Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms, Third Edition: *Remodeling on a budget * Vanities & Cabinets * Plumbing & Fixtures * Showers, Sinks & Tubs

289 Pages·2010·111.98 MB·English

The Complete Guide to
BaThRoomS
Third Edition
Remodeling Projects on a Budget • Vanities & Cabinets
Plumbing & Fixtures • Showers, Sinks & Tubs
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOtA
www.creativepub.com
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Contents

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The Complete Guide to
Bathrooms

11
Introduction 7
PLANNING & DESIGNING YOUR BATHROOM 8
Gallery of Bathrooms 11
Bathroom Elements 21
Bathtubs & Jetted Tubs 22
Showers 26

Sinks 28 22 11
Toilets, Bidets & Urinals 30
Cabinets & Vanity Cabinets 32
Lighting 36
Heating & Ventilation 37
Walls & Ceilings 38
Flooring 39
Getting Started 41
30 32
Determining Your Needs 42
Designing for Accessibility 44
Design Standards 50
Drawing Plans 52
Removal & Demolition 55
Removing Toilets 56
Removing Sinks & Cabinets 58
Removing Showers & Tubs 62 42
BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECTS 67
Showers, Tubs & Whirlpools 69
Installing Showers 70
Shower Enclosure Kits 72
Neo-Angle Showers 80
Custom Shower Bases 86
Glass Block Showers 92
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Alcove Bathtubs 98
3-Piece Tub Surrounds 104
Solid-Surface Surrounds 108
Soaking Tubs 111
Sliding Tub Doors 116
Air-Jet Tubs 120
Tub & Shower Fittings 128
Adding a Shower to a Bathtub 132 134 144
Dual Showerheads 134
Slide-Bar Showerheads 136
Sinks & Vanities 139
Pedestal & Console Sinks 140
Wall-Hung Vanities 142
Vessel Sinks 144
Traditional Vanity 148
Custom Double Vanity Cabinet 152 158
Double-Bowl Vanity Top 158
Lavatory Faucets 162
Wall-Mount Faucets 168
Lavatory Drains 170
Toilets, Bidets & Urinals 174
Toilets 176
Bidets 182
182 200
Urinals 186
Lighting & Ventilation 193
Vanity Lights 194
Ceiling Lights 196
Vent Fans 200
Skylights 204
Tubular Skylights 212
Glass Block Windows 214 214
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Wall & Floor Projects 219
Hanging Cementboard 220
Wall Tile 222
Embellished Wall Tile 231
Tiled Tub Apron 234
Toilet Enclosure 241
Radiant Heat Floor 246
Ceramic Tile Floor 252 231 241
Sheet Vinyl Floor 260
Accessories & Upgrades 265
Medicine Cabinets 266
Grab Bars 268
Tilting Wall Mirrors 270
Mirror Defoggers 272
Glass Shelving 274
270 274
Towel Warmers 276
Appendix A: Plumbing Codes & Permits 278
Appendix B: Wiring Codes & Permits 281
Measurements & Conversions 282
Resources 283
Photo Credits 283
Index 284
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Introduction
great bathroom means different things to different people. Some may need a bathroom that’s designed to
Aa ccommodate overlapping schedules by including double sinks, a separate shower enclosure, or even a
partitioned privacy room for the toilet. Another homeowner might have always dreamed about enjoying a regular,
rejuvenating soak, in which case her ideal bathroom might focus on a jetted tub or a deep soaking tub.
Creating a great bathroom (or bathrooms) in your home is important. Few rooms in the home affect our
daily routine, relaxation, and health as much as the bathroom. It is the room where the essential functions of
living intersect with our overwhelming need for comfort. The space must meet high standards of sanitation and
moisture-resistance, provide adequate privacy, and maintain (or at least work with) the design style throughout
the rest of the house. To ensure that your bathroom remodeling project results in a room that does all this and
more, you need some guidance and some clear instructions.
The Complete Guide to Bathrooms is a comprehensive guide to remodeling bathrooms to precisely suit your
individual needs and tastes. Including clear step-by-step instructions, full-color photos and illustrations, and
the latest information about bathroom technology and style, this revised and updated edition provides all the
information you need to create a bathroom that is perfect for you, your family, and your guests.
The book will guide you through the process of bringing your ideal bathroom to life, whether you’re
remodeling an existing space, building new, or adding on. We start with the Planning & Designing section, where
you’ll learn how to work out all the details that will go into your new bathroom, from putting your design on
paper, to choosing and pricing the different materials that will define the space, to handling all the administrative
details, such as working with contractors and building inspectors. We’ve also included a gallery of bathrooms,
which provides a treasure trove of ideas for anyone looking to update or redesign a bathroom.
Of course, you can’t talk about remodeling a bathroom without discussing how to strip out what’s already
there. That’s why we’ve included the Removal & Demolition section, with helpful tips and techniques to make
easy work of the dirtiest part of this process.
The Bathroom Projects section includes all the how-to information you’ll need to implement your project
designs in an actual bathroom space. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on adding tubs and showers, vanities
and faucets, and more. We’ve also included important information about installing lighting and ventilation, as well
as do-it-yourself instructions for adding luxury touches like ceramic or stone tile.
Even if you choose to hire professionals to do the actual work, The Complete Guide to Bathrooms remains an
incredibly useful tool. This book will give you an increased understanding of how to remodel a bathroom, work
with contractors, and make the best use of your money.
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Planning &
designing your
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