What size shower enclosure fits a standard UK bathroom?

800 x 800mm is the smallest comfortable square. 900 x 900 reads less cramped and pairs with a riser rail without elbows hitting the screen. Walk-in enclosures need 1200mm of length minimum or they splash through the opening.

Ceramic or porcelain tiles in a bathroom?

Porcelain is denser, has lower water absorption (below 0.5 percent) and works on floors as well as walls. Ceramic is cheaper, lighter and fine for walls only. For wet rooms and shower trays, use porcelain or natural stone, not ceramic floor tile.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

A like-for-like swap (suite, taps, tiles) takes 5 to 7 working days with a single fitter. Full rip-out with layout changes, new soil pipe routing, replastering and re-tiling runs 12 to 20 working days. Add 2 to 3 weeks for tile lead times on imported porcelain.

How do you stop mould in a UK bathroom?

Run an extractor fan rated 15 litres per second minimum for 20 minutes after every shower. Wipe the screen down with a squeegee. Open the window when the weather allows. Mould grows where moisture sits past 60 minutes; cutting that window kills 90 percent of the problem.

Bath or shower for resale value?

UK estate agent surveys consistently flag at least one bathtub in the property as a sale point for family buyers. A 1700 x 700mm bath fits most spaces. If floor area only takes one or the other, keep the bath and pair it with a shower over.

What height should a basin sit at?

850 to 880mm to the top of the rim suits most UK adults (average height around 175cm). Wall-hung basins let you fine-tune; pedestal basins fix the height by design at around 850mm. For shared family bathrooms with children, 800mm is more reachable.