Bathroom Framing Florida

What's your idea of the perfect bathroom? If you have ever considered remodeling your bathroom, you should know that bathroom framing is the basic building block of a successful remodel. Bathroom framing simply refers to the construction of the "skeletons" for the features you want to install, such as partition walls, shower stalls, closets, and window openings. There are many different fixtures in a typical bathroom, and most of them can be installed with a good working knowledge of bathroom framing. Once you know the basics of bathroom framing, you can transform your bathroom into an attractive, convenient, and comfortable space for the whole family.


1. Local Companies

Omega Construction & Design, Inc.
(850) 255-8383
916 Valley Ridge
Pensacola, FL
Blue Haven Pools
850-932-2600
3417 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Blue Haven Pools
850-932-2600
3417 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Garage Concepts LLC
813-404-7169
7610 Industrial lane,
Tampa, FL
Legacy Homes of Central Florida
407-568-3209
2508 Bancroft Blvd
Orlando, FL
Royal Florida Management
561-995-2100
2900 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL
TERRY OLSSON CUSTOM EXTERIORS
727-857-9091
17441 MEDLEY AVE
SPRINGHILL, FL
Royal Kitchen Designs "Women Designing Kitchens"
954-717-1805
5608 S. Travelers Palm Lane
Tamarac, FL
Cabinets For Less
863-688-6110
717 n florida ave
lakeland, FL
Bath Fitter
850-429-1777
1211 Rainbow Avenue
Pensacola, FL


2. The Grand Design

As with any home improvement project, planning is the most important phase for your bathroom framing. Proper planning can mean the difference between a functional, well-constructed bathroom and a bathroom that requires frequent repair and maintenance. As long as you take the time to do it right the first time, you should not have to worry about constantly making minor adjustments or temporary fixes to small problems, or worse, having to tear the whole thing down and start over again. Don't rush the planning of your bathroom framing project. Of course, you will want to have your new bathroom ready as soon as possible, but remember that if you rush through the job, you will not have much time to enjoy your new bathroom between all the problems you'll have.

First, you will want to have a firm idea of what your bathroom should look like when you are finished, which will help you envision where to install the bathroom framing. You may be able to do this in your head, but it is a better idea to use pictures to help you visualize your new bathroom. Look through home and building magazines, do some research online, and check your local newspaper to see if they have a home improvement section. You might also be able to find home improvement television shows that demonstrate bathroom framing and bathroom remodeling, which will help you see where your project should be headed.

Once you have decided on a vision for your bathroom, it is a good idea to make some sketches for your own use. You do not have to be an artist or an architect, because your drawings do not have to be perfect. However, you can mark out on paper where you are going to need your bathroom framing, and be sure to leave plenty of room to write down the measurements you will have to take to ensure a successful bathroom remodel. Plan out where you will put the shower stall, any partition walls, and even window openings. Measure the actual space in your bathroom, or the location you want to install a new bathroom, and write everything down carefully.

Find Pros to Provide Bathroom Estimates Today, Call Now! 866-601-4451

3. Planning Around Obstacles

If you are planning to remodel an existing bathroom, the simplest way to approach your bathroom framing project is to work around the fixtures that are already in place. This includes your toilet, sink, and shower stall, and may even include a washing machine, if you have one in your bathroom that is connected directly to a plumbing line (rather than the models that run using hoses that connect to your sink). Any basic plan for a bathroom remodel should start with the major plumbing fixtures in their current places.

The good news is, you do not have to be a plumber to remove old sinks or shower stalls and replace them with new ones. It is not as difficult as it might seem to connect plumbing pipes, install new washers, or even put in new faucets. The most important thing to remember is to turn off your water supply before you begin working with pipes in your bathroom - especially if you have not installed your new waterproof bathroom framing yet. Be sure to get specific instructions on replacing bathroom sink or shower pipes before you begin. You can find more detailed directions either in the manufacturer's installation instructions, in home improvement books or magazines, or through reputable online resources.

With a little creativity, it is possible to plan your dream bathroom around your existing fixtures. However, if you would rather completely renovate your bathroom and move some of your fixtures, one option is to hire a professional to install new pipe fixtures for you, and then go ahead with the bathroom framing and the rest of the remodel yourself. This can save you quite a bit of money.

Find Pros to Provide Bathroom Estimates Today, Call Now! 866-601-4451

4. Framing Basics

It is important to remember that bathroom framing requires a few different processes from framing walls in the rest of the house. This is because bathrooms have high moisture content - after all, the shower, toilet, and sink in your bathroom all use water. When you are constructing your bathroom framing, you will need to keep in mind that your bathroom should be as waterproof and moisture resistant as possible. This will not only prevent your walls and floors from sustaining water damage, but it will also prevent harmful mold and bacteria from forming in your bathroom. Any partition walls you plan to build should be constructed with water-resistant drywall. Also, keep in mind that if you are doing any work on exterior walls, such as window openings, you will need to include moisture barriers.

