Hi
I'm considering renovating my daughters bathroom whilst she is away in Oz for 3 weeks.
I've completed a kitchen in the past with little problem and am feeling that it should be within my capabilities. before I even suggest the idea to her I want to make sure I'm as mentally prepared as possible.
The house was built around 30-35 years ago. It is a typical 6 x 6 bathroom with an internal soil stack (toilet, sink, bath with electric shower).
The room is fully tiled and I suspect that there are tiles on tiles?
My thoughts are just rip it all out, I don't believe there is scope to change the layout (nor need to change) and instal new suite and fully tile with PVC ceiling.
To the questions....
Would it be simpler to go right back and remove all plasterboard? If yes do I use plasterboard or is there a better material to consider?
There seems to be a wide choice of standard of bathroom suites, I know when we had our bathrooms replaced we were advised to stay away from Chinese stuff as it is complete carp, part of me wonders how true this is and who is recommended as a good standard (not necessarily flash) supplier?
Should I just go for a mixer shower or stay with electric?
Tiles or wall panels? Thinking here is 1) cost, 2) low maintenance, 3) ease of fitting
Are there likely to be changes in pipework dimensions?
Any thoughts on push fit over conventional copper pipework?
With flexible pipe, does there tend to be movement when water turned on shut off? If yes what do I need to consider?
Any thoughts and advice is welcome and hope I'm not asking too much in one go.
Cheers
Simon
I'm considering renovating my daughters bathroom whilst she is away in Oz for 3 weeks.
I've completed a kitchen in the past with little problem and am feeling that it should be within my capabilities. before I even suggest the idea to her I want to make sure I'm as mentally prepared as possible.
The house was built around 30-35 years ago. It is a typical 6 x 6 bathroom with an internal soil stack (toilet, sink, bath with electric shower).
The room is fully tiled and I suspect that there are tiles on tiles?
My thoughts are just rip it all out, I don't believe there is scope to change the layout (nor need to change) and instal new suite and fully tile with PVC ceiling.
To the questions....
Would it be simpler to go right back and remove all plasterboard? If yes do I use plasterboard or is there a better material to consider?
There seems to be a wide choice of standard of bathroom suites, I know when we had our bathrooms replaced we were advised to stay away from Chinese stuff as it is complete carp, part of me wonders how true this is and who is recommended as a good standard (not necessarily flash) supplier?
Should I just go for a mixer shower or stay with electric?
Tiles or wall panels? Thinking here is 1) cost, 2) low maintenance, 3) ease of fitting
Are there likely to be changes in pipework dimensions?
Any thoughts on push fit over conventional copper pipework?
With flexible pipe, does there tend to be movement when water turned on shut off? If yes what do I need to consider?
Any thoughts and advice is welcome and hope I'm not asking too much in one go.
Cheers
Simon