Quick guide: How to add plumbing for a new bathroom

After months of searching, you have finally found the perfect, state of the art bathroom that is exactly what you have been looking for. Now the time has come to undergo the bathroom installation process. At this point, and might we add, the recommended step would be to search for professional bathroom plumbing services or hire an expert with the knowledge and expertise to install your new bathroom hassle free.

Hiring a professional plumber is advisable as it offers a higher guarantee that the bathroom installation process will be correctly executed. In the long run, this avoids wasting your time, energy and any unnecessary added expense if something were to go wrong during the bathroom installation process. 'Plumb, the Bathroom Specialists' are professional plumbers and are highly experienced when it comes to bathroom installations in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. 

If you are in need of excellent quality bathroom plumbing services today, then please give us a call on 01226 210 704 or 07414 579 381.

For those who are looking for a more general insight into bathroom installations more specifically, plumbing for a new bathroom we have compiled together this quick guide.

Step 1: Clear out old bathroom

Before the new bathroom installation can begin, the existing bathroom will need to be pulled out completely which will include the tiles. The clearing out stage will also include the removal of lead and old pipework in addition to the old bathroom fittings. A quick reminder to place down quality dust sheets to ensure the floor outside the bathroom is protected.

Step 2: Placement of bathroom fittings and fixtures

The next step will be to work out where in your new bathroom you want the main bathroom fittings to go. This will include things such as the bathtub or shower, the toilet and the sink. It is important to understand their location, as you will need to determine where to run the plumbing lines.

We would recommend detailed drawings with dimensions on to use as a guide.

Step 3: Instructions

It is always advisable to read the instruction booklet as it will often contain a number of handy tips required for bathroom installation. It should also include helpful information on maintenance.

Step 4: Planning Plumbing Pipe Routes

This is considered to be one of the more complex stages of bathroom installation. There are two main things to remember. Firstly, that the high-pressure pipes are responsible for bringing water into the home and secondly, the PVC waste lines that are used carry water out. Homes nowadays will have shut off valves to easily turn off the water supply and they will also help to remove air from the water lines.

When considering water planning for your new bathroom fitting it is important to bear in mind, how fresh water gets to various parts of the home and the second feature to consider when water-mapping will be to figure out the process of water return.

Step 5: Tiling

Once you have cleared out the old bathroom, sorted out the water sources the next thing on the agenda will be the retile the bathroom.

Step 6: Fitting new plumbing and sanitary ware

Once the bathroom has been tiled, you will be ready to install your new bathroom fittings.

Step 7: Decorating

The final stage will be to decorate the bathroom. Once this is done, your new bathroom will finally be completed.

If you are looking for professional plumbers who are experienced in bathroom installation in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire then please give us a call now on 01226 210 704, we will offer a free quote and a free design and planning service.

Here at ‘plumb the bathroom specialists’ we are professionals who provide a comprehensive repair service and complete full bathroom installations. Our service includes rubbish removal so you don’t have to worry about a thing.