Archive for September, 2008

What should I use to seal the bathtub drain to floor drain?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Adam C asked: I am installing a bathroom in my basement. The drains have been roughed in. I know that most of the time, the builder will leave rock around the drain so the installer can get to the drain. My builder didn't; the concrete surrounds the ...

Bathtub Sizes, Types, And Styles

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Ed Terran asked: Your bathroom can often be one the simple luxuries you enjoy every day at an affordable price. In fact, a well styled bathroom can add value to your house. A well selected bathroom is central to the utility and ambience of your bathroom, so think carefully before ...

Walk-In Bathtubs for Convenience and Comfort for Disabled People and Seniors

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Claire Bullerwell asked: You may have noticed that some old people can have a hard time going over a regular bathtub. You may also notice that it is very impractical for disabled persons to climb over bathtubs. And, you know that they might need help in doing it.What if they ...

Can you cut a fiberglass bathtub/shower to get it into the bathroom?

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Jason A asked: I recently purchased a fiberglass bathtub/shower and need to get it into the bathroom. It's the same size as the old two-piece plastic tub, but the new one is one piece, 60/40-1/2 in. I'm trying to avoid removing more walls to get it into the bathroom. Any ...

Master the DIY Steps of the Bathtub Refinishing Process

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Claire Bullerwell asked: Bathtub not looking as good as it should? Are you stuck with one of those outdated colors of the 1970's? With a few simple preparations and a lot of patience, you can learn how to refinish a bathtub and save yourself the hassle of buying and installing ...

How to stop water flowing from the bathtub faucet once the Shower faucet is in use?

Monday, September 8th, 2008

bigsaf asked: When I turn the tap, the water from the bathtub faucet flows which is expected. Then when I pull the tap so the water switches and flows through the shower head instead, there's still ALOT of water flowing from the bathtub faucet which is a total waste. I ...

How can I fix a bathtub and tiles that were “painted” previously and now the paint is chipping off?

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Jimmy asked: I just bought an older house. The bathtub appears to be chipping and peeling "paint". The tiles also. I'm recaulking the bathtub and apparently they painted over the old caulk. So now it's really chipping and looks really crappy. What are the options to fix an old bathtub ...