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It’s difficult to guess the amount of time you’ll need to install all the fixtures for your extended bathroom. It depends on what you are putting in, how elaborate your design is, and how much you plan to do yourself. An extensive spa bathroom with hot tub and waterfall shower or a sauna can take a remodeling professional 300 hours to install, excluding preparation work. If you are an experienced do-it-yourselfer, add up to 100 hours. If this is your first major project, double the time requirements—and seriously consider hiring a pro plumber for the rough-in. The following information will guide you in planning the installation of your extended bathroom as well as help you determine how much of it you want to tackle yourself. Let’s first consider tools and materials. The tools you’ll need depend on the complexity of the jobs you tackle. That makes sense. For example, installing a jetted bathtub replacement for your standard bathtub will take little more than what installing a tub takes. Installing a raised jetted bathtub will require structural framing tools (circular saw, power drill, etc.) as well as tile cutting and installation tools. Remodeling Tips As you plan your bathroom remodel, don’t forget to plan for power. Make sure you have a source of electrical power and heavy-duty extension cords as needed to give life to your power tools and work lights! Installing a sauna requires construction tools such as saws, hammers, and wrenches. You’re building a room. In addition, you may need a vapor barrier between the wall surface and the wall framing to keep moisture from seeping out. Refer to your remodeling plan’s materials list for specific materials you will need to build a sauna room.
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