Learning how to do basic bathroomrough-in plumbingcan come in handy if you're getting ready to add a bathroom to your home. Bathroom plumbing consists of fresh water lines, and drain and sewer elements with toilets, sinks, tubs and showers all draining into the same sewer main, with differ...
It's best to install the vent somewhere between the toilet and the shower. When you are installing a bathroom fan for the first time, it can be difficult knowing where to cut above the ceiling. You want to place the vent in between ceiling studs, avoiding any joists or studs in the pr...
Trim the shims with a sharp chisel or knife so they won’t be visible when the countertop is in place. With the sink and faucet set installed, position the countertop and attach it to the cabinet from underneath. Next See: 8 Budget-Friendly Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas ...
The first step with the bathroom remodel was to remove everything from the bathroom. To remove the vanity, I first scored all of the caulk seams around the edges of the vanity, then removed the two screws that were holding the vanity to the wall. Once the screws were removed, I could ...
You can get ready-to-installbathroom base cabinetsin different models. Base cabinets either sit on the floor or they are mounted on the wall under the countertops. The cabinets are generally provided with doors so that you can store the items in them under the counter tops. The top is eith...
4. Install the Faucet Insert the facet supply tubes through the holes in the sink deck and secure the faucet to the sink with the mounting nuts or mounting collar supplied with the faucet. Connect the sprayer if you're installing a kitchen sink. If you're dropping in a bathroom sink, th...
However, try not to wiggle the spout and pipe because too much jarring may cause problems with the plumbing in the wall. How to Install a Slip-On Tub Spout Step 1: Check to make sure the pipe coming from the wall is the correct size. For slip-on tub spouts, your copper pipe should...
Install a hair catcher.Prevent hair from getting into the drain by installing a hair catcher on top of the drain. Flush the drain periodically.To prevent buildup, it’s a good idea to treat the drain every couple of months with ahomemade drain cleanerconsisting of equal parts vinegar and ...
it costs less to install the same length of the same plumbing material in a new build because there aren’t obstructions such asdrywalland insulation in the way. When you have to repipe a house, you have to get through those obstacles to access the plumbing, which takes more time and ...
Installing new trim should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, it’s not exactly that easy. If you’ve ever tried to install baseboards on your own, you’ll probably agree that looks can be deceiving. All too often a DIY baseb...