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
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Why don’t Premier League footballers have mouldy bathrooms?
For all those who think that bathroom mould and mildew is unavoidable in the British climate, the fact that it rarely, if ever, exists in up-market bathrooms is telling. You may think this is simply down to being able to afford a good cleaner, and admittedly that helps, but a lot of the things that cause mould are built into …
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 …
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Newsletter ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/signup ◀ Kamran wants to know if this £400,000 house is good value. Here is the property in question: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/141434459 _________________________________ Here’s our message from Kamran: I am one of your subscribers. First, thanks for such interesting videos. I am learning massively. My Situation: I am FTB. I have no previous experience, but I have seen so many …
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 »Mira Flight Takes a Nose Dive ~ Sorry Saga With a Twist
Roger is having trouble with Mira Flight shower trays.
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Roger looks at some troublesome push-fit pipework in a bathroom.
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Roger takes a look at a problem Carl Fielding has with a leaking chimney.
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Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. It's essential to remember that this is the biggest purchase you'll ever make, and it's essential to take the time to research and make informed decisions.
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Enhance your DIY skills, learn a life-long skill and say goodbye to expensive handyman fees!
Read More »Mouldy Shower Cured For Good
Tired of cleaning the same mouldy corner? Standard cleaners can often just hide the symptoms. Dryzone dual-action Mould Treatment Pack immediately cleans mould and protects from further infestation by destroying the mould organism and spores.
Read More »How To Fix Low Water Pressure Problems with AccuBoost
I have been a plumber for over 40 years and one question I have heard over and over again is “What can you do to improve my mains water pressure?”. For a lot of my career, the answer was “not much” because boosting the flow and pressure on water mains used to require a complicated and expensive set-up or a …
Read More »Plasterboard — Why All The Colours?
Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.
Read More »Grab Adhesives Showdown ~ 17 Tubes Tested!
We're back with another Skill Builder showdown and this time we test 17 grab adhesives to see how they perform and the value they offer.
Read More »Innovative Ways To Conserve Water At Home And At Work
As of 2021, the world has already used almost 3 trillion tons of freshwater.
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 »How to Remove Humidity from Your Furniture and Textiles for Proper Moisture Control
Humidity can lead to issues in your home. Mould and mildew are more prevalent in homes with high humidity levels or improper moisture control.
Read More »12% Decline in the Shower Market Due to Impact of COVID-19
In 2020, the UK shower market was impacted by the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and saw a sharp decline in value of around -12%.
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Call for Government to support the home improvement industry and play a part in the economic recovery now that the route out of lockdown is clear.
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