Roughing out utilities. While the studs in the walls are exposed and easily accessible, water feed lines, drains, electric outlets and switches, and heating and air conditioning system ductwork are installed or updated. At this point, any one-piece premanufactured bathtubs, shower stalls, or shower pans are installed.
Installing sheetrock. Mildew-resistant sheetrock or green board is installed on the dry walls of the bathroom. The contractor will also install 100% waterproof backer board on the soon-to-be-tiled wet walls of the shower stall or bathtub.
Tile work. Depending on taste and budget, tile may be used to cover the bathroom floor, bathtub walls, shower stall walls, and shower pan. (See tile contractors section for more information about tile installation.)
Installing cabinets, vanities, fixtures, and countertops. The next step is to install and connect all of the cabinets, countertops, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc. Carpenters, plumbers, and sometimes electricians complete this step.
Glass, mirrors, and hardware. Any glass shower stall walls, custom or standard mirrors, towel bars, and other hardware are installed.
Painting. To avoid marks from the installation of other components, painting is typically one of the last steps in the process.
