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This may take a couple of posts..... The wooden wall behind the tub was built by HH6 when when she was finishing out a bathroom when we first bought the house. She does electrical, PVC, rough carpentry, and dry wall. I do the finish carpentry, copper, PEX, and some masonry. So we do a LOT of stuff ourselves.
We made sure this is being done to code with the drain being 1.5 inch PVC at the proper slope.
This will pay for it self in about a year. Hopefully you can see the door that the dogs will enter with the ramp that came with the tub. Size wise; Think BIG German Soaking Tub. HH6 will sit in it with the top to just under her shoulders. There is an insert able shelf for smaller animals and small children.
The drain line runs behind the concrete board.
On to PEX now....
We made sure this is being done to code with the drain being 1.5 inch PVC at the proper slope.
This will pay for it self in about a year. Hopefully you can see the door that the dogs will enter with the ramp that came with the tub. Size wise; Think BIG German Soaking Tub. HH6 will sit in it with the top to just under her shoulders. There is an insert able shelf for smaller animals and small children.
The drain line runs behind the concrete board.
On to PEX now....
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PEX coming from main water lines to the tub.
This shows both the PEX and Sharbite joints. As I said earlier; Sharkbite is expensive, but well worth the money in close quarters.
This is a PITA to do with PEX connectors...
This is the way to do a bend when just bending the PEX would take too much room.
This shows both the PEX and Sharbite joints. As I said earlier; Sharkbite is expensive, but well worth the money in close quarters.
This is a PITA to do with PEX connectors...
This is the way to do a bend when just bending the PEX would take too much room.
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Close up of faucet. Not the build out behind and to the side of the faucet. HH6 did this to make it level and so it would fit square with the tile/cement board covering it. The faucet itself is brass that is actually older than I am. When we replaced the laundry sink, we salvaged it. Took about four hours of soaking in pure vinegar and a little scrubbing to get it to the state you see there.
This is where the tub drain goes into the grinder can. Originally the grinder hooked into the drain to the septic field to the left of the can. The septic field failed several years ago and had to hook onto the township septic. We had to hire a electrician and plumber to hook the can there and reroute the internal plumber to point to the front of the house. Township hooked the house to their can in the front yard to the sewer line under the street.
This is a detail view of the PVC hookup to the bathroom vent. Note the purple stains. Code inspectors like to see that. To them it says that you have used plenty of cleaning and adhesive dope and gotten a good solid seal that won't leak.
This is where the tub drain goes into the grinder can. Originally the grinder hooked into the drain to the septic field to the left of the can. The septic field failed several years ago and had to hook onto the township septic. We had to hire a electrician and plumber to hook the can there and reroute the internal plumber to point to the front of the house. Township hooked the house to their can in the front yard to the sewer line under the street.
This is a detail view of the PVC hookup to the bathroom vent. Note the purple stains. Code inspectors like to see that. To them it says that you have used plenty of cleaning and adhesive dope and gotten a good solid seal that won't leak.
Here's a quick note to all you DIYers... get permits and inspections and make sure to get the latest code requirements before you start the project, if you are doing plumbing and/or electrical, grab the framing code too... you will be 'modifying' the framing by putting holes in it and can fail the overall inspection. Permits and inspections will make sure you can qualify for insurance and resale after the renovation.
I love to renovate, hate plumbing and electrical though.
I love to renovate, hate plumbing and electrical though.
A big +1 on the permits. I don't know about elsewhere, but up here it doesn't cost any money to get a permit for something that is not considered "major construction" or whole-house renovation. My master bedroom and bathroom required nothing more than a free, five minute visit to city hall.
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Bah. What the hell...I just finished up this one and I'm trying to finish up the other:
Original (yes, she really was a beautiful as she looks and pulling out the carpet was a tough decision):
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Current project (much further along this, just finishing grouting, but this is the only pic readily available):
Original (yes, she really was a beautiful as she looks and pulling out the carpet was a tough decision):
During:
Updated:
Current project (much further along this, just finishing grouting, but this is the only pic readily available):
Nice job Blizzard!
Your remodel is outstanding.
Carpet in a bathroom is BAD juju, best it is removed. It's nothing more than a breeding ground for mold, and other issues.
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I dig this a lot. I may need to look into doing something like this after I finish up my other bathroom project. Where do you find a tub like that?This may take a couple of posts..... The wooden wall behind the tub was built by HH6 when when she was finishing out a bathroom when we first bought the house. She does electrical, PVC, rough carpentry, and dry wall. I do the finish carpentry, copper, PEX, and some masonry. So we do a LOT of stuff ourselves.
We made sure this is being done to code with the drain being 1.5 inch PVC at the proper slope.
This will pay for it self in about a year. Hopefully you can see the door that the dogs will enter with the ramp that came with the tub. Size wise; Think BIG German Soaking Tub. HH6 will sit in it with the top to just under her shoulders. There is an insert able shelf for smaller animals and small children.
The drain line runs behind the concrete board.
On to PEX now....
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Brother, you have no idea. LOL! It was friggin' nasty.
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Oops, mea culpa. :blkeye:I'm a gurrlll. But thanks for the compliment.
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http://www.petedge.com/product/Master-Equipment-PolyPro-Grooming-Tubs/56623.uts
It came with a stand mounted blow dryer, while hearing protection required loud, makes a big difference drying a Newf.....
I wonder what my In-Laws would think having to use that tub in the guest bath. lol
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