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getting a shower put in

mug51
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My mother has got the builders round to get the bathroom totally changed. The main difference is a change from a bath to a shower cubicle, I have never met or seen the builders to discuss the work to be done, but I told my brother to mention stuff about waterproofing/dampproofing after reading a few threads about tanking but they didnt know how to get it waterproof as they arent plumbers. By the way the reason for the builders rather than plumbers is because my mother wants walls knocked down, new windows put in and a new door to be situated in a current solid wall so it seems more suited for the builders.
Back to the main reason for this thread. The builders want to put up plasterboard and build the shower cubicle on it and then I guess I will be the one tiling over it. Would this be adequate and acceptable for a shower cubicle, tiled plasterboard?
Thanks, James
Back to the main reason for this thread. The builders want to put up plasterboard and build the shower cubicle on it and then I guess I will be the one tiling over it. Would this be adequate and acceptable for a shower cubicle, tiled plasterboard?
Thanks, James
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Personally speaking putting tiles on plasterboard and using them for a shower would be the last choice on my list perhaps not even on the list at all.
Panel products such as Knauf Aquapanel, Marmox and similar are specifically designed for this type of application.
http://www.teachmediy.co.uk/NetsiteCMS/pageid/1/HOME/NetsiteCMS/pageid/19/Aquapanel/Aquapanel.html
http://www.marmox.com/products_board.aspI love my spell checker, it stops me making all sorts of stupid smelling mistakes. :doh:0 -
mug51 wrote:The builders want to put up plasterboard and build the shower cubicle on it and then I guess I will be the one tiling over it. Would this be adequate and acceptable for a shower cubicle, tiled plasterboard?
Thanks, James
Yes it is adequate, but not the best job.
The vast majority 95%+ are done this way, most builders have never heard of Aqua panels etc or even tanking.
Get your builders to read these threads, and then ask for a quote for the extra work.0 -
The aqua panels are quite expensive i think?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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mercurystar999 wrote:The aqua panels are quite expensive i think?
My usual link for how to do it:
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mercurystar999 wrote:The aqua panels are quite expensive i think?
But not as expensive has having the job done again in a few years time.I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0 -
If these builders don't know about waterprooofing,then i suggest you get some who do.I have just done one of these for my niece and got some aquapanel from wickes for the shower area.It was (i think) 12.99 for a 4x3 as opposed to 1.50 for plasterboard.Added about £50 to the job but the cost of putting it right later would be a lot more.0
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excellent, thanks for the replies guys, think ill just buy the aquapanel and get them to put it up before they put in the shower0
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plumb1 wrote:Best way to go, dont forget to buy S/steel or brass screws to fix the boards with.A house isn't a home without a cat.
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sorry to butt in on this thread but we are looking to re-plasterboard our bathroom,,, was going to plasterboard it then put the aqua panels on top. by reading this we dont have to put plasterboard on the wall at all? was going to do all the bathroom in aqua boardspanky xx
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