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  1. R

    Shower Pan NOOB needs Adult Supervision

    First time renovating a shower, had a few silly questions. - is adding one layer of 2x2 on top of the flat 2x4 sufficient outer lip (on the three sides without a curb) for my pans mud beds? Shower is 5x3.5 so 2.5’ from drain at longest point. Do I really need 2x6 perimeter if I don’t plan on...
  2. P

    Quartz tile in shower

    please can I ask if quartz tiles are suitable for inside a shower cubicle. Do they need any special treatment? And do I need to look out for anything in particular? Thanks
  3. C

    Tanking shower area on new plasterboard and skim

    Hi, trying to find my way around this question. We had a new bathroom built, it was plasterboarded and skimmed in September. We're now ready to install the bathroom suite and tile. I understand that I should drank the area around the shower/bath before tiling. Can I apply the liquid waterproof...
  5. GaryMo

    Grout Which wetroom grout?

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and a DIY tiler. I'm working on my wetroom, 3m x 3m box, wall and floors fully tiled. I've put Aquaseal tanking on the walls and impey waterguard tanking on the floor and over shower former (impey as well). I've used Setaflex adhesive. It should be 100% solid...
  6. M

    Should I tank this area in my wetroom?

    Hi, all I have just finished my wetroom and tanked all areas, to my understanding because this is a wetroom, therefore, all areas should be tanked. However, I have created a large concrete step that is spirit levelled and my worry is if I tank this area then should any water ingress via...
  7. M

    Do i tank this area of my wetroom?

    Hi, all I have just finished my wetroom and tanked all areas, to my understanding because this is a wetroom, therefore, all areas should be tanked. However, I have created a large concrete step that is spirit levelled and my worry is if I tank this area then should any water ingress via...
  9. M

    Issue picking grout for my polished san dona marble hex shower floor

    Hello everyone I have a question I have installed hex polished marble san dona tile in my shower floor and 3x6 on the walls. I'm not sure what to use on the floor for grout sanded or un sanded.... I have ~1/8 joints. Thanks for the input
  10. S

    Shower tray install on tile adhesive

    ive got a plastic (i think its acrylic) shower tray. Its not one of the heavy stone resin type. Anyway im going to lay it on a bed of flexible tile adhesive and wanted to check, when laying the adhesive out on the floor do you guys comb it out using the notched side of the trowel or just lay a...
    • serval
    • Thread
    • adhesive former install shower shower tray tile tile adhesive tray wetroom
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  11. Oakamoor

    Advice on shower install

    I've had first fix done on a bathroom renovation, my plumber advised I tank the walls before tiling, but I'm concerned about the walls. The area behind the shower used to house a water tank and lots of the plaster is shot, surely this is not a good idea to tile on top of?! I will be removing...
  13. A

    Actual regulations on tanking walk-in shower?

    Hi, So I've looked about and read a few things regarding the building regs (BS 5385-1:2018 clause 6.1.1.3). I'm just a bit unsure as to how high the tanking has to be up the walls for it to be legit? I'm looking at getting an Impey Linear 4 shower tray and I know they have their own Waterguard...
  14. B

    Tanking past tiles and shower tray

    Hi, I’m tiling wall first then fitting enclosure but tanking before the tiling. My question is if I’m tiling behind the frame but only the width of the frame What will stop the water if it gets behind the tiles, running down the wall to the outside of the shower tray? Hope you can help Ben
  15. S

    Creating a slope in a wetroom

    Hi all, have tiled small areas before but trying to create a wetroom.. I have read a lot of tips etc on here so far. I am creating a bench within an enclosure which I want to create a steam room in. Floor to ceiling glass, and I plan to put an long drain butted against the wall under the...
  17. N

    When to apply grout to shower walls & floor and bathroom floor tiles

    Hello, I'm renovating my 2nd floor master bath. I'm about to lay down tile in three areas... on the shower floor first, then the his and her side bathroom floors, and finally the shower walls - in that order. My question is... Should i grout immediately after each tiled area's mortar it...
    • nelsonxm
    • Thread
    • bathroom floor floor tiles former grout shower shower tray tile tiles walls wetroom
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  18. H

    Contour disabled access shower doors

    Hi all. Fitting contour disabled access half height , bi fold shower doors for parents. Lining up with shower tray and there's no joist where the U metal compensator needs to be fixed to tile on pb wall. Instructions say drill hole with 10 masonry bit and use wall plugs supplied. Screws are 8 X...
  19. B

    Shower tray squeaking since tiling

    I have a recently installed Mira Flight Low tray that was absolutely solid for 2 months, no squeaking or creaking. Shower hasn’t been used yet as waiting for bespoke screen. Tiler came and tiled down to tray and tiled nib wall next to it. A few weeks go by and the other night I stepped on the...
  21. fatmcgav

    Loft ensuite wetroom questions

    Hey there, We're currently in the planning stages of our dormer loft conversion project which will form a new master bedroom and ensuite. Ensuite is looking to be about 1.8m wide by 2.6m long, with the shower running width ways on the external wall. Currently, I'm planning on using an...
  22. D

    6" waterproof adhesive membrane tape for niches in shower wall.

    Hi all, I am hoping to find some help. A false wall has been constructed in my bathroom and two niches have been put into it. The 'wall' has been boarded over with aquapanel cement board and the niches have been constructed with the same. I need to tile the entire bathroom now, but taking it...
    • Deleted member 58878
    • Thread
    • adhesive former membrane shower shower tray tape wall waterproof wetroom
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
  23. M

    Installing a wetroom at home

    Appreciate all of the tiling advice on this forum. I completed a successful wetroom for the family bathroom. Just starting the ensuite shower room which will also be a wetroom.
  25. A

    Best Adhesive for shower Area

    Hi, I've been a frequent visitor to this site and found the info useful in getting me to the stage i am at now in my shower project. Have tanked tray to ceiling onto moisture resistant plasterboard, and 10m2 of 12x4 inch tiles are due tomorrow. Just hoping for some advice on the best adhesive...
  26. L

    replacing 70 year old shower pan, do I need to take out the curb?

    The shower pan on my all tile 70 year old shower started to leak. I have access the the underside of the shower and am also replacing the old galvinized pipes which are rusted through, in fact this is what alerted me to the pan leak. I want to replace just the pan and the drain. The wall...
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