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I'm in the middle of a bathroom remodel and need to know which type of toilet flange to use that goes into a cast iron drain. Any sealer used? Thanks!

Hi guys! You help is appreciated. I'm installing a new shower valve. I am wondering if I should use the union connections supplied or just solder the supply lines into the valve body itself. I'm concerned about heat to hot and cold valve assemblies. Do the come out easily, to avoid any heat...

I have recieved a few responses in my earlier posts on tub surrounds. I appreciate all of who helped. But, some say put a vapor barrier up. I know this is used behind cement board before tiling, but I'm using the large surround kit which is water proof already. So, is there indeed a need for...

......since I'm a DIY'er, I 'd like to know which set up is better, if there is one. On the connection between a brass tub drain and the plastic P trap, what would you prefer. Its a brass drain going to plasic trap. 1) Use the supplied brass tailpiece screwed into the drain, and use a plastic...

I am installing a Gerber overflow/drain on my new tub. The pic. is in the link.My question is it comes with a brass tailpiece that has fine threads on it. I know it can screw up into the T. On the T itself are larger threads where the tailpiece goes in. What are these for? I am planning to go...

If I'm using a shower surround over greenboard,do I need a vapor barrier between the studs and board? Or should I forget the greenboard and use cement board? I have to admit that looking at all the different threads,I get more and more confused on what to use. Your opinions and suggestions are...

Hi. I'm new here on this forum . I've been pulling my hair out with indecisions, so I thought I'd ask here. I gutted out my bathroom, and am installing a new tub and using a 5 piece tub surround. My questions are , Can I install greenboard first,place in the tub and attach to studs, then...

Hi. I'm new here on this forum . I've been pulling my hair out with indecisions, so I thought I'd ask here. I gutted out my bathroom, and am installing a new tub and using a 5 piece tub surround. My questions are , Can I install greenboard first,place in the tub and attach to studs, then...