There are several reasons that could lead you to install a new PVC shower drain. It could be that you are fixing a broken shower drain or remodeling your house. Whichever it is, you are then forced to venture into a new and unfamiliar territory. It’s about time you learned how to ins...
You can scrape the finish deeply if you have a hard plastic toy. If you use colored bath oil or shower gel, the dyes may also get inside. If the faucets are leaking, the moisture can cause the finish to peel. When you’re done painting the tub, remove the masking tape and hardware ...
Slide the shower doors carefully off their track. They're hung on rollers, which makes this step straightforward but requires a careful hand. Lift the doors up from the track, tilt them toward you from the top, and lift them out entirely. It's best to have a partner to hand them over...
Before you work through how to tile a bathroom, you’ll need to consider the room’s size and tile type. If you have small bathrooms, you’ll want to avoid large bathroom tiles, as they will create an even smaller feel. From a cleaning point of view, however, the bigger, the better...
professional plumber tackles the job. Today I’m back at the bathroom remodel with general contractor Joe Bianco, president of SDG Home Solutions to show you how to install a toilet. He’s brought in Charlie, a master plumber fromDrain Relief, to install three toilets and some shower ...
Installing the Shower Liner Next,Home Depotsuggests that you dry fit theshower linerto make sure it will fit the desired space. Lay down your choice of plastic liner or base and mark where it fits. Follow the instructions for your chosen base to install it. Sometimes, this will involve sta...
kind of pipes you have in your home, there’s a simple way to determine if yours are metal or PVC. Locate the area where the main line comes through the floor. This will be near the main shut-off valve. Check to see if the pipes are some type of metal or if they are plastic. ...
The In-Lieu is built of plastic by the Rotadyne company in Australia. The Lillipad is built entirely out of wood in New Zealand. A Sani-Flush blue border indicates a toilet, sink, shower, or other plumbing that I've used. The Basic Questions Did Thomas Crapper Invent the Flush Toilet...
Designing the Shower Interior You can include a seat in the shower, and if you do, you don't have to settle for molded plastic because it's easy to find designer seats made from teak, metal and other materials that are more attractive plastic. The shower seat must be either rectangular ...
The Shower Tile Install: Backer Board, Thin Set and Grout The first step of tiling a shower is to create a stable, tile-friendly surface. Tile installations require a fairly flat, stable surface that is appropriate for the adhesive thin-set mortar used to install tile. ...