Bathroom Remodeling

by Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Overview

Smart remodeling decisions start here. Get the bathroom you’ve always wanted and get a solid return on your investment. Written by and for working professionals, Bathroom Remodeling is your roadmap to tackling the typical challenges of bath makeovers, getting the most for your dollar, and adding value to your home.

Be prepared – learn from the best in the business. Totally updated and expanded, this best seller familiarizes you with every facet of bathroom design and installation, from carving out a bath from a closet to creating a luxurious spa. You’ll know in advance – when it’s most critical – how to keep your project on budget, avoid the seven sins of bathroom design, and prevent what everyone dreads – moisture problems that can impact your health and rot your home.

Arm yourself with the latest advice before you shop. With the flood of new materials and products on the market, the guidance in Bathroom Remodeling will help you navigate typical pitfalls. Avoid costly errors when you learn how to work with today's newest plumbing materials and proper installation methods for the many types of tile now available. And you’ll shop smarter once you know why the cheapest sink isn’t always the best buy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600853630
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/13/2011
Series:	For Pros By Pros
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	380,628
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

All contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in Fine Homebuilding magazine.

Since 1981 Fine Homebuilding has been providing information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction. the magazine is the best source of home improvement information and helps readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently.

The farmhouses have been selected from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine.

Table of Contents

Part 1. DESIGN AND PLANNING
Bathroom Remodeling on Any Budget
The Perfect Master Bath
Two Approaches to the Basement Bath
Closet or Bath?
Two Baths from One
Better Roof, Better Bath
The Seven Sins of Bathroom Design

Part 2. PLUMBING
Plumbing a Basement Bathroom
Installing a Shower Niche
Glass-Block Shower on a Curve
Shower-Door Sampler
Replace a Shower Mixing Valve
Installing a Pedestal Sink
Buyer’s Guide: Toilets
PEX Water Pipe: Is Copper on the Way Out?
Buyer’s Guide: Bath Faucets
Buyer’s Guide: Bath Fans
Preventing Moisture Problems in Bathrooms

Part 3. BATHROOM FLOORS
A Sloping Floor for a Barrier-Free Bath
Upgrading to a Tile Shower
Putting the Craft back in a Craftsman Bath
Glass Tile
Master Bath with a Twist

Part 4. LIGHTING, HEATING, VENTILATION
A Skylight Cheers Up an Attic Bath
Brighten Up a Small Bath
Install a Bathroom Fan
Breathing Fresh Air into Bathroom Ventilation
Fight Mold with Paperless Drywall
Cheaper Hot Water
Installing an Electric Radiant Floor
Garden Bathroom