Why to remove the bidet?
The bidet is often unused and takes a considerable space that can be used simply to benefit from more moving space, or for adding a shower tray or a bathroom cabinet, etc.
The below weekdays are only suggestions for DIYers who are busy during the day and wish to carry out these works little by little.
The below weekdays are only suggestions for DIYers who are busy during the day and wish to carry out these works little by little.
Wednesday: remove the tiles - 2 hours - Continued from part 1
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You think you're done? Not yet, get a flat chisel and wear gloves.
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Open oblique cracks in the concrete and take it piece by piece.
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It's much easier than the tiles. Carefully clear the edges.
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No way to manage without removing the concrete; tiles will be higher than the floor.
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The job is now complete.
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Get the rid of that excess pipe.
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Use the cover of a pipe plug to close it.
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Any silicone sealant or montage glue will do. PVC pipe cement is not suitable in this case.
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Thursday: some plumbing works - 30 minutes.
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Close the main valve that feeds the Hot water tap.
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Unscrew and remove the angle valve to the left (Hot).
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Plug it with a plastic plug to avoid corrosion.
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You might need to chose a thinner wall rosette.
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Apply Teflon tape and plug the hot water.
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You can keep the cold water valve for later fitting a garden hose on it for example.
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A first layer of Teflon is applied, then plumbers hemp and Teflon again.
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The 3/8" to 1/2" adapter is now fitted to later accommodate the hose connector.
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Friday: tiling and finishing - 1 hour
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Soak the tiles while working with the cement.
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Pour 3 Kg of cement into a basin.
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Add 8 to 9 Kg of sand that is approximately a 1:3 mix.
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Mix well both until they form a uniform powder.
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Make a crater and fill it with water.
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Mix and continue adding water as long as powder is there.
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Stop mixing once your mortar is like a paste.
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Pour it and spread it below both tiles.
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Fill all corners and leave only the tiles thickness uncovered.
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Now add 1 trowel of mortar, place the tile and drop it.
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Hit it with the bottom of a 1 Kg short hammer.
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Make short and soft hits alternating sides.
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Check it is at the same level than its adjacent tiles.
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Again, add 1 trowel of mortar, and place the second tile.
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Repeat the same short hits until the floor is level.
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Friday: filling tiling joints - 30 minutes
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Time now to get pigment powder. Add it to little mortar.
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Mix well with some water until the paste is uniform.
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Spread it with your finger all over the joints.
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Cover all of them. Do not worry about the excess material.
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Wait 30 to 50 minutes and wipe the joint with a dry sponge. Use a small broom to clean.
Do not forget to place obstacles for blocking the access so no one walks on the new tiles inadvertently.
Wait 12 hours before walking on the new tiles. You're done!
Wait 12 hours before walking on the new tiles. You're done!
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