Post on 25-Feb-2016
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Stick MannRemodeling a Bathroom
My Background
• Interested in construction from a young age• Took 5 sections of woodshop in high school
Future Implications
• Attending Stick Building University this fall• Majoring in Construction Technology• Would enjoy owning a construction company
Identifying the Project
• Upgrade desperately needed for the guest bathroom in my parent’s house
• Water damage from the sink, shower, and toilet
• Complete demolition and rebuild
• Removal of moldy materials• Reframing the room and
changing the dimensions
Identifying the Project Continued…
• Needs a tile floor (including sub floor)
• Updates necessary for heating ducts
• New PEX plumbing needed throughout
• New sink, shower, and toilet• Complete redo of electrical,
sheetrock, and paint
Skills I Needed to Learn
• Demolishing and removing materials
• Framing a room• Plumbing with PEX pipe
and fittings• Inserting junction boxes,
rewiring outlets/switches, and lights
Skills Continued…
• Installing a sink, toilet, and one piece shower/bath
• Tiling• Hanging sheetrock, taping,
texturing, and painting
My Timeline• September 2010: ask Sticky Stickmasterson to be my mentor
• October 2010: complete my research paper—with help from the Internet, How-to Books, and Sticky Stickmasterson
• November 2010: meet with Sticky and then begin demolition
• December 2010: complete 30 hours of work—fixing the duct work and replacing the subfloor
• January 2011: meet with Sticky—have him help me with framing, plumbing, installing tub, and completing electrical—30 more hours of work
• February 2011: install the tile floor, grout, caulk, sheetrock, tape, and paint—Sticky will guide me throughout this process—another 30 hours of work—the project should be complete!!!
My Mentor
• Sticky Stickmasterson• Asked in July to be my
mentor• General Contractor• 35 years of experience• Willing to meet with me 2x
a month• Professional Bodybuilder
The Project Begins…
• Met with Sticky in late October• Began demolition on bathroom
More Demolition Pictures
Subfloor Install
• Completed this in December with Sticky’s help
• Repaired duct work, re-routed electrical/plumbing
• Reinsulated and retrofitted joists as needed
Framing
• Sticky helped me with plumb, level, and 16 inch centers
• Learned how to use a nail gun
Shower/Tub Install with Plumbing
Toilet and Sink Installation
Tiling
• Laid down membrane• Installed cement
board• Cut tile with a straight
cutter, saw, and snippers
• Applied grout and seal
Sheetrock, Taping, Texture, and Paint
• Hung green board• Applied a membrane• Taped and sprayed texture• Painted a caramel color
Completed Project
• Completed date was February 28, 2011
More Pictures of Completed Project
Conclusion
• New Learning:– Framing, tiling, plumbing, electrical, duct work,
sheetrock, texturing, and painting• What this means for me:– Jump start for college– Be able to work construction jobs to make extra
money– Ability to remodel my own home
• Thank you for listening to my presentation about remodeling my bathroom.
• Questions…