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Ex-Hasbeen
Ex-Hasbeen
Yesterday

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Thanks. I'm in Brisbane too. Samford area.

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Ex-Hasbeen
Dec 08, 2023 11:12 pm
Splashers
Splashers
5 December

Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures

Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures

Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design. Also are you…

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Splashers
Dec 05, 2023 7:57 pm
Splashers
lighthugger
lighthugger
5 December

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Control Joints in Villaboard for a Bathroom

Hi All, First time poster. I was hoping to get some advice on villaboard installation within a bathroom. I have installed villaboard before, in a laundry. I think I did…

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lighthugger
Dec 05, 2023 9:47 am
Zrinko
Zrinko
4 December

Sika 4020

Sika 4020

Hi Anyone used Sika 4020 as screed before tiling Thanks

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Zrinko
Dec 04, 2023 7:09 am
Glory
Glory
23 November

Bathtub in ensuite

Bathtub in ensuite

I faced a similar decision when remodeling my home. Having a statement freestanding bathtub in the ensuite turned out to be one of my favorite features. It's not just…

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Glory
Nov 23, 2023 8:20 am
Glory
Mantis86
Mantis86
17 November

Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues

Water Stops Missin, Drainage Issues

Hi there everyone i was hoping to get some details and some clarification on some potential defects that may have occurred our recent bathroom renovation. 1. There seems…

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Mantis86
Nov 17, 2023 2:16 pm
brettsyoung
brettsyoung
4 November

Tiling over old adhesive

Tiling over old adhesive

Hi, I'm clearing the tiles from our horrid 50 year old bathroom and preparing to lay new ones. Bugger of a job getting the old…

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brettsyoung
Nov 04, 2023 5:43 pm

I need to replace some lengths of aluminum shower frame but I can't seem to find any suppliers of this stuff. Neither the blue or orange home centers carry these things.…

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lothian
Nov 02, 2023 12:45 am

Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation…

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Joking86
Oct 25, 2023 12:55 pm
chippy
chippy
23 October

No water trap in shower on a slab

No water trap in shower on a slab

If you have a floor waste, turn on your sink and put your ear down to the central floor waste and listen. If you can hear water running then they all connect there. If you…

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chippy
Oct 23, 2023 10:06 pm
chippy

I had an old shower unit that broke on me and when I took it off, there were only 2 water pipes, instead of the normal 2 water pipes and a shower head pipe. S o I…

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Gugura
Oct 22, 2023 12:25 pm

Hi everyone, Have just put a shower in the laundry and after only using it 2-3 times have noticed staining on the grout. The tiles were glued onto a concrete wall after…

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djhappy
Oct 20, 2023 2:53 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
18 October

Bathroom door hangers

Bathroom door hangers

I was in a similar situation needing to attach hangers to a hollow bathroom door. I just bought the stick on type with a larger surface area base and used good double…

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supersleuth
Oct 18, 2023 12:41 pm

Does this look right for the laundry?

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Courtney22
Oct 10, 2023 2:50 pm
Rudy
Rudy
7 October

Reece (Mizu) push plug - any leak?

Reece (Mizu) push plug - any leak?

They dont leak, we have half a dozen of 32mm versions. But buying the rubber seal for the pop-up cover part is impossible. After 5 years the seals hardened and started…

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Rudy
Oct 07, 2023 11:37 am
Rudy
Mariner62
Mariner62
2 October

Fall in Shower Floor

Fall in Shower Floor

Thank you Splashers. Tomorrow I might check if I can get a few packs of 300x300 in the same tile finish. It may be good to use these could in the shower recesses. I'm not…

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Mariner62
Oct 02, 2023 6:44 pm
Utilitarian
Utilitarian
19 September

Waterproofing NSW

Waterproofing NSW

I have researched this topic in detail recently but for another state which has no licensing requirements at all so any handy man can waterproof any old way and not have…

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Utilitarian
Sep 19, 2023 10:45 pm
Moyston
Moyston
8 September

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

No probs, thanks for the reply...

