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tigerj
tigerj
27 October

New Ensuite and Powder Room on concrete Floor

New Ensuite and Powder Room on concrete Floor

create a wall cavity/through timber to pass 110 mm sewer pipes. As I understand to pass 110m pipe the frame should be greater than 130-150 mm.

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tigerj
Oct 27, 2024 10:36 am
radlebb
radlebb
15 October

Spa repairable?

Spa repairable?

I have an old spa in my bathroom which I was once told was a Lanark Rose 1810. The plastic on the jets is falling apart. The spa is raised up on a timber frame and tiled…

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radlebb
Oct 15, 2024 6:54 pm

Hi we are looking for some advice please? We have these Portuguese tiles through our bathroom, toilet and laundry and also a small hall that connects these rooms. We are…

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Freo
Oct 06, 2024 10:22 am
Althom
Althom
20 September

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

What is going to go in that corner when the floor is filled in? Take that info to a qualified engineer and ask them re the proper procedure/material.

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Althom
Sep 20, 2024 9:56 am
Althom
Sjeff
Sjeff
29 August

Performance solution for window in Shower

Performance solution for window in Shower

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from the shower rose and we are renovating a bathroom under a DA. I’m trying to find what…

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Sjeff
Aug 29, 2024 5:33 am

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

I have got Exterior grade waterproofing product. Looks good.

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hawthornandrew
Aug 27, 2024 2:39 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
20 August

Shower tap won't turn off

Shower tap won't turn off

If it was just dripping id say washer, had a fare share of these done by plumbers being a property manager.. but if its going full blast, it could be a little more with…

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nickmaj
Aug 20, 2024 4:00 pm

Shower strip drains

Shower strip drains

We do them in all our bathrooms and the hobless look is fantastic. We custom make ours on each job as well (it's cheaper to buy them in long lengths which we fabricate to size)

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Ashington Homes
Aug 18, 2024 5:31 am
Ashington Homes
ShankM
ShankM
16 August

Why won't this shower door close?

Why won't this shower door close?

So just had a closer look and ran my finger down the frame on the right. It starts off more pushed in and towards the centre…

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ShankM
Aug 16, 2024 10:02 am

Shower drains

Shower drains

Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower? Gett quoted about $500 each over the smart tiles. Was told it would have less cuts. Wanted to know if…

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Sleepless Knights
Aug 14, 2024 4:36 pm
IR2151
IR2151
13 August

Ideas on plumbing cost

Ideas on plumbing cost

Hey, thanks in advance for reading my post. I'm…

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IR2151
Aug 13, 2024 2:48 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
1 August

Semiframeless or Frameless

Semiframeless or Frameless

Planning to do for Semiframeless shower wall to wall (1500mm length) in new home. 1) Is it possible to…

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Sara thy
Aug 01, 2024 3:33 pm

How bad can this waterproofing issue become in future?

How bad can this waterproofing issue become in future?

Thanks all for your help I had an inspector who looked at over wall fall and full bathroom waterproofing, he said this will not be an issue as there is drain outside of…

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ownerinproblem
Jul 21, 2024 1:47 pm
fcrombie
fcrombie
14 July

Crackling sound from bath

Crackling sound from bath

I had my bath installed incorrectly, on foam instead of mortar even though the instructions specifically said not to install on foam. I was made aware of the issue by a…

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fcrombie
Jul 14, 2024 5:15 pm
Bk3064
Bk3064
13 July

Bathroom ceiling height

Bathroom ceiling height

Hello , I know it's a old question, but I am currently in same situation, due to slopping land we have guest room with ceilings of 3.5 and bathroom with same floors , what…

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Bk3064
Jul 13, 2024 5:14 pm

Hi, after some advice on our floor plans. We are a family of 5 and currently have a small laundry - 1.8 x 1.2, almost a European laundry. About to do an extension and…

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Harrili
Jul 12, 2024 10:09 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July

New shower leaking

New shower leaking

I can’t make out the issue in any pictures but the shower is not compliant if it is leaking and a repair such as you’ve mentioned is likely a temporary fix. I…

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 7:04 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July

Bath mixer position

Bath mixer position

It is a lot of work to move it but if you’re u happy with it then the expense may be worth it. Best to ask your builder for a price first so that you can focus your…

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 7:02 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July

puddle flange needed on new floor waste (Concrete Floor)?

puddle flange needed on new floor waste (Concrete Floor)?

You must have a puddle flange at EVERY floor waste. It’s in the code

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 6:44 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

This isn’t code complaint. Check your standards.

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 6:13 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Do it. It dosnt cost much and just makes life easy. You won’t regret it.

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 4:54 am

They installed the frameless shower, the bottom of the glass is held between some shiny thing which in turn has been fitted by drilling 2 screws at the floor. I asked the…

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ownerinproblem
Jun 27, 2024 9:43 pm
jagberg
jagberg
23 June

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

You can seal the window with Sikaflex, add timber studs, and cover with villaboard. Just ensure you have proper ventilation with the exhaust fan and Velux window in the ceiling.

