Interiors & finishes
Kitchen worktops: materials, edges and sink details
Compare worktop materials, edge profiles and sink mounting; understand support, cut-outs, water damage and replacement compatibility.
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Baths and shower trays: forms, materials and support
Identify bath and shower-tray forms and materials; understand support, waste access, perimeter seals and the limits of a low-level tray.
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Interiors & finishes
Basins, WCs and cisterns: understand the fittings
Understand basin mounting, wastes and overflows, WC support and cistern operation; distinguish common water routes before choosing repairs.
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