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Cottage: Finishing Touches From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-105

	This old bathroom with its antiquated style ...
	and old floor is renovated into ...
	a new look with the cottage charm ...
	of the homeowner's summer vacation home.

Materials for Demolition --

Safety goggles
Duct tape
Hammer
Chisel
Pry bar

Materials for Bead Board Wall System --

Tape measure
Sliding compound miter saw
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive
Level
Pin Nailer

Materials for Skim coat Application --

Joint compound
Water
Liquid dish soap
Paddle mixer
12" taping knife
Mud pan

Materials for Flooring Install --

Rosin paper
Utility knife
Painter's tape
Spray adhesive
Double-stick tape

Materials for Sink Installation --

Safety goggles
Power drill
Wrench
Carpenter's pencil
Level

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Finishing Touches

1. Base shoe was installed around the bottom of the wall (figure A). This helps hold the vinyl flooring in place.

2. A hole was cut for the new toilet, and new light fixtures installed.

3. Installing a pedestal is fairly easy, it is just a matter of a few small steps. Mark where the mounting holes are on the back of the sink (figure B).

   Note: You need to put a piece of one by lumber inside the wall at the sink height in order to support the sink.

4. Drill pilot holes to match in the wall.

5. The support bolts are threaded on both ends. Put the acorn nut on the machine-threaded end and use it to drive the lag screws into the wall.

6. Install the faucet assembly before attaching the sink to the wall, as it is much easier to reach the back now than it will be later.

   Note: Snug up the gasket but do not over tighten it.

7. Also put the drainpipe in (figure C) -- often called the throat pipe.

8. Attach the connecting lines to the mixer (figure D).

9. Pull the acorn nuts off the mounting screws and fit the sink over the holes (figure E), placing it on the pedestal.

10. The acorn nuts go back on with a washer and get tightened with a wrench.

11. The plumber can then finish hooking up the sink.

12. Install the new toilet.

13. All is left is to put up new accessories -- towel ring, mirror, blinds for the window, etc.

RESOURCES :

Sinks and Toilet (Kohler)
Product name: Kathryn Lavatory
Model #: K-2323-9-NG
Color: Tea Green

Product name: Kathryn Pedestal
Model #: K-2324-NG
Color: Tea Green

Product name: Lavatory Supply
Model #: K-7605-P-BN
Color: Brushed Nickel

Product: P-Trap
Model #: K-8998-CP
Color: Polished Chrome

Product name: Kathryn Toilet
Model #: K-3324-NG
Color: Tea Green

Product: Kathryn Toilet Seat
Model #: K-4701-BN-NG
Color: Tea Green

Product name: Trip Lever
Model #: K-9451-BN
Color: Brushed Nickel

Product name: Toilet Supply
Model #: K-7637-BN
Color: Brushed Nickel

Product name: Memoirs Lavatory Faucet Deco Handles
Model #: K-454-4V-BN
Color: Brushed Nickel
Where available: Visit the Kohler website, link below.

Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com

Floor Covering (Design Materials, Inc.)
Product: Woven Vinyl Floor Covering
Model #: Seasons Flooring
#176 Spring Break
Brand name: Design Materials
Where available: Visit the Design Materials website, link below.
Design Materials, Inc.
Website: www.dmikc.com

Light Vanity (Task Lighting)
Model #: M-5582-84
Color: Frosted Glass, Brushed Nickel
Brand name: Mission Ridge
Where available: Visit the Task Lighting website, link below.
Task Lighting
Website: www.tasklighting.com

Wood Wall Paneling and Wainscoting (New England Classic)
Name: Mission Ridge
Model #: Classic Bead Board
Color: Primed Wainscoting
Brand name: New England Classic
Where available: Visit the New England Classic website, link below.
New England Classic
Website: www.newenglandclassic.com

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