If you tile floors, definitely get underfloor heating. Cheap to run, and it makes the room so much nicer to use.
voyager4,
Jun 9, 9:21pm
Use graph paper or make your own on line so you can place items and see how they fit. Plan ahead, do you need double basins, bidet, etc. Bath and shower, or double sided shower with two shower heads, anything is possible with the space. Drain in the floor.
tegretol,
Jun 11, 3:45am
My idea of pluses: - shower dome - bloody big extractor fan on a 30 min timer - walk-in shower with no ledge to step over - decent stainless steel fittings/handrails - fold down seat in shower - tiled floor with 100mm upstand right round
harm_less,
Jun 11, 4:52am
We have had shower domes installed in our last two bathrooms. The only issue I can imagine would be in a rental as they need to have the shower stall left open to allow the enclosure to dry or else mildew can be an issue.
The other choice we have made in our last two bathrooms is cork tile floors. Much warmer on your bare feet on those night time toilet trips than ceramic tiles even without heating. We've sourced the tiles from https://portugalcork.co.nz/cork-patterns and laid them myself with a box cutter knife and a bit of care. High gloss finish that is an eyeopener for sure.
atlantis3,
Jun 11, 5:16am
Dont put the extractor fan inlet over the shower . Put about 300mmto 400mm to side of door. Buy at least 150mmExtrator and put a speed controller on the curcit in the ceiling space. And a timer so it runs on after you leave. You can idle back the fan to the required speed. If you install directly over the shower it will suck all the warm air insde the shower. Also if the toilet is in the shower it deals with the smells. Paint the ceiling with a waterbase enamel for easy cleaning. Some have a mould inhibitor. (Dulux) but unsure if it is a water base enamel.
atlantis3,
Jun 11, 5:23am
Dont put the extractor fan inlet over the shower . Put about 300mmto 400mm to side of door. Buy at least 150mmExtrator and put a speed controller on the curcit in the ceiling space. And a timer so it runs on after you leave. You can idle back the fan to the required speed. If you install directly over the shower it will suck all the warm air insde the shower. Also if the toilet is in the shower it deals with the smells. Paint the ceiling with a waterbase enamel for easy cleaning. Some have a mould inhibitor. (Dulux) but unsure if it is a water base enamel. If changing to a wet area you will need consent otherwise this alteration will be pick up when you sell. And could cost you. If swapping for like for like you dont need consent. There are tiled showers (so wet area) that are designed to look like a wet atea but dont need consent.
tegretol,
Jun 11, 5:39am
Can you please provide the link to that? Also, please explain what problems 'they are causing'.
tweake,
Jun 11, 6:04am
thats kinda odd. the fan is there to extract moisture which is going to be with the hot air. if your not sucking hot air then its not removing the moisture. the fans are meant to be over the shower.
my only thing really is that there is a suitably sized air inlet to the bathroom. often there is none and the fan struggles to pull air in around the door.
the other interesting thing i have seen is to put a toilet fan below the toilet seat height (wall mount fan) that way it pulls smells down away from your nose.
lindyjack,
Jun 12, 8:19pm
Thanks everyone for the helpful tips. The whole bathroom will be relined with aqualine. The down lights we have will be fine as we have changed whole house to LED enclosed units so they do not have the gaps around them and insulation can go over them (made a big difference). We will be unable to install a shower dome as the rain shower will be out of the ceiling so will add other extraction (do not currently have any extraction but do have a shower dome which has been very good. No mould issues at all as shower is aired out. Mirror does not even steam up probably due to large size of the bathroom). Would have loved a walk in shower but have concrete slab so cost is prohibitive and consent also so going with a tileable base and will tile walls also. Some other walls will be tiled to window level ie: around free standing bath and others just with 100mm.
joanie32,
Jun 13, 6:02am
We done walk in shower in our concrete slab bathroom. I can’t remember what it cost, as the amount was so minor. It’s a real feature of our bathroom and I really recommend you investigate this.
We also done our whole bathroom before deciding where the extractor fans were placed. We looked at where the steam was accumulating and then put a small unit close to the shower, and a massive one near the middle.
Ours is a 20m2 bathroom and we fitted mirror heaters, but never use them as the fans (and the correct air inlet) evacuate the bathroom so well.
lythande1,
Jun 13, 6:55pm
Space may be an issue, I had to stick with the small shower cubicle. It's OK though. No shower dome, I had the entire thing done in Seratone, so easy to wipe down, not that it needs it often. The dome? It makes too much water, and hence mould. in shower itself.
korban,
Jun 13, 7:33pm
We wipe shower out after last shower and leave doors open, no mould issues
Not sure what you mean by it makes too much water
earls5,
Jun 13, 7:37pm
our house is maybe 14 yrs old has tiles and underfloor heating in bathroom when we moved in a few years ago, now underfloor heating crapped out, dont wan to dig up tiles to fix, wont be putting it again.
lovelurking,
Jun 13, 8:15pm
. Has anyone got one of those toilet seats that wash your bum? 🤔
bryshaw,
Jun 13, 11:58pm
Make sure the plumber fits filters to the water hoses as ceramic taps need them. Also filters trap any bugs that might climb up the water pipes.
meoldchina,
Jun 16, 12:45am
We had underfloor heating installed when we renovated our bathroom. Unfortunately, the tiler didn't take the heating mat far enough under the wall-hung vanity so my husband's toes get cold when he's shaving! I recommend installing the Nu-Klear Demister behind the mirror if it's mounted on a wall. Never have a misting problem and the company was very good to deal with, making one to fit our mirror exactly.
tegretol,
Jun 16, 7:23am
If you hot water supply is set up properly (ie the tank is at 70C) then bugs won't exist. Filters useful if on town supply to catch gravel or soil particulates.
tegretol,
Jun 16, 7:26am
Yep concrete floor painted with Resene Aquapoxy is brill (add some grit to the last coat). Line with Showerline (ally coated) and make sure you have really good drip edges. DON'T use any of that Hardy shite unless you are keen to replace it.
itsafamilything,
Jun 17, 5:23am
1) Definitely a quality ceiling fan (mounted in roof space) for noise reduction of course. 2) If concrete floor, non slip tiles and floor to ceiling tiles for a full wet room. 3) If drainage allows it for fall don't use a shower upstand and no shower glass or door either. 4) Ample built in self draining storage for shampoo etc. Typically there is never enough. 5) Make sure your ceiling has got a good quality coating on it. 6) Lighting: consider lights in wall for one switch and mood lighting ie lights pointing up and concealed on a different switch, also mirror lights. 7) Heated mirror over vanity. Also heated floor to whatever height mirror. 8) Taps that do not protrude and allow you to wash your face without smacking your head. 9) A nice long bath or a spa bath 10) Think carefully about placement of the shower taps for convenience for the user. 11) Lastly BEFORE the wall linings and flooring go on / down make absolutely certain there are no leaks and do a FULL map of exactly where everything is for all walls and floor, plumbing, wiring, drainage including comprehensive accurate diagrams, labelled with measurements and photos. Print them all off and load photos onto a USB stick and pop into a zip lock bag and put in safe place.
pugswal,
Jul 18, 3:19am
A twin sink vanity; showerdome
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