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  • Art Deco (4 of 4): Installing the Sinks
  • From "Bathroom Renovations"
    episode DBTR-104


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    This antiquated '70s-style bathroom ...
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    with a leaky tub ...
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    is converted into an Art Deco delight that gives the rest of the house a new lift.
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    In this final episode of four, the medicine cabinets and lights are installed ...
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    and the final art-deco touch is a beautiful glass panel for the shower.
    Materials for Tiling --

    Safety glasses
    Kneepads
    Tile
    360-degree laser level
    Heavy weight rosin paper
    Painter's tape
    Pencil
    3/16" V-notched trowel
    Wet saw

    Materials for Cove Base Tile --

    Kneepads
    Cove tile
    Mastic adhesive
    V-notched trowel
    Dry cloth

    Materials for Toilet Installation --

    Flange
    Screw gun
    1-1/2" corrosion resistant screws
    Allen wrench
    Wax ring

    Materials for Painting --

    Paint roller
    Paintbrush
    Paint
    Painter's tape
    Paint tray
    Tray liners

    Materials for Faucet Installation --

    Faucet
    Flexible water supply lines
    Plumber's putty
    Putty knife
    Silicone

    Materials for Installing Lights --

    Light box
    Screwdriver

    Materials for Installing Shower Valve Handles --

    Valve handles
    Teflon paste

    Materials for Hanging Medicine Cabinet --

    Foam board
    Silicone
    Level
    Pin Nailer
    Screws
    Screw gun

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    Figure A
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    Figure B
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    Figure C
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    Figure D
    Installing the Sinks

    1. It is easier to put the faucets in before you install the sinks. For a typical three-piece faucet, run a flexible water supply line (figure A) from the house to the base of each faucet.

    2. Next, connect another flexible line from each valve to the mixer. As the cold water comes from the house, it goes into the cold valve. When the cold valve is opened, the water flows into the mixer (figure B).

    3. The water mixes with any water from the hot side and then comes out the spigot.

    4. To attach the faucets to the sink, we remove the handles from the valves. Remove the top bezel and install the valve from the underside of the sink. Screw the bezel back onto the valve. A rubber O-ring on the bezel (figure C) eliminates the need for a plumber's putty or silicone.

    5. Put the handle back on and repeat for the other side.

    6. If the handles don't line up properly, put them both in the off position. Then, take off the crooked handle and line it up and put it back on.

    7. To install the central spout, start by removing the mixer, the attaching nut and rubber washer. There is no O-ring here, so you need to use plumber's putty to create a good seal. Plumber's putty never hardens. Roll the putty into a snake and wrap it around the base of the spout (figure D). If there is excess putty, it will squeeze out when the fitting is compressed.

    8. Put the spout through the sink. Attach the washer and nut and reconnect the rest of the fittings and you are ready to go.

    9. Line up the front lip of the sink and drop it into the countertop nice and easy.

    10. Take a putty knife and scrape off any excess plumber's putty that you applied.

    11. After you attach the water line, take some beaded silicone and make a good seal.

    In the final segment, the lights and medicine cabinets are installed and the finishing touches applied to this new Art Deco bathroom.


    RESOURCES :

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

    Accent Tile (American Olean)
    Border Tile: Gloss Black Chair Rail
    Accent Tile: Glassworks Aspen Mist 3x6 (GW01)
    Cove Base Tile
    Name: Bright Gloss Black Cove Base 4x6 (49)
    Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.
    American Olean
    Website: www.aotile.com

    Fixtures for Shower, Bath and Toilet (Lefroy Brooks)
    Brand name: Edwardian
    Product: Edwardian 8 Rose and arm for bath and shower
    Model #: LB1775
    Color: Polished chrome

    Product: Mackintosh Concealed Thermo Valve
    Model #: MK8706
    Brand Name: Mackintosh

    Product: Bath Mackintosh Flow Control Valve with Lever
    Model #: ML5001
    Color: Polished Chrome
    Brand Name: Mackintosh

    Product: Mackintosh Wall Mounted Spout
    Brand Name: Mackintosh
    Model #: MK2200
    Color: Polished nickel

    Product: Mackintosh Three Howl with Metal Levers
    Model #: ML1228
    Color: Polished chrome
    Brand Name: Mackintosh Where available: Visit the Lefroy Brooks USA website, link below.

    Lefroy Brooks USA
    Website: www.lefroybrooks.com

    Sinks and Toilet (American Standard)

    Name: Town Square Countertop Sinks
    Model #: 0700-008-020
    Color: White Brand name: American Standard

    Name: Town Square Right Height Toilet
    Model #: 2797-016-020
    Brand name: American Standard
    Where available: Visit the American Standard website, link below.
    American Standard
    Website: www.americanstandard-us.com

    Lights and Accessories (Ginger)

    Name: Empire Fluorescent Lights with Nightlight; Smooth Glass Shade
    Model #: 681SGN-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Empire Double Post Toilet Tissue Holder
    Model #: 608-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: 24" Hotel Shelf
    Model # XX40/24-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Empire Hotel Shelf Mounting Kit
    Model #: 640B
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Empire Double Robe Hooks
    Model #: 611-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: 6 Foot Shower Rod
    Model #: 1139R/6-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Empire Shower Rod Brackets
    Model #: 639B-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: 24" Towel Bar
    Model #: 603-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Empire 18" Towel Bar
    Model #: 602-26
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Splashables Large Combination Basket
    Model #: 504L-2
    Color: Polished Chrome

    Name: Splashables Large Corner Basket
    Model #: 505L-26
    Color: Polished Chrome
    Where available: Visit the Ginger website, link below, for a distributor in your area.

    Ginger
    Website: www.gingerco.com


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