First of all, you must be very careful in choosing the floor to install in the bathroom. Be sure that the item's warranty covers water damage and moisture damage. Overall, the best flooring to install in the bathroom is still ceramic or vinyl tile. Laminates are next in line.

Installing an exhaust fan in the bathroom is much recommended. When running, the fan ventilates the bathroom by circulating air and therefore preventing damp air overloads. It helps to maintain low humidity levels, promoting good indoor air quality and reducing the chance for mold growth. It is important to turn it on while using the bathroom and for 5-10 minutes afterwards.

No. The electrical codes (NEC in the US and CEC in Canada) do not allow heating cables to be installed behind walls.

No problem. Our prices are based upon our standard specifications, however, our customers are completely free to choose alternatives and we will simply

Some bathrooms will have a Western style toilet rather than a squat style. A shower with cold water is usually installed in the bathroom. In most cases, volunteers share bathroom/toilet with host family.

Urination is usually straightforward...ponder that. The other is a bit more complex..." [CLICK FOR FULL ANSWER]

Expect shared bathrooms, though private rooms may have en suite (in the room) bathrooms. Hostel bathrooms usually start the day clean, but you may be sharing with double digit numbers of folks. Almost always true: the toilet will be semi sloppy and the shower temperature unpredictable. Do bring flip flops for healthy feet despite the shower.

Yes. The days of shared bathrooms are quickly disappearing. Almost any accommodation has now adpated their lodgings to include bathrooms.

The closest women's bathroom is outside the library, to the right of the email workstation and across from the elevators.

Believe it or not, this has become a popular question! Please put your mind at ease that in addition to the full kitchen, hot tub, and washer/dryer, each cabin also has a toilet and 5' shower (with seats). No trips to the outhouse at Hot Springs Log Cabins!

Carbon monoxide detectors are affected by excessive humidity and by too close proximity to gas stoves. Therefore the detectors should be located away from bathrooms and kitchens whenever possible.

Yes, if certain precautions are taken. The mural should not be hung where water will sit on the mural such as in a shower or besides a sink. After installation, coat the wall mural with a water-based polyurethane (apply several light coats, allowing to dry between each coat) to protect it from moisture. In addition, if you suspect moisture exists behind the wall, an adhesive containing a mildew preventive should be used prior to installing the wallpaper mural.

Yes, if certain precautions are taken. The installed wall mural must be coated with a water-based polyurethane (several light coats) to protect it from moisture. In addition, if you suspect moisture exists behind the wall, an adhesive containing a mildewcide should be used.

Bamboo floors can be installed in a bathroom- but care must be taken to avoid standing water. Like almost any flooring, bamboo could be damaged if excessive water is left to stand for an extended period of time. That being said, many Duro-design bamboo floors are in use in bathrooms successfully. To cut all risks we would recommend adding two extra coats of our MP765 water-base polyurethane after installation to penetrate and seal all the joints in the floor.