Julian Cassell's DIY Blog

Fitting a toilet, which in most circumstances will mean you are changing old for new, is straightforward if you are easily able to isolate the water supply, and both waste and supply pipes do not need major alterations in positioning. Below is shown the installation of a close-coupled toilet. The cistern is positioned on top of the pan, and much of the weight of the cistern is taken by the pan. read more »

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Peeling bathroom paint

The Guardian, Saturday 24 April 2010

We recently repainted the bathroom using a good base coat and three coats of bathroom-quality ceiling paint. Despite our efforts, six months later the paint over the shower enclosure is already peeling. read more »

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Sliding door in bathroom

The Guardian, Saturday 12 December 2009

We want to maximise space in our small bathroom by having a sliding door rather than a standard one. Any ideas? read more »

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Our shower leaks and we don’t know why

The Guardian, Saturday 13 June 2009

Our shower has leaked ever since we installed it three years ago, even behind our lovely wall tiles. Are plastic wall panels the only answer? read more »

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Cracks are giving me that sinking feeling

The Guardian, Saturday 16 May 2009

Three years ago we installed a ceramic, Belfast-style sink in our bathroom. It now has a couple of hairline cracks around the plughole. Is there a product to cover these and prevent them from spreading? read more »