Abacus M1 PVC wall panels are a fantastic waterproof PVC core showering wall panel that is completely impervious to water and ideal for a multitude of different bathroom installation requirements.
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Abacus Infinity Single Fall Shower Tray installation: Is this the best wet room tray?
In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates how to install an Abacus Infinity Single Fall Shower Tray which is designed to make wetrooms sleeker and cleaner and eliminates the need for fiddly floor tile cuts and grout lines which trap dirt. With wet rooms continuing to grow in popularity customers are increasingly looking for solutions that are sleek in design and …
Read More »How to fit a bath: Abacus Bathroom Installation
Roger Bisby demonstrates how to fit a bath from Abacus Bathrooms. Incorrectly fitted baths can easily move and allow water to seep down the back so it’s very important that they are fitted properly. Roger Bisby talks through some key points to consider when fitting a bath including ensuring that the bath is level along both planes. www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk
Read More »HOW TO Fit an Abacus wall hung WC & Basin (Part 2: Fitting the basin)
In the second part of this video Roger Bisby continues his explanation of how to fit a wall hung WC and basin from British company Abacus Bathrooms. As a British company Abacus has a good understanding of British plumbing and the WC and Basin in this video have been designed to work with British systems so you’re not running around …
Read More »How to silicone seal a basin or bath with Abacus Bathrooms
In this latest video on the Skill Builder You Tube channel Roger Bisby shares some tips on how to silicone seal a basin or bath and explains some cheats which can make the job easier. Among Roger’s tips are making sure that the surface is clean and dry before beginning the job. Roger also demonstrates a tool from Abacus which …
Read More »Sealing Tile Backer Board Joints ~ Roger’s Tips
Abacus Bathrooms Elements Board https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk/#!/search?q=elements Aquaseal Wet Room Waterproof Tanking Membrane https://amzn.to/3HXsRAz CT1 Multi-Purpose Sealant & Adhesive https://amzn.to/4bFq7VS _______________________________ Roger is on familiar ground. He loves a bit of Elements Board and knows just what to do with it. Our message from Michael: I have installed tile backer boards but am confused about sealing the joints. I was advised to …
Read More »At Last a Solution to New Build Bathroom Nightmares
Roger installs the latest version of the Abacus pre-plumbed working wall and he thinks this could be the solution to many of the new build nightmare bathrooms that we see time after time.
Read More »A New Build Nightmare That Shouldn’t Happen
➤ Send us your new-build story: http://skill-builder.uk/send 🎬 Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3yaTFqi 🎬 Abacus Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3eYDdC0 Roger sees another cracked shower tray problem in a new-build house that has driven the owner to take legal action.
Read More »Is This The Future of Plumbing?
Roger installs a bathroom using an Abacus pre-plumbed working wall. Could this be the future of plumbing?
Read More »Sealing Around Your Bath to Stop Leaks ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger likes a belt and braces approach to waterproofing a bathtub surround. This quick tip with the No More Leaks Kit will help you sealing around your bath to stop leaks.
Read More »Ultimate Shower Room Installation ~ Step-by-step Guide
Roger shows us another mega installation, this time it's a shower wet room. A step-by-step guide with our partner Abacus Bathrooms.
Read More »Robin’s Home Tech Essentials & Ideas – Capel #21
Robin is just weeks away from finishing his house. We follow him to see his home technology products and ideas – 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz Monarch Scaleout XP Limescale Control https://monarchwater.co.uk/product/scaleout-xp Lindab MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) http://www.lindab.com petWALK Pet doors https://www.petwalk.uk/shop/ PetSafe Aluminium Pet Door http://tiny.cc/ldd9nz Cutwrights beautifully tailored furniture https://www.cutwrights.com EGGER for furniture …
Read More »The Ultimate Bathroom Installation Video
Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus 1800mm Wenge Shelf Abacus 3-way Water Distribution Manifold Abacus Easi-Plan Universal Shower Valve Plate Abacus Easi-Plan 1180mm Wall Mounted WC Frame Abacus Edition Chrome Basin Mixer Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction Board Abacus Emotion Round Shower Head Abacus Emotion Square Thermo Shower Mixer Abacus Emotion Square Fixed Head Shower Abacus Fix-MD Sealing …
Read More »Cracked Ceiling, Leaks & Water Hammer – ASB #17
Chris Hanson's garden slopes a bit and he's going to have it excavated and build retaining walls and asks if he needs a perforated pipe for drainage with gravel behind each wall.
Read More »Damp in the Extension & Solo Building – ASB #16
Bandy has an outbuilding attached to the side of his house that suffers from damp and mould during the winter.
Read More »Flaky Paint & Treating Woodworm – ASB #14
James Swinyard is renovating a house and has stripped it out completely to rewire it and upgrade the heating and plumbing systems and has found traces of woodworm.
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #10 – Final Fitting
In our final part of the bathroom renovation series, Roger sorts out the pressure with a new Kingspan unvented cylinder and Jubi joins us to take care of fitting the furniture and putting the finishing touches to our epic installation season. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #9 – Time for Tiling
Roger fixes a few final plumbing jobs before Martin the tiler from Abacus comes in to start the tiling the bathroom. Martin also puts the LED lights in the tiled recess shower shelves to complete the shower area. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #8 – Ready for Tiling
It’s almost time for the tiler to start work, so Roger has to get the bath connected, the tray down, underfloor heating hooked up and the elements board down onto the KST adhesive which will give us a level bathroom floor. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Installing an Infinity Single Fall Shower Tray – https://youtu.be/5CbsdvF3l0Q …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #7 – Bath Surround
It's time to work out the best fixing solution for the Abacus Multi-Design Tileable Bath Surround Kit, which is made from the same material as the Elements tile backer board.
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