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Bathroom Remodel: Demolition From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-202

	Host Fuad Reveiz transformed this ordinary bathroom ...
	into this eye-catching bathroom by painting, adding some beadboard and new fixtures--all in one weekend!

This is an intermediate level project and rated 2 on a "difficulty" scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult.

Materials:

Beadboard
Pedestal sinks
Chair rail
Paint
Medicine cabinets
Light fixtures
Electrical materials (including non-metallic building electrical wire)
Remodel boxes (for wires)

Tools:

Utility knife
5-in-1 tool
Pry bar
Pliers
Level
Adjustable wrench
Circular saw
Scroll saw
Miter saw
Spiral cut saw
Drill
Brad nailer
Drywall tools and joint compound
Painting supplies
Screwdriver
Wire strippers
Wire nuts
Tape measure
Basic tiling tools (mastic, sponge, trowel, rubber float and tile cutter)

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

1. Before you start ripping out the old vanity and fixtures, you need to make a plan for the bathroom remodeling job. Just like any other remodeling project, there is a logical order to how and when things get done. It's helpful to make a list and maybe to sketch what you have in mind.

   Note: There are some great computer software programs on the market that can help in creating a 3-D model (figure A) for your particular project.

2. The first thing you need to do after you have a plan is to start taking down the old fixtures and components. Tackle the mirror first, but be careful because if it's glued on, the job can be a little tricky.

3. Begin by running a 5-in-1 tool along the edge of the mirror. If the room has been painted since the mirror was installed, the dry paint could make it more difficult to come off.

4. By using a flat pry bar, start at one end, carefully start prying the top edge of the mirror (figure B), making sure not to apply too much pressure. Move along the top edge and simply pull the mirror loose in small amounts.

   Note: In addition to the brackets that hold the mirror, it may also be attached with mirror mastic. You must be extremely careful removing a glued-on mirror in order to avoid breaking the glass.

5. Once the mirror is off, it's time to remove the vanity and the lights. First, remove the bracket(s) that were used to hold the mirror into place.

6. Begin the task of unhooking the connections under the vanity:
   • Turn off the water supply.
     
   • Disconnect the supply line from the valves (figure C).
     
   • Remove the connection to the drain stopper.
     
   • Disconnect the drain pipes.

7. Now the vanity is free to be lifted and removed from the base cabinet (figure D).

8. Next, remove the baseboards along the wall. This will make it easier to remove the old cabinet.

9. Remove the P-trap portion of the drain (figure E).

   Expert advice: Whenever you have to disconnect the P-trap portion of the drain or any other drain assembly, it's a good time to clean it out and inspect any seals or gaskets that can develop a leak in the future. Replace any that have significant wear and tear.

10. Shut off the water-main valve.

11. Remove all of the shut-off valves. This will let the pipes slip through the holes.

12. Remove the screws that hold the cabinet in place.

13. Remove the base cabinet from the wall.

14. After turning the power off at the breaker box, remove the bulbs to the light fixture, take the decorative covers off, remove the screws and then the main-fixture housing.

15. Cap off all the wires with a crimp (figure F).

16. Finally, remove the fixture bracket.

You're now halfway through this intermediate-level project. In the next segment, Reveiz will re-route the electrical, patch some drywall and do some tile work.

RESOURCES :

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

GUESTS :

Doug Snapp
Licensed Electrician
Massey Electric
Website: www.masseyelectric.com

Annalee Bohon
Representative
Annalee B Studios
www.annaleebstudios.com

Charlotte Wood
Marketing Mgr.
Georgia Pacific
Website: www.GP.com