shower

Hi. I stripped the first layer of the plasterboard wall near the external lower part of the shower door due to mould. Would someone know which type of plaster can I use for moist area to fill a 0.5-1 cm deep and large patch, without buying a 25kg bag? Thanks I excluded leak or condensation...

Hi all, I’ve just ripped up some tiles from a shower floor and in places it has pulled some of the top layers of no more ply with it. Is there a fully waterproof self levelling screed that I can put down before re-tiling? Will it adhere to the no more ply?

Hi, I would be grateful for the advice of those who know more than me, Shower - Gummers 1500 thermostatic valve (Showerforce Victorian - external wall mounter valve, external metal piping to overhead shower rose) Shower head - Methven Satinjet Ultra Low Flow 6ltr/min...

Hi When I had our extension built our new shower room was tiles, but an alcover in the shower was left as bare block at the back - it's tiled top bottom and sides, this because we couldn't decide what tile to use at the time. Now I'm ready to tile it with pebble tiles. To stop me having to buy...

Good Morning all. I've just finished fitting out my new bathroom with a concealed shower mixer. It works under mains pressure and the cold for the whole bathroom is gravity tank fed from the loft. The shower has been running fine throughout the build. I've tested it several times to check, for...

Hi Everyone, I have 2 questions: 1) - How do I remove the shower cartridge in my concealed shower? I have a concealed shower and have been advised that the cartridge needs replacing. I have tried to get it out myself but I am slightly stuck as to how to do it and where the cartridge is. I...

The magnetic shower door strips/seal has fallen apart after years of usage. I just wonder where I can find a replacement for it? It is not some flat ordinary self-adhesive A/B strips, but it has a notch at both sides to fit into the seam. Wide side is 10mm, seam side is 8mm, and the thickness...

So let’s start with plumbing is not my forte but I’m looking for some advice before a plumber comes in. I’m doing up my own bathroom at home and trying to figure out the best way to heat the water. I’m getting rid of the bath and only having a walk in shower. I have electric storage heaters...

Hi! I need to install a 1200X700 stone resin shower tray on o wood OSB floor. I bought the tray and leg risen kit, but I feel like they don't have enough support on the floor. If it was a concrete floor then I wouldn't have this question. It's OK to use it as it is, with legs screwed up on the...

My recent bathroom installation (not carried out by me) has included a lovely Victorian shower valve. For some reason since it's been installed, there's been a small amount of movement somewhere and now one side of the value has just moved away from the tile/wall. See attached photo. This has...

Hello all I intend to fit the shower below and would just like to check what pumps are suitable and where to position it please. https://www.screwfix.com/p/triton-levano-rear-fed-exposed-chrome-thermostatic-diverter-mixer-shower/9369f For instance is this one suitable...

Hi everyone, I'm about to start to rip out my bathroom and renew everything. One of the jobs is to replace the existing electric shower. As I'm going to take my time, can I use an isolation valve for the water pipe that feeds the shower so the main water supply can stay live until I get round...

I am currently installing what will be a concealed Grohe shower. There is a handheld attachment which I am struggling to understand how this will connect - as if you’ve ever tried to read a Grohe manual you’ll understand my pain. The piping needs to turn 90degrees to come through the wall (I...

Hi all, Am looking for advice please. We have had a leak from a shower fitted 3 years ago. Water has leaked to downstairs ceiling and following a useless attempt to try and go through insurance (which resulted in a £600 trace survey) the issue was a broken tile which of course wasn't covered...

Just a quickie if i may? We're social housing residents and a quote from a contractor has just been approved to remove the tiles in our bathroom with walk-in shower, and install wall panels. Housing didn't want to retile. These are the panels the contractor will be installing -...

So… we bought how house last year and we are finally getting round the the bathroom. The shower has next worked right so after some help … okay 1) so if it’s running just on taps to the bath the boiler is on and working and running hot / cold water the boiler is on and working 2) when we put...

Good day everyone. I am a complete newbie looking for some advice from some seasoned veterans. I recently moved into a new property with an en-suite added to one of the rooms; last night, I noticed a hairline crack running the vertical length of the shower corner grouting. I have read that...

Hello, I have an En-suite shower that was leaking from the valve, there was plenty damage to the dry wall behind. I've stop the leak, removed the valve and let it try for months. I think I have educated myself enough to fix the problem by replacing the backer board and tiles. But I'm reluctant...

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any advice you can spare... I have smells that are coming up through the floorboards next to a low profile shower drain / trap. I'm not a plumber, but I believe the shower trap itself is working fine as there are no smells coming from the drain itself...

Recently bought a Triton shower as our old one (a year old) had stopped working. Connected the shower to make sure it worked. Yeahy we had lift off. Then we tiled, grouted and mounted the shower in place. Just pulled the pull chord, OK that's on, but the shower is not turning on when I switch...