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Moyston
Sep 08, 2023 6:37 pm

the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath…

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carriepri
Aug 26, 2023 3:29 pm
OurBanyoHouse
OurBanyoHouse
18 August

Bathroom floor tile layout

Bathroom floor tile layout

Possibly both depending on the sizing. Idea of working from the centre is that you dont have a 20mm thin tile at one end and a 400mm at the other end. A quick search on…

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OurBanyoHouse
Aug 18, 2023 10:30 am

Hey all, Hoping for some inspiration for my bathroom laundry combo. The tiles are in good condition, as is the bathtub. I’ve given it a coat of white paint and added…

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Ahw84
Jul 24, 2023 10:34 pm
minidoos
minidoos
11 July

Going over existing bathroom floor

Going over existing bathroom floor

Looks like water damage. Best practice would be to take down the whole area wall covering and floor. May be worse and spread more than you think. Pull up vinyl (looks…

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minidoos
Jul 11, 2023 8:45 am
alexp79
alexp79
2 July

Ballpark figure to convert large WIL to small WC ?

Ballpark figure to convert large WIL to small WC ?

consider putting in wall WC instead of robe in the same bedroom, then it might be doable to hook up to the existing piping.

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alexp79
Jul 02, 2023 8:54 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
29 June

Installing a new shower do l need a plumber

Installing a new shower do l need a plumber

Ask yourself if the insurance company will be aware of the Reno.

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ponzutwo
Jun 29, 2023 8:37 am

Fixing a shower head height mistake

Fixing a shower head height mistake

I'll look into different shower heads and ask the plumber about some engineering and see what he says. Thanks

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Suspicious_cynic
Jun 27, 2023 2:35 pm
chippy
chippy
14 June

What anchor/screw to use to mount to villaboard>airgap>brick

What anchor/screw to use to mount to villaboard>airgap>brick

If what you describe is correct then the brick wall has been dry lined with villa board. That basically means that the villa board is glued to the brick wall with…

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chippy
Jun 14, 2023 1:34 am
chippy

Do I need a permit?

Do I need a permit?

You wont need a permit to put in non loading partition but you will need a licensed plumber and a licensed electrician

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building-expert
Jun 12, 2023 1:26 pm
building-expert
Entilzha
Entilzha
4 June

Bathroom reno - do i need a bathtub

Bathroom reno - do i need a bathtub

Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub

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Entilzha
Jun 04, 2023 6:22 pm

Bathroom Puddle flange

Bathroom Puddle flange

Hi Geoff Install Puddle Flange prior to any screed. Puddle flange needs to be flush with the surface so you may need to grind away the surface to achieve this. Also as…

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5814

Compact Toilet/Powder - Where to Buy

Compact Toilet/Powder - Where to Buy

Looking at some of the designs on websites, they are all selling very similar products. I get that you want something stylish. It's worth looking for search terms like SaveH2O…

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DIY_Debbie
May 19, 2023 9:18 am
DIY_Debbie
Pulse
Pulse
29 April

Is this recessing possible?

Is this recessing possible?

yes it is possible but watch for noise transmission, decouple as best you can. Maybe wider top and bottom plates with 70mm studs to allow the cabinet to be recessed fully

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Pulse
Apr 29, 2023 9:21 pm

So my laundry is very outdated. The floor is this hideous green colour. have seen people overseas painting over this but worried about the longevity and the proper…

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darkparagon
Mar 23, 2023 2:16 pm

Hi group quick question - I’m looking at the this house and it currently has a euro laundry in the kitchen … next to it is a under stair storage area that is longer…

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Sebas76
Mar 17, 2023 11:28 pm
aussieta
aussieta
15 March

Replacing my bathtub with a toilet

Replacing my bathtub with a toilet

Consider renovation for replacing a bathtub with toilets

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aussieta
Mar 15, 2023 9:09 pm
aussieta
chippy
chippy
23 February

Best Sealant for Top Mount Sink

Best Sealant for Top Mount Sink

Clear kitchen and bathroom silicon

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chippy
Feb 23, 2023 10:28 pm
chippy
supersleuth
supersleuth
17 February

Toilet roll holder placement

Toilet roll holder placement

My bathroom had this same layout. I put the toilet roll holder on the shower screen side - silicone it to the glass.

