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fifodad
fifodad
6 June 2018

Help with my bad builder/tiler

Help with my bad builder/tiler

Cheers, sometimes you just have to dig your heels in and stand up for yourself.

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fifodad
Jun 06, 2018 8:59 pm

Hi Everyone, I am trying to get my head around what is the best way to efficiently use my 5 cm wet area recess for my specific bath and shower layouts. Specficially: 1)…

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alexp79
Jun 01, 2018 6:58 pm
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
29 May 2018

Bathroom planning

Bathroom planning

Classy

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Teaswizzler
May 29, 2018 10:05 pm
Teaswizzler
grinder
grinder
25 May 2018

tile lippage

tile lippage

Get another tiler

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grinder
May 25, 2018 9:07 am
grinder
Hillsbuilds
Hillsbuilds
22 May 2018

Ensuite layout advice

Ensuite layout advice

You have a nice window there, could you make it into a dressing table area? Great to have natural light for makeup!

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Hillsbuilds
May 22, 2018 10:47 am
bashworth
bashworth
20 May 2018

Exposed concrete floor in bathroom

Exposed concrete floor in bathroom

I would be looking at additional reinforcing in the bathroom floor area as you want to avoid cracking in a wet area

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bashworth
May 20, 2018 1:27 pm
bashworth
arcadelt
arcadelt
18 May 2018

How to create a lower level shower ?

How to create a lower level shower ?

Either dig down into the foundation or build up as you have suggested.

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arcadelt
May 18, 2018 12:06 am
jayasooriah
jayasooriah
8 May 2018

ELECTRICAL OUTLET FOR BIDET

ELECTRICAL OUTLET FOR BIDET

Hi Jaya, Many peoples are facing this inconvenience.This is not to be happened to anyone. Before we start our home improvements work we have must have to do a complete…

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jayasooriah
May 08, 2018 1:42 pm
jayasooriah

I'll help you with your picture, but I have nothing to contribute about your plumbing issues.

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arcadelt
May 06, 2018 7:28 pm
Foyou
Foyou
6 May 2018

Bathroom Floor Tile Replacement and Waterproofing

Bathroom Floor Tile Replacement and Waterproofing

What’s the purpose of waterproofing certificate? Can that cover the waterproofing issue longer than 6 years that builder give ?

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Foyou
May 06, 2018 6:04 am
Mfarra
Mfarra
4 May 2018

Bathroom

Bathroom

Hi All Firsttime posting..... We are about to add a 2nd storey to our house and are looking to update the down stairs bathroom. We originally wanted to b get the ixl neo…

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Mfarra
May 04, 2018 7:39 pm
LloydN
LloydN
29 April 2018

Shower grouting dissolving

Shower grouting dissolving

I like your article so much ! Please visit our website to get more informations https://www.saking.com/enHope it will be helpful for you! Saking has an unshakable…

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LloydN
Apr 29, 2018 10:14 pm
Ashwin
Ashwin
27 April 2018

Floor waste

Floor waste

Hello Sam Which builder are you building with ? Cheers Ash

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Ashwin
Apr 27, 2018 5:33 pm
Ashwin
saahmadbulbul
saahmadbulbul
25 April 2018

Hot water system not working

Hot water system not working

Hi do you mean electric plug ? There is flushing red lights

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saahmadbulbul
Apr 25, 2018 12:05 am
rodp1
rodp1
23 April 2018

Adding Rinnai temp controller pad to existing setup

Adding Rinnai temp controller pad to existing setup

Rinnai have confirmed that adding an MC-91 will be compatible with the existing setup

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rodp1
Apr 23, 2018 2:38 pm

Hi Has anyone got these tiles with POLYTEC polar white sheen cupboard doors? Do they look OK together or clash? Would love to see your pics please 😀

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GEOnTREY
Apr 22, 2018 11:59 pm
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
19 April 2018

Waterproof Membrane

Waterproof Membrane

Some take up to a week to fully cure. Although I would say a couple of days should be safe but depends on the product, check the packaging. Alvin www.evokearchitects.com

