Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Mar 05, 2009 4:01 pm I have huge windows along the length of my bath and at one end of it.
The bath I had selected is 480deep, and my understanding it needs to go on amortar bed of approx 70mm, making a hob height of 550, and a space of 150 to the sill of the window. I had planned to use a wall mounted spout and mixer on a backing plate which is 100mm. Now I've already purchased this, but didnt realise the window was so low. It would fit I think - but only just, if I don't do architrave around the window, but would this be strange? I am doing full height tiling. My other option is to look at getting a hob mounted tapset instead, or get a shallower bath (not wanting to do this, if anything I'd like it deeper!) What would you do? Re: architrave around the window or tile into the sill 2Mar 05, 2009 7:10 pm mydreamhome I have huge windows along the length of my bath and at one end of it. The bath I had selected is 480deep, and my understanding it needs to go on amortar bed of approx 70mm, making a hob height of 550, and a space of 150 to the sill of the window. I had planned to use a wall mounted spout and mixer on a backing plate which is 100mm. Now I've already purchased this, but didnt realise the window was so low. It would fit I think - but only just, if I don't do architrave around the window, but would this be strange? I am doing full height tiling. My other option is to look at getting a hob mounted tapset instead, or get a shallower bath (not wanting to do this, if anything I'd like it deeper!) What would you do? Yes, your window would look silly with architraves and full height tiling. Why not tile into the reveal? Will your sash still operate? Take your tapset back and exchange it. Some designs have the window finishing level with the top of the bath. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: architrave around the window or tile into the sill 3Mar 07, 2009 9:12 pm Thanks ed,
Helpful as ever. This bathroom seems to be a never ending drama - do you remember the window issue? all sorted now, I got awnings! Anyway, I was thinking tiling into the reveal (although more work for the builder) not sure what's standard, but the architraves seems to be what most people do now. Re: architrave around the window or tile into the sill 4Mar 08, 2009 9:18 am If what you mean by reveal is the window sill bit then yes I would do that. My parents have tiling all the way to the ceiling in their bathroom and the entire window sill, left, right and above the window is tiled. Mind you it's an old house so it's quite deep all the way around - about 100mm. island bath and window above - tiling into sill/design ideas 5Mar 09, 2009 3:18 pm Am I able to tile into the reveal. It is made of timber and it is a timber framed house with gyprock walls.
My dad is a builder in wa where it's double brick and that's all they do there (never architraves) but here in nsw architraves are the norm. He's not sure if it can be done due to the changes of material under the tiles, he thinks it will cause the tiles to crack. My other question is if I raise the bath (as I have now found I cannot see out the window) would 750 height be too high? Building Standards; Getting It Right! There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have… 1 10159 Thanks splashers, that makes sense. The waterproofing guy used this Davco product, I will raise the issue with builder and hopefully get resolved with him - if not… 2 12894 I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 7091 |