| Bathroom Pedestal Sink: Installing the Sink and Glass Block |
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
Smooth-faced rubber float Tools: Barrel jointer
Square notched margin trowel
9" mason's trowel
3/4" low rpm drill
Soft bristled brush
Roto zip - To install the sink, first wrap all of the hardware with tape to seal the threads.
Note: There will be an explicit step-by-step manual that will come with any new sink. - Roll plumber's putty and wrap it around the base of the spout and put it in place. Secure it with a spacer and a joining nut, using an adjustable wrench to tighten it.
- Apply plumber's putty to the valve stems too. Be sure to put the cold one on the right; then tighten with a retaining nut.
- Wipe off the putty screw and screw on the new handles.
- Wipe the putty off the spout.
- Put plumbers putty on the drain and put it in place.
- Tip the sink over to work on the drain (figure A).
- Thread the drain throat in place and tighten the compression nut.
Note: Make sure the drain hole faces the back of the sink. - Connect the lines to the valve stems and tighten with an adjustable wrench.
- Put the nylon washer and rubber washer into the T-feed and screw it in place.
- Connect the feed to the spout and tighten the connections.
- Put the O-ring in the feed and screw it in.
- Slide the faucet lift rod (figure B) through the hole in the link.
- Slide and clip the link onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing toward the back of the sink.
- Put the basin in the stand and move it into place, adjusting it to the center of the drain.
- Mark the slots (figure C) so you will know where it will attach to the wall. With the markings in place, you are ready to install the anchors.
- Drill through on the markings with a 3/8" drill bit and then nail expansion anchors (figure D) into the hole.
- Slide the slots on the back of the basin down over the anchors and tighten the nuts until the sink is secure against the wall.
- Connect the drain assembly to the trap (figure E).
- Connect the water supply lines.
Installing the Glass-Block Window - To install the glass-block window, first lay down expansion strips to cushion the window.
- Carefully muscle the prefabricated window block into place, adjusting it to fit the space. Be sure to use a level to make sure it's in properly.
- Place a shim between the expansion strip and the window block.
- Place backer rod (figure F) between the window and the opening. You can use the blade of a screwdriver to fit it into place. Leave a 3/8" to 1/2" gap to caulk the window into place.
- Use a utility knife to cut the shim, and then trim the expansion cushion leaving enough room for caulking.
- Use silicone caulk (masonry shade preferred -- figure G) to secure the window in place -- adhering the glass to the window opening.
- After the caulking sets up, use a plastic spoon to finish -- and smooth out -- the edge.
Building the Glass-Block Wall Note: The glass wall will be 24" x 40" and panel anchors will be used to attach the glass tiles. - Start by securing the first panel anchor to the floor (figure H). Use masonry screws to secure it into place.
- Draw a plumb line on the wall and mark off every 8", which is where each glass block will go.
- Mix the glass-block mortar.
Expert Tip: When setting up glass-block mortar, you want it to set up a bit faster than usual. To accomplish this, use a bit of warm water in the mixture. - To start the wall, lay down a bed or mortar on the floor panel anchor, on the block and lay it into place.
Tip: When laying out the block wall, you have a couple of options: 1) If you're going a long distance, you may want to mark every 8" or however long the glass block is OR 2) If you're not going out a long distance, you can just eyeball the job. - Continue laying out the blocks with mortar until the wall is built (figure I).
- To finish the wall, all you have left is to tool the joints. Ryan suggests that you use the thumbprint test first, which is to place your thumb on the mortar on the bottom block, and if a thumbprint is left, the mortar is set.
- Use a barrel jointer to tool the joints working across horizontally (figure J), and then vertically.
- When you're finished tooling, clean the excess mortar from the glass with a wet sponge.
Expert Tip: Steel wool can help with cleaning the mortar from the glass blocks when some mortar gets caught in-between the creases. - Once the excess mortar is off, polish the blocks with a soft cloth or towel.
Note: The glass-block wall won't be totally solid for approximately 24 hours.
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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St. Paul, MN 55104
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Lighting Consultant
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