How To Finish A Roughed In Basement Bathroom

Remodeling a home is no easy task! 

And if your renovation project is left incomplete, it’s about time to complete it without any further delay. Assuming that you’re left with roughed-in plumbing in the basement bathroom, you might be in quest of ways to finish it off as soon as possible. 

That’s why I’ve put together a short guide that will come in handy for finishing the task without having to call a professional. So, let’s get started!

How To Finish A Roughed In Basement Bathroom

Though slightly challenging, completing a basement bathroom isn’t as complicated as you might think. And to make the remodeling task easy for you, I’ve mentioned all the details you must know. 

Installing A Toilet 

1. Cut the rough-in at a 45-degree angle with a hacksaw along with a drain close to the floor. 
2. Apply ABS cement or solvent to the outer corner of the flange pipe before installing it into the toilet rough-in. Now, install the flange while ensuring that the bolt spacing on both sides is equidistant from the wall and drill it to the concrete floor. 
3. Set the wax ring, install the toilet on top of it, fit the tank and connect the water fixer. And you’re done!

Installing A Shower

After the toilet, it’s time to install the shower. So here’s how you can install the shower without calling for professional help:

1. First off, cut down the rough-in using a hacksaw and install the flange for the shower. For a raised floor shower, a flange with a 90-degree drain system will be required. 
2. Before installing the shower base, apply a thin mix to the area. 
3. After that, use a sand mix to seal off cracks between shower boards. Once it dries, you can install the floor.

Installing Drywall

Surprisingly, installing drywall is one of the most straightforward tasks as it doesn’t require much effort. All you need to do is buy drywall boards from a local home improvement store, drill them into the wall, and you’re done. 

But before that, here are two things that you must keep in mind during your remodeling project: 

1. Make holes for toilet and bathroom fixtures
2. Connect the toilet tank to the water fixer after installing the drywall

Summing It Up

Renovating a home isn’t a Herculean task, although it may appear so initially. All you need is knowledge, guidance, and determination to pull it off in a jiffy. 

So that’s it on “how to finish a roughed in basement bathroom?” Simply follow the steps mentioned above, and I’m sure you’ll complete your basement bathroom in a day or two. 

And that’s it for today! I hope you found my guide interesting and useful, but if you find finishing the task too overwhelming, calling a professional will be a wise thing. 

Good luck!