Bathroom Floor Restoration & Shower Upgrade, IG7.
At UKRSTARS LTD, we were recently instructed to rectify a bathroom floor that had been incorrectly installed by previous contractors in May 2026. The original floor tiles had been laid directly onto the subfloor without a suitable uncoupling membrane or proper floor preparation. As a result, the floor became uneven, and the tiles began to crack over time.
The client wanted a long-lasting solution while keeping costs under control and avoiding a complete bathroom renovation. Our challenge was to replace the damaged floor and upgrade selected fixtures whilst preserving as much of the existing installation as possible.
Scope of Works Undertaken:
- ✅ Careful removal of existing cracked floor tiles
- ✅ Inspection and preparation of the existing subfloor
- ✅ Installation of a professional uncoupling membrane system to prevent future tile movement and cracking
- ✅ Waterproofing and floor reinforcement works
- ✅ Application of self-levelling compound to create a perfectly flat and stable surface
- ✅ Installation of new porcelain floor tiles
- ✅ Supply and installation of a new shower enclosure whilst retaining the existing shower tray
- ✅ Removal and reinstallation of the existing WC to facilitate floor replacement
- ✅ Supply and installation of a new vanity unit
- ✅ Installation of a new basin mixer tap
- ✅ Installation of a new shower mixer tap
- ✅ Reinstatement, sealing and finishing works.
- ✅ Professional cleaning and restoration of the existing shower tray using specialist uPVC cleaning products, bringing it back to an almost new appearance
Cost-Saving Approach:
One of the key successes of this project was achieving a complete floor replacement without disturbing the existing wall tiles.
- Existing wall tiling
- Existing shower tray
- Existing WC
- Existing towel radiator
This significantly reduced labour costs, material costs and project duration whilst still delivering a fully refurbished and modernised bathroom floor.
The Result:
The completed bathroom now benefits from a properly prepared and reinforced tiled floor system designed to provide long-term durability and resistance to cracking. Combined with the upgraded shower enclosure, new vanity unit and modern fittings, the bathroom has been transformed without the expense of a full strip-out renovation. This project is an excellent example of how targeted refurbishment works can deliver outstanding results while maximising value for the homeowner.
Project Highlights:
- Floor tiles replaced due to cracking caused by poor previous installation
- Uncoupling membrane installed for long-term protection
- Waterproofed and self-levelled floor system
- New shower enclosure installed
- Existing shower tray professionally restored and retained
- New vanity unit and basin mixer tap
- New shower mixer installed
- Existing wall tiles and WC preserved to minimise costs
- Completed May 2026
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Gallery of our work before and during renovation:
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