How To Float A Bathroom Wall

How to plumb a basement bathroom with floating walls in an expansive clay soil environment.

How to float a bathroom wall.

In this valley it s much easier to put the compound and sand down. Use a float to get an even finish. But be sure to measure the sink just in case giving up the pedestal or landing cabinet for the sink to be solely mounted to the wall is striking. To make the taping floating process more straightforward many drywall ends are tapered downwards.

Dado joints also add strength to the overall piece. Clamp the panels together. Glide the float lightly over the surface of the wet plaster in all directions to work out any lumps lines holes and inconsistencies in thickness. Snap a chalk line along the marks image 1.

Line up the side panels side by side and clamp them securely together with long bar clamps. Suspend floating basement walls from the homes floor joists and use flex lines and special adapters in the plumbing. Then measure from the ceiling to the floor joist above to determine the length of the studs image 2. No matter the size of your space chances are there s a floating sink for you.

Use a tape measure to mark the new wall measuring from the existing wall. This means that they create a little valley when they link up with another tapered end. The contemporary design for this vanity uses dado joints for the plywood instead of butt joints for a cleaner look. When you re done the wall should have a smooth uniform appearance.

Subtract 3 from that measurement to account for the top and bottom plates one 2x4 on top and one 2x4 on bottom. Also clamp them to the work surface below.