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Firring Wall From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-211

Amy and Debbie get ready for the new sinks and vanities by firring out a wall and running new plumbing.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
	and did not function for its homeowners.
	After a little elbow grease was applied...
	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.

Materials:

Tiling Shower

Drill
Self-adhesive mesh tape
Quarter-inch square notch trowel
1/8 in. spacers
Wet saw
Tile breaker
Rubber gloves

Firring Out Wall

Rock saw
Wire saw
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
ABS pipe cleaner and solvent
Safety gloves and glasses

Prepping Sub-floor

T-square circular saw
Pencil
Chalk line
Drill
Deck screws

Laying Floor Tile

Measuring tape and ruler
Pencil
Quarter-inch square notch trowel

	Figure A
	Figure B

Firring Wall

1. Cut through the drywall with a rock saw to expose the drainpipe (figure A).

2. Cut the old drainpipe with a wire saw and remove (figure B).

3. With a reciprocating saw, cut notches out at the adjacent stud where the new drainpipe will run. Knock out the old stud.

4. Wipe the new pipe with a cleaner.

5. Apply solvent to the inside and outside of the new pipefittings (figure C).

6. Put the elbow fitting on and give a 1/4-turn twist to make sure all the air bubbles are out (figure D). Hold the fitting in place for one minute. Follow the same process for the rest of the fittings.

Figure C

Figure D

7. Put the insulation back in and cover up with drywall.

8. Find the studs in the wall. Place the new studs flush with the wall and drill them into the existing studs (figure E).

9. Notch out the area where the water lines will run (figure F). Run the pipes (figure G).

Figure E

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

10. Cover with drywall (figure H).

RESOURCES :

Field Tile
Model Number: A1102, Color: Roasted Marshmallow
Brand Name: Colorblox

Inlay Tile
Model Number: A1116, Color: Caboose
Brand Name: Colorblox

Manufacturer: Crossville, Inc.
346 Sweeney Dr.
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: 1-800-221-9093
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com