Caesarstone on shower walls instead of tiles?
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Comments (14)Kerri, Have a sit and a think about it but it MUST suit you. I would do exactly what you have done with the drawing that you supplied with this diemma and draw a few options and see which one you think you like the most and if it means moving the plumbing then so be it. I'm curently building and up to plaster stage and I have still made a change and put in a few more power points whilst I still can, just go with the best option. Moving plumbing is not a prohibitive cost specially in the design stage where you don't have tiles already on. Best of luck with your decision. Cheers, Barbara...See MoreTop of rail shower above height of shower screen? Will it look odd?
Comments (16)I am struggling to find any pictures of where someone has the shower fittings higher than their shower screen to see how odd it actually would look like. One of my 101 learnings about getting the wrong tradesperson to "project manage" my bathroom renovation (until he went MIA), was not voicing louder to the plumber's assistant who actually did the shower connections, that what the "project manager" had suggested for heights of shower connections was way too high. I had actually double-checked it on the previous weekend with a friend and we both thought that it needed to be lowered by 100-150 mm, but when I said this to the "project manager" he ignored me as did the plumber assistant who made the connections....I know how a handheld shower only (which is all I wanted) fitting that is at 2070mm in one bathroom and 2020mm in the other bathroom. As there is no shower rail (because I wanted things to look simple), I get my daily stretches just to reach the handheld shower.....I am happy with the progress of my bathroom, except for all of the stuffups caused by this particular "tradesperson/project manager". We live and learn....I can't do anything about what has happened, but can only minimise the impact where possible and learn from all the things that went wrong, if there is ever a next time. I should make a list of the learnings once bathroom is finished....See MoreBathroom reno - acrylic vs. tiled shower base on original timber floor
Comments (4)Walk-in-showers are great for large bathrooms, but are problematic for small bathrooms. Even more so with a timber floor which does not comply with the regulations for waterproofness for wet areas. There are regulations in place that your waterproofing will need to comply with, as set out by the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards (AS 3740-1994). You will need to do some research and speak to a professional as you are heading for disaster with the combination of a timber bathroom floor, a small bathroom, a walk-in shower, no waterproof membrane to protect the floor and no understanding of the legal requirements. Houses of the 1920's traditionally had tiled floors so I would be looking at one of my suppliers such as the Olde English Tile Company to help you source somethiing that is period appropriate and legal instead of timber floors. Olde English Tiles Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreWhat are the warning signs of a leaking shower?
Comments (0)I know there is a lot of speculation around whether leak detection technology is reliable. Waterproofers and tilers who have been in the industry for many years say its not, instead relying on their experience and knowlege rather than technology. As the leak detection experts (we like to think) you'd be hard pressed to find a warning sign of a leaking shower we haven't come across. Some of the most common indicators include: The carpet is wet or smelly. The paint is bubbling on walls. There are visible gaps in floor and wall joints. The floor or wall grout is missing. The silicone is dirty, black or mouldy. There are discoloured tiles or grout in or around the shower. The timber door frames or surrounding architraves are swollen. The bathroom door begins to jam. What are some of the other warning signs of a leaking shower people should look out for? For more on the warning signs of a leaking shower read our blog here....See More
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PRO9 years agoJennifer, it may not be too late to help you but if anyone else is looking for a tile alternative then consider the Spapanel Wall Lining System,. British made the product has been BRANZ Appraised as a waterproofing alternative solution to building code AS3740. Spapanel is 100% waterproof and grout-free. The decorative surface is ultra low-maintenance and hygienic. The product is also 4x faster to install as it can be installed directly to framework, cutting out the need to villaboard or apply full height waterproof membrane. View our Houzz profile or visit www.spapanel.info
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