Guidelines for Bathroom Installation
There are a number of common errors observed from most of the bathroom installation. Here is a list of those errors:
Ignoring or violating local code restrictions
Employing pipes that are too small
Attaching copper to galvanized without employing a brass or dielectric fitting between the two
Not considering Teflon tape or pipe compound especially at threaded joints
Not installing an air gap filling for fixtures
Not properly aligning tubing into fitting or stop valves
Cutting supply stub outs too short to install the shutoff valves onto after the finished wall is in place
Not leveling fixtures when installing them
Here are some of the recommended guidelines to take note of:
Bathroom Fixtures
As opposed to a conventional toilet which is about 14 to 15 inches above the floor, you can employ accessible toilets which are designed and developed so that the seat is between 17 to 19 inches above the floor. For the sink, you may want to make sure that the rim is no higher than 34 inches above the floor. Aside from that, the sinks should extend out at least 17 inches from the rear wall, and the area under the sink must be opened with a clearance of at least 29 inches starting from the floor to the bottom of the sink. If in case you want your sink to be installed in a countertop, consider putting it no more than 2 inches from the side of the counter. According to some experts, this promotes maximum accessibility. In addition, you can employ a protective boot over the water lines and trap underneath the sink to prevent contact. Use a single-handle, lever-style faucet that is easily operated with one closed fist.
Grab Bars
Perhaps one of the wonderful features in just about any bathroom is the grab bars. These even make the bathroom safer and more convenient for anyone to use. Well, it is worth noting that if you are installing a horizontal grab bar, it should be positioned on the wall behind the toilet. You can install another one on the closet sidewall adjacent to the toilet. Also, the grab bars should be placed inside bathtub as well as shower enclosures. If you are remodeling or installing new and the walls in the room are open, make sure to provide wood blocking in the walls. This will allow simplification of the grab bars’ attachment.
Okay, enough about those guidelines. Let us now proceed to some steps to install your shower or bathtub.
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