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jagberg
Jun 23, 2024 9:41 pm
jagberg
jagberg
15 June

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

I've got a similar setup with a double shower at 900 x 2000, and it works fine for us. I think your idea of going slightly bigger to 1000 x 2200 sounds reasonable if you…

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jagberg
Jun 15, 2024 11:06 pm
jagberg
jagberg
31 May

Shower screen exploded

Shower screen exploded

For replacements, I'd definitely go with an Australian-made product for quality assurance. Stegbar is a solid choice, I've heard good things about their durability and…

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jagberg
May 31, 2024 11:56 pm
jagberg
jagberg
16 May

Help- bathroom leak

Help- bathroom leak

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower screen corner, it's best to…

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jagberg
May 16, 2024 11:00 pm

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing and then screed and then another coat of waterproofing. This is what I have been…

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Leeanne
Apr 23, 2024 11:32 am

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18 months old First there has been been a crack running through a grout line which I put…

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costo23
Apr 16, 2024 8:21 pm
Othello
Othello
16 April

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets on the 1st and ground floor are OK) Blockage clears when the using a plunger. But…

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Othello
Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm
oklouise
oklouise
7 April

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

start from at least $20,000 just for fixtures and finishes and then add on for moving plumbing and extra for a concrete floored house last new bathroom we installed in a…

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oklouise
Apr 07, 2024 3:32 pm

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have found that the drainage hose is alot shorter than the old machine (which I used to get the…

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IncredibleBulk
Apr 02, 2024 3:30 pm

This is a very tight fit, I'm not sure if you'll be able to achieve what you've described. Would you consider accessing the separate toilet from the laundry? If so maybe…

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NativeZen
Apr 02, 2024 3:15 pm
NativeZen
Pulse
Pulse
29 March

Bathroom screed

Bathroom screed

Levelling compound also works well for this, you can feather it and it doesn’t self level at this low thickness , you can build up in layers if need be.

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Pulse
Mar 29, 2024 10:35 am
andy8
andy8
21 March

Heated vertical towel rail at the end of a walk-in shower

Heated vertical towel rail at the end of a walk-in shower

Electrical just got back to me and said the most they can provide is a single power point on the Bedroom 1 side of that wall. After handover, your towel rail installer…

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andy8
Mar 21, 2024 4:05 pm
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Maark
Mar 20, 2024 4:56 pm
Maark

Transform your bathroom into a sanctuary of calm and sophistication with Hera Bathware's Bathroom Vanity Collection. A standout…

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Hera Bathware Mel 3 Shops
Mar 07, 2024 3:34 pm
Hera Bathware Mel 3 Shops

This is the current bathroom with a european laundry. Overall internal dimensions are 3.69 wide and 3.65m deep, including the footprint of the laundry. There is a toilet…

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redfox
Mar 06, 2024 7:00 pm
obiwon
obiwon
29 January

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

Do floor to ceiling tiles ad much resale value

They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most…

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obiwon
Jan 29, 2024 1:42 pm
obiwon
garfield
garfield
23 January

Strip drain

Strip drain

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has switched from a small square tile insert or normal square waste to a strip drain at all, and if so did the plumber or diy-er…

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garfield
Jan 23, 2024 7:38 am
noviice
noviice
22 January

Builder connecting our new toilet for his trades

Builder connecting our new toilet for his trades
1, 2

"Losers" "humanity" "off time" "your" "top notch" "love symbol" Sounds like ponzo is done using other people's toilets

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noviice
Jan 22, 2024 4:06 pm

Please suggest a solid quality swivel bar towel holder in bathrooms & bedrooms from…

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Sara thy
Jan 20, 2024 7:05 pm

First time building 2 storey home, is under construction (in Framing stage) in NSW. I have 3 toilets and need bidet spray in…

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Sara thy
Jan 13, 2024 7:51 pm
uktony
uktony
10 January

Changing a washer for Dorf shower tap

Changing a washer for Dorf shower tap

I too need to change the washer in one of these How?

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uktony
Jan 10, 2024 10:26 pm
balajmn
balajmn
21 December 2023

Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen

Brass or Stainless steel made tap for Kitchen

Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead…

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balajmn
Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm
balajmn
balajmn
21 December 2023

Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney

Which chrome tapwares in Myhomeware northrocks Sydney

Which chrome tapwares is a good affordable brand with a good warranty in Myhomeware shop Sydney. I visited the shop and they…

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balajmn
Dec 21, 2023 1:43 pm
aeaejane
aeaejane
18 December 2023

Marble Tiling Issues

Marble Tiling Issues

Hi All, This is my first bathroom Reno and tiler has just finished installing marble tiles…only problem is they don’t look right? There are holes in the grout, really…

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aeaejane
Dec 18, 2023 9:45 pm
Ex-Hasbeen
Ex-Hasbeen
12 December 2023

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell

Hi Kateo, Are you able to spare any of the tiles? Thanks Tony

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Ex-Hasbeen
Dec 12, 2023 1:27 pm
building-expert
building-expert
11 December 2023

POLYMARBLE shower base

POLYMARBLE shower base

I have seen poly marble shower bases last in excess of 30 years

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building-expert
Dec 11, 2023 6:54 am
building-expert
Splashers
Splashers
5 December 2023

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 6:57 pm
Splashers

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