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Posted by Pat on August 20, 2008, 10:26 pm
> have a 975 SF raised ranch with one bath. Previous owners studded out
> a 6x5 area in basement, directly below main level bath. I would like
> to finish this area for a second 1.5 bath, however it would be
> atrociously tight as-is. Have a quote from a plumber to core basement
> floor and rough in plumbing for shower drain, toilet and sink.
> Understandably, he wants to enlarge the area, which doesn't entail too
> much demo as it's only finished on the exterior, which is exposed to
> the open floor plan finished basement.
>
> Where we're of a different opinion is which way to go. As you look at
> the layout, I don't want to go to the left, as that's a nice little
> workout area that really can't be made any smaller. Can't go to the
> right without going a LOT to the right because there's a window almost
> immediately beyond that right wall, so we'd have to go a good 4-1/2 to
> 5 feet or more to incorporate that entire window and that'd take too
> much away from the main room, and make the bathroom larger than it
> effectively needs to be.
>
> I'd prefer bumping out the door wall, as it's really dead floor space
> right now -- an 11' wide walkthrough area that could easily give up a
> few feet. What do you think?
>
> Part of the issue is the plumber doesn't speak English too well, I'm
> heard of hearing and rely a lot on lip reading; a situation ripe for
> miscommunication. (Yes, he's licensed, comes well recommended and I've
> seen his work.) He's a great plumber but perhaps not so much a
> designer. I have a very reliable and skilled handyman to help with the
> finish work, but again, design skills...?
>
> The layout below is a very rough prelim sketch done by me. It'll be
> tight no matter how you slice it -- there's no getting around that,
> but it is what it is: a small bath in a small house -- no shame in
> that.
>
> I'm a single mom of three teenagers and proud owner of a very limited
> budget. We're desperate for a second bath of any size, and just trying
> to make the most of what we have to work with. Any recommendations
> much appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> ~Jacy
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jmeander/House/photo#5236751922438373986
The smallest full bath with tub, toliet and sink is generally recognized to
be 5X7. Inside dimensions not including wall thickness. Your plumber may
be striving for this size. This bathroom could be rotated 90 degrees and
fit into your space as well. Using a shower instead of a tub will require a
larger bathroom. The shower requires 37 inches of depth where a tub only
needs 30 inches.
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