The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Bath Illustrated,9781592572205

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Bath Illustrated

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Edition: Illus.
ISBN13: 9781592572205
ISBN10: 1592572200
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-06-01
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

A step-by-step bathroom overhaul-with both ideas and hands-on help. From concept to completion, this guide can help anyone design, plan, and execute the remodeling of a bathroom. Written in the series' Illustrated format, the book combines text with more than 300 photos and illustrations to give readers ideas for how to transform their tired bathrooms into the spas of their dreams.

Author Biography

Dan Ramsey is a licensed general building contractor with many years of experience helping others reach their home remodeling goals. In addition, he is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated, and dozens of other how-to titles for consumers as well as professional builders.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Planning Your New Bathroom
3(92)
Bathroom Facelifts
4(12)
Bathroom Basics
5(4)
Evolution of the Throne Room
6(1)
A Look Behind the Walls
7(2)
Facelift Basics
9(3)
Resurfacing
9(1)
Easy Fixture Replacement
10(1)
A Little Extra Effort
11(1)
Popular Facelift Projects
12(2)
Half Bath Facelifts
12(1)
Full Bath Facelifts
12(1)
Extended Bath Facelifts
13(1)
Considering Your Options
14(2)
Minor Changes Can Make a Major Difference
14(1)
Not Much Money
15(1)
Not Much Time
15(1)
Bathroom Makeovers
16(10)
Makeover Basics
17(3)
Changing Toilets
18(1)
Changing Tubs and Showers
19(1)
Structural Changes
20(1)
Electrical Changes
20(1)
Remodeling Basics
20(3)
Planning the Remodel
21(1)
Removing Components
21(1)
Preparing the Bathroom
22(1)
Installing New Fixtures
22(1)
Popular Makeover Projects
23(2)
Half Bath Makeovers
23(1)
Full Bath Makeovers
24(1)
Extended Bath Makeovers
24(1)
You Can Do It!
25(1)
Bathroom Additions
26(12)
Adding a Bath
27(2)
Expanding Space
28(1)
Adding Space
29(1)
Addition Basics
29(3)
Foundations and Floors
29(1)
Walls and Ceilings
30(1)
Plumbing and Electrical
31(1)
Other Bathroom Systems
32(1)
Popular Additions
32(2)
Half Bath Additions
32(1)
Full Bath Additions
33(1)
Extended Bath Additions
34(1)
Planning Your Addition
34(4)
Working with an Architect
34(1)
Working with a Contractor
35(1)
Doing It Yourself
35(1)
Getting More Ideas
36(2)
Analyzing Your Needs
38(10)
Needs Analysis
39(3)
The Needs Interview
40(1)
The Needs List
41(1)
Prioritizing the List
41(1)
Bathroom Requirements
42(1)
Bathroom Inspection
42(6)
Inspecting the Air
43(1)
Inspecting the Water
43(1)
Inspecting the Power
44(2)
Inspecting the Room
46(2)
Designing Your Bathroom
48(12)
What People Want in Bathrooms
49(2)
Design Elements
50(1)
The Budget
51(1)
Designing Bathrooms
51(3)
Using a Professional Designer
52(1)
Design Basics
52(1)
Design Categories
53(1)
What to Include
53(1)
Drawing Up Plans
54(4)
Drawing Sketches
54(1)
Architectural Drawings
55(1)
Design Software
56(2)
Designing for Disabilities
58(2)
Budgeting the Job
60(8)
Figuring What You Need
61(2)
Finalizing Plans
61(1)
Listing Materials
62(1)
Calculating Labor
62(1)
Considering Typical Budgets
63(1)
Half Bath Budgets
63(1)
Full Bath Budgets
64(1)
Extended Bath Budgets
64(1)
Adding and Subtracting
64(1)
Making Your Own Budget
64(2)
Describing the Project
64(1)
Reviewing Plans
65(1)
Calculating Materials
66(1)
Estimating Labor
66(1)
Finalizing the Budget
66(2)
Contractor or DIY?
66(1)
Plan A or Plan B?
67(1)
Cutting Costs
67(1)
The Bottom Line
67(1)
Getting the Money
68(8)
Is It Really Worth the Trouble?
69(1)
How Long Will You Live in Your Home?
70(1)
Is It an Expense or an Investment?
70(1)
How Much Money?
70(1)
Getting a Bid
70(1)
Making Your Own Estimate
71(1)
Finalizing Your Budget
71(1)
Paying for Your Bathroom Remodel
71(2)
Cash
71(1)
Consumer Loans
71(1)
Mortgages
72(1)
Inspections and Draws
72(1)
About Liens
73(1)
Life in a Construction Zone
73(3)
How Inconvenient?
73(1)
How Long?
74(1)
What If?
74(2)
Hiring Experts
76(10)
How Much Help Do You Need?
77(1)
Hiring a Bathroom Designer or Architect
78(1)
Hiring a Contractor
79(2)
The Remodeling Contractor's Job
79(1)
Finding the Best Contractor
79(1)
Calling for Bids
80(1)
What's Included in the Contract
81(1)
Hiring Specialty Contractors and Laborers
81(3)
Foundation Contractor
82(1)
Framing Contractor
82(1)
Plumbing Contractor
82(1)
