I like to completely redo my 2 bath in the house, the layout basically stays the same but with enlarged shower.
I’have been reading the Mike Braynes tile setting book to get knowledged to communicate with contractors and make sure they will use the right way to do their jobs, specially for the shower pan.
now, what I need to get is the proper sequence of whole process in order to get the bath done right and look good.
1. tear down the old stuff, wall to stub, floor to subfloor…
2. start with shower stall,? by the book of cause. cbu in the shower and on the floor.
3. install whirlpool
3 install the floor tile? and whirlpool platform top?
4. install vanity? and top? faucets?
5. then wall tile? then toilet?
because so many works need to be done, I need to make sure the contract don’t mess something up, the outcome will look ugly.
thank you all
-Andy
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No offence, but if you need to tell a contractor how to do his job, that he does every day all day, then you need to do it yourself. In building, there are many ways of doing things. The order isn't as important as the outcome. If you don't want to, or can't do the job yourself, you need to hire a trustworthy contractor and allow him to do his job without standing over his shoulder.
AMEN!
I say you`ve got two choices:
(a) Keep reading them books until you`re comfortable enough to do the job yourself.
and/or
(b) Spend plenty of time interviewing and researhing local contractors who specialize in the types of projects you`ll be hiring for.
Good Luck!
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
"DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE"
thank you all for the advice, but as we all know, not all contractors are created equal, I wish I could find a contractor on each field (plumber, electrician, carpenter...) as responsible and skillfull as some of you here, many contractors do the job at their convenient way which may not be the right way, and by the time you realize it, it's too late to reverse the work. I had and heard of many unpleasant experiences about dealing with contractors, I saw the contractor installed the membrane flat right on top of plywood subfloor of my friend's master bath, I know his shower will not last long. I've not used my own leaking master batch shower so many years, this time I need to make sure the job will be done right. this is one of reasons I like to get knowledged about the project before I interview to contractors.
I have patience and will to learn how, but I don't have time and helper, I might be able to diy in 2 months part time where contractors can finish it in 2 weeks. my wife and kids will not be happy with only one bath available in the house.
If you are as serious as you claim to be, then I would suggest you spend the better part of your time loooking for the right contractor. No matter how much you read and believe you know about the processes of various home improvement projects, you will never be able, nor should you attempt, to tell a contractor how to do his job. Familiarize yourself with various practices yes.....but don`t for a second believe when you`re "done" researching, you will have the knowledge to dictate to an experienced tradesman.
While interviewing, get references....go look at projects the contractor has completed that are similar to your own....be sure you will have an amiable relationship with prospective contractors....never accept the lowest bid....and when comparing estimates, be sure you`re comparing apples to apples.
This aint rocket science...but neither is it merely a hobby to an experienced remodeler.J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
"DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE"
"my wife and kids will not be happy with only one bath available in the house."
Get a new wife and kids. ;)
cbu in the shower and on the floor.
Keep in mind ... if that's what he said in the book .. which I have around here somewere ... that there's a coupla different ways of doing a job the "right way" ...
Me .. I'd tell ya who ever said to put a CBU down as a shower floor was dead wrong ... don;t care if it is a book I've read and refer to often.
Not coming down on ya ... "an educated consumer is MY best friend" ...
My old boss stole that line from somewhere .. and there's a ton of truth to it ...
and asking Q's isn't a bad thing either ... only when the customer is "positive" they're right .. because some book .. or some guy off the internet .. said so ... do the problems arise.
A healthy mix of knowledge, respect .. and trust ... makes for a good customer.
Jeff
Buck Construction Pittsburgh,PA
Artistry in Carpentry
I honestly think you shouyld be interviewing remodeling contractors to find one you are comfortable with, making sure in that process that they will include a membrane for the shower pan.
Do one room at a time for benefitt of the wife and kids.
Consider redoing the plumbing rough-in while your walls are openned up. Even though the layout is basicly the same, the lifespan of copper is about forty years so weigh that into the equation.
Good luck, You type as bad as I do, LOL
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