The Low Budget DIY Bathroom Refurb
Discussion
Thanks Grimmac,
Yes, the plastering was worth it I reckon (specially at the price I paid).
Was waiting for someone to ask about that oddity. It's a frustration, the previous folk chose to route the waste from the ensuite above this room down through the ceiling. It's been boxed in and 'disguised' in a very convoluted way. Why on earth they didn't take it out through the soffit as next door have done I can't fathom.
I've been pondering what you also mention that this could be a useful nook and I'm going to stroke my chin a bit more on this whilst doing the floor. I've no intention to take the tiles that high at this stage so if I don't end up getting clever with it I shall just end up painting it the same colour as the walls an minimise it as much as possible...
Spend so far:
£200 + Beers
Ordering my tiles today and might go and get some hardy backer. Pondering Detra, reckon probably worth it for small outlay.
Yes, the plastering was worth it I reckon (specially at the price I paid).
Was waiting for someone to ask about that oddity. It's a frustration, the previous folk chose to route the waste from the ensuite above this room down through the ceiling. It's been boxed in and 'disguised' in a very convoluted way. Why on earth they didn't take it out through the soffit as next door have done I can't fathom.
I've been pondering what you also mention that this could be a useful nook and I'm going to stroke my chin a bit more on this whilst doing the floor. I've no intention to take the tiles that high at this stage so if I don't end up getting clever with it I shall just end up painting it the same colour as the walls an minimise it as much as possible...
Spend so far:
£200 + Beers
Ordering my tiles today and might go and get some hardy backer. Pondering Detra, reckon probably worth it for small outlay.
Petrol Only said:
DoubleSix said:
Yeah. Ordering online, how do you get that discount?
Go in and ask.I got my tiles from tile giant a couple years ago.
I got a 35% discount on everything. Also managed to get the same discount again going back for more supplies by showing my previous receipt.
Benrad said:
Storage under the bath? Not pretty but there's lots of space under there and it'd be cheap. Just add some doors to whatever you're covering the side of the bath with
Yes, that's what I've been thinking too! Intended to make a bath panel from tongue and groove slats, so a door hopefully wont be too hard...
Went round some bathroom showrooms today which was frankly a bit depressing as there's no way I'm going to acheive what I'd really like.
Something like this would be great but I have only got 110cms (and limited budget!) to play with. Given the space limitations it's probably custom made or stick the old free standing stuff back in...
DoubleSix said:
Yes, that's what I've been thinking too!
Intended to make a bath panel from tongue and groove slats, so a door hopefully wont be too hard...
Went round some bathroom showrooms today which was frankly a bit depressing as there's no way I'm going to acheive what I'd really like.
Something like this would be great but I have only got 110cms (and limited budget!) to play with. Given the space limitations it's probably custom made or stick the old free standing stuff back in...
Glad this seems so far, so good DoubleSix! Just a thought, if you need anything custom building, it might be worth asking your friendly plasterer if he knows a good chippie who might do it for a few beer tokens? Somebody in the building trade usually knows someone 'who can'... Intended to make a bath panel from tongue and groove slats, so a door hopefully wont be too hard...
Went round some bathroom showrooms today which was frankly a bit depressing as there's no way I'm going to acheive what I'd really like.
Something like this would be great but I have only got 110cms (and limited budget!) to play with. Given the space limitations it's probably custom made or stick the old free standing stuff back in...
Our sink vanity unit was 40 quid from the bargain basement section of Ikea. Just about everything else we looked at that was similar was ludicrously expensive for a bit of covered chipboard.
IMAG0720 by Elizabeth Gomm, on Flickr
IMAG0720 by Elizabeth Gomm, on Flickruluru said:
Our sink vanity unit was 40 quid from the bargain basement section of Ikea. Just about everything else we looked at that was similar was ludicrously expensive for a bit of covered chipboard.
IMAG0720 by Elizabeth Gomm, on Flickr
IMAG0720 by Elizabeth Gomm, on FlickrJust in the process of upgrading our bathroom, I too just can't see how they justify the price of bathroom cupboards!
Looked at one yesterday, thought it would be around £100, was shocked when I found out it was £420!!
TonyR
Just been doing the chasing for the towel rad. No real clue what im doing but borrowed a grinder and had a go...
Went to a depth of 30mm so far, I understand I have to insulate the pipework from the plaster, will this be enough depth?
Bomma, if you're still reading perhaps I could ask a question about the order of play here? Do I need the plumber in twice?? Once for pipework then again to fit rad once Ive made good? Similarly I can't really decorate around the towel rad so scratching my head a bit tbh
Went to a depth of 30mm so far, I understand I have to insulate the pipework from the plaster, will this be enough depth?
Bomma, if you're still reading perhaps I could ask a question about the order of play here? Do I need the plumber in twice?? Once for pipework then again to fit rad once Ive made good? Similarly I can't really decorate around the towel rad so scratching my head a bit tbh
DoubleSix said:
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Bomma, if you're still reading perhaps I could ask a question about the order of play here? Do I need the plumber in twice?? Once for pipework then again to fit rad once Ive made good? Similarly I can't really decorate around the towel rad so scratching my head a bit tbh
Have PM'd you mate, this site keeps crashing Bomma, if you're still reading perhaps I could ask a question about the order of play here? Do I need the plumber in twice?? Once for pipework then again to fit rad once Ive made good? Similarly I can't really decorate around the towel rad so scratching my head a bit tbh
You should be able to get a chap in to put the pipework in, and fit the towel rail valves. This way, you can fit the rail after you have made good/ tiled/ painted the wall and not need another visit. Towel rails have a fair bit of fore and aft adjustment, so as long as they allow for the final finished wall, all will be sound.
As for depth, it'll be run in 15mm, typically felt sleeved and then nail clipped, then you'll have a 90 degree elbow kicking the pipework out of the wall. You want this elbow to be totally buried, otherwise you will see the fitting coming out of the wall rather than just pipework. 30mm should do it, but keep that in mind.
As for depth, it'll be run in 15mm, typically felt sleeved and then nail clipped, then you'll have a 90 degree elbow kicking the pipework out of the wall. You want this elbow to be totally buried, otherwise you will see the fitting coming out of the wall rather than just pipework. 30mm should do it, but keep that in mind.
Gingerbread Man said:
You should be able to get a chap in to put the pipework in, and fit the towel rail valves. This way, you can fit the rail after you have made good/ tiled/ painted the wall and not need another visit. Towel rails have a fair bit of fore and aft adjustment, so as long as they allow for the final finished wall, all will be sound.
As for depth, it'll be run in 15mm, typically felt sleeved and then nail clipped, then you'll have a 90 degree elbow kicking the pipework out of the wall. You want this elbow to be totally buried, otherwise you will see the fitting coming out of the wall rather than just pipework. 30mm should do it, but keep that in mind.
Thanks very much, and thanks to Bomma for his PM.As for depth, it'll be run in 15mm, typically felt sleeved and then nail clipped, then you'll have a 90 degree elbow kicking the pipework out of the wall. You want this elbow to be totally buried, otherwise you will see the fitting coming out of the wall rather than just pipework. 30mm should do it, but keep that in mind.
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