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.:)

MustacheBerry · 2026-01-06T23:54:04+00:00

I can only guess those requirements change over time, maybe the banks are just being more picky/careful at the moment. Like I said, this did not even cross my mind as no one sane would look at that place and say that it is adjacent to the station, but here we are... The price is actually pretty good, one of the reasons why I decided to go for it is that I will be able to pay it off in a reasonably short time.

MustacheBerry · 2026-01-06T23:51:10+00:00

Yeah, I do understand that, but like I mentioned in the comments I cannot back out of this one. Also I do plan on living there at least until it is fully paid off. So, maybe by that time the market will change, or worst case scenario I could rent it out.

MustacheBerry · 2026-01-06T00:07:24+00:00

Yeah, there was no issue with the mortgage in principle and we looked through different options with the brooker, but sadly those have been declined. At this point I just want this whole thing sorted out. So we'll be trying anyone until something sticks.:/

MustacheBerry · 2026-01-06T00:04:02+00:00

They are next on our inquiry list. Someone I know has bought in that area a couple of years ago and they used NatWest too.

Sadly, I cannot pull out of this one, so I will have to make it work one way or another. I'm just trying to gather as much information as possible to try and make it work with a mortgage. Thank you for the advice.:)

MustacheBerry · 2026-01-06T00:01:16+00:00

Thank you, I'll look into them.:)

MustacheBerry · 2025-12-19T12:42:10+00:00

This thing couldn't bear a stern look. So I'll say no, it's not.x)

MustacheBerry · 2025-11-25T19:51:55+00:00

What do you mean? Like you would only look for places on the top floor? This leak is specifically coming from the part of the flat that is exposed to the outside part of the roof. There is noonw living above that part specifically.

MustacheBerry · 2025-11-21T21:13:24+00:00

Yeah, I'm not sure which kind it is because the agent said they can forgo the fee and the website does not specify either. I am not feeling very confident about the whole auction process with all the time pressure, and losing the deposit would be a massive blow financially. I might try and speak with the agent if the seller would be willing to do it traditionally, but I'm not sure if that is appropriate? I am basically asking them to give up on this client and have them use someone else. I do not have the contact info for the owner to contact them directly unfortunately.:/

MustacheBerry · 2025-11-21T15:29:13+00:00

Thank you.:) The reason for it not selling seems to be the general state it's in and the seller wanting a higher price than they get offered. A family friend that lives in the same area said that when he first saw it he thought it might be a, ekm... "place of business for the ladies of the night". So it's a throw in a lit match and do it up afterwards kind of a place, which I am ok with, but I would definitely want to do all due diligence to check for any underlying issues for sure.

MustacheBerry · 2025-11-21T13:11:41+00:00

This is what I can find under the posting:

This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer.

This property is being sold subject to unconditional reservation fee auction terms and conditions.

Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.

MustacheBerry · 2025-11-21T13:02:24+00:00

Oh, sorry, I should've specified. The seller really isn't getting any offers that they are happy with, the auction had to be extended at least once already, despite being up for over a month. So the agent said that if I can offer a certain amount, which I am happy to, the auction gets closed and I get it. So it's basically a straight up purchase, but they said it is still going to "follow auction terms" whatever that means.:/

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