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Art Deco (3 of 4): Floor Demolition and Underlayment From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-103

	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.

Materials for Removing Floor and Installing Underlayment --

Safety glasses
Dust mask
Kneepads
Garbage can/dumpster
Slam scraper
Heat gun
Putty knife
Gloves
Bucket of water
Cement board
Thin set
Screw gun
Circular saw
Carbide-tipped blade
Jigsaw
Cement board screws
Paddle bit

Materials for Tiling --

Tiles
Kneepads
Rubber gloves
Laser level
Tape measure
Mastic
3/16" V-notched trowel
Wet saw
Pencil
Angle grinder
3/16" V-notched trowel

Materials for Cabinet Installation --

Tape measure
Level
Pencil
Hole saw
Clamps
Impact driver
Shims

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Floor Demolition and Underlayment

1. The loose felt and glue that is left behind needs to be removed. A heat gun and scraper works great here (figure A).

   Safety Tip: Wear a mask so you don't inhale the dust.

   Note: Don't overheat the tile, you just want it to bubble -- just loosen the glue.

2. A "slam scraper" is also called a "stand-up scraper" (figure B) and rents for $15 a day. Be careful because it is a sharp tool.

   DIY Tip: It is a good idea to rent a dumpster when you are doing a remodeling project. You can rent a 6-yard dumpster for under $200.

3. Dry fit the cement board before you lay down the thin set and screw it in place.

4. If any wood on the floor looks stained (this is common around the tub area -- usually just a little delamination), you can check it with a screwdriver. If the screwdriver does not go through the wood, it is okay. If any wood is rotted out, you would need to replace the wood before you put down the cement board.

5. After taking careful measurements around the room, cut the 1/2" thick cement board with a circular saw with a carbide blade. Work slowly, don't force the saw through the material, and let the blade do the work.

   Note: The cement board must be fully supported, so it doesn't break as you finish your cut.

6. To cut holes or make notches, use a jig saw with a carbide blade (figure C). Again, work slowly and let the blade do the work.

7. After you have all your boards cut, lay them loosely on the floor first to make sure they fit before you glue them down with thin set.

8. Use a heavy-duty, low speed drill with a mixing paddle to prepare the thin-set. Mix it until it is creamy.

   Note: You can rent a drill for approximately $26 a day.

9. Apply the thin set with a 1/4" x 1/4" square notched trowel (figure D). This provides a heavy application that will give you good adhesion.

10. Start laying down the cement board, working your way out of the room.

    Note: Cement board is always used under ceramic tile because it is stable, even when it is exposed to moisture in a bathroom.

11. Fasten the cement boards with 1-1/2" galvanized deck screws. Drive them in about every 6" to 8".

In the second segment the floor tiling begins.

RESOURCES :

Wall and Shower Tile (American Olean)
Field tile: Martinique Ice White 3x6 (MT25)
Border tile: Gloss Black Chair Rail
Accent tile: Glassworks Aspen Mist 3x6 (GW01)

Floor Tile (American Olean)
Field: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Satin White 12x12 (CH01)
Inlay: Chloe Satin White Pinwheel with Gloss Black 12x12 (CH02)
Cove: Bright Gloss Black Cove Base 4x6 (49)

American Olean
Website: www.aotile.com

Maple Vanity Cabinets
Color: Black Enamel
Brand name: Dura Supreme
Where available: Visit the Dura Supreme website, link below.
Dura Supreme
Website: www.durasupreme.com

Medicine Cabinets (Broan-Nutone)
Name: Cabinet Body and Mirror
Model #: 72SS244D
Color: Stainless Steel
Brand name: Gallery Collection

Name: Unfinished Maple Recessed Frame
Model #:74UM24
Color: Unfinished maple
Brand name: Gallery Collection
Where available: Visit the Broan-Nu Tone website, link below.
Broan-Nutone
Website: www.broan-nutone.com

Cabinet Knobs (Van Dykes Restorers)
Name: Old Town Glass Knobs, 1-1/4" with satin nickel base
Model #:02007565
Color: Clear
Brand name: Van Dykes Restorers Where available: Visit the Van Dykes Restorers website, link below.
Van Dykes Restorers
Website: www.vandykes.com

Countertop (Northwestern Marble and Granite)
Italian Marble
Model #: 3 cm
Color: Venetian
Where available: Visit the Northwestern Marble and Granite Company website, link below.
Northwestern Marble and Granite Company
Website: www.northwesternmarble.com

Furniture Legs (Outwater)
Name: Cast Aluminum Furniture Legs a/Rubber Foot Bumpers
Model #: WGL-080-CHR
Color: Satin Chrome
Brand name: Outwater Cast Aluminum Furniture Legs
Where available: visit the Outwater website, link below.
Architectural Products by Outwater
Website: www.outwater.com

GUESTS :

Maxine Theusch
Showroom Manager
Rubble Tile
6001 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55346
Phone: 952-938-2599