Remodeling A Bathroom Tauntons Build Like A Pro

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Debbra Rains says...

My son-in-law had this to help him remodel his bathroom and recommended it highly.We borrowed it for a few days and decided we had to have our own copy to guide us along on our two bathroom remodels planned for this winter.We have already learned much.

Posted on June 29, 2011

Nubia Fland says...

I agree with the other reviewer that this book glossed over a lot of things, but I don't find that too big a problem.I've gotten other books on electrical, plumbing, and tiling that fill in a lot of the missing details.What I liked about this book was the top-down project management view it gave, which is helping me strategize what to do when on my bathroom overhaul.I read through it once at the beginning, now I'm part way through the job (demolition done, plumbing roughed in, and subfloor fixed) and still find myself checking back as I get to each next step.That's giving me an idea of what to look out for as I get to each next step (electrical, tub, vanity, and tile), from there I just go to my other books and the internet with my questions....

Posted on June 29, 2011

Melvina Muska says...

Remodeling a Bathroom fails at delivering on its title subject...bathroom remodeling. The book's focus is so broad, so wide, as to spend little time talking about things specific to bathrooms, no more than about 10%-15%.



Every other trade skill required to remodel a bathroom gets only a little less coverage. But there are better, much more focused books available specific to framing, plumbing, drywall, electricity, tiling, and trim carpentry. The Taunton Press offers complete and thorough books on these subjects I fully recommend.



Most people will DIY part of the remodel work and subcontract out work they're uncomfortable with or feel unqualified to tackle. Planning the remodel and subcontracting out work get some mention in chapter 1, but far too little.



There's little information on building mud-set showers or shower pans, but considerable information on tiling that shower.



There are chapters devoted to framing, doors and moldings, drywalling, but no mention of removing or refinishing or installing a traditional steel/cast-iron bathtub.



Page 59 illustrates a solderless copper pipe joining system and describes its advantages; It pictures the required electro-hydraulic installation tool, but then goes on to same that this is a system for professional installation only. The same chapter purports to teach copper piping system design and soldering technique on page 56 to 58.



Most of Taunton's "Build Like A Pro" series are really good, but this one misses the mark.

Posted on July 3, 2011

Otilia Dobison says...

Lots of pictures and things to consider.We have the same series book for kitchens. well worth the investment.

Posted on July 3, 2011

Antonia Kishbaugh says...

I've read some other Taunton "pro" books that were much better.This one was pretty superficial.The book was too focused on what the particular author's bathroom project was like.It also seemed like the author was trying to get in plugs for various particular products that most of us will not ever use.Particularly for electrical wiring issues, I strongly recommend that readers readan excellent book, Rex Cauldwell's "for pros by pros" electrical wiring book, the latest edition.

Posted on July 5, 2011

Twyla Kalfas says...

My husband and I are re-doing 3 bathrooms in our home and are looking for ideas.This book was very helpful.It is nicely put together and has lots of pictures which is key when searching for ideas.I would definitely recommend this book to someone looking to renovate.

Posted on July 7, 2011

Sona Summer says...

This is an excellent book for the beginner through pro. It provides many helpful insights.

Posted on July 8, 2011