Bathrooms

21 articles

• Accessible Bathroom Design: Doc M Pack, Grab Rails & Level Access Showers
  Accessible bathrooms: Doc M packs, Approved Document M turning circles, grab rail fixing, level-access showers, DFG grants
• Bath Installation: Cradle vs Legs, Waste Positioning & Tiling Sequence
  Bath installation: cradle vs adjustable legs, waste testing before enclosure, tiling sequence, silicone at rim
• Bathroom Extractor Fan Guide
  Bathroom extractor fan: 15 l/s minimum (Approved Document F 2021), 15-minute overrun, IPX4 in zones 1–2, duct sizing and run length, external termination, Part P notification for new circuit
• Bathroom Floor Preparation: Levelling, Tanking, Tile Backer Boards & Falls
  Bathroom floor preparation: levelling compound, tile backer boards, tanking, and wet room falls (1:80 minimum)
• Bathroom Lighting Zones & IP Ratings: What Can Go Where?
  Bathroom lighting zones 0/1/2 per BS 7671, IP rating requirements per zone, SELV requirements in zone 1
• Bathroom Pod Installation
  Bathroom pod installation: GRP vs steel vs timber pod types, service pre-positioning tolerance ±10mm, crane sequencing, fire stopping and acoustic performance at perimeter junctions, Part B and Part E compliance
• Bathroom Ventilation Requirements: Extract Fans, Humidity Sensors & Building Regs Part F
  Bathroom ventilation: 15 l/s intermittent or 8 l/s continuous per Approved Document F, overrun timers, humidity control
• Electric vs Mixer vs Digital Showers: Flow Rates, Costs & Installation Differences
  Shower comparison: electric (single-point), mixer (gravity/combi), digital; flow rates, water pressure requirements, installation differences
• Heated Towel Rail Installation
  Heated towel rail installation: hydronic vs electric vs dual-fuel; BSP compression connections; balanced system; IP rating requirements in bathroom zones; Part P notification for new circuits
• How Do You Install a Freestanding Bath? Plumbing, Waste, and Structural Considerations
  Floor loading for cast iron baths (130–160kg + 200–250L water), waste outlet options, minimum water pressure (0.2 bar), WRAS-approved components
• How Should a Bathroom or Wet Room Be Waterproofed Before Tiling?
  Tanking systems (BAL WP1, Mapelastic, Schluter Kerdi), BS 5385-1 recommendations, substrate preparation, corner tape, movement joints
• How to Build a Wet Room: Tanking, Falls, Drainage & BS 5385
  Wet room construction: tanking systems, drainage falls (1:80 minimum), waste positioning, BS 5385 substrate requirements
• Macerator and Saniflo Installation
  Macerator installation: 22mm discharge pipe at 1:80 gradient, maximum 50m horizontal run, double-check valve on cold supply, AAV requirement, IP-rated electrical supply, what cannot go through a macerator
• Toilet Types: Close-Coupled, Wall-Hung, Back-to-Wall & Concealed Cisterns
  Toilet types: close-coupled, wall-hung (with frame), back-to-wall, concealed cistern — structural requirements, installation depths
• Walk-in Shower Installation
  Walk-in shower: tray support, minimum 800mm width, 6mm toughened glass (BS EN 12150), thermostatic valve specification, water pressure check, screen fixing to solid substrates, Part P and Part F compliance
• Wet Room Installation Guide
  Wet room installation: rigid subfloor (18mm ply or 65mm screed), tanking systems (cementitious, polyurethane, sheet membrane), 1:80 minimum falls, S2 flexible adhesive, R9 slip-rated floor tiles, movement joints
• What Adaptations Are Required for Accessible Bathrooms Under Building Regulations?
  Approved Document M Cat 2/3, BS 8300:2018, grab rail 800N loading, non-slip flooring (PTV >36), Disabled Facilities Grant up to £30,000, OT assessment process
• What Are the Key Regulations and Planning Considerations for a Bathroom Refit?
  Part P/G/F notification requirements, minimum space standards (BS 6465-1), Zone 0/1/2 electrical rules, wet room gradients, HMO standards
• What Heating Options Are There for Bathrooms and Which Is Most Suitable?
  Electric/hydronic towel rails, UFH mats, infrared panels: IPX zone ratings, Lot 20 ErP, BS 7671 requirements, no gas fires in bathrooms rule
• What Tiles Should You Use in a Bathroom? A Guide to Selecting Wall and Floor Tiles
  Tile selection for bathrooms: porcelain vs ceramic, PTV slip resistance, zone classification, adhesive class selection (C2TE S1/S2), grout joint widths, large format handling
• What Types of Basin Are Available and Which Is Right for the Space?
  Pedestal vs semi-pedestal vs wall-hung vs countertop basin comparison: wall-hung frame loads (200kg+), Part G flow rates, BS EN 31, accessibility knee clearance