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    Do you recognise this shower drain rubber seal?

    Do you recognise this shower drain rubber seal? I have searched the web and common plumbing spares suppliers but I cannot find which it is. It is from a 1990s new build en-suite shower. The plastic cover plate is silver and, when you remove it, two screws go through the fixing plate and pull...
    • JohnHa
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    • drain seal shower this
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
  2. J

    Decoupling mat, seal or not?

    Hi, does a decoupling mat need to be sealed? Do I seal nothing, kitchen area only or all of it? Cheers!
  3. D

    blisters on flush valve seal Discussion Thread

    blisters on flush valve seal Discussion Thread Had a leaking flush valve in the cable operated Fluidmaster drop dual flush valve in the toilet cistern that initially turned out to be some limescale debris stuck between the flush valve (drop valve?) and its seat..... After removing the unit and...
    • davidwf
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    • flush seal thread
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
  4. Lou

    Cutout seal cut off Electrical Advice

    Cutout seal cut off Discussion ThreadCutout seal cut off Electrical Advice if anyone get the fine for the cutout seal was cut? In case I have to install isolator to replace customet unit. As I chatted with a meter spark, he told me the supply company have record that the fuse/electricity...
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    Terracotta advice -best products to refresh tiles after previous seal with Bentens 500 Sealer - is there an alternative to the Bentens....

    Hi All Had a panic when we had to rip out some of our floor tiles after a plumbing leak.... wondering about modern maintenance product for my Elon Mexican Saltillo tiles..... These were laid in my kitchen years ago - sealed with Bentens 500 sealer and Bentens No Buff polish to maintain. They...
  6. B

    Mixer tap ring sheared during seal replacement - how remove Discussion Thread

    Mixer tap ring sheared during seal replacement - how remove Discussion Thread In serious trouble here, was going to replace seals around base of mixer tap spout as it was stiff to rotate. Allen removed ok, but spout very difficult to remove, but working it back and forth got it out. But a part...
    • Barnjet
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    • how mixer seal thread
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
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    Close coupled seal for 2" flush with 100mm OD? Discussion Thread

    Close coupled seal for 2" flush with 100mm OD? Discussion Thread I'm trying to locate a close coupled cistern seal (foam or rubber) for a 2" flush with a 100mm OD and 67mm ID. All I can find is 105mm, 107, or 110mm OD. The pan recess for the seal will only accept 100mm OD. Any ideas on where...
    • Coddey
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    • flush seal thread
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    • Forum: Plumbing Advice
  8. S

    Split tiles remove or seal?

    We inherited split face tiles on a feature wall in our ensuite. In my naivety over the last few years these have been cleaned with a steamer and bathroom cleaner. They aren't fairing so well now - constantly damp, chip easily when cleaned and a brown residue can comes off when cleaned (this may...
  9. M

    Caulk to seal seams on OSB subfloor

    Long time listener, first time caller. I have seen this both ways: Do you recommend sealing the seams between the 1/8 gap in the subfloor with caulk, or does this prevent the expansion/contraction of the wood? If caulk is used, what kind of caulk do you recommend? Also, if someone can...
  10. T

    New Member-What product to use to seal seams on Schluter Kerdi boards?

    I am a first time homeowner bathroom remodeler & tiler. I'm ready to waterproof my seams and I've seen some talk/videos like this: View: https://youtu.be/3fohpiZ0E7E?si=cgu70oEhuxMnhI9t That have me scared to move forward with waterproofing. I have Schluter Tape Rolls and Schluter All Set...
  11. P

    Shower under tile seal

    Hi i am looking for a shower tray under tile seal, a few years ago I found one that the tile sat in a channel on the seal with the up stand behind the tile and the flexi seal part below, does any one know if they still do anything like this anymore ? regards peter
  12. T

    Silicon seal base and corners of a walk in shower? Currently grouted

    Bathroom fitters finishing job tomorrow, is it necessary for them to seal around the base and corners before they leave?
  13. R

    Seal grout or not

    Finishing up shower wall (pan was bought ) and soap dish job with ceramic tile. For soap dish aesthetics, had to use a bit more thinset than the 3/8 in. for walls. Now at grouting stage and did clear out grout groves well and will grout today. There seems to be difference of opinion on need to...
  14. J

    Low , dirty grout on mosaic tiling. Can I just clean and seal it?

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  15. K

    Can I use silicon to seal grout?

    The grout in my shower is constantly needing mould & mildew treatment, and is generally looking tired. I am considering removing and replacing any damaged sections of grout, then applying Silicon over all the grout lines to seal them. Is this ok to do? Very grateful for any advice.
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    Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles sealer for wet look and Silicon Waterseal Masonry Sealer on top to water seal 100%?

    Hi all, Finding it a little hard to get my head around something and hoping one of you might be able to help/ advise. I had some Split Face Quartzite Mosaic Tiles and I want to know a few questions. I want to seal them as best as possible and have them kinda add a wet/darker look to them...
  17. H

    re sealing shower

    Hi I need some advice on re applying sealant in my shower. We have had some movement and a gap in the corner of the shower has appeared (I've attached a picture) The gap is over 7mm. How would be the best way of re sealing this? I was going to use CT1 sealer.
    • helpme
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    • coverage former liquid paint seal sealing shower shower tray wetroom
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  18. S

    Sealing a Slc garage floor prior to painting

    Need some advice please on sealing Slc. Not sure if I'm in the right place for this but worth a try. I have recently Slc a garage floor and want to paint over it as the finish but I'm not sure what to seal it with prior to painting as it has a very porous/dusty finish, any advice would be...
    • Si2111
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    • canada coverage floor garage liquid paint seal sealing slc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing porcelain tiles

    Hello all I have procelain tiles laid in my kitchen floor. The tiles are cream colour and have a bit of shine on them. Issue is they get dirty so quick I was thinking of sealing them???also I want to give them a good clean would hiring a polisher machine so the job?
    • Indi
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    • canada coverage liquid paint porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles seal sealing tile tiles
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. M

    Sealing pipes coming out the wall

    Hi guys. As title says. What methods do you use to seal the shower outlet pipe feeds that come out the wall? Got two copper pipes coming out at 150 centers for my mira erd shower. Pipes are in a stud wall, lined with jackoboard. Its not tiled in that area yet. I have seen gaskets but cant...

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