Bathroom renovations, from the base to the final fittings.

Set the room layout and establish the existing condition.

We review the shower, vanity, toilet and bath positions alongside door swings, storage and access for cleaning. Retaining a practical layout and moving fixtures have different service and base-work requirements.

We assess leakage signs, loose tiles and soft floor areas to define what needs investigation and removal. Ceiling stains or failed grout help locate the concern; we assess the relevant cause and affected layers, then arrange for the agreed repairs to be completed before installing new finishes.

Give a smaller shower renovation a clear boundary.

A shower-only renovation needs a defined scope even when the footprint is small. We look at the existing wall and floor tiles, the waste position and the junctions to the retained bathroom. The assessment distinguishes a local surface repair from work that needs the underlying wet-area layers opened and renewed.

Waterproofing, falls and drainage are considered before the final tiling layout. The extent of removal and the compatible system are agreed for the exposed condition; new grout or silicone alone is not a substitute for resolving an underlying failure. Send photos of the whole shower, the drain, corners and any leakage signs to discuss the next step.

Isolate services, strip out and repair the base.

The responsible licensed trades isolate affected services before removal. Retained rooms and the carrying route are protected, then agreed fixtures, tiles and affected linings are removed to expose the work area.

Unsuitable lining and damaged substrate are repaired or replaced within scope. The base needs to be stable and suitable for the chosen wet-area system. Service rough-in, fixture support and any required inspection are coordinated before the area is closed.

Treat waterproofing as a connected system.

The wet-area work is set out around the shower, floor falls, waste connection, wall-to-floor junctions, penetrations and doorway transition. Preparation, compatible linings, membrane components and sealants need to work as the selected system.

Water-resistant lining, tiles and grout do not replace the required waterproofing. Installation follows the applicable design, product instructions and requirements for the work, including suitable curing and stage checks before finishes cover it. The responsible practitioner and required records are identified in the project scope.

Lay tiles and finish the edges and joints.

Tile set-out considers visible lines, cut edges, niche or shelf details where included, and the way the floor meets the waste and doorway. The fixing materials are selected for the tile, substrate and wet-area system.

After the appropriate setting period, the agreed grout and compatible flexible joints are completed in their specified locations. Movement joints are kept distinct from rigid grout. The completed surface is checked for the intended falls and junction details.

Install the vanity, screen and selected fittings.

The fit-out brings together the vanity, basin, taps, shower components and other agreed fixtures. Fixing positions and support are planned so later installation does not casually damage the waterproofing or concealed services.

Licensed plumbing and electrical work, including relevant ventilation and lighting changes, is completed by the responsible trades. The shower screen and its seals follow the selected installation detail and drainage arrangement.

Check the room before returning it to use.

The completion review covers the installed fittings, visible tile and sealant finishes, drainage operation and agreed trade checks. Applicable documentation, remaining agreed items and care instructions are handed over for the completed scope.

Drying and curing periods are respected before the bathroom is used. If this is the only bathroom, the temporary facilities and timing of disconnection are resolved before strip-out; a partly finished wet area is not treated as ready for daily use.

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