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Thanks very much!

Ah...ok. So if it's quite flat then just screwed down. If not then adhesive where it dips right? Do the edges of the board need to be taped or am I going too far?

So I have to use tile adhesive to stick down the backer boards and then screw them down?

Thanks. Do the floorboards all need to be level and secured to the joists first and can you tile straight on top of the hardibacker board or does it need a coating of something. I'm looking for the easiest solution but one that's correct. Also, if it's installed on top of the floorboards...

Hi All, I'm looking to remove our small bathroom tiled floor as there's been a leak from the shower above the bath but also as I plan on putting new tiles, new bath, sink and vanity unit. Currently, under the tiles are floorboards apart from under the actual bath itself which is marine ply. The...

There was no choice...Only thing they had in stock and I though it's only one tile. Even me should be able to fit it within 3 hours! There's no plasterboard on that wall. Literally plaster / cement on brick then tiles as you can see but over the years of this dripping bath panel the hardwall or...

I've ordered a bag of this:- https://www.screwfix.com/p/mapei-wall-floor-rapid-set-flexible-tile-adhesive-grey-20kg/700ag#product_additional_details_container

Here's a pic of the area. You'll see the wall needs a thicker coating!

Hi All, Following a leak from the bath over a very long period of time I've removed a floor and wall tile in the bathroom. The wall tile literally was about to fall off and whatever product was used to stick it to the brickwork disintegrated almost entirely. I'm sorting out the bath leak but...

Thanks very much for the reply. Why can't I use the ready made adhesive? I should add that the floor tile I need to re-do is in an area of the bathroom which won't be walked on. The tile adhesive also needs to stick a wall tile with a similar or even more adhesive thickness!

Thanks again. I don't have a grinder unfortunately. Anything else you can suggest?

Oh...is that a thing? What tool would be best, a Dremel or multi-tool?

Hi All, I've been advised to replace our bath shower screen with a new 'flipper' style one but about half way down the bathroom wall is a tile which has a raised rope twist feature. How do professionals cope with this? Here's a picture of the tile in question. Cheers Daz

Ah...you mean something like this? https://www.diy.com/departments/chrome-6mm-glass-reversible-shower-bath-screen-fixed-panel-1433-x-998mm/5056211824589_BQ.prd

Yes. I'm in the process of removing tiles that have come loose and will also grout where it's missing but need to get rid of the leak first. I'm very happy to get this flipper screen but not quite sure what you're referring to. Could you explain please?

I should add that apparently the Mapei Ultimate Showerproof ready made adhesive I have should not be more than 3mm thick. Well that's not going to work as it needs to be closer to 10mm. Am I going to have a problem and if so, what can I use instead?

I should add that I'll be replacing a piece of timber running vertically from under the bath where the front panel goes to the floor as this has rotted away and allows a bit of flexing which doesn't help!

From what I can tell and pouring a very small glass of water on top of the bath near the taps that water is finding its way behind the area pictured below with a red arrow and dripping down.

Thanks for the reply. If I remove the bottom bracket from the shower screen, give it a huge clean to remove all traces of limescale, etc and then use silicon all around and behind it including where it touches the bath, do you think that'll solve it? I should add that the shower screen is one...

Hi All, I need to stick down one tile in the bathroom that has come away from the floor due to a leak over time. The tile is around 250mm x 150mm and had around 10mm-15mm of rubber based adhesive from 30 years ago. I've managed, with a heat gun, to remove 90%-95% of it but a very thin layer...