BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels.
From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, this book has the answer to any home plumbing problem you’re likely to have. Packed with clear color photos, illustrations, and easy-to-understand descriptions, the basics of home plumbing systems are clearly explained, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with clear directions and art.
Projects include:
- Plumbing and tiling a curbless shower
- Installing a jetted spa
- Replacing a toilet
- Installing a dishwasher and garbage disposer
- Repairing faucets
- Accessibility projects that meet Universal Design standards
- Flooring
- Wallcoverings
- Lighting
- Ventilation
- Bathroom cabinetry
Get those home projects you’ve been dreaming about accomplished and done right, with a little help from the experts at BLACK+DECKER.
Up to date on all national codes,
BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is packed with complete how-to descriptions and photos for common plumbing projects.
Introduction
The Home Plumbing System
Gray Water Systems
PLUMBING TOOLS, MATERIALS + SKILLS
Plumbing Tools, Plumbing Materials
Copper, PEX Pipe, PEX Manifolds
Rigid Plastic Pipe, Working with Cast-Iron Pipe
Working with Outdoor Flexible Plastic Pipe
Pipe Fittings, Shutoff Valves, Valves + Hose Bibs
Compression Fittings, Creating Flared Fittings
INSTALLING PLUMBING LINES
Installation Basics
Planning Plumbing Routes
Building a Wet Wall
PEX Stub Outs
FIXTURES, FAUCETS, DRAINS + APPLIANCES
Toilets, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Drains + Traps, Dishwashers
Garbage Disposals, Water Heaters
Lavatory Faucets, Touch-Activated Bathroom Faucets, Lavatory Drains
Shower Kits, Neo-Angle Shower, Custom Shower Bases
Wet Rooms & Curbless Showers, Alcove Bathtubs, Sliding Tub Doors, Jetted
Tubs
Water Softeners, Pedestal + Console Sinks
Wall-Mounted Sinks, Traditional Vanity, Kitchen Sinks
Standpipe Drains, Freestanding Bathtubs, Whole-House Water Filters
COMMON PLUMBING REPAIRS
Common Toilet Problems, Dual-Flush Toilets + Valves, Clogged Toilets
Toilet Flanges, Sink Faucets, Kitchen Sprayers
Fixing Leaky Tub + Shower Faucets, Single-Handle Tub + Shower Faucet with
Scald Control
Slide-Bar Dual Showerheads, Tubs + Shower Drains, Sink Drains
Branch + Main Drains, Noisy Pipes
Measurement Conversions
Resources
Photo Credits
Index
The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.
Chris Peterson has written extensively in the home improvement, cooking, and general reference categories. Included among the 40 books to his credit are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, and The Blue Bloods Cookbook. Chris lives and works in the Pacific Northwest, where he indulges his love of hiking and baking.
