Comments on: Vista Remodeling – Bathroom Remodeling http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm Bathroom Remodeling Solution Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:24:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Sunshine http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-69 Sunshine Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:20:37 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-69 Basically it would involve cutting out a strip of slab to plumb in the new toilet location and plumb in the tub drain. A skilled plumber could "do" the actual work within a day, but it would take longer because the work would require a permit from your City's building inspection department and they would need to inspect the work before concrete could be poured to fill in the slab. Replacing/patching the floor might be the most involved step, depending on what type of floor surface you currently have. If you have tile in the bath already, it might be a pain to try to preserve the existing tile or match it with new patch pieces. Removing the entire tile floor and then re-tiling might produce a better end result. If it's currently just bare concrete then you don't even have to worry about "patching" the floor. The new concrete will look different than the old concrete, but shouldn't cause any issues with your final floor finishing. I'm in the process of remodeling my lower level which has a slab floor. I had to remove all of the existing tile and cut a hole in the slab around the existing shower drain to fit the tub drain (a 7 1/4" diamond masonry blade went through the concrete without issue). However, I was able to reuse the existing shower drain for the tub drain. It's quite possible a plumber will just run a new toilet drain back to the stack and reuse most of the existing toilet drain for the tub. Of course there's no reason you couldn't do the work yourself if you are so inclined. All it takes is a bit of research and a permit or two from your city. Good luck! Basically it would involve cutting out a strip of slab to plumb in the new toilet location and plumb in the tub drain. A skilled plumber could "do" the actual work within a day, but it would take longer because the work would require a permit from your City's building inspection department and they would need to inspect the work before concrete could be poured to fill in the slab.

Replacing/patching the floor might be the most involved step, depending on what type of floor surface you currently have. If you have tile in the bath already, it might be a pain to try to preserve the existing tile or match it with new patch pieces. Removing the entire tile floor and then re-tiling might produce a better end result. If it's currently just bare concrete then you don't even have to worry about "patching" the floor. The new concrete will look different than the old concrete, but shouldn't cause any issues with your final floor finishing.

I'm in the process of remodeling my lower level which has a slab floor. I had to remove all of the existing tile and cut a hole in the slab around the existing shower drain to fit the tub drain (a 7 1/4" diamond masonry blade went through the concrete without issue). However, I was able to reuse the existing shower drain for the tub drain.

It's quite possible a plumber will just run a new toilet drain back to the stack and reuse most of the existing toilet drain for the tub.

Of course there's no reason you couldn't do the work yourself if you are so inclined. All it takes is a bit of research and a permit or two from your city.

Good luck!

]]> By: Gordon http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-71 Gordon Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:27:57 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-71 Also try "recessed" Also try "recessed"

]]> By: umar2t http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-70 umar2t Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:36:59 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-70 Hi, take a look at this company http://global.inax.co.jp/index.html?fltop=1&flprd=0 Also you can do some research, for example http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q=bathroom+remodeling+site%3A.jp&btnG=Search&meta= Good Luck! Hi,
take a look at this company
http://global.inax.co.jp/index.html?fltop=1&flprd=0

Also you can do some research, for example
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Good Luck!

]]> By: Mary J P http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-74 Mary J P Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:51:59 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-74 It depends on the price range of your home. Upscale buyers will expect a master suite with a tub. This can have an impact on the ability to sell although with this market not much is selling anyway.... It depends on the price range of your home. Upscale buyers will expect a master suite with a tub. This can have an impact on the ability to sell although with this market not much is selling anyway….

]]> By: little mama http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-72 little mama Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:21:23 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-72 Most all Counties and or Cities have programs to aid Seniors- has to be low income person . Look in phone book for Senior services, or call city hall. Most all Counties and or Cities have programs to aid Seniors- has to be low income person .
Look in phone book for Senior services, or call city hall.

]]> By: Neo http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-75 Neo Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:45:11 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-75 I have the same issue with my mother. Hand-graspers are great. They need to be attached to a stud and in the right place for them to be handy. If it's not too drastic, you might consider a step-in tub. If your mom prefers baths to showers, these can be a great addition to a home with aging parents. If that's not possible, maybe a tub chair -- it's a little stool that you can adjust the height on to sit in the tub and shower, and once the shower is finished it can be removed. If either of them have poor balance or find it difficult to stand to take a shower, the chair is a great asset. You might also think about a riser or comode to put over the toilet if they have trouble getting up and down from the toilet. You can even buy handles that attach to the toilet, so they have something on each side to help. It's tough when our parents get older and start having physical limitations, but there are so many wonderful product out there now to help them so that they can continue to live independent lives. Good luck. I have the same issue with my mother. Hand-graspers are great. They need to be attached to a stud and in the right place for them to be handy. If it's not too drastic, you might consider a step-in tub. If your mom prefers baths to showers, these can be a great addition to a home with aging parents. If that's not possible, maybe a tub chair — it's a little stool that you can adjust the height on to sit in the tub and shower, and once the shower is finished it can be removed. If either of them have poor balance or find it difficult to stand to take a shower, the chair is a great asset. You might also think about a riser or comode to put over the toilet if they have trouble getting up and down from the toilet. You can even buy handles that attach to the toilet, so they have something on each side to help. It's tough when our parents get older and start having physical limitations, but there are so many wonderful product out there now to help them so that they can continue to live independent lives. Good luck.

]]> By: boeing http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-73 boeing Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:02:18 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-73 Remove the toilet, tub and fixtures. Then demo the old tile. You can lay the new tile on the old stuff but I wouldn't recommend it unless the carpet next to the bathroom door is thick enough to sit higher than or level with the tile. Tile first, then new fixtures. Caulk or grout the fixtures to the tile. Remove the toilet, tub and fixtures. Then demo the old tile. You can lay the new tile on the old stuff but I wouldn't recommend it unless the carpet next to the bathroom door is thick enough to sit higher than or level with the tile. Tile first, then new fixtures. Caulk or grout the fixtures to the tile.

]]> By: LV http://www.bhpes.com/bathroom-remodeling/vista-remodeling-bathroom-remodeling.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67 LV Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:14:45 +0000 http://www.bhpes.com/?p=187#comment-67 Demo is always first. So demo everything that you don't want Then place your Pluming in the right places then flooring/tile work and do all wall repairs. Next in order is the tub and shower, paint/wall paper,Sink, toilet, Light fixture and mirror. If you try to do this a piece at a time it will take much longer and you take the risk of Damaging things in the process. Good Luck Demo is always first. So demo everything that you don't want Then place your Pluming in the right places then flooring/tile work and do all wall repairs. Next in order is the tub and shower, paint/wall paper,Sink, toilet, Light fixture and mirror. If you try to do this a piece at a time it will take much longer and you take the risk of Damaging things in the process. Good Luck

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