Season: 1

Episode: 10

Episode Title: Bathroom Remodel; The Planning Process

Episode Summary:

Contractor John walks you through the planning process of a successful bathroom remodel. Many of the steps involved in planning your bathroom remodel can be used in any remodel project you are planning.

Print out a list of steps for your project. As a bonus I have included a printable list of the most forgotten materials and tools in a bathroom remodel.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Cost vs Value Report 2020

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Bathroom Remodel Planning Steps

1. Pre-Budget

a. Cost vs Value report

1. Pre- planning

a. Design style

b. Needs and wants

c. Pre-schedule

1. Adjust budget

a. Cost list

b. Material cost

i. Good idea to look at the existing room making a list of the parts currently in use

c. Subcontractors

d. Tool rental

e. Dumpster

f. Portable Toilet

1. Adjust all planning details

2. Final Budget (Plus 10% contingency)

3. Order all materials (do not start until everything is at the site)

4. Final schedule

5. D-Day (demo day)

Most Often Forgotten Material and Tools

Material

· Plumbers putty (for sink drain)

· Teflon tape (for all threads, including sink tailpiece)

· A couple small tubes of construction adhesive (Liquid Nails)

· Misc. length drywall screws (1 5/8” and 2” and 3”)

· Bundle of cedar shims

· Paintable kitchen and bath silicone caulk

· Yellow and red wire nuts (a few of each)

· Roll of electrical tape

· Pigtail light socket (temporary light) or portable light

· Very large garbage bags for debris and put bottom of toilet in one so it doesn’t drip when you carry it out

· Floor protection from bathroom to outside

Tools

· Basin wrench

· Cheap box fan (drying drywall compound)

· Crescent wrench (small)

· 2 putty knives, 1” and 3”

· Portable light

· Pry bar (medium flat bar)

· Safety glasses

· Dust masks