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Is your bathroom internal ie no window directly to the outside?.
If yes then you will need to have an extract fan to the outside which switches on with the light switch and goes off on a over run timer, usually for 2 mins from lights off.
If no then there is no obligation to have any mechanical extraction to the bathroom, but its a good idea.
Paint to non tiled walls can be normal emulsion, either matt or satin (also known as eggshell) is preferable as its easier to wipe down. Dulux and Crown offer the best ranges in both materials and colours.
Most DIY stores will supply correct grade tiling grout for bathroom applications, I'd recommend a two part epoxy resin based compound wich is water impervious and chemical resistant, as well as the mastic sealant for baths and wash hand basins. Also try to 'tool' the mastic and the grount with around backed spatula to get a 'concave' joint which sheds water down the wall or onto the bath or basin edge.
Limit all jonits to approx. 5mm.
Get a tile adhesive and grout that the tile manufacturer recommends as you will not get compatibility issues.
Check mastic as to whether or not they contain an antifugal and if they don't use one which does.
Floor finishes in bathrooms should be stone or tile, any vinyl or lino will need to be correctly edged and bonded to the sub floor.
Avoid cork tiles as they cannot be cleaned correctly and will eventually rot. They are easy to lay and look good initially.
Avoid any flooring material which needs additional sealant over the top. These are either a film type which wears off and the floor underneath will stain unevenly or they penetrate a little into the material and will stain unevenly form day one.
Also bear in mind that there are now slip resistances to be respected for bathrooms. Most DIY places will be albe to advise on suitability.
You can get 'seamless' vinyl floors to cover mst normal dimensions.
Also try laminate floorings as some are bathroom compatible.
Sorry its so long but this is what I do
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