Questions tagged [bathroom]
For questions regarding the room where one bathes or uses the toilet.
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Best way to correct this shower drain?
During Covid I had this shower redone. The tile guy and the plumber were not on the same page when it came to the drain and I've lived with it like this for years. What's the best way to correct this ...
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Which replacement kit works with my Broan 660 exhaust fan housing?
Anyone able to identify which Broan kit can replace this model bathroom fan for upgrade? I only see the 670s available as an upgradeable.
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Tub to Walk In Shower Conversion [closed]
Quote is for doing acrylic panel kit install for the shower from the original tub. Some questions though
if its the acrylic panels - they are doing panel directly into studs with nothing behind it - ...
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Why does there seem to be nothing behind my shower wall tiles?
I live in a large building built in 1929. My shower still has the original subway tiles, although I suppose I wouldn't know if some of them had been removed and replaced with identical tiles. Many ...
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How can I extend a toilet valve to clear the tank?
My toilet stopped working so I had to get a new one and I couldn't just go for a standard toilet. No, I had to get the one with a skirt because "it's easier to clean". Anyway, the piping ...
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I need to caulk my bathtub, but a gap is too big! Solution?
I moved into a 5 year old home and found I didn't like the excessive application of caulk on my bathtub. I bought a bunch of removing tools and got started. Now, when I'm trying to re-caulk the tub, I ...
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Advice on how to stick new tile on previously tiled wall
I need to replace these missing tiles to pass a FHA appraisal. The texture intimidates me. What can I use to make the new tile stick to it? Can I use modge podge?
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Should i use Moisture-proof Gypsum Board or Cement Board for the bathroom? [duplicate]
so basically im in the middle of building a new bathroom.
What walls would be best for it:
Moisture-proof Gypsum Board or Cement Board
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No ground to connect to for light/fan switch
This house was built in '65 with original wiring. There are no ground wires available to connect lights and exhaust fan for my bathroom. I added a yellow 12/2 cable for my vanity light with a ground ...
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Recaulking with Silicone
I noticed a crack in this corner of my shower bench and afraid that water might start seeping through this part so I’m thinking of removing the sanded caulk and replacing it with silicone caulk. Is it ...
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What issues commonly afflict 70+ year old bathrooms that warrant major renovations? [closed]
I'm a new homeowner and am seeking advice from people who have renovated 70+ year old bathrooms. In short, I'd like to learn what I should look out for in my bathroom that would signal the need for a ...
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What to do with gap discovered between bath and wall when recaulking
We've been recaulking my bathroom since the original caulk was coming off and aren't 100% sure what to do next.
It was put there by the previous owner. It was really hard to remove, and I think it was ...
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Can a shower door be installed without studs [duplicate]
The shower opening is 48 inches. And the walls are tiled. Could I put in a shower door without studs? Would I need to use different type of screws? Would a sliding door be more stable than a swinging ...
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Can I remove the finish from my metal bathtub?
My bathtub has a few big spots where the finish is flaking off and I was wondering if it’s possible to just remove the coating altogether to get the enamel or porcelain to show around the whole tub up ...
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Condensation in bathroom , need advice
I have a small bathroom, but with 4 of us in the house all showering each day, the moisture builds up, and the walls are dripping.im seeing mold appear and having to clean it off couple times a year , ...
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How to remove this towel ring?
how can I remove this ring towel ring? I am not sure what kind of screw it is. Help is appreciated, thank you!
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Venting bathroom without access to main vent stack
I live in Newfoundland, Canada and I am adding a bathroom on the main level. There is an existing addition that currently has the main bathroom but it needs to be removed so I am converting one room ...
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Can I remove an ABS elbow from a wye and install new parts?
I am remodeling my bathroom and removed a bathtub to convert to a shower. The photo is what the piping tied into the main looks like. Without removing part of the main, can I cut the 1 1/2 pipe where ...
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Is this pex bent too tightly? [duplicate]
I'm putting in a 60 inch vanity, and I'm trying to make sure that the rough in plumbing fits in the base cabinet. I had to bend the pex more than I was comfortable with. There are no leaks, so it's ...
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What can I use to repair this chipped grout on my bathroom wall?
I’m not quite sure why this part of the grout on my bathroom wall chipped off, but could use some advice on the best way to repair without needing to regrout the entire wall.
Presumably I can just get ...
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Replace or repair black fiberboard in wall?
I demo'd the tub surround in the bathroom of my 1940s brick on frame house in Zone 6B where it gets both cold and hot. I found fiber board with holes in it - see pic. There is a 2 1/4" gap ...
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Crazy Basement Rough in and Placement - Need help with Layout
TLDR: Strange rough-in. Need layout for full bath, less than 55' if possible. Ignore tape lines.
Need help deciphering this rough in layout. It seems a bit counter-intuitive to us and we're having ...
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Water Damage between subfloor and hardwood floor
We are gutting out a bathroom and found the bedroom closet adjacent to it had always this rot smell. We found about 1 ft subfloor of wood next to the bathroom got weak and it looks like an old leak ...
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Can a toilet paper holder be mounted to the side of a fiberglass tub?
The tub wall has sufficient width to ensure the screws will not penetrate the interior wall. What precautions must be taken to ensure the drilled holes do not crack?
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How to add a vent and move drain to other side of stud
I'm doing this bathroom in a house that was built in 1965. In the pictures immediately below, should I create a new stack out of the roof or could I attach it to the main one by the toilet?
I also ...
