Bathroom II

2. Planning Around Obstacles
If you are planning to remodel an existing bathroom, the easiest way to approach your bathroom is a project development work around the fixtures that are already in place. This includes your toilet, sink and shower, and may even include a washing machine, if you have one in your bathroom that is directly connected to a plumbing line (rather than the models run using hoses that connect to your sink ). Any basic plan for a bathroom remodel should start with the major plumbing fixtures in their current places.

The good news is, you do not have to be a plumber to remove old sinks or shower stalls and replace them with new ones. It’s not as difficult as it may seem to connect plumbing pipes, install new washers, or even put in new faucets. The most important thing to remember is to turn off water supply before you begin working with pipes in the bathroom – especially if you have not installed your new waterproof bathroom framing yet. Make sure you get specific instructions on replacing bathroom sink or shower pipes before you start. You can find more detailed directions either in the manufacturer’s installation instructions in home improvement books or magazines, or through reputable online resources.

With a little creativity, you can plan your dream bathroom around your existing fixtures. However, if you would rather completely renovate your bathroom and move some of its facilities, one option is to hire a professional to install new pipe fixtures for you, then go ahead with the bathroom framing and the rest of the remodelingoneself. This can save you some money.
3. Basic Construction
It is important to remember that bathroom framing requires a few different processes from framing walls, unlike the rest of the house.This is because bathrooms have high moisture content – after all, the shower, and sink in the bathroom all use water. When you are framed building your bathroom, you will need to keep in mind that your bathroom should be as waterproof and moisture resistant as possible. This will not only prevent your walls and floors from sustaining water damage, but also prevent harmful mold and bacteria from forming in your bathroom. Any partition walls you plan to build should be constructed with water-resistant drywall. Also, keep in mind that if you are doing any work on exterior walls, such as opening the window, you must include moisture barriers.

You will need to ensure that your bathroom floor is level and unfinished before you install bathroom framing. Normally, this is accomplished using plywood sheets nailed to a framework of 1×6 boards. A moisture barrier should be used beneath the boards to protect the bathroom from dampness from the basement or crawl space. Barriers to specialty moisture available, but an easier and less expensive solution is to use a layer of common roofing paper.The final step in rough flooring is cement pension funds, which must be installed with the rough side facing up to allow for better tile or linoleum adhesion.

There are several steps to the bathroom framing different parts of the bathroom, such as window openings, partition walls, and actions. In general, use 2×4 lumber, # 16 nails, and water-resistant drywall. In the form of tools, you need a hammer, a circular saw for cutting lumber, a spreader for drywall cement, and any of the tools necessary for hanging and waterproofing plastic or tile, such as waterproof caulk. Remember, with any remodeling project, it is important to get plenty of detailed installation information from many sources, so make sure you do your homework first.