Your Choices When Plumbing a Laundry Room
Whether you have made the decision to remodel or add a laundry room to your home, there is no doubt you have many decisions to make. It’s no longer convenient or fashionable to just throw a washing machine and clothes dryer in the basement and call the job complete. Not only do you have to pick a location for your laundry room, you also have to consider the process of plumbing a laundry room correctly. Of course, once you have the basics, you have the option of adding more conveniences to the room. Here is a look at some of the choices the pros are going to give you.
Plumbing a Laundry Room
Naturally, your more than competent general contractor is going to be able to advise you on the specifics of the plumbing in a laundry room, but it helps to have some idea of what is going on. One of the things that are simply not negotiable is the presence of some kind of drain in the center of the room. Let’s face it; washing machine hoses rupture and water can end up everywhere. With a central drainage system in place, you can be confident the water won’t damage your sub floor or anything else since it has a place to go.
Most of the plumbing connections used for washing machines and stationary tubs are pretty straightforward and your contractor won’t have any trouble either fitting your appliances’ plumbing or adding the correct new fixtures and pipes. Your biggest concerns are going to be what if any, kind of plumbing additions you might like. For example, many people take advantage of a laundry room remodel to install a shower. It can come in handy for mudroom purposes or to allow clothing like sweaters a place to dry since they can’t be hung up. A retractable clothes line or rails are ideal for this purpose when the shower isn’t being used to clean up the family dog or sports equipment.
There are tons of options to think about when plumbing a laundry room. You can have as many add ons as you like or keep things nice and simple.Â
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