One-Day / Liner Bath System

Related terms

• One-Piece vs. Two-Piece

  One-piece toilets fuse tank and bowl (sleek, easy to clean, costlier); two-piece bolt a separate tank on (economical, the traditional sta…

• NKBA Clear Floor Space

  The minimum unobstructed floor area NKBA guidelines specify in front of each fixture so it can be used safely and comfortably.

• Penny Tile

  Small round mosaic tile, a classic vintage bath floor that conforms well to slopes and offers good underfoot grip.

• Niche Tiling

  The detailed tile and waterproofing work to finish a recessed shower shelf — small cuts, a sloped sill, and a continuous membrane to keep…

• Plumbing Relocation (Bath)

  Moving the toilet, tub, or shower drain to a new location — the largest cost lever in a bath remodel because moving a drain means opening…

• Mosaic Tile

  Small tiles mesh-mounted in sheets, used on shower floors (more grout lines aid slope and slip resistance) and as accents.

• Pop-Up Drain

  The sink stopper mechanism operated by a lift rod, or a press-to-seal design. The common bath lavatory drain assembly.

• Mortar Bed

  A sloped cement base packed by hand to form a custom tiled shower floor or to set tile on a solid bed. The traditional method beneath cus…