| As with most parts of any remodeling project, | | | | than necessary for the same reason. Of course, in |
| planning is critical. Of course you still may get a better | | | | the end, you may once again change your mind and |
| "sense of the space" after the demolition is complete | | | | have to use sinkers in the drywall anyway. If not, |
| and change things anyway. I still recommend being | | | | the effort will be well worth it. |
| ahead of the game. | | | | The ultimate solution would be to install plywood on |
| My first construction job was on a hospital. One of | | | | your walls under the drywall. Then you have |
| my tasks was to install wood bracing in the walls for | | | | complete freedom with your desired locations. |
| grab bars in the bathrooms. There had to be | | | | Though, this will shrink your room slightly, and cost a |
| something solid to attach to for these applications. In | | | | little more. The plywood is also a good option when |
| the typical residential bathroom, you probably just | | | | building a handicap shower. We then use pressure |
| don't want your kids pulling the towel bar off the | | | | treated plywood under our tile board and mastic |
| wall. This little detail never escaped my memory | | | | adhesive along with the screws for an added |
| banks. | | | | moisture barrier. |
| When you are through with the rough in work on | | | | Planning your bathroom remodeling with these tips in |
| your bath project, and before you hang the drywall, | | | | mind will keep your towel and grab bars safe and |
| place your towel bars, grab bars, paper holders, etc. | | | | secure. If you are hiring a remodeling contractor for |
| Document these locations (believe me you may not | | | | your bathroom request that the extra support is |
| remember). Then install framing in the walls for a solid | | | | installed. Taking these extra measures assures your |
| connection for your hardware. We usually use 2 x | | | | hardware stays in place for many years of use and |
| 10's for a wider location option. We also put more | | | | enjoyment. |