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supersleuth
Feb 17, 2023 2:21 pm
Spider8ait1994
Spider8ait1994
9 February

Question about bathroom grout behaving strangely

Question about bathroom grout behaving strangely

So I’ve had my bathroom renovated by a building company no more than 1-2 years ago and for the most part it’s fine but I have noticed one particular spot of grout…

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Spider8ait1994
Feb 09, 2023 11:04 pm
markcora4567
markcora4567
31 December 2022

Small bathroom ideas

Small bathroom ideas

If you have a small bathroom, consider using a smaller bathtub, such as a corner tub or a Japanese-style soaking tub. These…

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markcora4567
Dec 31, 2022 11:29 pm
aussieta
aussieta
25 December 2022

Bathroom Ventilation in a BAL-FZ renovation?

Bathroom Ventilation in a BAL-FZ renovation?

run a pipe to eaves with fire rated mesh over opening do not place opening above windows or doors i read somewhere years ago that if there was a room fire it would provide…

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aussieta
Dec 25, 2022 10:30 am
aussieta
Noname
Noname
20 December 2022

Exhaust Ducts

Exhaust Ducts

I'd speak to the agents. In vic, and I'm sure elsewhere, there are minimum standards for rentals. Proper exhaust/ventilation is one of the requirements.

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Noname
Dec 20, 2022 10:01 am
CoreyTroy
CoreyTroy
8 December 2022

Is this evidence of poor waterproofing

Is this evidence of poor waterproofing

That looks like water ingress between the panel and the tile. If ingress is getting down between the joint, it would not necessarily mean poor waterproofing. The swelling…

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CoreyTroy
Dec 08, 2022 4:10 pm
Kerangreno
Kerangreno
24 November 2022

EZILAY shower tray

EZILAY shower tray

Can anyone give me any feedback of the Ezilay shower trays? I looking to use 1 in a disabled bathroom situation. Can they be used with fully welded non-slip Ultra Vinyl?

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Kerangreno
Nov 24, 2022 9:49 pm

Hi, I'm trying to install a new bathtub spout (). But I'm having a problem because I can't screw on the new spout far enough to make contact with the wall - there's a…

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drillvoice
Oct 30, 2022 4:40 pm

Yo, I’m renovating a 3rd (top) floor apartment…

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jamesdb
Oct 22, 2022 7:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 October 2022

Gas leak during renovation

Gas leak during renovation

Hey kat_aus Welcome to the forum Unfortunately, That's a problem we are seeing atm on Licenses, ie, Plumbers, electricians, engineers, building surveyors and builders,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 22, 2022 2:06 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
amelia owen
amelia owen
21 October 2022

Dorf sink tap - problem in removing handle

Dorf sink tap - problem in removing handle

Drill at least as far as the length of the screw. To get the screw loose enough to grasp with needle-nose pliers and pull free, use an awl or nail punch. With a 1/2-inch…

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amelia owen
Oct 21, 2022 12:05 am
amelia owen
amelia owen
20 October 2022

Shower leak floor rebuild

Shower leak floor rebuild

Remove the Old Grout. The first step to repairing your shower is to remove the old grout. ... Clean Between the…

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amelia owen
Oct 20, 2022 11:59 pm

hi everyone, I am having handover tomorrow but I just realised my floor tiles' grout might be too deep. Unfrotunately, I dont have photos as the house is locked .. The…

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 26, 2022 6:01 pm

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