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Discuss Shower project in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi, just volunteered to replace the MIL's bathroom after her stroke as shes finding it hard to use her over bath shower (and the tiles are a crime to humanity ...
          
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    Hi, just volunteered to replace the MIL's bathroom after her stroke as shes finding it hard to use her over bath shower (and the tiles are a crime to humanity as well so need replacing badly - photo to follow) with a shower enclosure.

    Money is limited so Im wondering if it is essential to tank the walls inside/around the cubical, Ive fitted bathroom tiles before around baths with showers over them and never tanked them previously.

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    hi i would definently tank then you are covering all bases

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    Hi

    Good advice already, tanking shower areas is a must now that it is inexpensive and easy to undertake yourself.

    Use Bal WP1, Homelux or check out WetDecs on here as he has offers on Dura wp sometimes.

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    It might be, that when you take the tiles off,the wall might be damaged!. Just thinking about using a backerboard. (a lot cheaper than they were a year ago!)

    How about a word with social services to find out if their is money available for cases like this? Don't get if you don't ask!

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    may be worth a shout but I believe they assesed her home and fitted a couple of grab handles by the bath an toilet that was it

    Speaking of holes when the tiles come off - can I just fill them flush with adhesive then tank
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