Bath Shower Home Design

The bathroom is one of those spaces in the home that is used frequently. As such, you’d want to outfit this utilitarian zone with functional, quality fittings that are durable and easy to maintain. With so many choices of bathroom fittings available out there, choosing the right one can be daunting. So read this first before you go shopping. What do I need to look out for when purchasing faucets? When buying your faucet, ask about the type of faucet – ball, ceramic disc or cartridge – and whether replacement parts are available in the event of leaks or damage. Next, does the handle design matter ? Yes, long handles are ideal if you have children or elderly staying with you. Also, ensure that it comes with an aerator. Otherwise, you can buy and install your own aerator, which costs as little as $5, at hardware stores. Image credit: Grohe Tip! Look for the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) rating, initiated in 2009, for water- efficient bathroom fixtures . What are some features ...

Marc the plumber : Hello and thank you for using JA.com. I will assist you today with your question to the best of my ability. Marc the plumber : Many times with replacement of seats and washers it takes time for the washers to mold and form to the seat. I always recommend working the handle back and forth and snug very tightly to ensure it forms properly. Marc the plumber : As for the leak down the wall...is it leaking around the handles? Most likely the packing nuts are Too loose and need tightening. The packing nuts are directly behind the handle ( the first nut on the stem) Marc the plumber : To tighten the packing nut I recommend removing the handle, turn the faucet on half way and then tighten the packing. Marc the plumber : Its ok that you did not replace the spout Customer: It's been 2 weeks. I've been working the handles but it's not helping. I've tried tightening down the packing nuts but if I tighten them too hard, the faucets can't turn. Customer: I...

Q: I want to tile the ceiling of my client’s bathroom, including the shower. How should I detail the setting bed, and how do I keep it from all falling down? A: Michael Byrne, veteran tile installer and consultant, and moderator of JLC’s ceramic tile online forum , responds: A tiled ceiling can literally be the crowning glory of a shower stall, but there are a few things you should do to ensure a durable, attractive, practical, and safe installation. One of the most overlooked aspects of tiling a ceiling in a wet environment such as a bathroom or shower is that the ceiling should be sloped or crowned. The unsightly brown spots that you often see on flat tiled ceilings are actually the beginning of stalactites forming as water vapor condenses on the ceiling tiles and leaches minerals out of them. This problem can be eliminated by drying off the tiles each time the shower is used, which is inconvenient at best. But if the ceiling tiles are sloped, most of the surface moisture simp...