Lee Key Plumbers

How much does a new bathroom cost?

This is the classic question. It’s almost like phoning a car dealer up and asking how much a new car will cost. A Popular brand of car will be considerably cheaper than a prestigious brand. Decide on your budget then look on the high street or online for the cost of the style and brand of bathroom suite you want. Then the plumber / installer will be able to give you an idea of what the cost will be.

How long does bath sealant take to dry?

One of the biggest problems we see with sealants around baths is the repeated reapplication of additional sea lent on top of old sealant. In order to get the best from the sealant the surface of the walls need to be dry, dust and grease free. All to often we see excessive amounts of sealants that have been applied to damp or wet walls. The sealant cannot adhere to the surface of the wall so you just end up with a new clean unsealed covering of sealant. So in answer to the question on a dry dust and grease free surface I would advise 24 hours for the sealant to cure. To soon and it will be like custard with a skin on the top. Appears dry and set but wet underneath

Can a wet room be installed upstairs?

Wet rooms can be put upstairs or virtually in any space where you could take a shower. Wet rooms are very convenient as there are not shower trays to cause trip hazards or the toe stubbing problem. Ensure you get a reputable installer as the wet room should be in the room it is installed and not pouring through the ceiling of the room below. If fitted correctly wetrooms give a trouble free showering experience. One of the market leaders in wetroom waterproofing actually offer a lifetime waterproof guarantee, if there materials are fitted correctly to their instructions.