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How can I install a vanity cabinet around existing plumbing? [closed]
I am working on a renovation and I am at a loss of how to install a vanity here. The plumbing comes up through the floor and is then piped for two sinks. I’ve searched high and low for a vanity that ...
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Bathtub too low/trap too high for waste kit, best option?
Found a leak under the tub (highly recommend leak detectors, saved me a ton of trouble), and needed to replace the whole waste/overflow kit. It was already a very tight space, and I am unable to get ...
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How to drain kitchen sink through bathroom drain
In the basement bathroom our vanity, toilet and tub are on the same drain line. As in this picture.
The vent for these pipes is connected between the toilet and the tub.
We want to create a new ...
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is there a safe way to use a Fan in a shower window?
I rent in a small apt in SoCal. The bathroom is tiny and built before bathroom fans became code. The only window is in the shower. The landlord said a true bathroom fan instillation would be too ...
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GFCI issue, no power or reset
I have a GFCI in bathroom that feeds the other bath with normal receptacle. It worked fine until one day it tripped and will not reset. I have replaced the GFCI and nothing, no green light nor will it ...
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Venting Dryer from the roof
I want to put a stackable washer-dryer in the middle of the house next to the existing bathroom.
I would like to vent the dryer on the side of the house. The main problem is accessing the side wall to ...
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Bathroom Window Height on Tub side
We want our bathroom window (glazed/obscure) 36 inch wide and 24 inch high to be at shoulder level (about 5.25 feet above ground) and our contractor thinks that's too low.
We already have a similar ...
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How to Safely Extend a Short Wire for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Motor?
I’m replacing the motor on my bathroom exhaust fan, but the wire from the motor is too short to reach the socket inside the housing (see attached image). What are the safest and most effective options ...
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How do I remove the old style plastic sink knob?
I feel like I’m getting pretty close here. I expected the collar to come off but it doesn’t budge.
Any idea what the next step is?
There’s a nut on the valve stem but I’m not sure I have a way to get ...
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How to fix fallen ceramic tile from top of window
Due to a leak, a horizontal tile from the top of our bathroom window fell. Here's a shot of the window from the inside with the missing tile at top center for context.
The leak seems to be fixed so I'...
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Grout in shower floor is worn up. How can I repair?
Recent homeowner, I am dealing with my own set of TODOs in term of repairing what needs to be repaired. My latest finding is grout on our shower floor that is starting to give and I'm concerned it ...
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Water is coming up from my vinyl flooring, near the toilet and across the bathroom floor in my new home. Does my flooring need to be ripped up?
This is a new house, only 4 years old with no basement. I found a lot of water coming up from my vinyl flooring and thought that it was from too much water washing the floor.
Now I found it a second ...
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Should a shower pan be set to the subfloor or finished floor height?
I'm remodeling my bathroom and I'm installing a fiberglass shower pan into a mortar base. The floor tile + cement-board in the bathroom sits 5/8 of an inch off the subfloor.
My first question is ...
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How do I remove this shower head to paint behind it?
I need to remove this shower head to prep the ceiling for painting:
I'm going to scrape off as much of the paint as possible, mist coat and then paint with acrylic durable matt.
I can't see any ...
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Residential vacancy switch with "dry" (relay-isolated) contact switching
My Panasonic FV-0510VSC1 bathroom fan has a humidity sensor on it that automatically turns it on if someone's taking a shower.
The wiring diagram shows two switches: In addition to the normal LINE IN ...
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Mounting Bathroom Fan [closed]
We are refinishing our basement and added a bathroom. Having hard time mounting the bathroom fan in the space provided. I can’t really mount into the ceiling due to a header. Any thoughts or ...
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Bad smell in bathroom cupboard at 55 degrees
I live in a mobile home in Missouri. Every fall, when it dips below 55 degrees, when I open the cupboard under my bathroom sink it smells really bad. I think this may be underneath the mobile home, ...
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How to install a door in a bathroom?
I have a bathroom in my house that does not have a door (see attached picture). I want to install a custom door to it since it a very tall opening, measuring roughly 96" x 34.5". I have a ...
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Replacing mud bed over concrete for tile installation
I'm renovating a small (5' x 5') half bath/powder room in an old (1930s) house. I've removed the existing floor tile and what's under it seems to be about 2" thick mud bed on top of a concrete ...
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What is the best material for achieving a shiplap look in a bathroom? [closed]
I'm getting ready to do a bathroom remodel and my wife and I are considering adding shiplap around our tub and half shower wall similar to the example photo below. What would be the best material to ...
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Load for 4x6 Douglass fir 8’ long drop in bathtub
We’re re-modeling an old bathroom.
I need to frame out a drop in tub. We need it to support at least 1,000 lb.
Will a 4x6x8 beam, Douglas fir support that load?
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How can I seal the joint between my wall tile and bathroom countertop?
The grout on the tile behind the bathroom sink is missing a bit along the corner, as shown in the attached picture. I'd like to fill this space as it's an easy place for water to be when someone is ...
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Ideas to fix bathroom door window frosting?
We bought a condo and the bathroom door frosting looks horrible. What would be the best way to fix this? Cover in wallpaper? Remove and start over? How? Patch over with a privacy window film? Open to ...
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Is it possible to use soft-close hinges from a new toilet seat on our existing seat? [closed]
Our toilet is light green and it has a light green seat. We would like to convert the seat to slow closing and not purchase a white seat. Can we use the mechanism from a new seat to make the green ...
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How to repair gel coat on cultured marble sink
What’s the best way to patch this sink? Doesn’t have to be pretty, just don’t want what’s under exposed.
