ᐅ Plumbing / Bathroom / Toilet

Learn what to consider when planning and outfitting your plumbing, bathroom, and toilet to make your home comfortable, modern, and functional!

Guest Toilet – Ceiling or Wall Outlet?

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Andre77•14 Jun 2019 22:42

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 15 Jun 2019 09:36

Kitchen drain and piping installed too high?

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RomanWolf•11 Jun 2019 15:34

Answers: 6

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Lumpi_LE • 12 Jun 2019 13:43

Shower tray 1300 x 1000 mm

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lesmue79•7 Jun 2019 06:45

Answers: 4

wrobel • 10 Jun 2019 18:40

Washbasin: Pre-wall installation or relocating connections within the wall

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chrisw81•6 Jun 2019 11:28

Answers: 9

11ant • 7 Jun 2019 14:41

Wall thickness only 6-7 cm – looking for a suitable plaster reinforcement mesh

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ZwuselSepp•30 May 2019 13:50

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 3 Jun 2019 15:40

Water Connection Installed Incorrectly – Is There a Right to Rectification from the General Contractor?

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Sony70•20 May 2019 12:04

Answers: 39

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guckuck2 • 21 May 2019 16:48

High Plumbing Bill – Is This Realistic or a Rip-Off?

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Sony70•19 May 2019 14:08

Answers: 17

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HilfeHilfe • 21 May 2019 06:32

Renovating a bathroom in an older building can be overwhelming

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N_Languste•2 May 2019 17:41

Answers: 1

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zod • 13 May 2019 22:58

Cistern component with unknown function

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leoleoo•11 May 2019 17:27

Answers: 2

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Bussibär • 12 May 2019 08:25

Opening direction of the bathroom door in the attic

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Andre77•7 May 2019 22:17

Answers: 26

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NatureSys • 10 May 2019 03:22

What Type of Shower Enclosure Is Most Practical?

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HausMatt•5 May 2019 09:47

Answers: 10

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ypg • 6 May 2019 18:29

Shower in the middle of the room, etc.: Is a special glass partition required?

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ZwuselSepp•18 Apr 2019 09:27

Answers: 9

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User0815 • 6 May 2019 13:58

How many kilowatts should the pump in a wastewater lifting system for a single-family house have?

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Babelbernd•3 May 2019 05:42

Answers: 4

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Babelbernd • 3 May 2019 20:12

Toilet without a flip-up seat?

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MoniB•17 Sep 2013 11:13

Answers: 9

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ypg • 25 Apr 2019 13:02

Is it possible to branch off a toilet connection from an old cast iron pipe?

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ZwuselSepp•17 Apr 2019 08:29

Answers: 3

Winniefred • 17 Apr 2019 11:33

Visible screw connection on shower fitting

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Kaskadeur•15 Apr 2019 00:29

Answers: 7

wrobel • 16 Apr 2019 09:35

Missing waterproofing in bathrooms discovered after 16 years.

Ibdk14•12 Apr 2019 12:19

Answers: 13

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Snowy36 • 15 Apr 2019 20:29

Shower enclosure improperly installed

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hausbauloma•14 Apr 2019 19:47

Answers: 2

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Bookstar • 14 Apr 2019 22:45

Bathroom Layout – SHORT-TERM Change

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Grantlhaua•11 Apr 2019 12:45

Answers: 23

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Grantlhaua • 13 Apr 2019 18:47

Is a backwater valve really necessary?

philancelot•6 Apr 2019 12:41

Answers: 9

philancelot • 8 Apr 2019 09:41

Defects or issues caused by me in the shower?

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Steve_D•29 Mar 2019 14:49

Answers: 3

Mycraft • 30 Mar 2019 11:45

Shower drain is not draining, it gurgles and water comes back up from the drain

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OpaAndy•26 Mar 2019 15:55

Answers: 2

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nordanney • 26 Mar 2019 19:46

Floor has settled – Shower

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Dennis1234321•21 Mar 2019 18:54

Answers: 5

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Dennis1234321 • 22 Mar 2019 11:02

Removing a sink – tile damaged?

