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I hadn't thought of using the cupboard to help support the wall, but yes that would work. Thanks cdbe The cupboard will actually be a 500mm kitchen dresser unit. The worktop will extend out further and have a countertop basin on it. Taps mounted vertically on dresser and mirror on door. Plenty...

I would just fill the hole with tile adhesive and smooth it level with the floor boards. Use the 12mm ply as before. Rather than the Ditra, you could use BAL Rapid-Mat. This is < 1mm thick. I used the BAL rapid-mat in my hallway and tiled on top - no problem with the tiles and the doors open...

Thanks for your comments Guys My good lady wants tiles rather than the shower panels as the rest of the bathroom will be tiled. I don't want to use glass instead of the wall, because the side of the cupboard will not be attractive. I am hoping that the wall won't be wobbly! I've used...

Hi, So yes, I would board the blockwork bench. Do the top and sides. I wouldn't bother trying to recess the board under the wall boards. If you tape the joint before tanking then it won't make any difference which is on top. I can't help much with the mortar bed slope. You definitely need a...

Hi Mark, Personally I would fill the hole with expanding foam. Then make good outside using mortar and inside using filler. You can get ready mix repair mortar in a cartridge for use with a gun - like silicone sealant. I recently had to fill a hole used by my old toilet overflow. All new...

Hi, I need to build a very thin partition wall for a shower cubicle. There is very little room to play with, so I need to save every mm. The partition will be tiled on both sides. In my research I have come across laminate or sandwich walls, which are basically 3 layers of plasterboard stuck...

Hi, My advice would be to tank the whole lot. I used an Aquaseal Tanking Kit (other makes are available) on my ensuite shower. The kit has tape for the joins and corners which you do first. Then 2 coats of the tanking solution. This is painted on and sets to a solid rubber type finish. You then...