http://diy-bathrooms.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:39:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Pedestal bathroom sinks have the great advantage of disguising the pipe work and providing stability to the basin.  Fitting a pedestal bathroom sink is so much easier if you have a helper. To accurately position the fixing holes you will have to balance the sink on the pedestal, make sure ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2007/09/03/pedestal-sinks/ Wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor tiling may be easy to wash and practical but it can also be so, so boring.  A great way to jazz up the design of your haven of peace is to add decorative tile accents.  Purpose made bull-nose or raised motif mural tiles are on display at ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2007/06/13/let-your-design-juices-flow-with-decorative-tile-accents/ Free standing slipper tubs are very fashionable right now.  They are gorgeous to look at and such a classic piece of design that some people even have one in their bedroom.  For the amateur they only pose one drawback; being free-standing there is no requirement to fit them tightly against ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2007/04/04/slipper-tubs/ Grouting tiles must rank amongst the most tedious of DIY tasks but with a few special tools it can be relatively quick and straightforward.  First choose your grout; most people opt for white or grey but colors are available for those with an artistic flair.  Grout is a very abrasive ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2006/10/05/speedy-tile-grout-is-not-a-pipe-dream/ You may have seen different types of tile at your supplier and wondered what the benefits and drawbacks might be.  Most ceramic tiles are classified as Non-Vitreous, Semi Vitreous or Vitreous.  These names refer to their ability to soak up water.  Most wall tiles are classified as Non-Vitreous as they ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2006/08/28/ceramic-vs-porcelain-tile-its-all-down-to-density/ Fitting a basement bathroom may sound like a really good use of space but have you checked the depth of the main drain.  If it’s not below your basement level then the law of gravity means that your sink won’t drain and your toilet won’t flush unless, of course, you ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2006/05/12/basement-bathroom-plumbing-the-art-of-the-possible/ A tiled bathroom floor is a joy to look at and a treat to clean but on a cold winters night it can be like treading on an iceberg.  There are currently two basic approaches to heated bathroom floors; cheap to fit electric mats or economical to run embedded hot ... http://diy-bathrooms.com/2006/02/20/spoilt-for-choice-with-heated-bathroom-floors/ Welcome to DIY Bathrooms, a place for getting information for your bathroom renovation!  http://diy-bathrooms.com/2006/02/19/hello-world/