bathroom

Is this too large a gap at the top of tile backer board? The board is secured in place so can’t easily replace it so thinking I could fill it with silicone or put in a thin piece.

Is there a difference between WBP plywood and hardwood plywood? I’m trying to determine if hardwood plywood would be sufficient for a shower base.

1. Do I need to seal the inside of a bath shower screen where the chrome plated plastic mount meets the wall on the inside i.e. vertically down the side here? 2. And should I do it on the opposite side too i.e. the outside of where the mount meets the tiles? Note: It feels like there is a kind...

Evening, I've got myself in a not-so-ideal scenario. Bathroom is 1.8m wide, I've a shower tray which measures 1.8m so it's going to go wall to wall. I have studded the wall using small 200mm batons (I could have used dot and dab but that's where I'm at). I'll be using tile backer board and...

I was planning to attach wood where necessary for additional support, but this section has a lot of pipes, making it impossible to add any wood to drill into. The studs are spaced 600mm apart, and the backer board I’m using is 1200 x 600 x 20mm. Do you have any suggestions on how to securely...

My bathroom floor consists of 2 layers, OSB board and T&G chipboard. I’m laying a 1200 x 760 shower tray down on plywood but was wondering which thickness plywood I should be using? I was thinking 18mm but may need to go thinner as I need my floor tiles to cover the plywood. Not sure if there...

Is there any need to tank a shower area when using tile backer boards? I.e. priming, using waterproof tape and membrane?

I’m planning on laying tile backer board on chipboard flooring prior to tiling. Which adhesive is required to lay the backer on to? Would something like this work...

What is the best method for tiling a bathroom chipboard floor using tile backer board? I’m considering using 6mm backer board, but I’m unsure whether screws alone are sufficient for securing it, or if adhesive is also necessary. Any advice?

How can I position my shower tray waste in the center, where the hot and cold pipes are currently located? Would it be possible to place the waste pipe and trap above the hot/cold pipes, or would it be better to re-route the pipes instead?

I'm installing a shower tray and need to decide on the best location for the shower waste. I have two options: placing it in the top left, where there's a joist, or in the middle, where the hot and cold pipes are located. I haven't purchased the tray yet, so I can choose any waste location...

Hi! The hinge of our shower screen broke when we moved it to clean it. I am not sure of the make as this was fitted before our landlord bought the place, but he told us it is pretty generic. I am really struggling to find a replacement in bathroom or DIY shops. I have now emailed a few...

My pipe cutter seems to be cutting pipes a little bent. Is this acceptable to use?

Where do you typically position mixer showers? I'm installing a 760mm shower tray against an 800mm wall and want to place the mixer bar exactly in the middle between the shower screen and the opposite wall. Given that I’m at the first fix plumbing stage before plastering and tiling, what’s the...

The waste hole for my shower tray is located in the middle, but the existing waste pipe is not aligned with it. Should I route the waste pipe under the floor to match the position of the waste hole, or is it possible to reroute it above the floor, given that the tray will be installed on a...

I’ve removed my bathtub and currently have the hot and cold water pipes coming out of the floor. I’m planning to install a shower tray and a thermostatic shower. However, I’m unsure what to do with the exposed pipes. Should I cut into the floor and move the pipes behind the wall, or would it be...

What is the best way to lay tiles on chipboard flooring in a bathroom?

I’m renovating my bathroom and installing tile backer board on several walls where tiles were removed. These walls are in and around the shower. There are two other adjoining walls with moisture resistant plasterboard. Should I remove the plasterboard from these walls as well, or can I leave...

How to plumb a heated towel rail to these pipes?

How to plumb a heated towel rail to these pipes?