Walk-In Tub

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• Wall-Hung Toilet

  A toilet mounted to an in-wall carrier with a concealed tank, floating off the floor. A premium space-saving look that requires opening t…

• Vessel Faucet

  A tall faucet sized to reach over the rim of a vessel (above-counter) sink. Height is matched to the specific basin to avoid splashing.

• Wall-Mount Faucet

  A faucet mounted in the wall above the sink rather than the deck. A design statement that must be plumbed in the wall during rough-in and…

• Vanity Top

  The countertop on the vanity, often with an integrated or undermount sink. Common materials are quartz, cultured marble, and solid surface.

• Waterproofing Membrane

  A continuous barrier (sheet or liquid-applied) over shower walls and floor that keeps water out of the structure. The make-or-break of a…

• Vanity Lighting Placement

  Positioning light at the mirror to eliminate face shadows — ideally sconces at both sides at ~66 in., not solely an overhead fixture. A d…

• Wax Ring

  The wax seal between the toilet base and flange that prevents sewer gas and leaks. Replaced every time a toilet is reset; failure causes…

• Vanity Light

  Task lighting at the mirror. Best placed at both sides at face height to eliminate shadows; a single overhead fixture alone is the most c…