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Bathroom Remodel: Installing Medicine Cabinets, Sinks and Lights 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.

In this final segment, host Fuad Reviez will paint the wall and install the medicine cabinets, sinks and lights.

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
	At the end of the second day and the project, Reviez rests on his laurels ? and the new sink in this remodeled bathroom!

1. Give the drywall one last quick sanding, and then it's time to paint. Use a 50-grit sandpaper for this last application.

   Tip: It's important to use a quality paintbrush for this type of job because cheap brushes can leave lines and streaks.

2. Once the wall is painted (figure A), all that's left is installing the fixtures.

3. Begin installing the light fixtures by attaching the mounting brackets (figure B) to the remodel boxes.

4. Connect the wires, white to white, black to black and ground to ground, making sure to attach the ground wires to the grounding screw (figure C) on the mounting bracket.

   Safety Alert: As with any electrical project, safety should be your first concern. If you're not 100-percent comfortable making the electrical connections yourself, you should contact a qualified electrician. Be sure to turn off the power at the breaker box before installing the lights.

5. The fixture slips over the mounting post and is secured with a decorative nut. Add the bulbs and shades, turn the breaker back on, and you're set with the light fixtures.

6. The sink goes in next. First, assemble each sink by attaching the drain, the faucet, followed by the handles. Lastly, the stopper goes in.

7. Dry fit the pedestal and the sink against the wall so you can mark where you need to fasten them to the floor and the wall.

8. Pre-drill the marks and set the unit back in place (figure D).

9. Use lag bolts to secure the pedestal to the floor and to attach the sink to the wall.

10. Hookup the drain pipes, attach the supply lines, turn the water back on, check for leaks and test the faucet.

11. Hang the medicine cabinet by placing drywall anchors (figure E) in the wall.

12. Apply the mounting bracket for the medicine cabinet, and then slide the cabinet into the bracket.

13. Using the same anchors with another bracket to hold the top, secure the cabinet to the wall.

14. The doors attach with screws.

15. Finally, attach the decorative side panels.

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