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TimoSchneider•20 Mar 2019 12:19

Answers: 10

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Maria16 • 20 Mar 2019 16:17

Electric underfloor heating for a 6 m² bathroom with counter battens

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Klimaprojekt•14 Mar 2019 00:55

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 16 Mar 2019 15:59

Connection for water softener with stainless steel corrugated pipe

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boba1987•11 Mar 2019 21:27

Answers: 2

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boba1987 • 14 Mar 2019 12:54

Toilet flush / flush lever

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brolafff•1 Mar 2019 15:38

Answers: 4

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Wickie • 11 Mar 2019 09:08

Stains in the bathroom and living room

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HilfeHilfe•9 Mar 2019 14:40

Answers: 5

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HilfeHilfe • 9 Mar 2019 17:10

Mixer faucet / single-lever mixer – I don’t know the manufacturer.

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HeinzJer•6 Mar 2019 17:47

Answers: 4

wrobel • 7 Mar 2019 21:19

Mold under the shower tray?

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Gerd53•6 Mar 2019 20:53

Answers: 4

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hampshire • 7 Mar 2019 10:22

Upgrade outdoor water faucet from ½ inch to ¾ inch

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jochen35•1 Mar 2019 21:33

Answers: 5

Knöpfchen • 1 Mar 2019 23:14

Bathroom fixture selection

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Hans-Maulwurf•28 Feb 2019 12:24

Answers: 3

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ypg • 28 Feb 2019 12:42

Mold in the Shower? Please Help with Assessment

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Dennis1234321•17 Feb 2019 21:35

Answers: 8

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ypg • 18 Feb 2019 20:27

Color of the silicone sealant in the bathroom?

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Snowy36•17 Feb 2019 17:44

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 18 Feb 2019 08:55

Bathtub Despite Limited Water Heater Capacity?

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Phat448•31 Jan 2019 18:54

Answers: 8

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Caspar2020 • 1 Feb 2019 11:24

Which type of submersible sump pump?

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greasechain•30 Jan 2019 09:17

Answers: 5

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greasechain • 31 Jan 2019 07:12

HT soil pipe / brown liquid leaking from joint

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Swift79•29 Jan 2019 14:04

Answers: 0

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Swift79 • 29 Jan 2019 14:04

Is it more practical to have the toilet flush plate operated from the front or from the top?

torino•24 Jan 2019 23:37

Answers: 6

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Maria16 • 25 Jan 2019 11:30

Shower installation completed, but water is pooling in the drain.

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Kaliz01•23 Jan 2019 19:55

Answers: 2

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Kaliz01 • 23 Jan 2019 20:20

Is this arrangement of ceiling spotlights in the bathroom okay?

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NeuMünchner•21 Jan 2019 00:37

Answers: 9

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kbt09 • 23 Jan 2019 00:27

Water not draining in shower – what can be done? Any experiences?

ziegelstein•7 Jan 2019 18:34

Answers: 11

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ypg • 21 Jan 2019 21:44

Wall made of glass from the shower on the ground floor

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svnc88•21 Jan 2019 19:55

Answers: 1

Dr Hix • 21 Jan 2019 21:39

The faucet does not fit the sink.

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Jana25•18 Jan 2019 09:39

Answers: 17

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ghostjumper • 20 Jan 2019 19:17

Bathroom Layout

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Yosan•15 Jan 2019 22:51

Answers: 17

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Yosan • 16 Jan 2019 21:10

Embedding HT pipes in masonry: How are these secured within the wall?

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Mokka•14 Jan 2019 19:16

Answers: 1

Dr Hix • 15 Jan 2019 20:39

Layout in the Bathroom of a Newly Built Single-Family Home

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Oakland•10 Jan 2019 14:17

Answers: 8

kaho674 • 11 Jan 2019 23:32

Fixing distance 450 mm for sink – manufacturer recommendations? Applicable standards?

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Pound•11 Jan 2019 07:55

Answers: 8

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ypg • 11 Jan 2019 17:54

Underfloor heating in the shower?

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daniels87•30 Aug 2016 20:40

Answers: 14

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webbis • 11 Jan 2019 10:49

Plumbing Supplier vs. Plumbing Contractor

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Paul Meinert•7 Nov 2018 09:58

Answers: 6

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HilfeHilfe • 9 Jan 2019 10:26

Experience with tiling over existing tiles?

