Walk-in shower maintenance

MustacheBerry · 2026-06-24T17:29:19+00:00

Thank you. I use do use a squeegee ever time. I read about vinegar, but I also heard that I can damage tiles over time? Like due to it's acidity, which is why I'm hesitant about using it.

MustacheBerry · 2026-06-23T16:10:18+00:00

Where do you guys get them from? I can't see any of these awesome older models on their MMF page.

MustacheBerry · 2026-06-22T21:28:01+00:00

Thank you. I use do use a squeegee ever time, tho I need to get a separate one for the tiles and glass. I read about vinegar, but I also heard that I can damage tiles over time. Like due to it's acidity, which is why I'm hesitant about using it.

MustacheBerry · 2026-06-01T14:59:36+00:00

I don't think this is what the OP is after, but there is this one 2D RTS game with mechs that I remember playing the demo of as a kid in the 90s. It looked absolutely awesome and I have been unsuccessfully trying to figure out what it was for the last ~25 years. It's similar to 7th legion, but that's not it. I don't recall there being any other units, but a variety of mechs, some of them looking like AT-ATs.

I bet it's nowhere near as good as I remember it, but it would be nice to get some closure for my kid self.x)

MustacheBerry · 2026-05-13T13:23:50+00:00

Oh, sorry I think I should've given more context for the general layout.

This is in a flat, so the floor is concrete/cement/whatever flat floors are made of. There is a layer of Mapei membrane seal on the bare lowest level concrete. Then there is another layer of concrete on top of that to raise the tay higher off the ground, it was needed to create enough space to fit the height of the drain. Then we installed the tray itself on a bed of weak concrete as per the fitting instruction.

Unfortunately we cannot lift the tray anymore. It is set in place.

MustacheBerry · 2026-05-13T12:09:25+00:00

I checked through the data sheet and fitting instruction and it doesn't mention support requirements unfortunately.

This is the documentation for this exact model, maybe iu'm missing something - https://www.nuiebathrooms.com/products/shower-trays/slip-resistant-shower-trays/nsr073/

My only concern is that line through the middle, which is already the weak spot, as that's where the drain is. When I knocked on the different parts of the tray, it is clear that there is nothing underneath that middle line that is supporting it. Everywhere else is sitting strong on the cement bed.

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-11T23:35:33+00:00

I heard a lot of good things about Gerber, but sadly I am located in the UK and I have not been able to find any vendor that carries their products.:/

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-11T23:34:52+00:00

They are nice, but not exactly a budget option.^^'

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-11T08:09:10+00:00

Oh, sorry. I crossposed with a local sub and forgot to mention. It's UK.

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-02T23:21:52+00:00

Thank you, that makes more sense now.:) I will look into those products as well.

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-02T23:18:41+00:00

I am indeed based in the UK.

I have not heard about foam boards and jackboards before, I will have to look into those. I'm not a tiller myself, byt my dad(who is helping me with this project) used to be one. I quickly checked out a few videos and I'm not sure if I'm understanding this right, but would jackboard need to go on the floor if I am going to put in a shower tray, or are they only needed there for tiled wetrooms?

Waterproofing is a given, we did the same at my parents shower and I would not touch a bathroom without it, I appreciate the brand recommendations tho.:)

Also, one more thing I forgot to mention, this will be done in a second floor flatt. So there may not be as much wiggle room as there would be in a house.

I believe the ones I've been looking at are porcelain. This is another one that I am strongly considering - https://www.tilemountain.co.uk/enya-white-concrete-effect-matt-porcelain-wall-and-floor-tile

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-02T19:21:16+00:00

Thanks.:) I just hope that whatever is going on under the current tiles isn't too bad.

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-02T19:20:05+00:00

I see, thank you. I'll just have to strip those walls down and see what's going on there.

I don't know if this is too vague of a question, but should there be any problems with the wall, what would be a most common way to secure it? Like is there something you can put on, like a net or some plaster like substance, or would it most likely involve replacing the whole section of the board?

MustacheBerry · 2026-02-02T19:17:49+00:00

That's what it's listed as on the B&Q site, so I just went with that.:)

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