Bathroom remodel

[rich024]

Master bath remodel. Took longer than I would have liked but happy with it.  Done in all cherry with a quartz countertop

 

[Frank-Jan]

It looks nice, but wouldn't it have been more practical with the faucet on the other side of the bathtub?

 

[rich024]

That is where the plumbing was from the original tub.  Didn't want to go through the hassle of permits and inspections just to move the faucet.

 

[leakyroof]

It looks nice, but wouldn't it have been more practical with the faucet on the other side of the bathtub?

. On the other hand, you don't have to lean all the way to the other side of the tub to clean the fixtures... [wink]

 

[RickyL]

That is where the plumbing was from the original tub.  Didn't want to go through the hassle of permits and inspections just to move the faucet.

You'd need a permit and inspection to move a faucet? Crazy.

At least its easer to turn the taps on and off.

 

[Maximus]

That is where the plumbing was from the original tub.  Didn't want to go through the hassle of permits and inspections just to move the faucet.

What now??  [eek]  Are you kidding?  [scared]
I thought America was the land of the free?

Blimey, over here you'd just cut the end of the pipe, and add a couple of push-fit Hep2O fittings and flexible pipe over to the new tap position.  Sorted.  8)

 

[rich024]

The city just wants to make money off permits.  Ridiculous

 

[antss]

Everyone just want to make money off of everything.   

That said, municipalities require a permit when you do anything except direct replacement. Cutting the pipe ,adding a fitting and new tubing is not a direct replacement.  Not a big deal, even for a handyman or DIYer, but strictly speaking should be permitted.

Second, the law of "you might as well" then comes into play.  You know it. While we're moving that faucet, we might as well move the tub drain too cause I never liked that angled tub.  And, while we are at it I'd like the shower to be smidge bigger too.

Lastly , Spiff, those push fittings are great now for those without soldering skills or expensive crimp tools. But, years from now when the thin o rings wearout and fail - we will be discussing the ensuing leaks ad nauseum around the web.

 

[butzla]

Really nice job.  Nice clean lines and the fit and finish are sublime.  I agree with Leaky,  not only do you not have to reach in the corner to clean them, no bending over (as much) just to turn them on and off. 

 

[thudchkr]

Biggest issue I see with them located there is that they're a bit in the way of anyone climbing into. or out of the bathtub.  If they're located at the back, then issues with being able to reach them.  Should have located them at one of the ends  [poke]

Clint

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Everyone just want to make money off of everything.   

That said, municipalities require a permit when you do anything except direct replacement. Cutting the pipe ,adding a fitting and new tubing is not a direct replacement.  Not a big deal, even for a handyman or DIYer, but strictly speaking should be permitted.

Second, the law of "you might as well" then comes into play.  You know it. While we're moving that faucet, we might as well move the tub drain too cause I never liked that angled tub.  And, while we are at it I'd like the shower to be smidge bigger too.

Lastly , Spiff, those push fittings are great now for those without soldering skills or expensive crimp tools. But, years from now when the thin o rings wearout and fail - we will be discussing the ensuing leaks ad nauseum around the web.

From what I understand, Realtors are now being "trained" to inquire about non-permitted work at sale time.  It's unclear what they do with that information.  The city I live in requires you to have a permit for any like for like exchange.  Do people do it?  No.

I'm waiting for the response where someone says "Those Sharkbite fittings have been used in Europe for 20 years, and now they are municipality approved in the U.S.  They don't leak...". (I don't think they are approved for inside the wall connections.)

 

[Cheese]

"Those Sharkbite fittings have been used in Europe for 20 years, and now they are municipality approved in the U.S.  They don't leak...". (I don't think they are approved for inside the wall connections.)

I believe the Sharkbite fittings are allowed for inside the wall connections. However, just because it's legal doesn't mean it's smart...I love using the fittings, however I only install them in areas that can be easily accessed. It's a given that they will eventually fail...sooner or later. I make sure there is enough elbow room/shoulder room to reinstall the Sharkbites when they do fail, because they will.

I do all the vertical and horizontal runs in sweat-soldered copper, then join the runs with a SharkBite® fitting placed in between the floor joists where it can be replaced when necessary. No more charred floor joists. [big grin]

 

[antss]

Polybutylene was "legal" for use inside walls too.  Remember how that worked out.

LP siding was "legal" to clad your house with. Remember how that worked out.

Shark bites are "legal" in walls. Remember how..............

 

[Kris J]

I have a question: how deep is your upper cabinet that sits on the countertop and what hardware (slides) did you use for the drawer?

The bathroom looks great!

 

[Tinker]

I think the reason for the plumbing having been installed that way originally was it would have been on an outside wall presenting freeze possibilities if installed in the back corner. I agree with he poster who suggested it might have been better with the fixtures at one end, but at the end beside the cabinets.
Tinker

 

[deltafunction]

any information on the vanity top?  We are currently reworking our bathroom and I like the square sink look.

 

[rich024]

Thanks kris j! The upper cabinet is 10 in deep and the drawer slides on wood cleats and dados cut into drawer sides. The drawer is only 4 in deep. 

 

[rich024]

The vanity top is quartz.

 

[Maximus]

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Lastly , Spiff, those push fittings are great now for those without soldering skills or expensive crimp tools. But, years from now when the thin o rings wearout and fail - we will be discussing the ensuing leaks ad nauseum around the web.

I share your concerns, but that said, the stuff I use comes with a 50 year warranty, and nothing I've installed over the years has failed! http://www.wavin.co.uk/web/solutions/potable-water/plumbing-systems/pushfit.htm  Not sure if it's NAINA  [smile]

..and I've seen plenty of copper pipework fail through age related work hardening and freeze damage - both issues that HEP2O is unaffected by.

 

[webpp]

The vanity top is quartz.

Could you tell us if you wish veneer or plywood or what type of wood?

Also what color stain did you use and the make and the finish?

Thanks.