Replace Bathroom Suite (DIY)

[Mcknze21]

Hi All,

I have a 2m x 2m bathroom suite which I'd like to completely change out myself. I'd be replacing the bathroom suite for like for like. I'm going to go for something like the following:

Toreno L-Shaped 1600 Complete Bathroom Package | Victorian Plumbing UK

SHOP the Toreno L-Shaped 1600 Complete Bathroom Package at Victorian Plumbing UK

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk

As for the walls, they are currently tiled but I'd be looking to apply Shower/Wet wall all round, PVC for the ceiling & vinyl for the flooring.

My main issue that is blocking me cracking on I think is the shower. I currently have a Electric shower in place so only a cold feed coming in. I'd like to change this to a mixer shower so I'll need a hot feed piped in from my combi boiler. This is the part I am really needing advice on please?

One other thing is ideally I'd like to include some sort of extraction so any advice/ideas on this would be great!

TIA!
Mike

 

[Knappers]

Hi, A bathroom is a big job to take on and needs a fair amount of subtle expertise to ensure it lasts - good luck!
shower feeds usually 150mm apart
Extract through wall or ceiling ducted to sofits.
Take care fitting and sealing bath, regardless of fitting system I would always have bath sat on (and sealed to) batons where ever it meets a wall.
As a minimum I would have some kind of waterproof coating atleast a few inches from bath extending up wall. If plasterboard then should at least be green stuff but ideally concrete or composite boards.
I often paint on a membrane, seal bath to batons (weight bath), seal bath to wall, fit wall covering, seal bath to wall covering.
Don't fit shower screen untill everything else is sealed and set!
Only seal screen externally, do NOT put ANY sealant on inside of shower screen!

 

[SimonG]

To be fair the hot is the easiest bit.

 

[Knappers]

I don't do bathrooms, I just don't enjoy it.
Surprisingly very little plumbing involved when all considered.
Come to think of it it's a bit like expecting an electrician to casualy also fit kitchens.
Time it went the same way as leadwork imo

 

[SimonG]

I don't do bathrooms, I just don't enjoy it.
Surprisingly very little plumbing involved when all considered.
Come to think of it it's a bit like expecting an electrician to casualy also fit kitchens.
Time it went the same way as leadwork imo

I do a lot of bathrooms, but it takes a toll. Going to concentrate on oil servicing and repairs in the new year.

 

[king of pipes]

I'm thinking the same Simon but I've 3 booked in for next year already kop

 

[SimonG]

I'm thinking the same Simon but I've 3 booked in for next year already kop

No bathrooms booked for next year, yet. Lots of potential for them though.
Definitely dropping a day next year.