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Color Correction: Plumbing and Electrical 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

1. To install a new toilet, set the wax ring into place around the drain hole (figure A).

2. Carefully set the new toilet in place, making sure the new closet bolts come up through the holes in the toilet flange.

3. Give the toilet a slight wiggle to set the toilet into the wax.

4. Tighten the closet nut bolts, but do not over tighten them because you could crack the toilet.

5. Some closet bolts are made to break away; if not, you have to cut the bolt with a hacksaw or a reciprocating saw (figure B).

6. The homeowners put in a new GFI outlet. When Joe went to install the outlet, he saw the hot wire, and neutral wire, but there was no ground wire. Amy said a ground strap needed to be attached. Ground straps (figure C) are easy to find. You can find them at any home center or hardware store. In older homes, there is a flexible metal conduit that is running through the walls and that is where the wires run. That entire system is grounded.

   Note: Always shut power off at the main breaker before doing electrical work.

7. Joe's new outlet needed to be connected to that system. One end screwed into the metal box and the other end connected to the new outlet (figure D). The ground tap has a self-tapping hex screw. If there is no hole in the box, just drill a 3/16th hole and drive the screw into that.

In the final segment an expert cleans the old tile floor and a new shower curtain rod is installed.

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