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Ultimate Guide to BathroomsAll the information you need to design and build your new dream bathroom. Over 720 photos and illustrations.
Step-by-step guides to installing sinks, tubs, countertops, faucets, natural stone, ceramic tile, and more
Tips for selecting the best fixtures and fittings for master suites, family baths, and powder rooms
The basics of plumbing, electrical, and finished carpentry for a professional-quality job
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hand-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including the basics of plumbing and electrical work. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them.
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Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. It provides the latest information on todays popular bath trends, including help in designing bathrooms of all sizes and uses, plus picking the right fixtures and finishes. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hands-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including the basics of plumbing and electrical work. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them. Remodelers want to make their homes a reflection of their personal taste.
The Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms serves as a guide to help them achieve the desired result and make their home look stunning.
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Table of Contents
Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms
Table of Contents Introduction- 8Planning Options- 14
Chapter One CONSTRUCTION BASICS- 16Removing a Sink and Vanity- 18Removing Vinyl Flooring- 20Repairing a Damaged Subfloor- 22Removing a Bathtub- 24Stripping Wallcovering- 26Gutting a Wall- 28Installing Drywall- 30Taping Drywall- 32Installing Backer Board- 34Installing Plywood Underlayment- 36
Chapter Two MASTER BATHS- 38Luxurious Personal Haven- 40Marvelous at Midrange- 43Big Ideas, Small Budget- 46Master-Bath Plans- 50
Chapter Three FAMILY BATHS- 54Room for Everyone- 56Top of the Line- 58Midrange Designs- 62Style on a Budget- 64Individual Needs- 66Family-Bath Plans- 70
Chapter Four HALF BATHS- 74This Small Space- 76Top of the Line- 78Midrange and Practical- 80Just Functional- 81Half-Bath Plans- 83
Chapter Five WINDOWS- 86Installing a New Sash- 88Removing Old Windows- 90Installing New Windows- 92Window Options- 94Installing Roof Windows and Skylights- 96Building a Glass-Block Wall- 100
Chapter Six STONE, TILE, & MORE- 102Stone, Naturally- 104Tile- 108Synthetic Materials- 109Laminate- 110
Chapter Seven PLUMBING- 112Plumbing Basics- 114Plumbing Tools- 116Cutting and Joining Plastic Pipe- 118Cutting Copper Pipe- 120Soldering Copper Pipe- 122
Chapter EightWIRING- 124Wiring Basics- 126Wiring and Conduit- 128Wiring Gutted Rooms- 130Wiring Finished Rooms- 132Adding a New Circuit- 134GFCI Receptacles- 136Installing a Ventilating Fan- 138Wiring a Ventilating Fan- 140Light Bulbs- 142Recessed Lights- 144Installing Vanity Lighting- 146
Chapter Nine TUBS & SHOWERS- 148Bathtub Options- 150Tub Sizes- 152Installing a New Tub- 154Installing a Shower Door -156Installing a Whirlpool Tub- 158Shower Options- 160Shower Piping- 164Installing a Prefab Shower- 166Setting a Shower Pan- 170Installing a Mortar Shower Floor- 172Tiling a Shower Enclosure- 174Installing an Anti-Scald Shower Control- 176 Tub and Shower Options- 178
Chapter Ten TOILETS & BIDETS- 182Moving a Toilet- 184Installing a Toilet- 186Trouble Shooting a Toilet- 188Repairing a Running Toilet- 190Repairing a Slow-Filling Toilet- 191Repairing a Leaking Base- 193
Chapter Eleven VANITIES & STORAGE- 194The Vanity and Other Cabinetry- 196Installing a New Vanity- 198Making a Laminate Vanity Top- 200Tiling a Vanity Top- 202Tiling a Backsplash- 204Sinks- 205Installing a Medicine Cabinet- 206Installing a Wide Cabinet- 208Creating a Storage System- 210
Chapter Twelve SINKS & FAUCETS- 216Sinks- 218Installing a Sink in a Laminate Top- 220Installing a Pedestal Sink- 222Faucets- 224Installing a One-Piece Faucet- 230Replacing a Seat Washer- 232Repairing a Packing Washer- 235Fixing Faucet Aerator Problems- 236Repairing a Single-Handle Cartridge Faucet- 238 Chapter Thirteen FINISHING TOUCHES- 240Flooring Layout- 242Laying Vinyl Floor Tile- 244Ceramic Floor Tile- 246Installing Radiant Floor Heating- 250Molding and Trimwork- 254Preparing Drywall and Plaster for Painting- 256Preparing Woodwork for Painting- 258Painting Walls and Ceilings- 259Installing a Grab Bar- 261
Resource Guide- 262
Glossary- 264
Index- 266
Photo Credits/Sources- 271