Q. Question? Hello i want my existing bath hand basin & shower cubical taken out & new ones put in .What can i expect to pay a plumber for this work in the north of England also my existing shower enclosure has a pivot door on What can i expect to pay for a good quality replacement also for the bathroom sweet i have seen prices from £300 for the sweet & £200 for the cubical i no you get what you pay for i am looking for something in between Thanks

A. Best Answer: Having just been through this exercise in 2 bathrooms it really does depend on what you want.

Look in some of the Out of Town 'Trade' discount centres who can be 30% cheaper than the likes of B&Q for your suite.
The cost of the 'other bits', copper pipe, fittings, taps, tiles etc can double the parts cost so be aware when selecting your suite components.

The cost of plumbers capable of doing a full bathroom installation varies greatly. I did all the plumbing myself so cannot comment other than saying buyer beware!!

Andrew

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Q. Question? i am going to tile a shower enclosure and would love mosaic tiles and i am wondering if it is more difficult to tile with sheets of mosaic tiles?

A. Best Answer: Doing it vertically up a wall is a bit harder for a couple of reasons. One is that they need to be supported more since they tend to slide more when setting them vertically. And the second reason is that there are so many extra cuts , and these all need to be propped up,since sheet goods tend to be on the smaller side.
Small details but if you like the mosaic look, go for it. It boils down to what you like.
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar and check my qualifications there. GL

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Q. Question? We have a mould problem in our shower room. Our flat is a rental, and the shower enclosure/tiles and grout are quite old, but I always do the best I can with Mr. Muscle, and Domestos bleach on the sealant when it starts getting a little discoloured. We already keep the door open (there's no window in the room) and also have an exhaust fan.

However, I've noticed that even when I put a freshly washed towel to hang on the towel rail, it starts to smell of damp within an hour or two, even if it is barely used in that time. We have moisture-proof paint on the walls, but still feel as if we're fighting a losing battle against the appearance and smell of mould.

Does anyone have any tips APART from the things I've already said that we have or that we're doing? Is there anything I could put in the bathroom that would help? I once heard of tying sticks of chalk together and hanging them in wardrobes to absorb any damp, but is there anything similar that would work in a shower room?

Thanks :)

A. Best Answer: When you run the fan in the shower room, go to another room and crack a window. If the air outside is low in humidity, it will enter the home and direct it self to the shower room as it is pulled by the fan. It also might help if you climb on a chair and inspect the fan for lint that may be restricting the airflow. Another trick at your disposal is to use a dehumidifier in your home to pull out excess moisture. If you have a Menard's, Home Depot, or Loewe's, you can purchase a combination humidity/temperature gauge for aroung $5.00. This will give you an accurate reading of the humidity levels in your dwelling, giving you an idea of what you are up against.

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Q. Question? I am trying choose a tile for the SHOWER ENCLOSURE that is
- not shiny so won't show water marks (hardwater area)
- will make a statement against our black/very dark grey slate floor
- preferably 30cm x 60cm because I think that size looks very elegant
- will show minimal mould if any forms, likely as it's a bathroom with no windows, only a fan for ventilation
- not dark like the slate, I don't like dark bathrooms so I'm trying to cheer it up.

I would like the accent colour to be purple but am happy to change this. The fixtures are very modern in style. The splashback and shelf are also tiled in slate.

A. Best Answer: you do not want to have a tile that will not show mold it is the mold you do not see that will cause you problems proper clening will handle the mold by not allowing it to form in the first place . I would use a high gloss tile to promote rapid sheeting of water to the drain. use the same color as your floor as accent band about sholder highth .

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Q. Question? Hi ! iam about to fit a shower tray and enclosure should the tiling be done prior to fitting the tray and enclosure, please note that the shower tray is going down on a concrete floor !!! any constructive answers would be more appreciated, im asking because if the tray is going directly on to concrete why not put it directly onto tile and it would save cutting a tiling round the base !!

A. Best Answer: Base goes down first, then tile, then enclosure. Re-tiling in future would be difficult if the base was on the tiles.

The enclosure can be removed to retile for a nice neat job.

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Q. Question? hi,
We are redoing/deep cleaning our shower. We have removed the silicone, grout etc but there is one part that just wont clean-_- so we need a new one. The part goes under the shower door, Its a long thin peace of rubber/see through plastic that seems to stop any water from running out under the door. We have been to Explains but when we try and explain what we want they just stare blankly and say to buy a new shower enclosure. Whats this peice called? Any one got any clue? thanks for any help - Adam.

A. Best Answer: It's called a bottom seal - but I've never seen them on sale separate from the shower door.
You may be able to replace it with a neoprene (black) seal normally used in aluminium greenhouses. Try a few greenhouse spares sites.

PS I've since found this site http://www.theshowersealshop.com/shop/start

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Q. Question? i would like to install a quadrant shower enclosure . can this style be risen of the floor , due to pipes it needs to be 6inches of the floor.

A. Best Answer: Yes, the normal way to do this is to make a level 3/4" plywood platform the same shape as the shower tray with a 4" diameter hole for the trap. support this platform with 4 timbers of the required size (normally 4"x2") on edge.
Sit the tray on this and then sit the enclosure on the tray. make sure you use a trap for a shower as these are shallower than other traps.

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Q. Question? Hey guys does this quote seem reasonsable for a new bathroom. 1)New Bathroom Suite with pressed steel bath 2)New Shower with Enclosure i.e Not Walk in 3) New Ceiling with uPVC cladding 4)Cost of Half Tiling (Labour only)5) Boxing in of Pipework. Room is about 1.7m by 2.2m plus they have to run a pipe about 2m as well. Ps We have not seen the units (white) etc and appears like we have to buy tiles as well. Manchester Based Cost £3500 plus 15% all together

A. Best Answer: is that the only quote you have had?
i would have thought that that would have included the tiles too.
i wouldnt just have the one quote. get three or four and go with your gut feeling and choose the middle of the range.
try somewhere like http://www.alltradesuk.com you should be able to find a local bathroom fitter there.

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Q. Question? If it goes down last I could do it myself and save some money. If it has to go down first the fitter would have to remove all the existing fixtures and fittings and come again to fit the new fixtures eg . shower enclosure and vanity unit. Does it really matter?

A. Best Answer: It's a matter of personal choice.

Personally, I wouldn't lay it until after all the work has been done, as there is less chance of it getting damaged during the refit.

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