Throughout a series of articles, I am going through the steps involved for reconstructing a bathroom. In this article, we are going to talk about the preparation procedure after the bathroom demolition is complete.

What do you do now? I outlined the steps involved for tile installation.

Step 1:

· Clean the bathroom.

o Remove any screws or nails in the wall that are exposed.

o Vacuum the floor to remove any construction debris left from the demolition.

o Check exposed framing for any water harm or rotting wood. Repair any framing as needed.

o Check exposed framing for plumbness. Any framing out of square will affect the tile and or bathtub. Repair any framing as needed.

Step 2:

· Install bathtub.

o Slide the bathtub into place; be sure to check that the bathtub is level. Use plastic shims to level the bathtub, if needed. Once the bathtub is level, mark the top of the nailing flange.

o Remove the bathtub and install 2×4 ledger boards to the wall studs. The bathtub will rest on the ledger boards once the bathtub is in place.

o Some bathtubs need to be set in thin set to aid aid the bottom. Mix the thin set as you would for tile and apply a solid base where the bathtub will be placed. Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for installing your bathtub.

o Make sure the tub is still level when placed on the ledger board and on the thin set, if needed. If the bathtub is not level, adjust the ledger boards and thin set as necessary.

o Connect the drain pipes and overflow valve.

o Connect the nailing flange to the framing studs. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Step 3:

· Prepare shower surround for tile.

o The framing studs must be exposed where the tile is going to be installed in the shower. Any necessary framing fix will have to be completed.

o Vacuum the bathtub out as necessary to remove any construction debris.

o Protect the bathtub with drop cloths.

o Create a vapor barrier among the framing studs and backer boards. You may use asphalt felt roofing paper, or plastic sheathing as a vapor barrier. Attach the felt paper to the framing studs with staples. Overlap the felt paper 6 to 8 inches vertically and 2 to 4 inches horizontally.

o Allow the felt paper to overlap the nailing flange on the bathtub.

o Apply a bead of silicone sealant on the bathtub nailing flange and among the felt paper.

o Push the felt paper to the sealant on the nailing flange to give rise to an airtight seal.

o Pre-cut the cement backer boards to fit around the tub surround. Allow the backer board to sit ¼ inch off the bathtub deck.

o Measure and mark for the pipes that need to be cut out. Drill the holes using a carbide hole saw. Drill the holes a ¼ inch wider than the pipes.

o Screw the backer boards to the studs with corrosion immune screws as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

o Tape the joints with seam tape made for backer boards. This tape may be purchased at your local building supply store. It is ordinarily located in the drywall supply division or tile section and is labeled for cement backer boards. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for mixing the thinset mortar.

o Apply mortar over the tape and let arid for 24 hours.

Step 4:

· Prepare floor for tile.

o Pre-cut the cement backer boards to fit the floor layout.

o Dry fit the backer boards to make sure they will fit properly. Leave a 1/8 inch gap amidst backer boards and 1/4 inch gap amidst the walls and bathtub.

o Remove the backer boards.

o Install a thin layer of mortar (approximately 1/8 of an inch thick) with a notched trowel onto the subfloor. Firmly press the backer boards onto the thin set. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for mixing the mortar.

o Start on the inside of the room and work your way out. Only disseminate sufficient thinset mortar on the floor for the size of the backer board you are laying down. Keep the backer board in as big subdivisions as possible.

o Screw the backer board to the subfloor with corrosion immune screws as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

o Tape the joints with seam tape made for backer boards.

o Apply thin set mortar over the tape and let arid for 24 hours.

Step 5:

· Prime and paint the walls and ceiling.

o Repair any drywall harm with joint compound.

o Prime both ceiling and the walls.

o Paint ceiling and the walls.

o I prefer to paint at this point because I do not have to worry with regards to getting paint on newly set tile. You also have the option to paint at a good deal of point later in the remodel.

Now you are ready to set your tile. The bathroom reconstruct at this stage is when it comes to half way complete.

Check and double check to make sure everything is done correctly! If at any point you are not comfortable, take a step back and higher the proper professional. Always follow the local and national building codes.

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12 5 8 Studs Ab And Paint Picture

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12 5 8 Studs Ab And Paint Pic

12 5 8 Studs Ab And Paint Photo

12 5 8 Studs Ab And Paint Picture

12 5 8 Studs Ab And Paint Photo