Issues with new build.......

[damanpunk]

I've started ripping out the bathroom in my flat as I didn't like the tiling so it started off my removing the existing tiles/plasterboard and refitting new board.

Along the way I've encountered and fixed other problems such as wonky partitions that I've stiffened, a cantiliever sink that was being secured by studs about 2mm from the edge of the wooden beam etc.

Now I've got to the floor......... I've took up all the tiles, finding out it was chipboard along the way and after alot of reading up on it I don't want to be putting tiles back down onto it.

My issue is that the current floor goes under wall partitions so it would be a case of getting a cut as close to the wall as possible and then putting down plywood to replace it? Would this be ok if I got it as far as possible into the shower area etc? The floor is completely wonky

I have used 2 compression fitting valves for connecting the bath, should I replace this with a solder connection to lessen the chance of any leaks?

Finally, does anyone know where I can get those plastic bath feet with the stud coming off of it that you can rise the height of the bath with, in the last picture? I've somehow misplaced one

Thanks

 

[lancenotalot]

My issue is that the current floor goes under wall partitions so it would be a case of getting a cut as close to the wall as possible and then putting down plywood to replace it? Would this be ok if I got it as far as possible into the shower area etc? The floor is completely wonky

Get as close to the edge as poss and then fit noggins half under the chipboard and butt the ply(25mm) up to it and screw down into the noggins,noggin all the cross joins.

I have used 2 compression fitting valves for connecting the bath, should I replace this with a solder connection to lessen the chance of any leaks?

Only use comp joins where you have to,soldered would be better,flexi hoses are always a good choice.

Finally, does anyone know where I can get those plastic bath feet with the stud coming off of it that you can rise the height of the bath with, in the last picture? I've somehow misplaced one

Try a plumbers merchants

 

[damanpunk]

Thanks alot mate, after a bit more work today I've also noticed the whole shower base is supported on that schit thats in the pictures, I'm guessing its advisable to rip it out aswell?!

 

[ChrisR]

Nowt wrong with compression fittings, better than pushfit any day. FOr insurance you might want to put a turn or two of ptfe tape round the olive. (Not the thread).

Best bet for a replacement foot might be a big fence bolt. They come with round heads and big threads which would probably fit.

If the shower tray's glued down with silicone diy stylie, you might not get it up. WHat's it made of? If it's a thick resin one I expect it would be ok if the joists are where your feet go. It's common for those to be supported on a few bits of 100 x 50 and they seem to survive.

 

[gcol]

For what's involved in replacing a few joints, I'd be leaning towards fitting soldered joints if you were thinking of tiling the floor. Chris's tip about using a little PTFE tape is a good one (and one I've used before now), but for peace of mind, go with the soldered joints.
If you go with the PTFE advice; fit the compression fitting without the PTFE tape, then undo it, wrap the PTFE tape around the olive, then nip it up.

 

[jefoss]

after all the comments i cant beleive no one has mentioned to ask the most obvious question! so does that VO5 make your hair shiny and smooth?

 

[Master of None]

The number of screws in that plasterboard look a bit sparse, I think it should be 200mm crs but I always go for 150mm crs. would not want it to come adrift after tiling
On a building site I worked on once I heard the manager on the phone to his office and he said "I need a couple of more stud wall guys, send somebody good like Shotgun Jimmy" Belive me when I say his plasterboard would never come away.