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Custom-made doors – some suppliers offer bespoke sizes, though they can be pricier. try checking with specialist joinery companies or trade suppliers.

rebate the frame – if there’s a bit of room, you could slightly raise the head of the door frame to accommodate a standard 1981mm door.

reduce the door height with a lipping replacement – if the doors you’re looking at have solid lippings (thicker timber edges), you can remove the original ones, cut the door down further, and fit new lippings to retain strength.

rehang existing doors – if your current doors are still in good condition, you might consider sanding, repainting, or refinishing them instead of replacing.

check salvage yards – architectural salvage yards sometimes have older-sized doors that might fit.

You can still use a paste-the-wall wallpaper over lining paper

Remove the panels carefully – check for adhesive buildup or weak spots on the back.

prepare the wall properly

sand down any loose skim.

seal the wall with a diluted pva or primer before reapplying the panels.

use the right adhesive

for mdf or decorative panels, a grab adhesive works best.

spread adhesive evenly in beads or dots, not big blobs.

press panels firmly & brace if needed – holding the panels in place for a while or using temporary battens can help them set properly.

Yes a joiner will do just the base, they will do as little or as much as you need

For the ceiling:

lightly sand the affected area to remove any streaks or marks from washing.

wipe with sugar soap and rinse with clean water to remove residue.

let it fully dry before painting.

for the mouldy caulk:

apply mould remover or diluted bleach on the mould spots.

wipe clean and let it dry completely.

if the caulk is still discoloured or deteriorating, cut it out and replace it with an anti-mould bathroom sealant.

2. prime & paint
if stains are still visible: use a stain-blocking primer

use the right paint: choose mould-resistant bathroom paint

apply two coats: allow full drying time between coats to prevent condensation issues.