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Disconnect the trap from the tub, remove any clips, fasteners or screws that hold the tub to the wall, and demolish the old cast iron tub with a sledgehammer Remove the sink and toilet. Turn off the electricity, at the main panel and remove light fixtures. Cap the wires with wire connectors. Then rip out the wall finishes and surfaces clean down to the studs and pull out any insulation. If your ceiling is in good shape, use a utility knife to cut the drywall along the edges so the wall materials will separate cleanly from the ceiling. You can complete the glass block project the first weekend Converting a bathtub with a conventional window above it to a shower is dicey business, but the result is striking. Order a premade glass block window to fit your existing opening . Look under "Glass Block" in the to find a supplier.The key to a weatherproof, attractive glass block window both inside and out is to encase it in a custom-built wooden frame with inside dimensions that are 1/2 in. taller and wider than the panel itself. That will give you room to adjust and shim the panel exactly and then inject expanding foam between the frame and the panel to lock it into the opening

Toilet/bidet area should be sequestered in a separate room, or at least behind a half-wall. Wall-mounted fixtures make cleaning easier, keeping the room more sanitary and healthy. Build tubs with a platform area, not steps. Tub controls should be accessible from inside or outside the tub and offset toward the room. Handrails make sense not only for safety, but they also make bathing children easier. Roll-in and walkaround showers are very popular and should include a bench seat 17[inches]-19[inches] high and at least 15[inches] deep. Make sure tile slopes toward drain to keep outside floor dry. Windows and skylights should be equal to at least 10% of the total square footage of the bathroom. Install auxiliary heating sources, such as electric radiant heat panels or a heat lamp/exhaust fan near the open shower. His-and her sinks are becoming the norm, with each mounted at a different height and a dressing table and vanity chair separating them. Full mirrors can be used in smaller baths to give them a larger feel, but overdoing it can affect depth perception.

A luxurious master bath is more than a selling point for today''s homeowners, it is a necessity. Today''s homeowners are spending more time in, and money on, their master baths, so it is no surprise that they are one of the most highly regarded amenities in the home. No longer a strictly utilitarian room, master baths are becoming a personal retreat to rev up for the day''s start or wind down at the day''s end. People want a gracious yet comfortable place to spend their time, and neutral color schemes are reflecting that. Wall and floor treatments feature soft, natural hues of green, yellow, blue and beige. Fixtures are commonly bone, biscuit or white and the most popular finish for faucets is chrome with soft brass accents. Tile is still the most common floor-covering, typically in marble, granite or limestone finishes. Larger tile sizes are gaining in popularity, with colored grouts for a touch of excitement and personal expression. Plenty of clear floor space should be provided for maneuverability, especially in the wet areas, and matte or textured tiles should be used to improve traction and prevent accidents.