Bathroom Notes

Chapter 24

Types of bathrooms:

• Master Bath– A full bath – Part of the

master bedroom area

Types of bathrooms:

• Full Bath– Contains a sink, toilet, and bathtub/shower– Generally located in or near sleeping areas

Types of bathrooms:

• Three-Quarter Bath– Contains a sink, toilet, and

shower– Generally, located off a

main hallway

Types of bathrooms:

• Half – Bath– Contains a sink and a

toilet– Generally found in the

Living Area

Factors to consider when planning the layout:

• All measurements must be taken carefully– Once fixture have been installed, they’re

expensive and difficult to remove

Factors to consider when planning the layout:

• Consider the number of people using the bathroom– Several people

getting ready for school or work

• Double sink• Partitions to

separate areas

Adapting a bathroom for someone in a wheelchair or a walker:

• Wide doorway

• Extra floor space

• Grab bars by toilets and/or tubs

• Showers with seats

• No sill

• Door-less shower stalls

• Low counters

Electrical Outlets:

• Bathrooms require several– Hair dryers, curling irons, electric shavers,

clocks, radios

Safety aspects for Electrical Outlets and Lighting:

• Any outlet near a water source should be equipped with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

• Lights should be designed to operate only with wall switches– Wall or ceiling mounted– Lamps should not be used– Strong bright light (shaving or makeup)– Softer light (bathing)

Ways to remove condensation and water vapor from the bathroom:

• Ventilation fan (best way)• Open window• Sunshine• Skylight (window that allows natural light but still

maintains privacy)• Heat radiating from a heat register or vent

• Important – prevents wallpaper from peeling, and stops mildew from growing on walls and tiles

Types of Sinks:

Wall-Hung Sink – attached to the wall with space underneath the sink

Types of Sinks:

Pedestal Sink – freestanding base that supports the washbasin

Types of Sinks:

Insert Sink – Set into the top of a vanity

Bathroom Storage:

• Important – keeps frequently used items accessible without contributing to clutter

• Examples: Shower caddy, shelving, wall cabinet

• Vanity – piece of cabinetry containing the sink, the most common storage unit in a bathroom

Types of Showers:

• Stall Showers• Small• Sliding or Swinging doors

made of safety glass or plastic

Types of Showers:

– Tub Showers• Have showerheads

– Installed above the bathtub– Attached to the wall or handheld– Shower curtains/Glass/Plastic panels keep water in

Kitchen or Bath Flooring:

• Vinyl Flooring

• Rubber-backed carpeting

When choosing Kitchen or Bath Wall coverings, consider the following:

• Covering must be water and mildew resistant

• Easy to clean

Types of wall materials to be used in a bathroom:

• Paint

• Vinyl-faced wallpaper

• Plastic laminate sheeting

• Ceramic tile

Types of material used for fixtures:

• Porcelain enamel on cast iron

• China• Stainless Steel• Prefabricated Plastic

Bathtubs:

• Come in various sizes and shapes

• Rectangular tubs– Most common type– 60 inches long and

30 inches wide

• Square, round, and oval tubs are also popular

Toilets:

• Can be mounted on the wall or the floor

• The water tank may be above the bowl line or at the same level. Some models the tank and bowl form the same unit.

• Building codes– Require new or replacement

toilets to be ultra low flush (ULF)

– These use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush

– Older toilets used as much as 5 gallons per flush

• Bathroom – Safety Suggestions

• Chapter 24

• Text Pages 548-553