fixing a basin

[diy_dude]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask about this, but here goes anyway.

I am starting a total refit of my bathroom. The walls will be re-tiled and the suite replaced.

Whilst starting to remove the tiles, I have noticed that the basin is fitted directly to the brick. It has then been plastered and tiled around. Therefore when I remove it I will have a basin shaped hole in the plaster with bare brick visible.

Is this normal?

Should I aim to fix my new basin directly to the brick or should I plan to plaster the 'hole' first then fix the basin to the new plaster?

Any help appreciated.

 

[ChrisR]

Either - depends how deep the depression is.

 

[longdogs]

Would suggest plastering first and fixing to the plastered wall.


Nothing is normal.

 

[jobloggs]

You could make life easier for yourself by tiling the wall first and fixing basin and WC cistern to the tiled wall hence avoiding a lot of tile cutting round these items.

 

[JohnD]

You could make life easier for yourself by tiling the wall first and fixing basin and WC cistern to the tiled wall hence avoiding a lot of tile cutting round these items.

...and this way it will be easier to fit a new one when the old one gets cracked.

Don't put a shelf or cabinet over the basin, women like to put glass bottles and jars in them and accidentally drop them into the basin, cracking it.