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How To Remodel Basements And Attics

All panels were fastened to the stud framing by means of 4d finishing nails spaced about 6 in. apart.

Step 19. Erect stair railing

Part C of Fig. 9 shows the design and construction of the railing Mr. Brown erected along the side and end of the stairway opening.

Steps 20 through 24

All of these steps consist of ordinary carpentry work which Mr. Brown accomplished using patterns and plans supplied by the local lumberyard.

Step 25. Install bathroom fixtures

Mr. Brown called in the local plumber for this stage of the remodeling.

Step 26. Lay tile floor

Mr. Brown knew that Vi-in.-plywood underlayment had to be laid over the existing sub floor so that the asphalt tile would have a perfectly flat, level and smooth foundation. He therefore drew scaled sketches of the various floor areas so that he could plan the use of plywood sheets with the least waste. Then, in order to somewhat reduce the amount of sound transmitted through the floor to the rooms below the remodeled area, he decided to lay heavy felt between the plywood and the sub floor. He nailed the plywood in place using 6d nails. These nails were driven through the plywood, felt and sub floor into the joists. Thus the plywood was securely fastened so that it could not cause squeaks or bounce. He drew other scaled sketches, as explained in Chapters 9 and 10, to plan the best and most attractive pattern for the tile. He laid the tile as explained in Chapter 11.

Balance of work

Mr. Brown completed the balance of the work as time and the family budget allowed.