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CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
22 April 2013

Space between shower screen and vanity??

Space between shower screen and vanity??

That's a good point. I've had to use 18mm off cut timber to pack out the vanities where the door or drawer are all the way to the edge of the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 22, 2013 6:31 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Mandy67
Mandy67
15 April 2013

Could i please see Photos of your vanities?

Could i please see Photos of your vanities?

Haha, I agreed to husband's choice of a black floor as I thought it would hide everything! We had very light gray before which got quite dirty, and in our rental we have a…

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Mandy67
Apr 15, 2013 11:37 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
14 April 2013

Is it expensive to get poured concrete on bathrm floor?

Is it expensive to get poured concrete on bathrm floor?

..and remove the concrete and replace with a concrete mix & stone colour that you want.. $ 3k aprox to: remove, reinstate and grind/polish so long as all things being…

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onc_artisan
Apr 14, 2013 10:32 pm
onc_artisan
Mrsperfect
Mrsperfect
3 April 2013

Wallpaper in bathroom - good, bad??

Wallpaper in bathroom - good, bad??

I don't know why you can only view 2 of 3 images? Anyway, here's another two pictures to give you a better idea. The intention of the colour scheme (silver grey floor…

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Mrsperfect
Apr 03, 2013 3:54 pm
Leinster Lad
Leinster Lad
15 March 2013

Recommend me a decent builder for my bathroom reno

Recommend me a decent builder for my bathroom reno

Sorry, should have specified we are in Perth, southern suburbs

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Leinster Lad
Mar 15, 2013 2:34 pm
turtleschell
turtleschell
27 February 2013

Urgent! NOR Perth tile shops that sell Stainless Steel Trim?

Urgent! NOR Perth tile shops that sell Stainless Steel Trim?

Just thought I'd update this for anyone interested, turns out stainless steel is pretty unusual, though they did have it at tileboutique in Joondalup. Aluminium is the…

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turtleschell
Feb 26, 2013 11:49 pm
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
14 February 2013

Wall tap distance from basin

Wall tap distance from basin

What do you mean by "raise the tiles and then we need to raise the nib)??? From you first post it sound like a normal vanity against…

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xxkatxx
Feb 14, 2013 6:34 am
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
7 February 2013

Help with bathroom layout

Help with bathroom layout

For the ensuite bathroom I would move the shower to a full length along the wall where you current vanity is. You should still have room for a double vanity along the…

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EthosDesign
Feb 07, 2013 12:31 pm
EthosDesign
auds
auds
14 December 2012

Show me your bathroom/ensuite

Show me your bathroom/ensuite

is there one of these threads going already? I cant find one :? cheers

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auds
Dec 14, 2012 1:32 pm
fmac
fmac
9 December 2012

Ensuite/bathroom questions

Ensuite/bathroom questions

Could you turn the space between the two sinks into a laundry hamper? I think I've seen people have the same frontage as the vanity but it is one large draw but looks…

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fmac
Dec 09, 2012 9:46 pm
Bathwaredirect
Bathwaredirect
13 November 2012

Shower question...

Shower question...

I think I found what you're after! Check out this link http://www.argentaust.com.au/files/spec ... 7394B_.pdf. It is able to be retro fitted so the holes in your wall…

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Bathwaredirect
Nov 13, 2012 6:48 am
Bathwaredirect
Bathwaredirect
Bathwaredirect
12 November 2012

Tapware??

Tapware??

Thanks for the feedback Tengals. We will look at this :-)

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Bathwaredirect
Nov 12, 2012 3:45 pm
Bathwaredirect
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
7 November 2012

Plugs vs fixed bungs

Plugs vs fixed bungs

I prefer plugs. I've never lost one (where would you take it, really?) and they're easier for little hands to use so you dont have to put your arm…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Nov 07, 2012 4:34 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Pebble
Pebble
4 November 2012

Bathroom colours?

Bathroom colours?

I would go with charcoal or dark colored floors again. I don't think white tiles are that much of a pain to clean, but white grout certainly is! I love the color scheme…

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Pebble
Nov 04, 2012 10:30 am
Pebble
donna61
donna61
31 October 2012

Anyone Bought Basins from Lightinthebox.com

Anyone Bought Basins from Lightinthebox.com

as the title says?

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donna61
Oct 31, 2012 10:16 pm
auds
auds
6 September 2012

Anyone got a vanity from Recollections?