You will have to ensure that your bathroom floor is level and unfinished before you install bathroom framing. This is usually accomplished using plywood sheets nailed to a framework of 1x6 boards. A moisture barrier should be used beneath the boards to protect the bathroom from dampness from the basement or crawl space. There are specialty moisture barriers available, but an easier and less expensive solution is to use a layer of common roofing paper. The final step in rough flooring is cement backer-board, which should be installed with the rough side facing up to allow for better tile or linoleum adhesion.

There are different bathroom framing steps for different parts of the bathroom, such as window openings, partition walls, and shower stalls. In general, you will use 2x4 lumber, #16 nails, and water-resistant drywall. In the way of tools, you will need a hammer, a circular saw for cutting lumber, a spreader for drywall cement, and any associated tools required for hanging and waterproofing plastic or tile, such as waterproof caulk. Remember, with any remodeling project, it is important to get a lot of detailed installation information from many sources, so make sure to do your homework first.

Find Pros to Provide Bathroom Estimates Today, Call Now! 866-601-4451

5. Featured Local Company

Galerias Prinardi USA

561 337-9340
1608 South Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL
http://www.prinardi-usa.com

Regional Articles
- Bathroom Framing Alachua FL
- Bathroom Framing Altamonte Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Apopka FL
- Bathroom Framing Arcadia FL
- Bathroom Framing Atlantic Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Auburndale FL
- Bathroom Framing Avon Park FL
- Bathroom Framing Bartow FL
- Bathroom Framing Belle Glade FL
- Bathroom Framing Belleview FL
- Bathroom Framing Beverly Hills FL
- Bathroom Framing Boca Raton FL
- Bathroom Framing Bonifay FL
- Bathroom Framing Bonita Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Boynton Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Bradenton FL
- Bathroom Framing Brandon FL
- Bathroom Framing Brooksville FL
- Bathroom Framing Bushnell FL
- Bathroom Framing Callahan FL
- Bathroom Framing Cantonment FL
- Bathroom Framing Cape Coral FL
- Bathroom Framing Casselberry FL
- Bathroom Framing Chipley FL
- Bathroom Framing Clearwater FL
- Bathroom Framing Clermont FL
- Bathroom Framing Clewiston FL
- Bathroom Framing Cocoa Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Cocoa FL
- Bathroom Framing Crawfordville FL
- Bathroom Framing Crestview FL
- Bathroom Framing Crystal River FL
- Bathroom Framing Dade City FL
- Bathroom Framing Dania FL
- Bathroom Framing Davenport FL
- Bathroom Framing Daytona Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Debary FL
- Bathroom Framing Deerfield Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Defuniak Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Deland FL
- Bathroom Framing Delray Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Deltona FL
- Bathroom Framing Destin FL
- Bathroom Framing Dover FL
- Bathroom Framing Dunedin FL
- Bathroom Framing Dunnellon FL
- Bathroom Framing Edgewater FL
- Bathroom Framing Englewood FL
- Bathroom Framing Eustis FL
- Bathroom Framing Fernandina Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Fort Lauderdale FL
- Bathroom Framing Fort Myers Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Fort Myers FL
- Bathroom Framing Fort Pierce FL
- Bathroom Framing Fort Walton Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Frostproof FL
- Bathroom Framing Gainesville FL
- Bathroom Framing Green Cove Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Gulf Breeze FL
- Bathroom Framing Haines City FL
- Bathroom Framing Hallandale FL
- Bathroom Framing Havana FL
- Bathroom Framing Hawthorne FL
- Bathroom Framing Hernando FL
- Bathroom Framing Hialeah FL
- Bathroom Framing Hobe Sound FL
- Bathroom Framing Holiday FL
- Bathroom Framing Hollywood FL
- Bathroom Framing Homestead FL
- Bathroom Framing Homosassa FL
- Bathroom Framing Hudson FL
- Bathroom Framing Immokalee FL
- Bathroom Framing Indialantic FL
- Bathroom Framing Interlachen FL
- Bathroom Framing Inverness FL
- Bathroom Framing Jacksonville Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Jacksonville FL
- Bathroom Framing Jensen Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Jupiter FL
- Bathroom Framing Key Biscayne FL
- Bathroom Framing Key Largo FL
- Bathroom Framing Key West FL
- Bathroom Framing Keystone Heights FL
- Bathroom Framing Kissimmee FL
- Bathroom Framing Labelle FL
- Bathroom Framing Lady Lake FL
