Bathroom, tiling and waterproofing advice
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, from leaking showers and waterproofing to renovation timelines and choosing tiles. Written by Becks Bathrooms and Tiling in Woodcroft, for homes across Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Leaking shower? Signs, causes and when regrouting isn't enoughMost shower leaks start at the grout, the silicone or the membrane underneath. Here's how to tell which one you have, and when regrouting is genuinely enough.Read the guide
Shower and bathroom waterproofing in SA: what the standard requires and why it failsHow high the membrane has to go, which junctions must be sealed, how long it needs to cure, and the questions worth asking whoever waterproofs your bathroom.Read the guide
How long does a bathroom renovation take? A realistic stage-by-stage timelineFrom strip-out to fit-off, what happens in each stage of a bathroom renovation, which waits can't be skipped, and how to keep yours on schedule.Read the guide
Choosing bathroom floor tiles: slip ratings, tile size and groutWhat P-ratings mean, why the NCC leaves a house bathroom floor up to you, how tile size affects the shower floor, and which grout to pick.Read the guide
Can you tile over existing tiles? When it works and when it doesn'tTiling over the top can save demolition on a sound wall or floor. It's the wrong call in a shower, or over tiles that are drummy, cracked or leaking.Read the guide
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