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...
Whether you will build your home on a site with sewer or a septic system it’s crucial to plan that bathroom ahead of time and rough in the plumbing. This is true even if you’ll need to pump the sewage up in elevation if your basement is lower than the sewer lines. I suggest to...
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...
Moving the plumbing was something I didn’t have to worry about because we decided to put our basement bathroom right over our rough in pipes. I’m not going to get in-depth on this because I don’t have the experience, but if you do have to move your basement bathroom plumbing don’...
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...
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, ...
Re: Basement Brewery Build Post by FedoraDave » Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:43 pm Wow. That's one of those things that should have been done right the first time. An electrical contractor should realize that it's the same as a kitchen or bathroom; all that water requires proper GFI. Wh...
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. ...