Electrical Contractor
82(1)
Mechanical Contractor
82(1)
Drywall Contractor
83(1)
Flooring Contractor
83(1)
Painting Contractor
83(1)
Selecting the Best Subs
83(1)
Hiring Good Laborers
83(1)
Hiring Materials Suppliers
84(2)
Preparation and Permits
86(9)
The Remodeling Process
87(1)
Remodeling Sequence
88(1)
Contractors and Suppliers
88(1)
Construction Codes and Building Permits
88(3)
Building Plans
89(1)
Building Codes
89(1)
Building Permits
89(2)
Preparing for Construction
91(4)
Removing Existing Components
91(1)
Insects
92(1)
Radon
92(1)
Asbestos
92(3)
Part 2: Remodeling Your New Bathroom
95(38)
Remodeling Half Baths
96(14)
Popular Half Bath Designs
97(3)
Basic Half Bath
98(1)
Deluxe Half Bath
99(1)
Unique Half Bath
100(1)
Plumbing a Half Bath
100(4)
Plumbing Basics
100(2)
Selecting Fixtures
102(1)
Selecting Cabinets
103(1)
Selecting Accessories
104(1)
Installing Toilets and Lavatories
104(6)
Tools and Materials
105(1)
Preparation
105(2)
Toilet Installation
107(1)
Lavatory Installation
108(2)
Remodeling Full Baths
110(12)
Popular Full Bath Designs
111(3)
Basic Full Bath
112(1)
Deluxe Full Bath
113(1)
Unique Full Bath
113(1)
Plumbing a Full Bath
114(2)
Selecting Bathtubs
115(1)
Selecting Showers
115(1)
Selecting Cabinets and Accessories
116(1)
Installing Full Bath Fixtures
116(6)
Tools and Materials
117(1)
Preparation
117(1)
Installing Bathtubs
117(2)
Installing Showers
119(3)
Remodeling Extended Baths
122(11)
Popular Extended Baths
123(2)
Master Bath
124(1)
Garden Bath
124(1)
Spa Bath
125(1)
Plumbing an Extended Bath
125(2)
Selecting Jetted Tub Baths
125(2)
Selecting Special Showers
127(1)
Selecting Saunas
127(1)
Installing Extended Bath Fixtures
127(6)
Tools and Materials
128(1)
Preparation
128(1)
Installing Jetted Bathtub Baths
129(1)
Installing Special Showers
130(1)
Installing Saunas
130(3)
Part 3: Remodeling Bathroom Systems
133(110)
Plumbing Systems
134(14)
How Plumbing Works
135(5)
Delivering Water
137(1)
Removing Waste
137(2)
Venting
139(1)
Selecting Supplies and Tools
140(3)
Materials
141(1)
Supplies
142(1)
Plumbing Tools
143(1)
Health and Safety Code Requirements
143(1)
Advanced Plumbing
143(5)
Installing Copper Pipe
144(1)
Installing Plastic Pipe
145(1)
Retrofitting Steel Pipe
146(1)
Retrofitting Iron Pipe
146(2)
Wiring and Lighting Systems
148(12)
How Electricity Works
149(3)
The Electrical Circuit
150(1)
Wiring
151(1)
Lighting
151(1)
Controls
152(1)
Selecting Materials and Tools
152(3)
Materials
152(1)
Electrical Tools
153(1)
Electrical Code
153(2)
Advanced Electricity
155(5)
Installing Electrical Boxes
155(2)
Installing Wiring
157(1)
Installing Receptacles, Switches, and Fixtures
157(3)
Heating and Ventilation Systems
160(10)
How Heating and Ventilation Systems Work
161(2)
Heating Systems
162(1)
Ventilation Systems
163(1)
Selecting Materials and Tools
163(1)
Materials
163(1)
Tools
163(1)
Working Safely
164(1)
Installing HVAC
164(6)
Installing a Space Heater
165(1)
Replacing a Space Heater
165(1)
Installing an Exhaust Fan
165(2)
Replacing an Exhaust Fan
167(3)
Wall and Flooring Systems
170(18)
Looking Inside Walls and Floors
171(5)
Framing
171(2)
Enclosed Systems
173(1)
Insulation
174(1)
Sheathing
174(1)
Flooring
175(1)
Selecting Materials and Tools
176(2)
Lumber
176(1)
Fasteners
176(1)
Tools
177(1)
Remodeling Walls
178(6)
Framing a Wall
178(1)
Installing Insulation
179(1)
Installing Drywall
180(2)
Installing Doors, Windows, and Skylights
182(2)
Remodeling Floors
184(4)
Installing Cabinets
188(12)
Selecting Bathroom Cabinets
189(3)
Cabinet Construction
189(1)
Configurations
190(1)
Cabinet Sizes
190(1)
Cabinet Materials
191(1)
Countertops
191(1)
Installing Bathroom Cabinets
192(6)
Gathering Tools
192(1)
Installing Base Cabinets
192(1)
Installing Countertops
193(4)
Installing Wall Cabinets
197(1)
Refinishing Existing Cabinets
198(2)
Installing Fixtures
200(12)
Understanding How Faucets Work
201(4)
Lavatory Faucets
202(2)
Bathtub Faucets
204(1)
Shower Faucets
204(1)
Installing Faucets and Controls
205(7)
Installing Lavatory Faucets and Drains
205(5)
Installing Bathtub Faucets and Drains
210(1)
Installing Shower Controls
210(1)
Installing Shower Heads
210(2)
Final Touches
212(31)
Painting Your Bathroom
213(3)
Selecting Paint
213(1)
Selecting Tools
214(1)
Preparing Surfaces for Paint
215(1)
Applying Paint
215(1)
Cleaning Up
216(1)
Wallpapering
216(1)
Installing Trim
217(2)
Accessories
219(4)
Appendixes
A Bathroom Remodeling Glossary
223(14)
B Bathroom Remodeling Resources
237(6)
Index 243

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