The Builder's Book of Bathrooms Book

	Introduction	2
Chapter 1	Bathroom Basics	6
	A Brief History of the Toilet	8
	Beyond the Toilet	12
	A New Bathroom Tradition	14
Chapter 2	Planning	16
	Bathroom System Planning	17
	Bathroom Layout: Finding Room for Everything	26
	Planning for an Accessible Bath	30
Chapter 3	Choosing Fixtures and Components	40
	Toilets	41
	Bidets	47
	Sinks	49
	Countertops	55
	Faucets	56
Chapter 4	Choosing Tubs, Showers, and Specialty Units	62
	Bathtubs	63
	Whirlpool Tubs	67
	Showers	68
	Tub/Shower Surrounds	74
	Tub and Shower Valves	77
	Specialty Units	81
Chapter 5	Choosing Systems	82
	Heating	82
	Ventilation	92
	Lighting	96
Chapter 6	Choosing Finish Materials	102
	Floors	103
	Walls and Ceilings	111
	Primers, Paints, and Wall Coverings	114
	Surfacing Materials	117
Chapter 7	Providing Bathroom Storage	122
	Vanities and Cabinets	123
	Specialty Storage	132
Chapter 8	Framing	136
	Floor Joists	137
	Wall Framing	139
	Holes and Notches	142
Chapter 9	Roughing in Systems	144
	Plumbing	144
	Electrical	150
	Heating	154
Chapter 10	Installing Tubs and Showers	156
	Basic Bathtub	157
	Whirlpool Tub	158
	Combination Plastic Tub/Shower	161
	Plastic Shower Stall	162
	Prefabricated Shower Receptor	163
	Site-Built Showers	164
	Site-Built Tile Surrounds	168
	Tub and Shower Faucets	172
Chapter 11	Installing Floors, Walls, and Ceilings	174
	Floors	175
	Walls	179
	Ceilings	182
Chapter 12	Installing Fixtures and Components	184
	Toilets and Bidets	184
	Cabinets, Countertops, and Sinks	188
	Faucets	193
Chapter 13	Finishing Up	198
	Tub and Shower Glass Doors	198
	Walls, Ceilings, and Trimwork	201
	The Final Inspection	205
Appendix	Nkba Guidelines for Bathroom Planning	206
	Resources	209
	Index	212