How do I fix this mess?

[ian158]

Oh yep Ian. Go and get a loan!? Possibly the most ridiculous post I've read on this forum to date. Including Mr T's posts.

oh you can be so negative at times...it doesn't make economic sense to spend money on a dehumidifier...panels etc... or a temp fix for a year..either way having your bathroom done is inconvenient wether its now or next year..they're half way there...crack on..and over boarding wet sodden plasterboard is hardly good advice either..its lost its strength....the plaster skim will have had it to..admittdley screw and fix hardi for quickness but just seems mad not to do it right and now.

 

[AliGage]

In your own words the interest on the loan you're suggesting would be the same cost as a temporary fix.

I weigh up the cost of plastic panels to be around £150. He already has a big de-hum there, and the walls are damp not rotten.
But interestingly how much of a loan do you think he will need to do all the work in a new bathroom? Don't think the interest on that figure would compare if im honest.

The key thing the user posted was he wants to save to do the job properly in about a year, but wants to get the area useable. Properly. . . . .in a year. . . . . .

Plastic panels will easily last until then and its an install a diy'er can comfortably do themselves.

I don't think encouraging loans is a good idea. Also not giving a viable and temporary option could lead to the user calling in bob the builder and being back on this forum in a couple of months. What do you say to him then? Should of got a pro in? They can't before it yet and want a proper job in the future when they can.

 

[ian158]

From my understanding it will be a DIY job in a year..and we all have loans mate...it's called a mortgage !...money in interest we will never reap the benefits of..what makes you think he will call in bob the knob...he's already made his first good start by coming on here..and hopefully going for a tiler or one of the very good all rounders...like bubble craft

 

[AliGage]

He can't afford to do it all now.

As i said think some people need to read the original post again

 

[ian158]

There a hole in my bucket dear Liza dear Liza.....

 

[Meurig]

Guys, both points of view are valid!

If we knew exactly what we wanted we'd be ripping the whole bathroom out now and starting over. Problem is we've got other issues (like the kitchen and the freeholder) that mean the bathroom isn't the priority right now. Short of making it dry and safe.

The PVC panels are exactly the type of fix I asked for originally - cheap, easy and waterproof and that's probably what I should do. Just wondering what the alternatives are as I really didn't like the look of the UPVC.

For what it's worth - the plasterboard wall is in good condition and even the rendered wall is in okay condition (barring a few spots). When I get time this weekend I'll try taking off the adhesive and take some pictures to see if you guys think it's actually okay to tile onto.

The main reason I'm now thinking tile is that I've never tried it before and it seems a great time to learn.

Thanks again guys, I mean it. It's great to have found such a passionate group of people willing to share their opinions on a subject!

 

[widler]

Cover the walls with some nice fabric and just have a bath every other day, even better share with your mrs to save money on water,she will think you really like her when really your just saving up for a new bathroom.
Job sorted, 😉

 

[Martino]

Maybe just Get a careful bath?...your wasting money on temp fix's....if this were mine i would replace with hardi and re plaster the brick wall. it wont cost as much as your thinking...