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to the upper level floor joists and to create soffit areas for lighting. In addi- tion, if a Jacuzzi tub is in your basement bathroom plans then extra framing is also required. Often basement bath-
rooms include custom ceramic ti le showers, and shower pans. Even
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though the shower is on a slab, a pre-sloped mortar shower pan is still re- quired to ensure adequate slope to the shower drain area. DIY homeowners frequently end up with shower drain problems because they don’t real- ize this. In regards to flooring,
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ceramic tiled floors work extremely well in base- ment bathrooms. The tiles can be installed di- rectly onto the concrete floor and there is less of a concern for mold and mil- dew growth. Plus they are very easy to maintain. Installing a bathroom cabinet vanity in a base- ment bathroom can also be chal lenging. Often basement floors are not level. Consequently the floor may need to be first leveled with a self leveling compound, or alternative- ly the bottom of the bath- room vanity may need to be scribed to blend it into the floor evenly and to ensure a level bathroom countertop. Often bathrooms in
basements lack natural light, so it’s important to include plenty of electri- cal lighting in them. Make sure to include both gen- eral and spot lighting. Also make sure there is a
A pre-sloped mortar shower pan is required even in a custom shower located in a basement bathroom. The basement concrete slab lacks the proper pitch to funnel water to the shower drain.
bathroom ceiling fan and that it is vented to the outside. Basement bath- rooms have the tendency to fog up very easily due to the cooler tempera- tures often found in base- ments. Finally, if you have a
private septic system, check with your local building inspector before
installing a bathroom in a basement. Besides needing to pull permits, you may need to modify your septic system to in- stall one. Pump-up ejec- tor sewer systems may require a different type of holding tank with an additional chamber.
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