Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 May 28, 2013 9:54 am Hi I haven't cleared out a bathroom before ready for tradies to come in to plumb and tile. Can you recommend how best to tackle it? Thanks Re: Gutting a Bathroom 2May 28, 2013 12:05 pm Brick or stud walls? Are you going to disconnect the plumbing and electrical? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Gutting a Bathroom 3May 31, 2013 11:39 am BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!DEPENDING ON THE AGE OF YOUR HOME/BATHROOM IT COULD BE LINED WITH FIBRO/ASBESTOS SHEETS LET THE TRADESMEN/PROFESSIONALS DO IT,THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING Re: Gutting a Bathroom 4May 31, 2013 4:08 pm roundbathcompany BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!DEPENDING ON THE AGE OF YOUR HOME/BATHROOM IT COULD BE LINED WITH FIBRO/ASBESTOS SHEETS LET THE TRADESMEN/PROFESSIONALS DO IT,THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING It might not either. A bathroom strip out is well within reach of most handymen. I would pay to check what the walls are line with first, hence my first response. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Gutting a Bathroom 5Jun 01, 2013 11:05 am Quote: LET THE TRADESMEN/PROFESSIONALS DO IT,THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING Yes and no. They should know what they are doing but some of the cowboys I've seen removing asbestos should have their licenses cancelled. As CEK says anyone who is aware of the risks and takes ALL the necessary precautions and dispose of it safely is well able to do it. It is not rocket science. There are limits on the amount you can remove yourself of course which varies from state to state. Stewie Render your bathroom walls, two opinions versus the one, makes you wonder. 3 6023 Hi Geoff Install Puddle Flange prior to any screed. Puddle flange needs to be flush with the surface so you may need to grind away the surface to achieve this. Also as… 2 8323 Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10339 |