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Art Deco (Part 1 of 4): More 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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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

More Demolition

1. The next step is to remove the tile around the bathtub. You need to remove the tile all the way down to the studs because you need to take out all the plaster in order to get in and redo the plumbing for the shower. Also, you need to install cement board. Cement board is similar to drywall, but it is made for wet areas because it is water resistant.

2. With all the plaster and tile coming down, it will be a mess. Put a piece of tape over the drain hole and then lay a sturdy piece of wood on top of the tub. Tape around the edges of the board (figure A) to prevent the debris from getting into the bottom of the tub.

   Note: You can use this wood to stand on to help you get to the higher areas, but make sure it is sturdy enough to hold your weight.

3. Unscrew the shower pipe and get it out of the way. Take a hammer and knock the soap dish off the wall. Bust a hole in the wall between the studs (figure B). Be extra careful around the shower riser pipe. Also, be careful near the edges because you don't want to break into the ceiling or the smooth wall outside the tub.

4. Remove the old insulation and be sure and wear a dust mask, gloves and safety goggle when handling old insulation (figure C).

5. If you need to remove a wall, do not use a hammer to knock it down because you might damage part of the ceiling. The best thing to do is use a reciprocating saw -- make a straight cut across the top, and just push the panels out.

6. Once the tub area is cleared, you can remove the sink, countertop and cabinets. With the water off, and the pipes disconnected, use a prybar to loosen the sink (figure D). You can also use a prybar to remove the backsplash around the cabinet, and to remove the cabinet top.

7. Loosen the cabinet screws and then cut the cabinets free with a reciprocating saw. The cabinet should pop right out in sections (figure E).

8. Use a vacuum and clean up all the debris.

In the third segment, we will begin to rebuild the walls.

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