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EVOKE ARCHITECTS
Apr 19, 2018 10:46 am
EVOKE ARCHITECTS
pandibabi
pandibabi
9 March 2018

Acrylic Splashback for bathrooms

Acrylic Splashback for bathrooms

Anyone put Acrylic splashback instead of tiles in shower? Like something like this? https://www.bunnings.com.au/vistelle-26 ... k_p2666222

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pandibabi
Mar 09, 2018 6:42 pm
pandibabi
bank
bank
8 March 2018

Methven Aurajet

Methven Aurajet

We almost went with these. We ended up with Nikles Pure 2 function, and we LOVE it! After playing with them at reece, the Aurajet was my fav, hubby liked the pure and I…

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bank
Mar 08, 2018 12:43 pm
bank
Liliana
Liliana
1 March 2018

Brown water leaking from toilet base

Brown water leaking from toilet base

Sorry about my laziness in updating this thread. All was resolved in July of last year when the builder sent out a plumber to investigate. Luckily for us it was not the…

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Liliana
Mar 01, 2018 7:52 am

Could you 3D it?

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t_f
Feb 27, 2018 3:49 pm
corkco
corkco
19 February 2018

Can cork be sprayed on the wall of a shower?

Can cork be sprayed on the wall of a shower?

Can cork be sprayed on the wall of a shower?

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corkco
Feb 19, 2018 8:28 pm
corkco
corkco
corkco
12 February 2018

Bathroom grouting/tiles leaking issues....

Bathroom grouting/tiles leaking issues....

I had this problems before, and I used this product . It can solve the problems with seepage issues, so you can take a look at it. hope it can help you!

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corkco
Feb 12, 2018 6:04 pm
corkco
arcadelt
arcadelt
11 February 2018

Regrouting entire bathrooms

Regrouting entire bathrooms

I have not, but I suspect it would depend on the tiles, the gaps between them and the method used to remove the grout. Rectified tiles typically have very small gaps, so…

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arcadelt
Feb 11, 2018 10:29 am
Variegated
Variegated
10 February 2018

where to buy big anti slip matt for shower

where to buy big anti slip matt for shower

You could try Clark Rubber - they have a variety of options. I purchased a roll of grip mat from Aldi a while back. It's only about 18 wide, but it might be useful. What…

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Variegated
Feb 10, 2018 12:27 pm
Variegated
benverdi
benverdi
4 February 2018

Bathroom Waterproofing/Rotten wood problem

Bathroom Waterproofing/Rotten wood problem

You can call for all the blocked drain problems, as one of my friend suggestion. I have hired them they are offering good blocked drain services.

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benverdi
Feb 04, 2018 6:06 am
benverdi

I have found it at the below place:

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Bango
Feb 01, 2018 6:04 am
Matt Z
Matt Z
28 January 2018

Waterstop angle

Waterstop angle

Can anybody tell me if u buy a 900 square frameless 10mm glass shower what does the angle lengths need to be cut to? 900 or 915 measuring off the walls No wall tiles…

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Matt Z
Jan 28, 2018 7:01 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 January 2018

What do I need to know about building a small brick dividing

What do I need to know about building a small brick dividing

You can also consider something more simple and straightforward such as buying out some steel studs and channels at Bunnings and then screwing them to your floors and…

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alexp79
Jan 23, 2018 8:41 pm
josetoot
josetoot
11 January 2018

Can i paint a plastic bathtub

Can i paint a plastic bathtub

Is there products out there for this, and expensive or better to buy a new tub??

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josetoot
Jan 11, 2018 12:27 pm
MisterSlope
MisterSlope
11 January 2018

Brands Recommendation for Bathrooms

Brands Recommendation for Bathrooms

Try Sussex taps and Phoenix Tapware both Melbourne based companies. Sussex taps are gorgeous... If you want to go further upmarket then you Fantini taps from Roger Seller.

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MisterSlope
Jan 11, 2018 11:29 am
building-expert
building-expert
7 January 2018

Is it plausible to do parts of a bathroom reno yourself?

Is it plausible to do parts of a bathroom reno yourself?

