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Art Deco (Part 1 of 4): Homeowner Intro and Beginning Demolition From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-101

	This antiquated '70s-style bathroom ...
	with a leaky tub ...
	is converted into an Art Deco delight that gives the rest of the house a new lift.
	Host Amy Matthews (right) and our homeowners discuss the renovation plans before digging into the demolition process in this first episode.

Materials for Demolition --

Safety goggles
Work gloves
Dust mask
Drop cloths
Garbage can
Sponge
Plunger
Hammer
Pliers
Putty knife
Plastic bag with rags
Wet/dry vacuum
Piece of plywood (to protect tub)
Tape (to cover tub drain)
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
6" all-purpose blade

Materials for Insulation and Cement Board --

Dust mask
Gloves
Long sleeve shirt
Safety goggles
Paper-faced batt insulation
Stapler
Porcelain coated screws
Screw gun
Cement board (Durarock)
Drywall square
Utility knife
Mud
Tape
Putty knife
Sandpaper
Joint compound
Sandpaper
Reciprocating saw

Material for Installing Knee Wall Glass Panel --

Glass panel
3/4" plywood
Adhesive
Screws
Hardibacker
Hardibacker screws
Channel (for panel)
Hacksaw
Laser level plumb bob
Drill
Screw gun
Suction cups (to carry glass)

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Homeowner Introduction

• The homeowners (John and Mary) purchased their older home nine years ago. The bathroom had been renovated in the '70s, but it does not fit the character of the older home. The bathroom floor had a leak and they removed some tile two or three years ago. Also, they started removing the tile from around the bathtub. They talked with several contractors to get an estimate on redoing the bathroom, but decided to do it themselves to save money.

• In coming up with a design for renovating their bathroom, they decided to keep the bathtub and design around that. They are going to use subway tile around the tub, replace the tub wall with art glass, install a new showerhead and valve, and set subway tile around the tub. They are also going to install a new toilet, new cabinets, put in two sinks, run tile around the room, and install new medicine cabinets and lighting.

• For the floor, they are going to do a pinwheel design using a black and white design tile as a rug, and then put white pinwheel designed tile around that (figure A). Black and white is very classic deco.

• They also want to create a modern feel to the bathroom by using black tile and glass for the border. For the glass petition between the toilet and the bathtub they are going to be using art glass (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

	Figure C
	Figure D

Beginning Demolition

1. If you are not going to be saving the toilet for reuse, you can just take it out in pieces. Normally you would unbolt the toilet, but it is easier this way because sometimes the bolts are rusted and very difficult to remove. The first thing you need to do is empty the toilet of water. Make sure that the water supply is shut off, and then flush the toilet to empty the tank. Use a plunger to force as much water out of the bowl as possible. You can use a sponge to remove the rest of the water, but if you have wet/dry vacuum use it to remove the rest of the water from the tank and the bowl.

2. Take a hammer and smack the toilet, starting at the base of the tank. The trick is to crack the tank around the bolts (figure C) so it will lift right off. Throw the chunks into the garbage can and then break them into small pieces.

   Safety Tip: Wear gloves and safety glasses when breaking up the toilet.

3. To remove the bottom part of the toilet, smack it with a hammer at the base by the stool bolts. Do this on both sides. Wiggle the toilet free and then remove it to the dumpster. Be careful not to drop anything down the waste hole.

4. Remove any porcelain pieces that are left. Next, you will remove the wax ring and the bolts. The wax ring is actually made of beeswax so that it will stay soft, and it makes a good sealant for the pipe. Use pliers to pull the wax ring up (figure D). If any wax remains, use a putty knife to clean it up.

5. Use a plastic bag that you fill with rags to plug the hole. This will prevent any gases from seeping back into the house.

In the second segment, demolition of the bathroom continues as the tile is removed from around the tub, a wall taken down, and the sink and cabinet removed.

RESOURCES :

Wall and Shower Tile
Field Tile: Martinique Ice White 3x6 (MT25)
Border Tile: Gloss Black Chair Rail
Accent Tile: Glassworks Aspen Mist 3x6 (GWO1)
Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.

Floor Tile
Field: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Satin White 12x12 (CH01)
Inlay: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Gloss Black 12x12 (CH01)
Cove: Bright Gloss Black Cove Base 4x6 (49)
Brand name: American Olean
Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.

American Olean
Website: www.aotile.com

Cast Glass Shower Panel
Style: Custom Design
Where available: Visit the Artwork website, link below.
Artwork in Architectural Glass
Website: www.artworkinglass.com