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Color Correction: Removing the Old Toilet and Wallpaper From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-113

	This pink and blue bathroom from a house built in the 1950's ...
	is converted into a truly modern, updated and upgraded space for the homeowners to enjoy!

Materials for Toilet Disassembly --

Wrench
Pressure test plug

Materials for Wallpaper Removal --

Scoring tool
Bucket
Wallwik paper removing solution
Wallwik sheets
Putty knife

Materials for Shower Curtain Bar --

Tape measure
Pencil
Hammer
Laser level
Screwdriver

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. Disconnect the supply lines and drain all the water out of the tank and bowl.

2. Unscrew the closet bolts (figure A). If very rusted, they can be sawed off with a hacksaw.

3. Lift the tank off the bowl and remove, and then carefully lift the bowl.

4. Seal the drain hole with a pressure test plug to prevent sewer gas from entering the room (figure B).

5. The first step in removing the wallpaper is to check to see if the wallpaper can be peeled off the wall by picking at the corner of it.

   DIY Tip: Place strips of tape on the mirror before you remove it, in case it breaks.

6. On newer wallpapers, the vinyl can be peeled right off, but in older wallpaper, you have a couple of options -- you can use a steamer or a chemical solution. A steamer system was used to remove this wallpaper.

7. Go over the wall with a scoring tool (figure C), applying light pressure so the nick marks only go through the paper, not into the wall.

8. Dip the Wallwik sheets into a bucket of solution that consists of one ounce of dissolver in one gallon of warm water.

   Note: The solution is safe to handle -- it is similar to dish soap.

9. When the sheets are soaked, lay them on the walls, smoothing out any air bubbles from the top down (figure D).

10. Lay the next sheet on, leaving a small gap between the sheets.

11. After the sheets are on, use the pressure sprayer to douse the sheets (figure E), keeping them nice and wet. The dissolver will start to seep into the wallpaper.

12. Wait about 15 minutes for the dissolver to do its job.

13. Remove the sheets from the wall and peel off the wallpaper, using a putty knife for stubborn pieces.

In the second segment work begins on refinishing the surface.

RESOURCES :

Wallwik Bathroom Products

Wallpaper Removal System
Product name: Wallwik Wallpaper Paste Remover Sheets
Model #: 65341

Wallwik Scoring Tool
Model #: 65343

Wallwik Pressure Sprayer
Model #: 65344

Wallwik Power Solution
Model #: 65345
Where available: For a distributor locator, visit the Wallwik, Inc. website, link below.
Wallwik, Inc.
117 E. Maple St.
Suite C
River Falls, WI 54022
Toll-free: 866-295-8914
Website: www.wallwikcompany.com

Tile and Grout Cleaner (The Grout Doctor)
Type: "Like New"
Brand Name: TEC
Where available: Home Centers, or visit The Grout Doctor website, link below.
The Grout Doctor
7923 E. Palm Ln.
Mesa, AZ 85207
Toll-free: 877-476-8800
Website: www.groutdoctor.com

Tub and Tile Resurfacing (NAPCO)
Product: Coatings, Equipment, Supplies & Training
Brand name: NAPCO
Where available: Visit the NAPCO website, link below.
North American Polymer Co. Ltd. (NAPCO)
7315 Hamlin Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
Toll-free: 800-888-1081
Website: www.napcoltd.com

Toilet and Toilet Seat (Eljer)

Toilet
Model #: 091-4505-82
Color: Natural

Toilet Seat
Model #: 124-0205-82
Color: Natural
Brand name: Emblem
Where available: Visit the Eljer Plumbingware, Inc. website, link below.
Eljer Plumbingware, Inc.
14801 Quorum Dr.
Dallas, TX 75254
Toll-free: 800-423-5537
Website: www.eljer.com

Faucets and Fixtures (Kohler)

Product: Revival Lavatory Faucet
Model #: K-16100-4A-BV

Product: Revival Soap Dish
Model #: K-16142-BV

Product: Revival Towel Bar
Model #: K-16150-BV

Product: Revival Tissue Holder
Model #: K-16141-BV

Product: Diverter Bath Spout
Model #: K-6855-BV

Product: Bath Drain
Model #: K-7163-BV

Product: Revival Bath Handles
Model #: K-16217-4A-BV

Product: Revival Showerhead
Model #: K-13134-BV

Product: Shower Arm and Flange
Model #: K-7397-BV
Color: Brushed Bronze
Where available: Visit the Kohler website, link below.
Kohler Co.
Website: www.us.kohler.com

Crescent Rod (Shower Solutions)
This is the curved shower rod shown during the episode.
Model #: CR-60AB
Color: Antique Brass
Brand name: Crescent Rod
Where available: Visit the Shower Solutions, Inc. website, link below.
Shower Solutions, Inc.
3719 Leeland
Houston, TX 77003
Toll-free: 888-801-2255
Website: www.crescentrod.com or www.showersolutions.com

GUESTS :

Allen Grundmeier
Franchise Owner, The Grout Doctor
Phone: 612-992-9111
Email: allengrundmeier@groutdoctor.com

Mike Ripp
NAPCO
7315 Hamlin Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
Toll-free: 800-888-1081
E-mail: mike@napcoltd.net