is my new hobby, if you don't like it i could always buy another car?" :dontknow:

 

[Joe]

No idea how to help you talk her into it, but I don't feel any need to spend enough time in the john to watch TV :lol:

 

[AutoEuphoria]

Say....um...I want it and I'm the man :lol:

 

[Uthinkso]

"Well honey, since i don't spend money on cars anymore this is my new hobby, if you don't like it i could always buy another car?" :dontknow:

DING DING DING

Thats a win win for me...I'll have to push with this plan.

As for moisture I would wall mount it over the toilet, that way if I'm on the thrown during a Lions/Wings/Pistons/Spartan game I can see the reflection in the glass door of the shower.

 

[CMYZ28]

DING DING DING

Thats a win win for me...I'll have to push with this plan.

As for moisture I would wall mount it over the toilet, that way if I'm on the thrown during a Lions/Wings/Pistons/Spartan game I can see the reflection in the glass door of the shower.

Or you could possibly mount anywhere in the bathroom using one of those sealed units like you see in sports bar bathrooms etc. I dunno how u'd keep it from fogging up though

 

[beau]

Tell her it's a big part of "The Man Cave" it is your sanctuary.

 

[Crazzy_Al]

Just tell your wife what you told us. It's for them...not you. What a kind, selfless, generous man you are. (make sure they know that) :lol:

...I'm sure for someone like Al, it's a necessity.

Yep. Next house. I already told wifey it's happening no matter what.

 

[Uthinkso]

Tell her it's a big part of "The Man Cave" it is your sanctuary.

Funny you use that term cave. The shower is slate top to bottom and has a bench in it. I told her I'm likely to fall asleep in there, or use it as a weapon to further my sexual perversion.

 

[Uthinkso]

Or you could possibly mount anywhere in the bathroom using one of those sealed units like you see in sports bar bathrooms etc. I dunno how u'd keep it from fogging up though

Do LCD screens fog up? I mean I have an exhaust fan down there like any other bathroom. Hmmmm

 

[Krazybones]

All the women thought I was nuts for putting a Urinal in my Basement Bathroom. It is awesome!!!!:rockwoot:

I say pending the moisture from showers I say it is a great idea! I thought about it but decided to only have some kick ass Advent wall mounted speakers in mine along with the Urinal of course!

Also my walls to the bathroom are all 6" thick and double insulated for noise protection! :roll:

 

[lab1702]

Hmm, I can't imagine watching TV while on the shitter... that's quiet time, for me. :lol:

 

[MxRacerCam]

Also my walls to the bathroom are all 6" thick and double insulated for noise protection! :roll:

lmao.... eat a lot of mexican, do we? :lol: :faint:

 

[CMYZ28]

Do LCD screens fog up? I mean I have an exhaust fan down there like any other bathroom. Hmmmm

I dunno about fogging up, but i don't know how good that moisture would be for the tv's ya know?

 

[moneypit]

Its always easier to beg for forgivness than to ask permission

 

[91trunk]

Don't sit on the shitter and watch TV. It causes ROIDS! :lol:

 

[cASe SenSiTive]

Instead of two TVs behind the bar, just mount one there and use the other in the bathroom. :dontknow:

BTW That sounds like a ballin' basement. :bigthumb: