Adding a bathroom in a basement might sound like a complicated project, but the plumbing part of the job isn't much different than any above-grade bath. It's simple and straightforward to bring in the small-diameter supply lines for hot and cold water. Cutting the slab and digging the ...
After the designer and client walked through ideas to improve flow of space, we decided to eliminate the existing 1/2 bath in the family room, and move the new bathroom into the existing laundry room. The full laundry room was finished to include new walls, ceilings...
Plumbing and Piping - Plumbing Vent for Basement Bathroom - Looking to add a full or 3/4 bathroom to my basement. Home was built in 1997 and builder installed a rough in for a shower, stool, and sink in the basement. However I don't see where he left acc
Basement is often where the hub of your utility system located. By building a laundry room there, you don’t have to plan an intricate plumbing pipe network and electrical installation to connect your machines and drain to your home’s utility system. Basement is usually dark and gloomy. If ...
Sorry... the bathroom humor was irresistible... So, you've finally decided to put that toilet in the basement? And the drain pipes are "only" three feet above the floor? My friend, in plumbing, 3 feet is as good as 8 feet when it comes to toilet and sink drains. Some things may...
Poor ventilation. A basement bathroom with a shower that lacks an exhaust fan could become a source of mold. Plumbing leaks. Plumbing leaks can happen anytime and frequently go unnoticed in finished basements due to pipes being hidden behind drywall. If you notice excess humidity, water damage...
I am planning on putting a bathroom in my basement. Right now the plumbing is all readily accessible--as it is below the upstairs floor joists. I know that I will need a submersible pump, but I think I am looking at two options. 1. To build a subflooring and run the bathroom pl...
If you’re tired of waiting for the bathroom, turn an edge of your unfinished basement into a half bathroom or a full bathroom. All you truly need is a bathroom and also a pedestal sink, and numerous unfinished basements are currently set up with roughed-in bathroom plumbing. Next off, ...
The collection tank may be integrated into a special toilet, or you can install a tank behind a bathroom wall to keep it out of sight. You'll need access to an electrical outlet to run the pump, and the system must connect to the main drain and to the home's plumbing vent system. ...
It’s a great time to think about adding a bathroom. Depending on the code in your region and low temps in the wintertime, the placement and heat source of your basement bath will require careful planning. Because such spaces are much easier to layout and “move” on paper or on a ...