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Indoor Waterfall: Hanging Slate From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-404

Paul explains the manufacturing process for the waterfall. Before hanging the slate, it’s decided which piece should go on which bracket. Next, each piece of slate is lifted into place and all of the decorative copper cover pieces are positioned where they belong. Finally, the light hood is positioned over the slate.

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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

Hanging the Slate

1. Before hanging the slate, decide which pieces need to go in which order.

2. Carefully, lift the first piece of slate and hang it on the wall bracket (figure A). While lifting, push up the water disperser so it sits right on top of the slate.

3. Next, hang the copper "curtain" on the wall bracket (figure B). This will prevent water from splashing behind the wall.

Figure A

Figure B

4. Adjust the water disperser bar. Make sure it’s firmly seated behind the bracket, between the melamine and the steel. The front should sit snugly on the beveled edge of the slate (figure C).

5. Vacuum out any dirt and debris in the basin.

6. Set in the splashguard – just slide into basin. Set it as far as it will go against the back of the slate (figure D).

7. Position the side rails onto the edges of the slate (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

8. To cover the copper basin and hide the J-brackets, slide the decorative cover into place (figure F).

9. Measure and mark the placement for the light hood, tap and then screw in a couple of wall anchors (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

10. Position the light hood over the slate (figure H), and fasten into the wall using a right angle impact driver (figure I).

Figure H

Figure I

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