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Laynne•4 Jan 2019 21:16

Answers: 16

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Mottenhausen • 8 Jan 2019 13:03

Looking for a freestanding bathtub

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Matthias 40•3 Jan 2019 12:34

Answers: 9

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Matthias 40 • 7 Jan 2019 17:28

Recessed mirrored cabinet in timber frame construction

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fredlou•6 Jan 2019 10:44

Answers: 3

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Domski • 6 Jan 2019 17:56

Are electrical cables allowed to be installed under a shower?

blaupuma•3 Jan 2019 23:14

Answers: 33

11ant • 5 Jan 2019 18:05

Larger pipe diameter for increased flow capacity

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Theodorius•4 Jan 2019 19:34

Answers: 1

wrobel • 5 Jan 2019 12:31

Bathroom open shower with glass partition

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dbgtmaster•30 Dec 2018 12:29

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 30 Dec 2018 14:05

Renovation Tips for a Very Small Bathroom with a Shower Instead of a Bathtub

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ZwuselSepp•16 Dec 2018 10:01

Answers: 36

Winniefred • 29 Dec 2018 10:15

No-Drill Adapters for Grohe Essential Bathroom Accessories?

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Snowside•18 Jul 2018 20:18

Answers: 12

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streblov • 22 Dec 2018 12:49

Beginner Questions: Washbasin and Faucet Planning

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haukee•5 Dec 2018 06:37

Answers: 3

wrobel • 8 Dec 2018 21:09

Bathroom material selection, any cost-saving tips?

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ivenh0•6 Nov 2018 11:24

Answers: 16

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Nordlys • 5 Dec 2018 17:33

Buying Recommendation: Bathtub with Backrest

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Der-w•26 Nov 2018 10:55

Answers: 10

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ypg • 3 Dec 2018 10:24

Advantages of a Freestanding Bathtub

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Garten2•2 Dec 2018 21:04

Answers: 6

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HilfeHilfe • 3 Dec 2018 06:20

Selecting a Sewage Lifting Station – Model Search

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Scharlie83•28 Nov 2018 13:17

Answers: 0

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Scharlie83 • 28 Nov 2018 13:17

Joint in walk-in shower remains dark

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hyaden•27 Nov 2018 07:13

Answers: 0

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hyaden • 27 Nov 2018 07:13

Recessed Bathtub: Pros and Cons

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Roppo•20 Nov 2018 12:54

Answers: 28

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Bookstar • 25 Nov 2018 18:38

Inspection chamber / access chamber with DN160 to DN100 pipes

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Jandreas•19 Nov 2018 11:32

Answers: 0

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Jandreas • 19 Nov 2018 11:32

Reposal instead of tiles in the new bathroom?

EmNaLeSaTo•15 Nov 2018 15:47

Answers: 2

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Otus11 • 15 Nov 2018 17:19

Knauf surface sealing membrane, PCI shower waterproofing system

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-•7 Oct 2013 22:22

Answers: 6

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Migs2018-1 • 15 Nov 2018 14:22

Experience with Schulte Shower Enclosures

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Knulli•11 Nov 2018 14:49

Answers: 0

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Knulli • 11 Nov 2018 14:49

Bathroom design – alternative ideas?

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Andre77•5 Nov 2018 23:36

Answers: 10

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ypg • 7 Nov 2018 00:37

Drain pipe dripping in the basement – condensation?

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pellegrino84•30 Oct 2018 17:46

Answers: 0

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pellegrino84 • 30 Oct 2018 17:46

Toilet Purchase Recommendation: AquaBlade vs. Tornado Flush

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HaeusleBaue•28 Oct 2018 13:38

Answers: 3

blackm88 • 29 Oct 2018 06:46

Bathroom Upper Floor - Layout (8.9 sqm)

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baumhous3•13 Oct 2018 12:09

Answers: 9

Knöpfchen • 27 Oct 2018 22:46

Water Treatment and Descaling with SmartOne

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321meins7879•14 Oct 2018 22:02

Answers: 1

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HausbauTiNa • 17 Oct 2018 17:29

Shut-off valves for cold and hot water in bathrooms

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smartz•13 Oct 2018 09:55

Answers: 3

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smartz • 14 Oct 2018 21:56

Existing tiled surfaces with HSK Renodeco decorative elements

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Nordlichtchen•10 Oct 2018 10:23

Answers: 2

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Nordlichtchen • 10 Oct 2018 12:01

Closing the drain and access shaft in the basement?

