DIY Network

Indoor Waterfall: Determining Location From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-404

Host Paul Ryan begins by laying out the inventory of the waterfall shipment. An electrician added a new outlet and switch box to the area where the waterfall will hang from. Using a laser level and a stud finder, Paul hangs the brackets for the waterfall.

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	The foyer was just a big, empty space.
	A cascading waterfall was added...
	and its presence had a dramatic impact certain to inspire anyone who enters.

Time: 10 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Safety glasses
Work gloves
Waterfall kit
Drop cloth
Carpenter’s pencil
Flathead screwdriver
Level
Laser level
Hammer
Tape measure
Power drill
Stud finder
Right angle impact driver
2-1/2" screws
2-1/4" lag screws
Wall anchors
Cotton cloth or sponge
Spray bottle
Distilled water

Waterfall Location

1. Begin by laying out the materials and taking a quick look over the inventory (figure A).

2. Find an area to hang the waterfall within the home, making sure that there are enough studs to hang it from (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

3. Have an electrician rewire or add electricity to the area in which the waterfall will be hanging from (figure C).

4. Using a stud finder, mark and locate at least three studs (figure D).

5. With a level, transfer the mark on the center of the stud all the way down the wall to where the J-brackets will be mounted (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

6. Measure 30 inches from the floor to the bottom of where the bracket for the basin will be (figure F).

7. Use a laser level and line it up with the first 30" mark (figure G). A laser level will ensure the brackets are lined up and level for the basin.

8. Using 2-1/2" screws, attach the three centered brackets into the studs (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

RESOURCES :

Indoor Waterfall
Name: Triple Nojoqui Slate Water Wall
Brand Name: Water Wonders
Model Number: NOJ-TPL
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Tabletop Waterfalls
Product: Moonshadow
Model Number: MSHP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Tranquility Pool
Model Number: TRPP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Haiku Sun
Model Number: GHSP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Brand Name: Water Wonders
Manufacturer: Water Wonders Inc.
3042 Industrial Pkwy.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Telephone: 1-800-549-1880

GUESTS :

Jo-Ri Way, President
Laguna Waterworks
23182 Alcalde Dr., Suite E
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telephone: 1-800-427-6123
E-mail: info@lagunawaterworks.com
Website: www.lagunawaterworks.com

Laura Wood
By the Woods
1220 79th St.
Victoria, MN 55306
Telephone: 1-952-443-9941
Website: www.bythewoods.com