Anyone got a vanity from Recollections?

regardless of the quality the wood will eventually warp and go mouldy. Timber and water do not mix. My husband has worked in the timber industry for 20+ years. We have…

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auds
Sep 06, 2012 4:19 pm
Zedman
Zedman
1 September 2012

Hobless showers and full height tiling question (WA)

Hobless showers and full height tiling question (WA)
1, 2

You will need to find the exact batch for shade and calibre. Calibre is set size tolerance on a batch. You should find this information of the side of your wall or…

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Zedman
Sep 01, 2012 11:51 am
Zedman
gogo65
gogo65
28 August 2012

Are 2 exhaust fans overkill in bathroom?

Are 2 exhaust fans overkill in bathroom?

That's why we got two kexkez, our shower is 4mx1m (ensuite 5x3) with a screen to the ceiling, there was no way our normal ixl would be able to extract the steam from our…

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gogo65
Aug 28, 2012 10:10 am
gogo65
building-expert
building-expert
16 August 2012

Damp behind ensuite shower wall

Damp behind ensuite shower wall

You could overcome the problem by lining the tiles with tempered glass (same as kitchen splashback) or another lining material, directly adhered to the tiles. This could…

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building-expert
Aug 16, 2012 5:37 pm
building-expert
Moonahgirl
Moonahgirl
13 August 2012

Double basin vs Siingle basin

Double basin vs Siingle basin

I prefer a single basin but when I saw my proposed floor plan i realised it looked a bit silly as our vanity was 2m long so we went for the double basin - the second basin…

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Moonahgirl
Aug 13, 2012 9:58 am
PaulMac
PaulMac
3 August 2012

Drain Cleaning Seattle

Drain Cleaning Seattle

Sell up and move to Australia.....

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PaulMac
Aug 03, 2012 10:02 pm
deb17
deb17
27 July 2012

Sealing Grout

Sealing Grout
1, 2

Thanks Craig. Its not really dark its alibaster gone wrong :-(

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deb17
Jul 27, 2012 3:20 pm

Installing New Toilet Help

Installing New Toilet Help

Cement is the old way of installing a tiolet. It cracks easily and is not strong enough. SIlicone is flexiable and sticks like s*&t to a blanket! I just installed 3 in my…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 14, 2012 8:14 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
11 July 2012

Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Tiles will have a slip rating - speak to the tile supplier, they should be able to tell you this information.

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Matt+Jo
Jul 11, 2012 10:57 pm
Matt+Jo
dsiroky
dsiroky
26 June 2012

Freestanding baths?

Freestanding baths?

I love free standing baths. Haven't fully finished my ensuite (architraves/doors need painting, and the heated towel rails aren't in yet), but think the look of the…

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dsiroky
Jun 26, 2012 9:04 pm
Zedman
Zedman
25 June 2012

Floor To Ceiling Tiling After Handover

Floor To Ceiling Tiling After Handover

You also must make sure the same batch of tiles with the same tonality and calibre are used. Regards Charlie

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Zedman
Jun 25, 2012 11:48 am
Zedman
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
15 June 2012

does anyone know what is mitring to tiling

does anyone know what is mitring to tiling

Having the edges done here in ensuite & kiddies bthrm,we like it & were happy to pay the difference. I think it was about $300-400. Re sharp edges & cutting kiddies,i…

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kerry-ann
Jun 15, 2012 11:08 pm
parcelona
parcelona
14 June 2012

where did you get your tiles in Perth?

where did you get your tiles in Perth?

Depending on the quality and style of tiles you're after, I would highly recommend Crosby Tiles in Kenwick (Osborne Park too, however have only been to Kenwick) and Craft…

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parcelona
Jun 14, 2012 12:41 pm
parcelona
AJW
AJW
27 May 2012

Which sink is more practical?

Which sink is more practical?

With the first 3 being the same basin I would say that it not a case of what is is more practical but what looks…

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AJW
May 27, 2012 8:51 am
danniB
danniB
9 May 2012

Short Projection Toilet

Short Projection Toilet

Thanks JB1. I've never sat on a small toilet before so I'm just not sure what it's like! Unfortunately it's too late to install an in wall system.

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danniB
May 09, 2012 8:03 am
chris0189
chris0189
4 May 2012

Tiler recommendation Perth

Tiler recommendation Perth

Stonehenge ceramics are also a Great company from port Kennedy. I searched far and wide for tiles and found sound at a great price from them.

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chris0189
May 04, 2012 2:10 am
ashilleong
ashilleong
17 April 2012

Hiding toothbrushes/toothpaste

Hiding toothbrushes/toothpaste
1, 2

We've got our in some pottery mugs that my husband deems too ugly to use XD I love recessed mirror cabinets tho (and they are fairly cheap from ikea)

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ashilleong
Apr 17, 2012 3:20 pm
ashilleong
GardenofNeedn-58
GardenofNeedn-58
22 March 2012

Height of bathroom/ensuite benches

Height of bathroom/ensuite benches

seems to make sense now then. will be easier to convince DH for the above counter basins ::lol::

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GardenofNeedn-58
Mar 22, 2012 5:08 pm
stormjr
stormjr
5 March 2012

Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??

Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??

Its not wels that's the problem, its the 'watermark' I think its a W on all plumbing items, and a plumber shouldn't instal anything that is not watermarked.

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stormjr
Mar 05, 2012 12:25 am
Ashkate
Ashkate
22 February 2012

walk in / screenless / european shower basics

walk in / screenless / european shower basics

We have nice matte floor tiles and they dry quite quickly... We also have a bath mat against the hob so the minor slashing is not a big deal to us..

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Ashkate
Feb 22, 2012 10:46 am
Ashkate
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
15 February 2012

Bathroom Taps & Colours

Bathroom Taps & Colours

Hi, we once had a kid's bathroom in white with grey, also had dark grey floor tiles. I accessorised with blue... looked lovely! Though I did get a bit tired of wiping…

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Treeseachanger
Feb 15, 2012 12:56 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
14 February 2012

Laminex/Formica suggestions for a black & white bathroom

Laminex/Formica suggestions for a black & white bathroom

Black and white will be very dramatic ... I would have white vanities which will really make the black tiles "pop" - otherwise you run the risk of diluting the effect if…

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Mclaren
Feb 14, 2012 11:24 am
Mclaren

Hi all, I hope there is someone that can answer my question because my CA did not understand the question... Now I have my "final plans" to sign off on, but my questions…

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caz_770
Feb 06, 2012 10:46 pm
caz_770
craigmh
craigmh
9 January 2012

First Reno Attempt, Laundry Finished, Pics added.

First Reno Attempt, Laundry Finished, Pics added.

Fantastic renovation! I am loving the frosted window and had been thinking of doing one myself, however our laundry window gets the full…

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craigmh
Jan 09, 2012 2:35 pm

this is a tile in grey, but ours is vinyl..but looks like this but no grout lines..LOVE IT

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kiwi
Dec 31, 2011 9:24 am
kiwi
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
19 November 2011

Bathroom lighting

Bathroom lighting

Hi Chuffy! I always suggest to my clients they have at least two lighting choices in a bathroom. Have a good light over or beside the mirrors for makeup/shaving, and a…

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EthosDesign
Nov 19, 2011 11:10 am
EthosDesign
newby2011
newby2011
27 October 2011

cost of tiling 300x600 tiles

cost of tiling 300x600 tiles

ok thanks, that's good to know. our budget is already in the next suburb...... :lol:

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newby2011
Oct 27, 2011 4:23 pm
Laila
Laila
27 October 2011

First time reno, where to begin?

First time reno, where to begin?

Correct me if I am wrong but I think it is about 1-2% of your homes value you can spend on your bathroom before you start to overcapitalize. Anyone else heard of this??…

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Laila
Oct 27, 2011 11:58 am
soakedblonde
soakedblonde
7 October 2011

Glass mosaic tiling to bath hob

Glass mosaic tiling to bath hob

alt, I just realised you are in Perth. Can I ask which tile shop…

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soakedblonde
Oct 07, 2011 11:46 am
soakedblonde
ChristineK
ChristineK
5 October 2011

3-in-1 bathroom combo gone mad

3-in-1 bathroom combo gone mad

Thanks everyone. Yes, a company rep emailed me to confirm it's a safety feature (we lost the manual and there was nothing mentioned in the specs on the Ventair website). …

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ChristineK
Oct 05, 2011 8:21 pm
pattycake4
pattycake4
14 September 2011

Wall art for bathroom

Wall art for bathroom

+1 for pale mint green,l to am thinking pale green as l am having vinyl planksin wet areas l think pale green would look nice my bathroom will be white

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pattycake4
Sep 14, 2011 8:53 pm
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
4 September 2011

Floor to ceiling tiling,how can we do it after handover!!!!!

Floor to ceiling tiling,how can we do it after handover!!!!!

Thanks Tamara1975,still waiting to hear from builder,they seem to answer some questions & forget others :roll:

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kerry-ann
Sep 04, 2011 1:39 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
31 August 2011

soap holder installation

soap holder installation

+1 - hate soap holders. We are going to put a shelf up - it's much easier to keep clean and there's more room for shower gel, shampoos, etc. They do need to be drilled…

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Mclaren
Aug 31, 2011 5:08 pm
Mclaren
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
24 August 2011

How expensive is it to install a new toilet?

How expensive is it to install a new toilet?

3 years ago, I contacted my water board authority to replace my 1970's toilet. They sent a plumber and I got a bill for $650. I didn't claim…

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zeitgeber
Aug 24, 2011 9:00 am
zeitgeber

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