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caudexpflanze•5 Oct 2018 12:50

Answers: 2

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caudexpflanze • 5 Oct 2018 15:03

Decision Guide for Bathroom Layout Options

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Pommes01•26 Apr 2018 10:25

Answers: 12

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Maria16 • 3 Oct 2018 14:13

Is it impossible to install a water meter without fittings?

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sisqonrw•1 Oct 2018 22:21

Answers: 10

wrobel • 3 Oct 2018 10:49

Cost Estimate for Bathroom Renovation?

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thesit27•13 Oct 2016 13:06

Answers: 10

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garfunkel • 28 Sep 2018 14:35

Looking for Ideas – Small Bathroom Design

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jessi7755•4 Sep 2018 12:44

Answers: 3

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MavinLandmann • 27 Sep 2018 14:00

Shower drain installed incorrectly?

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expose•24 Sep 2018 12:08

Answers: 1

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dertill • 24 Sep 2018 13:05

Bathroom Floor Plan

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pffreestyler•3 May 2018 11:58

Answers: 26

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ypg • 19 Sep 2018 17:39

Guest Shower Glass Sliding Door – Issues and Concerns

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Grotix•16 Sep 2018 15:11

Answers: 0

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Grotix • 16 Sep 2018 15:11

Bathroom design: T-shaped or open layout with double vanity and toilet

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TeChrJu•12 Sep 2018 11:37

Answers: 5

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TeChrJu • 14 Sep 2018 08:46

Shut off and cap the water supply line?

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JayneSabbath•13 Sep 2018 15:49

Answers: 1

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HilfeHilfe • 13 Sep 2018 20:44

Recommendation for Towel Holders / Heated Towel Rails

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Snowside•11 Sep 2018 09:51

Answers: 9

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kkk272729 • 13 Sep 2018 07:03

Alternative to Tiles in the Guest Bathroom

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jessi7755•6 Sep 2018 10:04

Answers: 7

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dertill • 6 Sep 2018 12:34

Design of the walk-in shower?

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sco0ter•27 Aug 2018 13:21

Answers: 38

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haydee • 5 Sep 2018 10:51

Bathroom layout: 7.12 m² guest toilet / 5.02 m² bathroom with bathtub / 7.19 m² bathroom with shower

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STL0212•29 Aug 2018 12:02

Answers: 5

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ypg • 29 Aug 2018 17:51

Bathroom planning: 6.4 sqm shower/bathroom and 14.5 sqm bathroom

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ivenh0•23 Aug 2018 13:38

Answers: 18

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ypg • 28 Aug 2018 23:15

Pressure in the water pipe increases due to hot water heating.

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genesis123•27 Aug 2018 00:23

Answers: 3

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genesis123 • 28 Aug 2018 17:15

Bathroom Design Plan – 8.3 sqm (89 sq ft)

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baumhous3•25 Aug 2018 16:25

Answers: 5

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ypg • 26 Aug 2018 21:27

Bathroom design – initial draft – any suggestions?

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EnnoBecker•23 Aug 2018 14:57

Answers: 5

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kbt09 • 24 Aug 2018 22:24

Duo DFR backwash filter with pressure reducer - flushing/cleaning

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profilmax•23 Aug 2018 13:29

Answers: 3

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Alex85 • 24 Aug 2018 07:05

Manhole cover wanted

DGlanem•14 Aug 2018 13:05

Answers: 6

Jens-M • 20 Aug 2018 18:57

Ventilation and Exhaust of Wastewater Pipes

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MiIng•16 Aug 2018 18:02

Answers: 3

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MiIng • 17 Aug 2018 08:56

Bathroom design, 7.8 square meters

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haukee•12 Aug 2018 08:56

Answers: 18

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niri09 • 15 Aug 2018 06:32

Layouts for a shower bathroom (2.5 sqm) and a full bathroom (11.6 sqm) included

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loxor•12 Aug 2018 10:43

Answers: 29

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Scout • 13 Aug 2018 22:56

Cost of Rough-In Plumbing Installation

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Gisi92•9 Aug 2018 17:32

Answers: 4

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Gisi92 • 11 Aug 2018 15:54

Installing a Toilet – Is a Wall-Mounted Frame Necessary?

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jessi7755•9 Aug 2018 11:47

Answers: 6

11ant • 9 Aug 2018 16:26