sometimes you need to replace a drain. The good news is, the process of removing and replacing a shower drain is the same whether you're working with a concrete slab or plastic shower pan, since the drain itself is merely screwed on to...
The most efficient and least expensive method of installing a basement shower without the need to break concrete is to install it over existing plumbing stub-outs. This tactic limits your choices in terms of the basement layout when you add a bathroom, but if the stub-outs are in place, us...
The first two articles of thisBuilding a ShowerSeries, we discussedshower framing and plumbingand theshower pan constructionsteps of building a walk in shower. This article discusses the final step – how to tile your shower. Prior to beginning the tiling process, the steps covered in the first...
Walk-In Shower Installation The cost of a new walk-in shower ranges from $3,500 to $15,000. GET ESTIMATE Bathtub Installation The national average cost to install a bathtub can range from $1,500 to $10,000. GET ESTIMATE Major Cost Components of a Bathroom Remodel ...
Consider painting concrete floors and using area rugs instead of wall-to-wall carpet in basements. If you plan to install carpet over a concrete floor, it may be necessary to use a vapor barrier (plastic sheeting) over the concrete and cover that with subflooring (insulation covered with ply...
Removing a bathtub can be an undertaking, and not only because it’s a drag to break up and carry out debris. The tub previously functioned as a basin. Without it, the contractor will need to frame and install a shower pan and other waterproofing elements before preparing the floor for ...
You could have your garden room put on a concrete or wood foundation. Wood foundations cost less money, but concrete is worth the money because it lasts longer than wood. Wood foundations are susceptible to rot, bug infestation, and water damage, which will cost you more money in the long...
t think they are a good use of money. I would much rather stay in a hostel, which costs less, has more social interaction, and doesn’t make you feel as removed from the destination you’re staying at. (I always feel hotels are isolating, like a concrete bubble keeping out the place...
However, it’s my understanding that the mortar doesn’t need to adhere to the plywood. Rather,the system of a mortar bed underneath the cement board and fasteners aboveholds the material properly in place. Installing cement board over a concrete subfloor ...
Before you can install the interior siding, there is a couple of steps that need to be taken first. In this segment, you will learn how to install the shower, framing around the fenders, and hooking up the bathroom exhaust. Installing the Interior Siding - Part 2 ...