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Just a quick update. Merlyn delivered tray #5, and I was assured that the courier had delivered this one flat. Did the level tests again and it was the same issue as tray #3 and #4, a 7mm downwards bow (4mm after you account for the 3mm spacers). When I pointed this out to Merlyn they came back...

I did try and ask Merlyn what the issue was if I fitted the bowed ones. In my head, the only issue (assuming water still drained the right way) was fitting the shower screen bar and having to fill in big gaps with silicone where the frame meets the tray. Also, potentially having to profile the...

I am currently doing a bathroom renovation and decided on fitting a Merlyn Level 25 stone resin shower tray. In the instructions, the first thing they get you to do is check that there isn't an excessive bow on all four sides. They do this by getting you to prop up the tray on four blocks of...

I am looking for some advice on suitable bathroom subfloors on joists. I have had a look on the forum, and am struggling to find an answer. Currently the bathroom subfloor is some kind of 18mm chipboard screwed onto the joists (400mm centres). Previously carpet was laid on top of this so...