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Question to restore the bathroom plumbing in the basement it?
I’m just finishing my basement today. When we built 2 years ago we were prepared for a bath and a wet bar. We’re in the bathroom, we put the walls first and the plumber walls? Do we want the sink / bath / toilet for him or is it not necessary? I guess my question is: what should I do and in what order? Thank you in advance!
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#2 written by Richard B 1 year ago
Do your framing for the walls, then call the plumber to have him install the pipes that will be hidden inside the wall. The bathtub etc can also be installed at the same time. Install the water faucets after the room is finished/walls installed so they will not be accidentally damaged during construction.
Hint: Tape the drains & cover the toilet while you work so construction material, nails etc won’t fall into the drain. 1 nail lodged in the drain, add some hair/sludge equals a real problem to fix later.
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Have your chosen plumber take a look at it first.
You will want him to give an OK to the work that has been done for drainage. Sometimes basements could require a sewage pump. Such a thing may change your decorating plans.
Then consider how you are going to get the tub in the bathroom.
This is often easier to do before all the walls are up. Depending upon where you live, you may have to have the structure inspected. Working within the framework is easier for the plumber than a finished wall. But remember that you are going to live with what is done. If there are any seams, valves or clean-outs you will want to have access to them when/if they leak, need servicing or for periodic inspections. A removable access panel at the back of a towel closet is ideal. If something like that can be incorporated into your layout now, it may add a few dollars. But years down the road a weakened joint that causes a slow leak inside your walls could cost big bucks. And also be an unseen incubator for black mold.