Hello,
We are starting the process of renovating a small bathroom in a top floor double brick block.
After some initial disappointments, it has become clear that we need to take more control of the situation and be more focussed on managing this ourselves.
The layout of the plumbing and electrics will not change with the following exception: we are hoping to connect the waste water from the washing machine into the bath drainage.
The bathroom is on a concrete slab. We will replace the current shower over bath with a new shower over bath. Because of the odd layout, we propose adding a nib wall to facilitate installation of a shower screen (as opposed to the curtain currently used). Part of the old recessed cabinetry which currently runs into the "shower zone" will be built in and tiled.
All current fittings, wall tiles, floor tiles, toilet, basin will be replaced.
Our first question is: How far back do we need to take the strip out? It has been suggested that it need only go back to plaster, but others have suggested a full strip out to the brick may be required. Is a combination of both achievable? Or is it best to go back to a blank canvas?
Thank you
