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Ultimate Bachelor Bath (1 of 4): Pouring Concrete Floor From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-109

	This old 70's bathroom was an absolute disaster ...
	until DIY's Amy Matthews came to the rescue to help the homeowner transform ...
	it into a new high-tech bathroom for the ultimate bachelor.

Materials for the Tub Deck —

tub outline template
lumber
chalk line
tape measure
safety goggles
gloves
miter saw
nail gun
8-penny ring shank nails
level
liquid nails adhesive
staple gun
marker
drill with paddle bit
jigsaw
hammer

Materials for In-Floor Warming System —

broom and dustpan
vacuum
safety goggles
gloves
15 lb. standard roofing felt
kneepads
hammer stapler
hammer
ohm meter
scissors
staple gun

Materials for Poured Concrete Floor —

mask
safety goggles
box cutter
heavy-duty drill with mixing bit
5-gal. bucket
1/4" gauge rake
large rubber squeegee

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Pouring Concrete Floor

1. The floor the homeowner (Larry) chose will look more like nature stone than concrete. It is a stamped concrete overlay that is more scratch resistant than natural stone.

2. Dam the room with lumber strips to keep concrete in the area you want it.

3. Mix the concrete according to the directions with a mixing bit on a heavy-duty drill (figure A). Mix it until it is the consistency of a thick pancake batter.

4. Pour the fresh concrete over the floor, then go over it with a 1/4" gauge rake to bring it level (figure B).

   Note: The concrete was poured over the toilet collar flange and will be cut out later.

5. Once the concrete is spread, go over the area with a large rubber squeegee to smooth any peaks and to close any lines left by the gauge rake (figure C). If any wires are sticking up, you can pin them down with wire staples, and then remove when the concrete is dry.

6. At the end of the project, they will come back and lay down the finish coat and stamp it with the design to give it a textured look.

Next: Plumbing the Steam Shower

RESOURCES :

Toilet and Tub (Toto)

Product name: Nexus Airbath Tub
Model #: ABY794N
Color: Cotton White

Product name: Neorest 600 (Toilet)
Model #: MS990CG
Color: Cotton White
Where available: For dealers nationwide, visit the Toto USA website, link below.
Toto USA, Inc.
Website: www.totousa.com

Electric Radiant Floor Heating Mats
Brand name: WarmTouch
Where available: Available Nationwide, please call DK for your nearest dealer.
DK Heating Systems, Inc.
587 N. Edgewood Ave.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Toll-free: 800-959-9276 (for nearest dealer)
Websites: www.dkheatingsystems.com or www.tilexdesign.com

Concrete Floor Components
Brand name: Elite Crete
Product: Texture Pave
Product: Thin Finish
Product: Chemstone or Portion Control
Product: CSS Sealer
Product: Stamps
Product: Liquid Release
Where available: Visit the Elite Crete or DecoScapes websites, links below.
DecoScapes
1975 Seneca Rd., Suite 200
Eagan, MN 55122
Toll-free: 877-454-9511
Fax: 651-454-9055
Websites: www.elitecrete.com or www.decoscapes.com

GUESTS :

Jorj Ayaz
Owner, Aspen Builders and Remodelers
4844 Island View Dr.
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 612-670-4999