BATHROOM CHECKLIST

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British Standard Dimensions

Shower Clearances
WC Clearances
Vanity Clearances
Standard Vanity Heights

Grout Sealant & Tile Edging

Grout
Sealant
Caulking
Tile Edging
Curved Wall Tiles

Shower Details

Shower Drainage
Elevated Shower Tray
Shower Shelf/Niche

Fitted Bathroom Furniture

General Installation
Furniture on Tiles
Furniture against panelling & Skirting

Artificial Lighting

Plaster & Tadlakt Finishes

Privacy Glass

British Standard Dimensions

Shower Clearances

WC Clearances

Vanity Clearances

Standard Vanity Heights

Wall Hung Standard Basin Wall Hung with Countertop Basin

Grout, Sealant and Tile Edges

Grout Detailing

Grout is always needed when tiles are used. It can come in a variety of colours. Most commonly Grey and White.

Common practice is 2-3mm for WALL tiles and 3-5mm for FLOOR tiles.

General rules:

Grout sits just below the tile not flush - this is more obvious with simple flat tiles (right pictures)
With handmade, glazed tiles that display slightly more surface variation, the grout stays level, but the tile seems to dip and rise, creating a slightly more rustic uneven look. (picture below)
Grout must be applied to all edges of each tile.

Sealant Detailing

Sealant is added to tiled areas that need secure waterproofing, ie. around bathroom ceramics. Its a slightly thicker substance and has a rubber- like texture to enable it's waterproof qualities. It mainly comes in a white finish but can also be transparent and colour specific. As a general rule, you apply sealant below wet -areas.

Where do you apply sealant:

To seal the gap between a tiled wall & floor
To seal corners of tiled walls that come in direct contact with water ie. corner of the shower walls.
To seal the gaps around the edges of bathroom ceramics (sink, bath, toilet)

Caulking Detailing

Caulk is a hard acrylic corner filler, mostly used for above wet-areas and between dry decorative transitions.

Where do you apply Caulking:

To seal the gap between a tiled wall & ceiling
To seal areas that need a thicker substance than grout, skirting, panelling and door architraves.
between a picture rail and a wall, because you can paint over it, unlike sealant.

Tile Edging

Tile edging is mainly used in place of grouted edges/corners. They are used mainly for a more decorative, finished style, and can be used for a more luxurious & considered appearance.

General Rules:

Metallic Edging (contemporary)

Metallic edging is installed underneath the tile, and sits flush against the tile surface.
Metal edging can be used in between tiles for a statement decorative look.
can be used on tiled shelving or wall corners

General Rules:

Ceramic Edging (Traditional)

Ceramic edging is installed as an additional tile, and can vary in geometry. They tend to have similar geometry to wall beading to zone off tiled areas.
They can match the same colour & finish as the tile surrounding it. Or they can have a different finish depending on how its styled by stylists.

Curved Tiled Walls

The curvature of a wall relies on the scale of the tile. Thin tiles can create tighter curves as they can be individually placed, wider tiles will create more gradual longer curves.

SHOWER DETAILS

Shower Drainage

Floor tiles should be cut and sloped towards a drain in order for the water to drain sufficiently. Drains can be located centrally or to one side, because of this the floor tiles may be cut/sloped in a slightly different way. Please see the examples for a general idea.

Elevated Shower Tray

Some shower areas can be elevated from the ground. The step up tread and rise should be tiled to ensure the shower area is water tight. Tiles can be cut to fit the space, and there are no specific rules but starting with a full tile width can create a cleaner overall look.

Shelving & Niche

In order to look neat and well designed, shelves & niches' tend to be designed around the tile size.

This means a shelves width, depth and height are measured to fit full tiles within them. This reduces the amount of cut tiles and therefore creates a more considered & tidy overall look. Tile can be cut but cutting them symmetrically is preffered.

The standard shower niche height is between 91.44cm 101.6cm off the shower floor (to the base of the niche). The typical or standard shower Niche Height for tub/showers is between 63.5cm and 76.2cm (to accommodate bathers)

Fitted Bathroom Furniture

When using fitted bathroom furniture, be sure to fix the back of the item directly to the wall. The wall tiles will be applied after the furniture is fitted so they will be cut around the product (with a grout or sealant line where the tile meets the furniture).

General Rule: any type of added decor should be cut around the fitted furniture with an edge of sealant to keep it water tight.

Furniture to Tiled Wall

Furniture with Panelling & Skirting

Artificial Lighting

Artificial lighting is a great way to elevate a bathroom space.
The temperature of the lighting depends on the Look & Feel featured on the style board, go for a balanced white for a fresh look, or use a warmer temperature for something more moody.

Lighting can feature as LED strips in more modern schemes or as simple spot lights in more classic bathrooms.

Plaster/Tadelakt Application

Plaster & Tadelakt finishes have a distinct application, edges are slightly rounded and unfinished and the material may have a slight reflective quaility when applied in wet rooms. See examples below.

Privacy Glass

If blinds are unspecified on a style board, privacy glass may need to be applied. Please see some examples below.

Modern Fluted Frosting

Modern Partly Frosted

Traditional Sash Window Soft Frosting

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