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Impey Waterguard test
Ok, so in this thread a concern was raised that the @Impey Showers tanking membrane was affected by silicone so I...
Qwerty
Jan 6, 2019
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Preparation for luxury vinyl planks in bathroom. Should I tank?
Hello, I’m a keen diy’er and looking to install my bathroom. I intend to tank the wall areas where my shower will...
Babboo
May 22, 2022
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I forgot to use primer before tanking
Hi. I have a new build house which i am fitting out 2 shower areas. I started putting on the tanking kit and...
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May 17, 2022
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New build bath tiled with mastic and no waterproofing?
Hi there, long time lurker, first time poster. I’ve recently moved in to a new build property which looks like it...
Crumpet369
May 9, 2022
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May 10, 2022
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Best shower former for wetrooms 2022
This is something that's been causing me a bit of a headache these past few weeks, deciding on which shower former...
AcidOverride
Mar 22, 2022
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Do i tank this area of my wetroom?
Hi, all I have just finished my wetroom and tanked all areas, to my understanding because this is a wetroom...
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Mar 10, 2022
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Waterproof grout - is it a pain to fit?
My builder has laid floor tiles in our bathroom - including in the shower area and has asked me to get some...
elvis80
Feb 21, 2022
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Skimming Hardiebacker
Hi all, just a real quickie. I have boarded a stud wall over a proposed bath area and have used hardibacker around...
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Jan 5, 2010
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Actual regulations on tanking walk-in shower?
Hi, So I've looked about and read a few things regarding the building regs (BS 5385-1:2018 clause 6.1.1.3). I'm...
AcidOverride
Feb 4, 2022
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Tanking past tiles and shower tray
Hi, I’m tiling wall first then fitting enclosure but tanking before the tiling. My question is if I’m tiling behind...
Ben_owls
Jan 31, 2022
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Jan 31, 2022
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New Build - Wet Rooms - Advice
Hi All, Appreciate the wealth of knowledge on here, so i would like to ask for some input on the below new build...
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Jan 20, 2022
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Jackoboard sealing tape which way round?
Might seem like a silly question but i cant find anything in the instructions or online to suggest anything so here...
serval
Jan 8, 2022
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Loft ensuite wetroom questions
Hey there, We're currently in the planning stages of our dormer loft conversion project which will form a new...
fatmcgav
Dec 27, 2021
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Installing a wetroom at home
Appreciate all of the tiling advice on this forum. I completed a successful wetroom for the family bathroom. Just...
MichaelHull
Dec 14, 2021
home
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Dec 16, 2021
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tanking a shower/bath, which way round?
I'm about to start retiling my bathroom and have bought a Mapei tanking kit from screwfix. The bath is decent...
nick9one1
Nov 15, 2021
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Pci lastogum
Hi, Can anybody give me their thoughts on the PCI LASTOGUM liquid membrane. Is this comparable with a fleece...
DaveC
May 16, 2012
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Wedi wetroom tray former
Hi all Looking for some advice on the Wedi system. I’m installing a Wedi Fundo Riolito Neo 1200 x 800mm former on...
Elliss
Nov 14, 2020
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Eco prim grip and liquid waterproofing
I was wondering if it’s possible to use Eco Prim Grip either under or on top of a liquid waterproofing membrane...
Pinkybee
Jul 14, 2021
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Stone sealer that doesnt change the look, but allows water in for wet look
Hello, is there any such thing as a sealer/impregnator for our pebble shower floor that would allow the stones to...
Scotiansailor
May 19, 2021
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Setting wedi shower on plywood base.
Hi Folks, if I could pick your brains for an opinion Id be very grateful. I'm building a bathroom over here in NL In...
PeteBristow
Mar 4, 2021
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Tanking over Wedi board
Good evening, I’m hoping someone can assist with a question I have regarding tanking over Wedi board. I’m...
Madkazzer
Mar 12, 2021
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Aqua-Dec Easyfit
Just completed a wet room using Impey Easyfit former and waterguard tanking. Tiling’s all complete but just realised...
Northers
Mar 4, 2021
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Price per SQM too high
I've been quoted £40+VAT for my tiler to tile labour only with me supplying tiles grout everything else. I'm...
Tiles7543378
Feb 24, 2021
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Marmox boards and there taping
Looking at getting some 12mm marmox tile backer boards, have a shower over bath, removed old tiles and old plaster...
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Feb 25, 2021
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Cement board and redoing tanking
Hi all, 13 years ago I placed cement boards in the shower area on an old style shower tray. I have just removed...
steve1905
Jan 31, 2021
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shower over bath
escort2 - hi im about to fit a shower over bath and so im tiling that area and also the whole bathroom ive removed...
escort2
Dec 20, 2020
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Impey former and backer board installation
I'm doing a wet room and I am just about to lay the Impey aqua dec linear 2 shower former and attach tile backer...
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Nov 17, 2020
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My Bathroom project - Wetroom Shower -
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Sep 28, 2020
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Linear shower drain problem - Help needed please
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Oct 30, 2020
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Tanking kit and former suppliers shipping to Spain.
Hi everyone, Completely new to this forum but saw some excellent advice being given out so thought I'd give it a...
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Oct 31, 2020
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Bespoke tray for narrowboat?
I have abandoned my traditional wet room idea for my narrowboat as I’ve hit too many difficulties.... anyone got an...
Avril
Oct 24, 2020
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Wetroom System - Schluter or Abacus
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Jun 4, 2020
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Has my hydroban gone off? Lumpy
Hi, My new 5ltr container of Laticrete hydroban is seriously lumpy - the whole body is one big jelly mass with some...
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Mosaic tiles lifting in wetroom
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May 24, 2020
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Tanking/waterproofing
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Wet room types
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