| Bathroom Pedestal Sink: Removing the Old Fixtures |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-210 |
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Time: 14 hours over two days. Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 on the Weekend Handyman scale. Materials: Sink
Pre-fabricated glass block window
Glass blocks
Expansion strips
Backer rod
Silicone caulk
Mortar mix
Panel anchors
Masonry screws
2x4's
Expansion anchors
Drywall tape and compound
Paint
Tile
Grout
Teflon tape
Plumber's putty
Tile for patching
Thinset
Silver paint Tools: Smooth-faced rubber float
Barrel jointer
Square notched margin trowel
9" mason's trowel
3/4" low rpm drill
Soft bristled brush
Roto zip Day One Note: If you're going for a basic pedestal sink, most home stores have a variety on hand that you can take home the same day. If you want something more unusual, however, you need to allow time to order it. Host Paul Ryan chose a console table sink (figure A) for this project. Note: Remember to check your local plumbing and building codes before you begin! - Take down the mirror, and shut off the water by closing the valves on the hot and cold water supplies.
- Break the seal on the P-trap (figure B) by loosening the compression nut with channel-lock pliers. Be sure and put a bucket under it because it will be full of water.
- Disconnect the supply lines with an adjustable wrench.
- Cut around the valves with a roto zip (figure C).
- Loosen the screws and pull the vanity out. The remaining piece of the cabinet will break off with the channel-lock pliers.
- To remove the toilet, turn off the water supply and flush the toilet until the tank empties as much as possible.
- Vacuum or sponge out the rest of the water from the tank, and plunge out the rest of the water and vacuum again.
Tip: Be sure to use a wet dry vacuum -- not a household vacuum. - Remove the bolt caps and unscrew the bolts.
- Disconnect the water supply line to the toilet.
- Lift the toilet off and then temporarily plug the sewer pipe with a plastic bag until it's time to install the new toilet.
- To finish, scrape the wax seal from the flange (figure D) and lift off the black ring.
- Turn off the electricity before you remove the light fixture. Remove the light bezels and then take off the cover and disconnect the wires. Remove the base.
- Take measurements to determine the placement of the sink and backer board.
- Use a utility knife to cut through the drywall. Break through the drywall (figure E) to expose the studs.
- Cut a 2x4 to size and screw it in place to support the basin.
Expert Tip: When installing a free-standing sink, it's important to add structural supports inside the wall to keep the sink from moving around and loosening the plumbing connections. - With the drywall cut to size, fit it in place and mark the studs so you will know where to put the screws.
Note: Make sure the stud framing is sound and secure. Repair it if needed. - Tape all the seams with drywall tape.
- Layer on the mud (figure F) and wait for it to dry.
- To tile the floor, put down a thin layer of thinset with a notched trowel and then screed the thinset off with the notched edge (figure G). These grooves ensure even placement of the thinset and a new bond.
- Set the tile in place and let it set.
- Sand the freshly patched wall.
- Roll on new metallic silver paint.
- Grout the tile.
- To smooth the joints, use a smooth rubber-faced grout float. Push the grout in at an angle (figure H) so it's flush with the tile.
- Wipe the tile with a clean sponge to get the excess grout off the face of the tile. Rinse after each pass until the tile is clean.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Ideas and Projects for Building and Remodeling (Black and Decker)
ISBN: 1589230620
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing International
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Creative Publishing International, Inc.
Website: www.creativepub.com
Iron Works Lavatory (Kohler)
Brand Name: Kohler
Model Number: K-2822-85-0
Color: White
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com
Iron Works Tellieur Table (Kohler)
Brand Name: Kohler
Model Number: K-3116-F2
Color: Black Forest
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com
Finial Fundamentals Faucet (Kohler)
Brand Name: Kohler
Model Number: K-310-6-SC
Color: Satin Chrome
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com
San Raphael One-piece Toilet (Kohler)
Brand Name: Kohler
Model Number: K-3466-0
Color: White
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com
Metallic Coat 200 (Master Coating Technologies)
Model Number: 8'x24'
Color: Silver
Master Coating Technologies
Website: www.scuffmaster.com
Tile (Rubble Tile Distributors)
Brand Name: American Olean
Model Number: 2x2 Unglazed Mosaic
Rubble Tile Distributors
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 952-938-2599
Fax: 952-938-8045
Website: www.rubbletile.com
Grout (Rubble Tile Distributors)
Brand Name: Tec
Color: Standard Gray #10
Rubble Tile Distributors
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 952-938-2599
Fax: 952-938-8045
Website: www.rubbletile.com
Glass Blocks (Pittsburgh Corning)
Brand Name: Pittsburg Corning
Accessories:
- Prefabricated Glass Window
- Glass Wall
- 8x8x4 Premiere Series
- 8x8 End Block Premiere Series
- 8" End Curve Premiere Series
- 8x8x3 Thinline Series
Color: Decora
Where Available: Brickyards, Home Centers
Manufacturer: Pittsburgh Corning
Miscellaneous Product Information:
- When using mortar mix, use warm water if you want it to set up a bit faster.
- Use a thumb print test: press mortar with thumb, if it leaves a print, it is ready.
- Use steel wool when cleaning glass if mortar is caught in crease.
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Phone: 724-327-6100
Fax: 724-325-9704
Website: www.pittsburghcorning.com
Light Bar Vanity (Creative Lighting)
Brand Name: Hudson Valley
Model Number: 863
Color: Bronze
Creative Lighting
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 612-647-0111
Fax: 651-647-9170
Mirror (Creative Lighting)
Brand Name: Stone County Ironworks
Model Number: 40747 Queensburg
Color: Black Iron
Creative Lighting
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 612-647-0111
Fax: 651-647-9170
Renovating a Bathroom (For Pros by Pros Series)
ISBN: 156158584X
Author: Fine Homebuilding Editor
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The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
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Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.
John P. Horner
2740 31st Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tollfree Phone: 800-220-5656
Fax: 612-722-8853
Director of Technical Services
Master Coating Technologies
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