- Bathroom Framing Lake City FL
- Bathroom Framing Lake Mary FL
- Bathroom Framing Lake Placid FL
- Bathroom Framing Lake Wales FL
- Bathroom Framing Lake Worth FL
- Bathroom Framing Lakeland FL
- Bathroom Framing Land O Lakes FL
- Bathroom Framing Largo FL
- Bathroom Framing Leesburg FL
- Bathroom Framing Lehigh Acres FL
- Bathroom Framing Live Oak FL
- Bathroom Framing Longwood FL
- Bathroom Framing Loxahatchee FL
- Bathroom Framing Lutz FL
- Bathroom Framing Lynn Haven FL
- Bathroom Framing Macclenny FL
- Bathroom Framing Madison FL
- Bathroom Framing Maitland FL
- Bathroom Framing Marathon FL
- Bathroom Framing Marco Island FL
- Bathroom Framing Marianna FL
- Bathroom Framing Mary Esther FL
- Bathroom Framing Melbourne Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Melbourne FL
- Bathroom Framing Merritt Island FL
- Bathroom Framing Miami Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Miami FL
- Bathroom Framing Miami Lakes FL
- Bathroom Framing Middleburg FL
- Bathroom Framing Milton FL
- Bathroom Framing Monticello FL
- Bathroom Framing Mount Dora FL
- Bathroom Framing Mulberry FL
- Bathroom Framing Naples FL
- Bathroom Framing Navarre FL
- Bathroom Framing New Port Richey FL
- Bathroom Framing New Smyrna Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Niceville FL
- Bathroom Framing Nokomis FL
- Bathroom Framing North Fort Myers FL
- Bathroom Framing North Miami Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing North Palm Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing North Port FL
- Bathroom Framing Ocala FL
- Bathroom Framing Ocoee FL
- Bathroom Framing Odessa FL
- Bathroom Framing Okeechobee FL
- Bathroom Framing Oldsmar FL
- Bathroom Framing Opa Locka FL
- Bathroom Framing Orange City FL
- Bathroom Framing Orange Park FL
- Bathroom Framing Orlando FL
- Bathroom Framing Ormond Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Oviedo FL
- Bathroom Framing Palatka FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm Bay FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm Beach Gardens FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm City FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm Coast FL
- Bathroom Framing Palm Harbor FL
- Bathroom Framing Palmetto FL
- Bathroom Framing Panama City Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Panama City FL
- Bathroom Framing Pensacola FL
- Bathroom Framing Perry FL
- Bathroom Framing Pinellas Park FL
- Bathroom Framing Plant City FL
- Bathroom Framing Polk City FL
- Bathroom Framing Pompano Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Ponte Vedra Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Port Charlotte FL
- Bathroom Framing Port Orange FL
- Bathroom Framing Port Richey FL
- Bathroom Framing Port Saint Lucie FL
- Bathroom Framing Punta Gorda FL
- Bathroom Framing Quincy FL
- Bathroom Framing Riverview FL
- Bathroom Framing Rockledge FL
- Bathroom Framing Ruskin FL
- Bathroom Framing Safety Harbor FL
- Bathroom Framing Saint Augustine FL
- Bathroom Framing Saint Cloud FL
- Bathroom Framing Saint Petersburg FL
- Bathroom Framing Sanford FL
- Bathroom Framing Sarasota FL
- Bathroom Framing Satellite Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Sebastian FL
- Bathroom Framing Sebring FL
- Bathroom Framing Seffner FL
- Bathroom Framing Seminole FL
- Bathroom Framing Shalimar FL
- Bathroom Framing Spring Hill FL
- Bathroom Framing Starke FL
- Bathroom Framing Stuart FL
- Bathroom Framing Summerfield FL
- Bathroom Framing Sun City Center FL
- Bathroom Framing Tallahassee FL
- Bathroom Framing Tampa FL
- Bathroom Framing Tarpon Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Tavares FL
- Bathroom Framing Titusville FL
- Bathroom Framing Valrico FL
- Bathroom Framing Venice FL
- Bathroom Framing Vero Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Wauchula FL
- Bathroom Framing Wesley Chapel FL
- Bathroom Framing West Palm Beach FL
- Bathroom Framing Wildwood FL
- Bathroom Framing Williston FL
- Bathroom Framing Winter Garden FL
- Bathroom Framing Winter Haven FL
- Bathroom Framing Winter Park FL
- Bathroom Framing Winter Springs FL
- Bathroom Framing Yulee FL
- Bathroom Framing Zephyrhills FL
Rate Article
     
Articles Insider

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Educational Content Home Appliances Real Estate Resources
Business Services Entertainment Home Electronics Software
Career Family Home Services Technology
Cars Fashion Internet Telecommunications
Chamber of Commerce Financial Services Legal Trade Shows
Computer Hardware Franchise Miscellaneous Travel
Construction Health Nightlife Weddings
Education Holidays Online Database World History