Add a half bathroom to your home.
Accommodate guests and add convenience to your home with the addition of a half bathroom. Consisting of only a toilet and sink, these bathrooms are typically located on the main level of the home, providing guests and family members easy access to the facility. Whether you're adding a new space for the half bathroom or converting an existing location, being familiar with the installation process will help you effectively create this space.
Instructions
1. Draw a design for the half bathroom. Decide on a layout for the space that is functional and allows for ease of use. The floor plan should indicate where the toilet, sink and door will be located.
2. Decide on finishings for the half bathroom. Visit a home improvement store and select a toilet and sink, as well as flooring and light fixtures.
3. Install plumbing, electric and ventilation into the space. Unless you are a licensed professional in these areas, hire a contractor to complete the job to ensure it is done correctly and safely. At this point, the fixtures (toilet, sink and lighting) should also be installed in the space. To install the toilet, install bolts on the flange that the plumber installed, as well as a wax ring. Set the bowl on top of the flange and attach the bowl to the bolts. Attach the water supply lines to the tank. To install the sink, attach the water supply lines to the fixture, level the basin and install the sink trap and faucet. If you're not comfortable installing these fixtures yourself, have a plumber install them.
4. Add the flooring to the space. Install tiles, laminate flooring, stone or whatever type of material you have chosen for the flooring.
5. Finish the walls. Paint the walls, install tiles on them or do a combination of the two to add visual interest to the space.
6. Add finishing touches. Hang towel racks, install a mirror over the sink, hang pictures and add any other decorative details that will complete the look of the space.
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