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Kathleen Sandberg

Kathleen Sandberg

Ringwood, NJ, US

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Previous repairs indicated ongoing plumbing issues.
Previous repairs indicated ongoing plumbing issues.
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Bath Renovation

Investigation & renovation of (my) hallway bath in Northern NJ.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Northern NJ
My Role: Design-Builder

 
Investigation revealed wet& rotting plywood behind the tiled bath surround (and indicates an ongoing leak).
Investigation revealed wet& rotting plywood behind the tiled bath surround (and indicates an ongoing leak).
Removal of the 'wobbly' floor revealed many years' worth of shims & incompatible materials (probably installed in an attempt to 'level' the floor for tiling). All these materials were removed & replaced with a self-leveling lightweight slab.
Removal of the "wobbly" floor revealed many years' worth of shims & incompatible materials (probably installed in an attempt to "level" the floor for tiling). All these materials were removed & replaced with a self-leveling lightweight slab.
Installation of electric radiant heat wiring to replace forced air vent (
Installation of electric radiant heat wiring to replace forced air vent (
Plywood was replaced with backerboard; new subway tile installed around the existing cast iron tub. Tub enamel was cleaned & repaired.
Plywood was replaced with backerboard; new subway tile installed around the existing cast iron tub. Tub enamel was cleaned & repaired.
Adhered ceiling tiles to conceal the remaining adhesive & grout on the ceiling.
Adhered ceiling tiles to conceal the remaining adhesive & grout on the ceiling.
Clean new details refresh an old space.
Clean new details refresh an old space.
Repurposed shutter, built-in storage.
Repurposed shutter, built-in storage.
Built-up (PVC) molding finishes the look.
Built-up (PVC) molding finishes the look.