Remodeling your Bathroom?

Remodeling a bathroom can be one of the most difficult rooms in the house to renovate. In smaller homes with only one or two bathrooms, time is of the essence. Nobody wants to be without a bathroom longer than they have to. Working with a bathroom remodeling contractor who is wiling to set a deadline can keep a project from dragging on longer than it has to. Another factor to contend with, is the constant presence of moisture. Not only do you have your plumbing system to worry about but also the drainage for your shower walls and floor. A plumbing system consist of the drain lines, vent lines, and supply lines. A poorly installed toilet could overflow when nobody is home, causing thousands in damage. A cheap shut off valve can also be responsible for major flooding in a home. Drain lines and vent lines are just as important. I have seen drain lines that have not been glued properly. Instead of a visible stream of water shooting out of the walls, this problem will likely take longer to discover. The first sign will likely be a slight odor. With all your plumbing lines buried inside of finished walls, you are going to have to do some demolition before you can identify the problem. Image a newly remodeled bathroom that has a plumbing issue. All of your new tile has to be ripped out in order to access a plumbing leak. Professional remodeling contractors are aware of the liability and take extra care in ensuring things are done properly the first time. What about sewer gas? There are several ways that sewer gas can seep in through improper installation methods. If a bathroom is not vented properly, a p-trap can be siphoned dry allowing sewer gas to enter the living space.

Once your past all your possible plumbing issues, you now have to content with the constant presence of moisture created by normal usage. Shower or Bathtub walls should be constructed out of 2x4 and cement board. The cement board should be glued onto the 2x4 and fastened with a corrosion resistant fastener. After the backer board is up should then be waterproofed. All seams, joints, and corners are covered with a tar like product that will be impervious to water. If your shower floor is tile, you have one more area to worry about. In order to tile your floor you need a custom shower pan. This one area that we area really trying to help set an industry standard for waterproofing criteria. The methods of KC Home Creations are far more involved than many other remodeling contractors . We are not just looking to get past the warranty period. When done correctly a bathroom shower pan should hold up to moisture for 50+ years.