Tiling Advice please

diynoob · Post by **diynoob** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:54 pm

i'm getting a new bathroom suite installed including floor and wall tiles.

I have old floor boards, the builder is laying square boards on the floorboards, but he hasn't laid it under the bath tub.

i'm worried about leaks, my question is should I get the whole floor tiled before the bath suite is installed.

and also what's the best way to waterproof the floor, i don't want it leaking in to my kitchen!!

thanks all.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:06 pm

Hi and welcome,

Normally you just tile up to the bath and not underneath it.

There should not be any leaks as long as the bath is sealed correctly.

If you get leaks into the kitchen, the bathroom has not been installed correctly.

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:11 pm

Will it be a free standing bath or boxed in with a side/end panel.

diynoob · Post by **diynoob** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:25 pm

thanks for the replies.

I will be boxed with a side panel and an end panel.

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:47 pm

Just make sure he fixes the bath to the walls, and fills it with water when he silicons the edges.