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Other Authors: Robitz, Kathie, Donegan, Fran J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Creative Homeowner, c2003.
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Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • Machine derived contents note: Bathrooms
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction-Planning Basics 8
  • What Do You Want? 8
  • What Are You Willing to Spend?
  • Start with a Plan 9
  • Placing Fixtures
  • Adding Space & Natural Light 10
  • Windows
  • Do You Need a Permit? 12
  • Inspections
  • MASTER BATHS 15 Luxurious Personal Haven 16
  • Top of the Line
  • Marvelous at Midrange 19
  • Big Ideas, Small Budget 22
  • Master Bath Plans 26
  • FAMILY BATHS 30 Room for Everyone 32
  • Top of the Line 35
  • Midrange Designs 38
  • Style on a Budget 40
  • Individual Needs 42
  • Limited Mobility
  • Reduced Sight
  • Wheel-chair Accessibility
  • Permanent versus Temporary Changes
  • Barrier-Free Fixtures
  • Family Bath Plans 46
  • HALF BATHS 50 This Small Space 52
  • Top of the Line 54
  • Midrange and Practical 56
  • Just Functional 57
  • Half-Bath Plans 59
  • TUBS & SHOWERS 62 Bathtubs 64
  • Tub Sizes
  • Showers 68
  • Tub Showers
  • Freestanding Showers
  • SINKS & TOILETS 72 Sinks 74
  • Freestanding Sinks
  • Vanity-Mounted Sinks
  • Integral Sinks
  • Faucets 76
  • Real Lookers
  • Types of Sets
  • Other Fittings Toilets & Bidets 80
  • Low-Flush Toilets
  • Bidets
  • VANITIES & STORAGE 82 The Vanity & Other Cabinetry 84
  • The Medicine Cabinet 86
  • Creating a Storage System 87
  • Medicines
  • Dental-Care Accessories
  • Shaving Gear
  • First Aid
  • Personal Grooming Accessories
  • Towels and Washcloths
  • Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies
  • TILE, STONE, & MORE 92 Stone, Naturally 94
  • Granite
  • Marble and Limestone
  • Concrete
  • Tile 98
  • Synthetic Marvels 99
  • Solid-Surfacing Material
  • Laminate
  • Resilient Flooring
  • CONSTRUCTION BASICS 102 Removing an Old Vanity 104
  • Removing the Sink
  • Taking Up Old Flooring 106
  • Removing the Trim
  • Removing Vinyl Flooring
  • Tearing Up Damaged Underlayment 108
  • Removing the Toilet
  • Removing the Underlayment
  • Removing a Bathtub 110
  • Removing the Old Tub
  • Removing Wallcovering 114
  • Dry-Stripping a Wall
  • Wet-Stripping a Wall
  • Gutting a Wall 116
  • Health Concerns
  • Tearing Down the Wall
  • Drywall 118
  • Planning the Job
  • Cutting Drywall
  • Installing Drywall
  • Finishing Drywall
  • Applying Compound and Tape
  • Cement Backer Board 122
  • Cutting the Panels
  • Installing the Panels
  • Selecting Underlayment 124
  • Types of Underlayment
  • When to Install Underlayment
  • New Construction
  • Installing New Underlayment
  • WINDOWS & SKYLIGHTS 126 Installing New Sash 128
  • Removing the Stops and Sash
  • Installing and Leveling
  • Replacing Windows 131
  • Remove the Old Window
  • Enlarging a Rough Opening
  • Cutting the New Opening
  • Supporting the Load
  • Installing New Windows
  • Installing Roof Windows & Skylights 136
  • Planning the Location
  • Cutting the Ceiling Opening
  • Marking the Roof Opening
  • Framing the Opening
  • Installing the Unit
  • Building the Light Shaft
  • Installing Glass Block 140
  • Setting the Blocks
  • INSTALLING FIXTURES 142 Plumbing Basics 144
  • Getting Water to the Fixtures
  • Waste & Vent Pipes
  • Plumbing Tools 146
  • The Basic Kit
  • Plastic Pipe 148
  • Working with Plastic Pipe
  • Copper Pipe 150
  • Cutting Copper Tubing
  • Soldering Connections
  • Installing a New Faucet 156
  • Showers 158
  • Code Requirements
  • Removing Old Showerheads
  • Anti-Scald Shower Controls 160
  • Installing a Prefab Shower 162
  • Installing a Custom Shower 166
  • Framing Support
  • Installing a Sloping Mortar-Bed Floor
  • Tiling a Shower
  • Installing a New Tub 172
  • Installing a Tub Door
  • Installing a Whirlpool/Spa 176
  • Installing a Whirlpool
  • Installing a Toilet 180
  • Mounting the New Toilet
  • Installing the Risers
  • Finishing the Job
  • WIRING & LIGHTING 184 Wiring Basics 186
  • Getting a Power Source
  • Grounding
  • Codes and Permits
  • Wiring & Conduit 188
  • Conduit
  • Boxes
  • New Wiring in Open Walls 190
  • Running Cable
  • Protecting the Cable
  • New Wiring in Finished Walls 192
  • Cutting a Hole
  • Fishing a Wire
  • Running Cable Vertically
  • Running Cable Horizontally
  • New Circuits 194
  • Bringing the Cable to the Panel
  • Adding the Circuit Breaker
  • GFCIs 196
  • Installing a GFCI Receptacle
  • Ventilating Fans 200
  • Installing the Fan and Ductwork
  • Wiring a Ventilating Fan
  • Ceiling Lights 204
  • Types of Bulbs
  • Wiring Fixtures
  • Installing a Light in the Ceiling
  • Recessed Lights
  • 206
  • Installing the Lamp Housing
  • Preparing the Electrical Box
  • Wiring the Box
  • PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 208
  • Planning & Layout 210
  • Is the Room Square?
  • Is the Floor Level?
  • Are the Walls Wavy?
  • Making Working Lines
  • Resilient Floor Tile 212
  • Start with the Right Base
  • Preparing the Layout
  • Setting the Tiles
  • Trimming Outside Corners
  • Ceramic Floor Tile 214
  • Laying a Threshold
  • Setting the Tiles
  • Grouting the Joints
  • A New Vanity 220
  • Installing the New Vanity
  • Installing the Countertop
  • Laminate Countertops 222
  • Building the Countertop
  • Installing Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile Countertops 224
  • Preparation
  • Installing the Tiles
  • Installing Edge Tiles
  • Making a Backsplash
  • Sinks 227
  • For Solid-Surface Countertops
  • For Tiled Countertops
  • For Laminate Countertops
  • Pedestal Sinks 230
  • Installing the Sink
  • Molding & Trimwork 232
  • Molding Joints
  • Medicine Cabinets 236
  • Surface-Mounted Medicine Cabinets
  • Recessed Cabinets
  • Cabinets That Span More Than One Stud Bay
  • Soap Dishes & Grab Bars 240
  • Installing a Grab Bar
  • Preparing to Paint 241
  • Preparing Drywall
  • Preparing Old Plaster
  • Preparing Woodwork
  • Painting 244
  • Preparing and Priming
  • Painting
  • Resource Guide 246
  • Glossary 248
  • Index 250
  • Credits 255.