The Low Budget DIY Bathroom Refurb

[DoubleSix]

Thanks mate, appreciate the links as I have a Scewfix nearby.

You do have to be 100% on what you're after though as the staff haven't a clue!

Edited by DoubleSix on Thursday 31st March 21:41

[bomma220]

DoubleSix, it looks as though they may 3/4 inch fittings on the ends of the flexis - could you post a pic of the flexi next to one of the existing fittings to compare?

[DoubleSix]

Sure thing sir



A rule across the chrome fitting concurs with you: 3/4 inch

Edited by DoubleSix on Thursday 31st March 22:10

[bomma220]

2 of these should do the job:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/male-coupler-15mm-x/6935...

I would remove the existing couplers as they do look a bit shonky. Easiest thing is just to cut them off. Use something like this though, don't use a hacksaw:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/tube-cutter-3-28mm/49428

HTH mate

ETA - take the tap along to Screwfix just to be certain of the size of the fittings.

Edited by bomma220 on Thursday 31st March 22:23

[DoubleSix]

Thx bomma!

Sorry if I'm being thick but that link says 1/2 inch, do I not need 3/4 then?

[Neil - YVM]

Looks like the flexi tails have 3/8" fittings.

Specific adaptors are available , designing for the job.


http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Flexi...

[DoubleSix]

Now I'm properly confused!

Does this help

[bomma220]

DoubleSix said:

Thx bomma!

Sorry if I'm being thick but that link says 1/2 inch, do I not need 3/4 then?

No you need 1/2 inch, and no you're not being thick! Pipe fitting sizes can be strange things, if you measure them with a ruler a ''1/2 inch'' fitting is actually approx 3/4 inch, whereas a ''3/4 inch'' fitting is just over an inch

Like I said, take the tap along with you to be 100% sure

[bomma220]

Sorry DoubleSix they do look like 3/8 as Neil YVM said, so these are the bits you'll want:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Flexi...

& 2 of these:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p73491?table=no

[DoubleSix]

Okey Dokey!

Thanks to all for assistance, as I'm sure you've all gathered I'd be pretty stuck without the help so it's greatly appreciated.

[croakey]

Got a good source for grohe? Bathroom is next on my hit list

[DoubleSix]

Plumb Warehouse were offering best prices when I sourced mine. Very helpful over phone too.

Properly chuffed with the quality of the Grohe stuff. Paid a bit more to get a shower rail with solid metal brackets and clamps as even Grohe have that horrible faux chrome plastic stuff on their cheapest lines.

[DoubleSix]

Running total now:

£200 plastering
£70 plumber to fit pipes for towell rail
£500 floor and wall tiles
£50 tanking kit
£200 miscellaneous tools and materials
£90 tile saw
£365 Grohe taps and shower set

Total: £1475

[MDMetal]

DoubleSix said:

Running total now:

£200 plastering
£70 plumber to fit pipes for towell rail
£500 floor and wall tiles
£50 tanking kit
£200 miscellaneous tools and materials
£90 tile saw
£365 Grohe taps and shower set

Total: £1475

awesome stuff, seriously impressive, I'm starting my own build, I've been meaning to for awhile but this has given me the confidence to get it started!

[Whitean3]

Just wanted to chime in to say what a fantastic job you've done so far. Great work. Given that you're also posting costs to date, I can't help but paraphrase the Mastercard slogan. Once you've finished it all, every time you go in to your bathroom, knowing that "i did that" will feel priceless.
Certainly did when I did my own bathroom a few years ago (not even a patch on what you've done however!).

[DoubleSix]

Thank you both!

[DoubleSix]

T'da! Connectors sorted...

[DoubleSix]

However, and I should really have realised this as it was always thus, the pipes are not central between toilet and bath. Hence they still are on show when I place the pedestal



Is there anything I can do about it or do. Just have to live with it?

[DoubleSix]

Would an elbow right at the bottom look st?

[Gingerbread Man]

It'll look like a cock up either way. A ped which doesn't narrow at it's base?