Scope of work
- Full strip-out of the existing en-suite including suite, tiling and old extraction.
- Concealed cistern frame and back-to-wall toilet specified to recover 15cm of usable depth.
- Repositioned shower waste with proper falls in the new screed.
- Full waterproof tanking system to all wet areas before tiling.
- Large-format porcelain to all walls and floor.
- Brushed-brass concealed shower mixer, basin tap and waste.
- Frameless 8mm glass shower screen on a hinged pivot.
- Recessed wall niche in the shower with integrated LED strip.
Challenges we solved
- Tight footprint — the concealed cistern frame took 15cm off the available depth, which forced the doorway to be re-hung swinging outward rather than inward.
- Brushed-brass spec needed the correct primer base on the substrate to keep the finish from spotting under hard water.
- Single-skin external wall on the shower side needed an additional insulation board behind the tanking to stop cold-bridge condensation.
Process & execution
- Days 1–2 · Strip-out
Existing suite removed, tiles hacked off, old extractor removed, doorway re-hung on its new swing direction.
- Days 3–4 · First fix
Shower waste repositioned and falls created in screed, electrical first-fix for the niche LED + extractor, concealed cistern frame fitted.
- Days 5–6 · Tanking + insulation
Insulation board added to the single-skin wall, full waterproof tanking system applied to walls and floor, niche set out.
- Days 6–9 · Tiling
Walls and floor in large-format porcelain. Tight cuts around the cistern and niche. Grouted and silicone-finished on day 9.
- Day 10 · Second fix + handover
Brushed-brass mixer commissioned, frameless shower screen fitted, basin and toilet plumbed, niche LED tested, walkthrough and clean.
Materials & finishes
- 600×600 large-format porcelain, walls and floor
- Concealed-cistern WC frame + back-to-wall pan
- Brushed-brass concealed thermostatic shower mixer + waste set
- Frameless 8mm hinged glass shower screen
- Recessed wall niche with warm-white LED strip
- Insulation board behind the single-skin external-wall tanking
Outcome
A compact guest bathroom that punches well above its size. Concealed services, single material across walls and floor, no visible visual clutter — the room feels deliberate rather than tight.