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Thanks for that. After a visit to my local plumber's merchant today, I got someone round to do just that at a very reasonable cost. Thanks to everyone who offered me help.

Thank you for taking the time tp explain that. I appreciate it.

Thanks, I was thinking today when I looked at it again that removing the whole stack seemed ridiculous for something so small. I was also reading on the internet today about some bitumen backed tape that offers a waterproof repair. Does anyone have any experience of this? I found adverts by...

I also wish you luck with your problems of poor spelling and spending a great deal of time nit-picking and being sarcastic on a forum with someone you don't even know. I came in here asking for advice, and thanks to those who took the time to give it. I feel a bit sorry for the other posters...

If I scrape a mm or so off, the grouting is white underneath, though I do sort of think that there is some sort of leeching, although can't find any dampness with tissues etc. I think the way forward is probably to remove this section of tiles and see what's underneath. I used a powered...

Thanks for your advice, and this would usually be the way I proceeded. However, after our last exchange i don't really want anything more to do with the guy. When he didn't show up (more than a few times), I'd call him, then get texts about him being in a&e with a cut hand etc etc. The last...

No, of course I didn't pay someone to tile like this. Please read my original thread before throwing in comments. This is part of the small area I regrouted after water pressure/mould problems, and a plumber doing a disappearing act. It also shows an area that I scraped out in preparation for...

Someone here to help me upload now. Here's a link to the photo of the stained grouting http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/boosmith_photos/DSC_1921_small.jpg

Thanks for that. Unfortunately, he's self-employed and moved just after he finished our work last year. I was daft enough not to press him for his new address, as he had returned to repair one mistake and I thought he was a reasonable tradesman. My mistake.

Of course it's not a wind up! How sad would I have to be to be sitting here all evening making up imaginary tiling problems! I'm not able to upload at the moment, as I said earlier.

That's a thought, but no, the tiles are white. And it's only the area of new grouting affected. Thanks for your time. I really do feel at a loss. It's beyond my amateur DIY skills, which is why I paid someone to do a professional job in the first place........

Sorry, i know this isn't exactly DIY, but there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum. I really do like DIY, and try to do what I can myself. However, I paid someone to install a bathroom last year, and there have been a few problems. The work is 'guaranteed' for a year, but if a...

Sorry, not sure what you mean about the white tissue? I just did it, and no staining, but not really sure what I'm looking for. Thanks

Oh, dear. I don't have long ladders, and don't think I'd be confident that high anyway. Is there really no other way around the problem? It seems an awful lot of trouble and expense for a small area of cracking. Could I remove a piece of the section (the piece around the disconnected waste...

That doesn't really fit, I'm afraid. When I've regrouted, it's looked absolutely fine until the second it comes into contact with water, then it discolours immediately. It looks a bit better when it dries out between showers, but it still very unsightly very quickly. I take your point about...

Sorry, can't upload at the moment. Think surface water stains (if you scratch the top layer, the grout underneath is white). I should mention that I used powered waterproof recommended-for-mosaics-and-showers grout. Thanks

Thanks once again, Noseall. Is it possible to 'insert' a new section, or do you have to take the whole stack apart from the top iykwim? I was considering going to Wickes.

Grey plastic. The part with the cracks is a section of slightly heavier looking plastic - presumably put there when the waste was originally installed. Thanks

Yes, thanks, I didn't realise it was called that.

Hi folks, hope that no-one mind me picking their brains. We had our bathroom tiled last year with medium sized mosaic tiles. Quite soon after the work was finished, I noticed the sealant around the shower outflow was cracking and the grouting underneath going dark (water pressure and mould, I...