This the Second post for me first was in wrong section, and before you say do a search or read some threads I have.

I'm about to refit my bathroom which is a first to for me. My question is what order should I rip out and replace the suite / tile etc to maintain maximum use of the bathroom .

I found this in one of the other threads but this is based on a standard fit with out the need to use the bathroom.



I don’t need to replace floor boards or plaster the walls. I currently have carpet with will be replaced by tiles. Which Order should I approach this??

1 Remove all tiles apart from splash back areas (bath shower sink)
2 Replace toilet (not sure if I need to tile under it as currently have carpet)
3 Replace sink (again not sure how to mount as will be tiling underneath)
4 Tile all walls up to splash back areas and last row on floor,
5 Replace bath then tile around it
6 Replace electric shower
7 Tile floor
8 Tile last row on wall

Or this option

1 Remove all tiles apart from splash back areas (bath shower sink)
2 Tile all walls up to splash back areas and last row on floor
3 Replace bath then tile around it
4 Remove sink then tile behind it
5 Replace sink Loose as no floor tiles
6 Remove W/C tile behind it
7 Fit W/c (again how as no tiles underneath)
8 Tile floor
9 Tile last row of wall tiles
10 Refit W/C and sink

***Modds please remove my thread in the tiling section****

heeelllooo and welcome rob boy
we need to know what alternative facilitys are to hand
as in other bog other shower other bath other sink
are your bath and shower in different area
how many people use the toilet/bathroom

picture will be handy

are you doing all work in cluding the water and electrics yourself
are you taking time off to do it or in your spare time!!

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As requested a couple of pics. Unfortunately this is the only bath/shower and toilet I have with another sink downstairs. I will be doing the plumbing and as I'm fitting everything like for like I won't have to worry about the electrics much.


I intend to do this maybe naively in my spare time. The only positive thing is that its just me and my girlfriend who live here.

Any advise will be much appreciated.

That suite looks fairly modern, why are you changing it.
Unless there is a good reason why not refurbish using a new toilet seat and bath.
Install a upgraded shower if you want to, then re-tiling.



Just my 'penny pinching' thoughts.


John

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Looks like a "Heritage" suite, some of the most expensive on the market.

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when i refurb my bathroom i done it in two halves which took twice as long but it was only practical because the shower was at one end and the bath was at the other
you cant realy do it without access to another toilet and be prepaired to was with a flannel in the other sink

once you remove the tiles you wont be using the bath or sink untill the walls are tiled again
you can maybe shorten the time they are out off use by a few days by removing the remote tiles first and then the areas around the bath toilet and sink and re-tiling them first you can possibly temporeraly reconnect the toilet

if you dont have a toilet you can use nearby then i would consider a portaloo and the local swimming baths/fitness centre ect
i would estimate 2 to 4 weeks without bath or shower and possibly toilet dependant on your skills and time avalability

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You can keep the shower / sink in use after the tiles come off my running a baton along the wall over head height and using plastic sheeting to cover the walls.

Make sure the overlaps run away from the direction of the water so protect the wall and ensure the plastic is long enough to hang inside the bath.

In all honesty, if you are planning to do this in your spare time then don't! Either take a week off or get someone in to do at least the toilet for you.

It will take longer than you expect - guaranteed!



True - looks like a sink I replaced for a customer not long ago - she fell off her chair when she saw how much they were!

If you are ripping it out, make sure you take it out cleanly and you can eBay the suite - someone will have it, making you a few quid and saving you the hassle of disposing of it.

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Thanks for the tips guys. BTW the picture makes the bathroom look allot better than it does.

Beachcomber why should I get someone to do the toilet for me?? why would that save me lots of time?

You mentioned you have not done this before and will be doing it in your spare time.

Any problems with sorting the waste pipe / water supply / overflow etc. and you could find yourself without a toilet for a couple of days. Not only would this be a pain but if your other half is anything like mine she'll nag your head inside out 'till it's back in use

A bath / shower you can do without for a few days.

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LOL sounds like I have got another half like yours.

I do know someone who has fitted the odd bathroom before, so I could ask him to give me a hand with the toilet.

I agree with the advice re getting someone in. Over the years talking to other bathroom fitters, I reckon it takes somewhere between 7-12 days to install a fully tiled bathroom properly. I don't know how long this would be if you spread that out over evenings and weekends but it could drag on. Also the advice re the toilet is good too, some are easy to change but for reasons that are no easier to explain than why your washing machine eats socks, most are a pain in the a***

guys thanks for the great advice.

Classic