In this segment host Paul Ryan and the homeowners knock off the old plaster from the wall to open it up for the plumbing. Once the wall is open, Ryan sees that it needs a firestop. After that, Ryan creates new connections to run the pipes into the wall.Materials and Tools:
Appliance Removal--
gloves, safety glasses, drill, appropriate screw head bit, pry bar dolly
Removing Countertops--
safety glasses, gloves, hammer, pry bar
Trim and Base Removal--
safety glasses, gloves, hammer, pry bar, pliers
Flooring Removal--
safety glasses, gloves, utility knife, circular saw, tape measure, hammer, pry bar, tape, scrapper, broom, vacuum, garbage bin, roofing shovel
Prepping for Underlayment--
mask, safety glasses, gloves, broom, rosin paper, hammer, tack hammer, utility knife, thinset mortar
Installing Underlayment--
safety glasses, pencil, 1/4"-high grade multi-ply plywood, tape measure, jig saw, table saw, pneumatic stapler, 1-1/4" galvanized staples
Building Extending Wall--
safety glasses, gloves, pencil, 2x6" material, tape measure, table saw, chop saw, impulse framing nailer, 3-1/2" nails
Installing Drywall--
1/2" drywall, 1-5/8" drywall screws, safety glasses, utility knife
Prepping Sink Wall--
safety glasses, mask, gloves pry bar hammer, 1/2" drywall, 2x4 material (for fire blocks)
Installing Fire Blocks--
safety glasses, 2x4 material, chop saw, jig saw, impulse framing nailer, 3" nails
Closing-up Sink Wall--
safety glasses, framing square, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, self-adhesive fiberglass tape, 1/2" drywall,
1-1/4" dry wall screws, joint compound, mud pan, trowel, 5" mudding knife, sanding block, vacuum
Installing Fire BlocksNote: To prevent a fire from spreading up to the attic, Ryan and the homeowners decided to install a fire block. Old walls are open all the way up through a house. To prevent fire from spreading, install fire blocks between studs in the wall.
- Measure the space between the studs and cut 2x4" pieces to fit. You may need to notch out for pipes or wires.
- Make sure the blocks fit snug, pound into place (figure B).
- Toe-nail them into studs on both sides.
New Plumbing- Have a plumber run new water lines and a gas line.
- While the wall is open, mark where the studs are so you know where to attach drywall screws. It will also come in handy later when you are trying to anchor cabinets.
- Cut 1/2" drywall pieces to close up the wall, mark and cut out water pipes, electrical boxes and gas line connection.
- Screw in using 1/2" drywall screws.
- Tape seams with self-adhesive fiberglass tape.
- Mud joints and screw holes with joint compound and mudding knife. Let dry.
- Sand mudded area smooth using a sanding block.
In the second episode of this Victorian makeover the custom-built cabinets, created to match the existing woodwork, are installed. The old counter and windowsill are taken out to get ready for the new soapstone counter. The underlayment is prepped and then a genuine, natural linoleum floor is installed.
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