How To Make A Plumb Line On The Floor

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How to make a plumb line on the floor.

Start by measuring the entire length of the wall that you will be working on. In simplest form a plumb line consists of a piece of. Step 1 measure. The bathroom sink rough in dimensions are as follows.

And b is 10 in for example the maximum length of the drain line is 12 ft. For best results make several plumb lines around the room to make certain all wallpaper strips are straight. 1 pry off with a prybar any baseboard or molding from the longest wall in the room. Make sure you allow the plumb bob to hang inch away from the surface leaving enough room for it swing freely.

The weight of the bob will force the string into a perfect line. Secure the hook end. Reel out the string and pull it taut. If you are starting your hanging at a corner make your plumb line half an inch less than the width of your wallpaper from the corner.

Reach out with your other hand and lift up the chalk line about 10 to 12 inches from the floor pulling straight up then release the line so it snaps down onto the floor creating a crisp straight line. Pull the line very taut and the hold the line down on the mark with one hand. Then lift the string straight up and let it go. How to use a plumb line.

Being able to make your own plumb line will help with a range of projects. Per foot with 3 or 4 in. Some local codes allow 1 8 in. The snap line is extra bold.

The result will be a straight plumb line of chalk. The center of the lav s drain is located 18 approximately above the finished floor. We will use these fittings to plumb this bathroom in just a moment. If a is 13 in.

But first i need to mention the bathroom plumbing rough in dimensions you need to know. Measure from the ceiling to the floor and use the result to cut the string to the necessary length. If your main line isn t deep enough you ll have to locate fixtures closer to the line or install a sewage ejection pump. Plumb lines also called plumb bobs are alternatives to levels when you want to find a straight vertical line.

When you need to mark a long straight line on a wall ceiling or floor use a chalk line see photo 3. A chalk line helps to make a straight edge that you can align your planks against for even precise flooring. To straighten a doorway attach the plumb bob above the door frame and leave it to hang. When any project calls for drawing a long straight line on a floor wall or similar flat surface a professional mechanic will use a chalk line.

3 x 4 12. Line up your first strip of wallpaper with this line.