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Renovating an ensuite

  • 07-08-2016 10:15am
    #1
    Cokezero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi. I recently moved into a new house and the ensuite needs to be updated as the tiling is footy done and the shower tray and shower need replacing. Currently there are two electric showers in the house and I've been told that 2 electric showers can't run at thr same time. The house is a 2 story house with a tank in the attic and a hot water cylinder in thr hottest near the ensuite. We have a large bathroom that we would like to renovate eventually too and would have space for a very large tray with space for a dual shower.
    I'm wondering would people recommend that we put a shower run off mains in the ensuite or stay with electric. We have gas heating with a recently replaced modern gas boiler. Who would I get for a quote a plumber or a tiler? I would need old tiles taken down up too. I would love a modern power shower! It's only the two of us at the moment but hopefully there will be more in years to come!


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  • #2
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,888 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Just on the shower, consider a pumped shower off the hot water tank beside the ensuite.

    There are different options.
    You know the issues with elec showers.....

    The other idea is maybe a wet room.......

    Just on the tiling removal from walls, if the substrate is not solid wall then you have a problem/more work/cost

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  • #3
    Cokezero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Cokezero


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Just on the shower, consider a pumped shower off the hot water tank beside the ensuite.

    There are different options.
    You know the issues with elec showers.....

    The other idea is maybe a wet room.......

    Just on the tiling removal from walls, if the substrate is not solid wall then you have a problem/more work/cost

    Ya it's not a solid wall unfortunately. I would need a quote before doing the work. Just wondering if I should contact a plumber or a tiler first for my options. I am afraid to use the shower at present!


  • #4
    Cokezero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Cokezero


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Just on the shower, consider a pumped shower off the hot water tank beside the ensuite.

    There are different options.
    You know the issues with elec showers.....

    The other idea is maybe a wet room.......

    Just on the tiling removal from walls, if the substrate is not solid wall then you have a problem/more work/cost

    Ya it's substrate wall unfortunately. The shower is attached to the wall but the tiling doesn't go behind the electric shower and I'm concerned there could be water damage, hence why I want to renovate. At this stage should I contact a plumber or an electrician or a tiler to price the work?

    Thanks all!


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