How To Install A Bathroom

This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink.

How to install a bathroom. You will need to run 5 water lines into a standard bathroom. If the sink is separate from the countertop rather than an integral piece attach it to the countertop before installing the countertop on the vanity. Install the water lines. Developing a sound plan and working with a good assistant will help ensure you get everything right.

An even easier route is to have a general contractor gc manage the entire process start to finish. Use an extra long 3 8 inch diameter spade bit to bore a reference hole through the ceiling and into the attic. The costs can vary depending on whether you decide to do the work yourself or engage the services of a specialist bathroom fitter. You ll need a thorough understanding of plumbing systems and techniques.

Depending on your plumbing you may have a single water valve for the entire faucet or you may have two separate valves for the hot and cold water. In this diy plumbing tutorial i ll show you how to install the sink drain namely the p trap. If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it. There are 3 parts you ll need when installing a new sink drain.

You can either run these lines through the wall or up from the floor depending on the location of your bathroom. For optimum performance locate it between the shower and the toilet. Installing a full featured basement bathroom is a very complex diy job. Install the faucet and drain fittings following the manufacturer s directions.

How to install a complete bathroom sponsored by abacus bathrooms this video is a big time investment but there s plenty of information to help you get your complete bathroom suite installed. It should be under the sink inside the vanity. Installing a new bathroom with a toilet sink and tub is a challenging do it yourself project. A p trap kit a trap adapter and a pop up or regular sink drain assembly.

If you also want to see how i installed my wall faucet and vessel sink watch the video above. Installing a new bathroom suite is one of the major investments a homeowner has to make at least once over the ownership of a property. Turn off the water. Unless you have extensive experience with carpentry wiring and plumbing installations it s best to hire pros for most aspects of this project.

Turn the valve to the right clockwise to close the valve and shut off the water to the faucet. Locate the water shutoff valve for the bathroom sink. A hot and cold line for both the bathtub shower and the sink and a cold water line for the toilet.