HOW TO TAKE MY BATH SIDE PANEL OFF ?

[WudBeDIYer]

I AM WANTING TO TAKE THE SIDE PANEL OFF OF THE BATH IN THE HOUSE THAT I AM CURRENTLY RENTING. THERE IS A LARGE DRAFT COMING FROM THE OVERFLOW AND THE BATH AND ULTIMATLEY THE BATHROOM TOO ARE ALWAYS COLD. THE PANEL ON THE BATH HAS CAPPED SCREWS ON THE SIDE AND I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO TAKE THEM OFF. IVE ASKED THE LANDLORD TO LOOK INTO IT BUT HE DOESNT SEEM BOTHERED. IM HOPING THAT IF I CAN GET THE PANEL OFF I MIGHT BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND ULTIMATELY GET HIM TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. PLEASE HELP

 

[BertyUK]

pictures would be useful.

if by capped screws you mean the heads are rounded, they may just be decorative caps over normal screws. if you take a small screwdriver and gently try to pick one off you'll soon find out. you shouldn't need to give it much force if that's what they are.

 

[WudBeDIYer]

ok i will give that a go today . if it doesnt work then i will get some photos , thanks

 

[Nigel_Cro]

If they are hemispherical (ish) chrome caps??

They could just screw off - a type of mirror screw, like this...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mirror-screws-8ga-x-1-satin-chrome-pack-of-10/60115

 

[HERTS P&D]

I think the first thing you should do is .....................calm down and stop SHOUTING!

Andy

 

[jay679]

If there is a draught coming from the overflow, then its not connected - hope you're not a fan of deep baths!
Mention this to the landlord and the risk of flooding might make him sit up and take notice!