INTD 59 intro to kitchen

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INTD 59 intro to kitchen bath design bathroom
finishes accessories
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• counter materials
• counters can really be created out of any surface
  imaginableall have pros and cons
• decorative laminate
• ceramic tile
• wood
• marble
• travertine
• solid-surface materials
• solid-surfacing veneer
• stainless steel
• granite
• slate
• can you think of others?

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counter materials
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counter materials
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counter materials
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counter materials
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vanity cabinet ready-made cabinets containing a
lavatory may be ordered with or without a
finished countertop generally 29-30 inches in
height as standard
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vanity cabinet
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• floors
• choice depends upon clients needs and personal
  wishes
• some find hard-surfaced floor to be tiring to
  feet
• wood floors need to be finished with durable,
  moisture-resistant finish
• resilient flooring may add a little softness to
  the space
• tile of all types
• consider grout, cleaning,
• finishes, safety

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floors
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floors
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floors
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floors
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floors
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floors
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• walls
• if painted, should be finish that is easily
  cleaned and will withstand moisture
• vanity backsplash should coordinate and should
  also be easily cleanable
• completely scrubbable
• wall covering is another
• alternativemust hold up
• to moisture
• tile of all types
• consider grout, cleaning,
• finishes, safety

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walls
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walls
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walls
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walls
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walls
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walls
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• accessories
• towel storage22 inches per user within
  convenient reach of bath, shower lavatory
• soap containers
• toilet paper dispenser
• fixed/stationary support bars
• GFI (ground fault interrupter) electrical
  outletsshould be located so they CANNOT be
  reached from tub or shower area
• mirrors
• storagesafety lock box to store medications
  pull-out laundry hampers tilt-out waste baskets
  drawer organizers for cosmetics appliances

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participation activity bathroom
finishes select the finishes for your bathroom
final projectfind the finishes that you want to
use and request samples from the manufacturer so
that you can use them on your materials
board find and compile installation and
maintenance information for your selected
finishes for use in your specification
booklet keep in mind the idea that multiple
finishes in a bathroom makes the bathroom more
interesting as well as possibly more
functionalremember safety features and water
exposure