Bathroom renovation, sequence of events

[littlej]

We're planning a bathroom renovation and I just wanted to check I have the right order of tasks:

1. Isolate plumbing and electrical

2. Remove existing shower, vanity, fittings and tiles

3. Demolish floor and water damaged subfloor

4. Install subfloor

5. Install tile underlay

6. Waterproof floor and walls where tiles will go.

7. Tile floor and walls

8. Install shower, vanity and fittings

9. Silicon seal around shower and vanity

10. Install lights and extractor fan and get plumbing electrical back on

9. Paint

Enjoy or get divorced!

[MitchellMc]

Hi @littlej,

That sounds about right. Did you manage to positively identify the source of the water that's damaged the subfloor? I just wanted to make sure it was the shower membrane or something that caused the damage as if it was a leaking water pipe behind the tiles and membrane, then the damage would still continue. It's really important to find out what was leaking and solve that issue.

You might be interested in reading through this helpful guide before starting: How to plan a bathroom renovation. Also, for some inspiration, check out our Top 10 most popular bathroom projects.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[littlej]

Thank you! We're pretty sure the water is coming from the crack in the cheap shower floor.