Bath Shower Home Design

How To Get the Best Contractor Bathroom Remodeling Steps TIPS DEAR TIM: I'm adding a bathroom in my house. The framing is complete and I am a little confused as to the order of the rest of the tasks. When do I install the plumbing pipes ? Do I tile before or after the tub is installed? When are the vanity and the toilet installed? When do I drywall? Mark O., Chicago, IL DEAR MARK: Adding a bathroom is tough enough, but the job can be even harder if you goof up the sequence of events from start to finish. Not only can you make things more difficult, there is a chance of ruining completed work that is already in place. As you might expect, there is a logical order that professionals follow to maximize profits and minimize the amount of time spent working . CLICK HERE to get FREE & FAST BIDS from local bathroom remodeling contractors . © 2017 Tim Carter Overall Size One of the first things that should be done is to determine the proper placement of the bathroom walls . This req...

Have you noticed any foul odors in your basement that you just can't get to the bottom of?  It might be sewer gases coming in to your home.  Every plumbing fixture needs to be equipped with a trap, which is basically a dip in a pipe that water fills up.  This water sitting in the trap is what prevents sewer gases from coming in to your home.  The photo below shows a "P-trap" - this is the type of trap you'll find below sinks, showers, and bath tubs. Toilets have their own built in traps, and so do floor drains.  The trap on a floor drain is located below the surface of the floor - the photo below shows a floor drain as seen from the side. The problem that home inspectors often find in basements is that floor drains or other plumbing fixtures in the basement never have any water flowing to them, so the water in the trap eventually dries out and allows stinky, hazardous sewer gas to come in to the home.  Because of this, abandoned or shut off plumbing fixtures are a...

RV bathtubs are nice to have, but when it comes time to take on the task of a replacing a tub you can either pay a professional or do the job yourself. This RV bathtub replacement isn ’t too difficult if you know what to expect. Ready to give it a try? Here’s what you need to know. RV bathtub replacement " />Replacing your RV bath tub is easier than you think. 13 Steps to RV Bathtub Replacement Project Success Before you begin your RV bathtub replacement , first replace all RV bathtub components . But don’t try to salvage the RV bathtub enclosure since they are difficult to remove without cracking. You’ll also waste time cleaning off surface dirt and gunk. A new RV bathtub enclosure may be a little expensive, but you’ll be happier when everything is sparkling new. This goes for all parts for your RV bathtub replacement project . Re-using parts just leaves you with an unattractive mix of old and new plastic. The next step is to measure and order carefully . Take precise meas...

Wall Mounted Pedestal Sink " /> How the heck do you install a wall mounted pedestal sink ? Today we’ll show you…and you’ll be ready to tackle your own project. A wall mounted pedestal sink is awesome if your bathroom is super tight and you want extra storage. The space under the floating pedestal can be used for anything – step stools, baskets, scales, magazines, dirty laundry….okay, maybe not dirty laundry! Plus, wall mounted sinks show off tiled bathroom walls and create a more open space versus traditional pedestal sinks . Installation can be tricky. We made a few mistakes ourselves. But you’ll be more confident and love the look of your bathroom after our tutorial. Here are the supplies you need: The links above go to either Amazon or Home Depot. We thought it might be helpful to have links to the supplies we used. We partnered with American Standard on this tutorial. Our other  tutorials show how to install a bathtub and how to replace a shower valve. Those videos are ...

Is your bathtub the one thing in your house that is getting the least amount of use and soaking up valuable space? Have your children grown up and you no longer need a tub? Tub-to- shower conversion s are a hot trend among today’s homeowners, as the “tub-less” bathroom is showering homes with safety, style and function. Tubs are out According to the 2013 Home Design Trends Survey by The American Institute of Architects, more than 60% of homeowners preferred a stall shower without a tub. Let’s face it: soaking in a soothing hot bubble bath may sound like a great idea, but how many of us really have the time or luxury to indulge ourselves? Tubs are often a necessity for bathing small children , but when they grow up, why would you need it? Shower safety Tub-to- shower conversion s are becoming more popular with empty nesters and seniors as they view walk-in showers as a safer alternative to their bathtubs. Climbing over a bathtub wall can present a safety hazard as we age. Converting y...

Remodeling A Bathroom Shower By Robert Robillard on Bathrooms Preparing A Shower For Tile When folks decide to remodel a bathroom they get excited about choosing fixtures, tiles, glass walls and surrounds, radiant floor heat and colors.  What most folk don’t think about is water proofing their shower. There are several great systems to choose from in order to water proof your shower.   This article will address one method. Since this article was written we have discovered a second, more efficient method, focused below. Planning Your Shower: Planning a bathroom remodel or a new shower starts early on. When planning on remodeling a bathroom shower , If you plan on installing a high end custom glass shower door like Basco Shower doors you need to plan ahead of Bathroom Shower " width="300" height="200" /> Prior to the contractor starting any work the client should discuss how thy want the shower to be laid out and make sure all contractors know that custo...

    Shower Conversion " style="border: 0px;" />   Shower Conversion " style="border: 0px;" />     A tub to shower conversion is a thorough facelift to your bathroom. It is found that over 60% homeowners prefer stall shower in place of bath tubs. However, it is a good idea to preserve at least one ... A tub to shower conversion is a thorough facelift to your bathroom. It is found that over 60% homeowners prefer stall shower in place of bath tubs. However, it is a good idea to preserve at least one tub in your home to ensure its marketability as you might not know what the buyers might want in the property they buy from you. If you wish to go for a simple tub to shower conversion , then the way out shall be to remove the old tub and gain a space of 30 to 34 inches deep and 5 feet wide. This will provide a great place for a shower. Just make some minor modifications and adjustments needed and you will have a great shower in place. The point is that...