Good answer from arcadelt but I would just like to add warning about Asbestos. If the dwelling was built in 1985 or earlier it likely has asbestos cement sheet backing for…

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building-expert
Jan 07, 2018 6:39 am
building-expert
Stacca
Stacca
31 December 2017

Tiling Skirting when laying Herringbone tiles

Tiling Skirting when laying Herringbone tiles

Thank you for the response. the tiles are complete now and we made sure he did them the way we wanted and they look great. He did do floor first then walls!. No idea what…

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Stacca
Dec 31, 2017 12:32 pm
Stacca
C_Y
C_Y
29 December 2017

Toilet Seat - Sydney

Toilet Seat - Sydney

Can’t do that either because the clip that joins the seat and bowl is snapped as well. Just can really see it in the picture.

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C_Y
Dec 29, 2017 9:42 pm
namhar
namhar
27 December 2017

Bathroom: Adding new tap

Bathroom: Adding new tap

greate.

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namhar
Dec 27, 2017 5:25 pm
ebarpra
ebarpra
16 December 2017

Waterproofing Laundry area

Waterproofing Laundry area

I have removed the asbestos from laundry area and install new villaboards on wall. Wondering do i have to waterproof all walls to install wall tiles??? Its laundry…

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ebarpra
Dec 16, 2017 5:37 am
nomnomnom
nomnomnom
14 December 2017

Fixing dripping Dorf tap

Fixing dripping Dorf tap

Without a picture I can’t say. But hazarding a guess you need a strap wrench.... https://www.bunnings.com.au/haron-160mm ... h_p4900119

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nomnomnom
Dec 14, 2017 1:31 pm
nomnomnom
buckerooni
buckerooni
9 December 2017

Moving shower screen, ideas?

Moving shower screen, ideas?

hi there, I made the mistake of putting in a very…

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buckerooni
Dec 09, 2017 1:24 pm
buckerooni
brokenstick
brokenstick
22 November 2017

Where to put entry to ensuite

Where to put entry to ensuite

Thanks for the replies and input - some good ideas and things to think about !

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brokenstick
Nov 22, 2017 2:16 pm
brokenstick
adaline.oettinger
adaline.oettinger
13 November 2017

Show Me Your Bathroom!

Show Me Your Bathroom!

If you don't know how to design your vanity top, share some vanity top styles with you. Hope it can help you.

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adaline.oettinger
Nov 12, 2017 11:54 pm
adaline.oettinger
DamNita
DamNita
7 November 2017

Laundry Reno or dryer ideas

Laundry Reno or dryer ideas

I actually purposely didn't want my dryer in my laundry mainly due to lint and airflow issues. We have put ours in our garage, as we have done at our previous house also.…

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DamNita
Nov 07, 2017 2:13 pm
DamNita
arcadelt
arcadelt
5 November 2017

7.5 ft x 9ft floor plan - bathroom

7.5 ft x 9ft floor plan - bathroom

You need to show a plan, especially showing the type and location of windows and doors are, as they will have a huge impact on how it CAN be laid out.

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arcadelt
Nov 05, 2017 6:27 am
Pummers_D38
Pummers_D38
2 November 2017

Ensuite/WIR layout

Ensuite/WIR layout

Unless you want people to see your silhouette through the window I'd keep the shower away from the window and the ensuite wall. If you can put the toilet behind the door…

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Pummers_D38
Nov 02, 2017 10:54 pm
Cslcelia
Cslcelia
25 October 2017

Imcorrect tiles from timeless imports

Imcorrect tiles from timeless imports

The supplier gave my builder the wrong tile and he has laid 80% of my bathroom. Now after all the hard work looking the correct pattern too match my kitchen is all gone…

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Cslcelia
Oct 25, 2017 1:58 pm
mishb
mishb
25 October 2017

Painting Tiles??

Painting Tiles??

I painted a feature tile strip on the walls of my bathroom, and the floor. After 5 years there are a few chips in the floor from dropping things but it's still looking…

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mishb
Oct 25, 2017 1:02 pm

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