Stick Mann

Stick MannRemodeling a Bathroom

My Background

• Interested in construction from a young age• Took 5 sections of woodshop in high school

Future Implications

• Attending Stick Building University this fall• Majoring in Construction Technology• Would enjoy owning a construction company

Identifying the Project

• Upgrade desperately needed for the guest bathroom in my parent’s house

• Water damage from the sink, shower, and toilet

• Complete demolition and rebuild

• Removal of moldy materials• Reframing the room and

changing the dimensions

Identifying the Project Continued…

• Needs a tile floor (including sub floor)

• Updates necessary for heating ducts

• New PEX plumbing needed throughout

• New sink, shower, and toilet• Complete redo of electrical,

sheetrock, and paint

Skills I Needed to Learn

• Demolishing and removing materials

• Framing a room• Plumbing with PEX pipe

and fittings• Inserting junction boxes,

rewiring outlets/switches, and lights

Skills Continued…

• Installing a sink, toilet, and one piece shower/bath

• Tiling• Hanging sheetrock, taping,

texturing, and painting

My Timeline• September 2010: ask Sticky Stickmasterson to be my mentor

• October 2010: complete my research paper—with help from the Internet, How-to Books, and Sticky Stickmasterson

• November 2010: meet with Sticky and then begin demolition

• December 2010: complete 30 hours of work—fixing the duct work and replacing the subfloor

• January 2011: meet with Sticky—have him help me with framing, plumbing, installing tub, and completing electrical—30 more hours of work

• February 2011: install the tile floor, grout, caulk, sheetrock, tape, and paint—Sticky will guide me throughout this process—another 30 hours of work—the project should be complete!!!

My Mentor

• Sticky Stickmasterson• Asked in July to be my

mentor• General Contractor• 35 years of experience• Willing to meet with me 2x

a month• Professional Bodybuilder

The Project Begins…

• Met with Sticky in late October• Began demolition on bathroom

More Demolition Pictures

Subfloor Install

• Completed this in December with Sticky’s help

• Repaired duct work, re-routed electrical/plumbing

• Reinsulated and retrofitted joists as needed

Framing

• Sticky helped me with plumb, level, and 16 inch centers

• Learned how to use a nail gun

Shower/Tub Install with Plumbing

Toilet and Sink Installation

Tiling

• Laid down membrane• Installed cement

board• Cut tile with a straight

cutter, saw, and snippers

• Applied grout and seal

Sheetrock, Taping, Texture, and Paint

• Hung green board• Applied a membrane• Taped and sprayed texture• Painted a caramel color

Completed Project

• Completed date was February 28, 2011

More Pictures of Completed Project

Conclusion

• New Learning:– Framing, tiling, plumbing, electrical, duct work,

sheetrock, texturing, and painting• What this means for me:– Jump start for college– Be able to work construction jobs to make extra

money– Ability to remodel my own home

• Thank you for listening to my presentation about remodeling my bathroom.

• Questions…