Do you always tile behind vanities?
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How Do I Raise The Plumbing Behind the Vanity?
Comments (6)Due to numerous code restrictions raising that horizontal drain line in the wall could prove to be a very difficult undertaking. The simple solution would be to keep the trap where it is and install a longer tailpiece on the sink. Code will allow a maximum 12" vertical tailpiece from the sink drain inlet to the water level in the trap. Typically a lavatory countertop is 32" to 34" high and the sink drain opening is 6" to 8" below the countertop. In the worst case scenario with a 34" countertop and a 6" sink the drain opening would still be 28" above teh floor, and your existing trap is 18" above the floor so a 10" extension tailpiece would be all you require....See MoreCan't always get what you want - do you need to?
Comments (6)clueless, thanks for posting this. I am finally done with our kitchen remodel (still shell-shocked though, LOL) and this is exactly the kind of perspective I wish there were more of on this site. I learned SO much here about layout and function, but this forum feels like a home design/decorating site a lot of the time. In hindsight I got way too swept up in how the kitchen looks/feels rather than functions (at the expense of the original budget.) There were many things I came to "want" after finding kitchen forum, and most of them I did not "need" ! We haven't moved in yet, but I really hope that I will still have succeeded in making my life easier and increasing quality time with family, like sumbrm so beautifully illustrated. I'd echo what trailrunner said, too. A kitchen comes to life because of the life that happens in it, not staged life (perfect lighting/accessories/photography etc.) Don't get me wrong I thoroughly enjoy seeing the reveals that make me feel like I'm reading a design blog or Elle Decor, but I most enjoy kitchens that really reflect the unique personality/lifestyle of the home/homeowner. I'm thinking right now of arlosmom, sayde, sabjimata, and actually, trailrunner. I know there are lots of others I'm forgetting right now. (And this is hypocritically coming from someone who just put in an off-white butler's pantry kitchen like 100 other kitchens here!) It is refreshing to see a kitchen that is not traditionally "magazine worthy" like the link below and see how folks make it work for them. I bet it's inconceivable to most of us TKO'er that this woman is not posting here for how to improve her storage and layout, LOL. But then think of the food being turned out of this kitchen... Here is a link that might be useful: Tour of kitchen from article...See MoreTile chair rail and vanity. Tile behind necessary?
Comments (4)I'm with GreenDesigns, tile the wall. I would think you could notch out the cove piece if you need to, to have the feet fit the coved area, and the back of the cabinet flush to the wall. It's easy to drill through tile, but do excellent planning before the wall board and tile go up so you have mounting blocks all across the vanity length. That's what I would do, then I wouldn't worry about hitting a stud for the mounting. If you ever have to change out the vanity you will have options when the wall is tiled completely....See MoreTile or stainless steel behind cooktop. Do you still like yours?
Comments (2)I like anything that doesn't have grout lines. So, that would be stainless steel, traditional backsplash materials (granite, quartz, ...), or even back-painted glass. A backsplash typically doesn't get horribly dirty, because you don't regularly touch it. But it does slowly accrue grease from cooking. Large smooth surfaces all can be cleaned pretty easily. Grout lines will get grimy over time and always look ugly, even if you applied sealer. It is possible to clean grout lines with strong chemicals (e.g. bleach or "Viper Venom"). But it's a pain to do, and the results aren't necessarily perfect....See More
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