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ctang419
ctang419
28 November 2015

Timber tile opinions!

Timber tile opinions!

I am in Brisbane Rochedale and we just finished our house. We have 40sqm left over timber looking tiles here, if you interested please let us know. ctang419@hotmail.com

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ctang419
Nov 28, 2015 10:05 pm
traveln
traveln
23 November 2015

Masters or Bunnings shower head reviews...any good?

Masters or Bunnings shower head reviews...any good?

Well mate every shower head has a water saving device in them now by australian standards so you will have to remove it your self when installing it. A brand is a brand…

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traveln
Nov 23, 2015 7:42 pm
traveln
Daz_
Daz_
23 November 2015

Hot water system pressure valve

Hot water system pressure valve

Hi Stevie, Replacing the valve is a simple job. Take a photo of the plate attached to the valve as this will show the model and kpa rating, then take this down to…

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Daz_
Nov 23, 2015 7:41 pm
Daz_
precision187
precision187
14 November 2015

Tile Trim advice.

Tile Trim advice.

You can get it from Beaumonts

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precision187
Nov 14, 2015 2:44 pm
Splashers
Splashers
28 October 2015

Frameless shower glass panel - does quality vary? Bris recs?

Frameless shower glass panel - does quality vary? Bris recs?

At the end of the day a lot of glazing companies buy sheets of glass which are made in china, america, europe and the middle east and nowadays not much glass still…

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Splashers
Oct 28, 2015 10:33 pm
Splashers
Sagasu
Sagasu
20 October 2015

Toilet reviews and recommendations - Estilo, Allure, Oxford

Toilet reviews and recommendations - Estilo, Allure, Oxford

Hi, general consensus amongst most people in our industry is that a toilet is a toilet when it comes to functionality. Any functional problems you…

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Sagasu
Oct 20, 2015 4:12 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
6 October 2015

Stacked Bond Square Wall Tile Layout Question

Stacked Bond Square Wall Tile Layout Question

Bathroom and laundry floors are not flat but slope towards the floor trap. Therefore it may not be possible to start with a full tile at the floor as the first row of…

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Beetaloo
Oct 06, 2015 5:05 pm
Beetaloo
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
4 September 2015

Bath in ensuite, shower in main bathroom

Bath in ensuite, shower in main bathroom

Ideally, I feel that if you wanted to have a bath at the ensuite, you should also have a shower as well. Especially if you are considering selling the house, providing…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 04, 2015 9:42 am
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Houseandhorse
Sep 03, 2015 9:29 am
Houseandhorse
MnT
MnT
1 September 2015

Does Anyone Have Glass Vanity Basins?

Does Anyone Have Glass Vanity Basins?

These are from Reece. Highgrove Bathrooms have similar looking ones but the quality is terrible.

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MnT
Sep 01, 2015 8:14 am
MnT
Manda Moo Qld
Manda Moo Qld
10 August 2015

Need 300mm diameter bathroom basin

Need 300mm diameter bathroom basin

I've searched all the usual bathroom suppliers, can't find a 300mm diameter sink! If anyone knows of a brand, knows where one might be in stock, please tell. Background:…

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Manda Moo Qld
Aug 10, 2015 11:18 pm
stevie_sloth
stevie_sloth
9 August 2015

How much to re-tile tiny ensuite?

How much to re-tile tiny ensuite?

It is a tiny ensuite in an apartment building built around 1980.

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stevie_sloth
Aug 09, 2015 1:59 pm

Corner shower supplier

Corner shower supplier

Unfortunately the size you want is…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 22, 2015 6:06 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
kylie40
kylie40
11 July 2015

Bathroom Windows - Obscure or Clear?

Bathroom Windows - Obscure or Clear?
1, 2

I choose clear because if it was obscure, but I had the window open the neighbours would see in through the open window, so shutters would still be required, and I don't…

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kylie40
Jul 11, 2015 10:11 am
kylie40
Danette
Danette
25 June 2015

How do you choose a shower head?

How do you choose a shower head?

WOW, some of those shower heads are $$$. I think though you get what you pay for, thanks so much for responding to my question. I went to Reece yesterday and the young…

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Danette
Jun 25, 2015 4:21 pm
Danette
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
11 June 2015

Is 1200 Too High For A Mirror?

Is 1200 Too High For A Mirror?

Mine are on the side wall - above the bench - and hers ... just below the mirror - out of eyesight.

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Saint Mike
Jun 11, 2015 5:21 pm
Saint Mike
AJW
AJW
5 June 2015

Can Shower Screens Be Left Off For Handover?

Can Shower Screens Be Left Off For Handover?

Well aware of that simple consideration. Also well aware of how much profit large project builders make on every little aspect of the build. Do I…

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AJW
Jun 05, 2015 5:53 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
16 May 2015

How do dual shower heads and mixers work in the same shower?

How do dual shower heads and mixers work in the same shower?

You need to make sure your plumber runs 3/4" pipe all the way to the bathroom and from the HWS as well then 1/2" to each shower, vanity etc. A lot of builders will run…

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Stewie D
May 16, 2015 8:54 am
Adriang
Adriang
13 May 2015

Length Of Your Double Vanity?

Length Of Your Double Vanity?

the other suggestion for option 1 is to use a cavity sliding door instead of an opening door. In our build, we have opted for a single basin with more bench space and the…

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Adriang
May 13, 2015 2:37 pm
Adriang
snowy stockman
snowy stockman
12 April 2015

To DIY our bathroom renovation, or use the experts??

To DIY our bathroom renovation, or use the experts??

Funny you say that, I had a rule of every Friday afternoon I would offer 1 beer after each trade finished work and one for them to take home. It actually worked well.…

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snowy stockman
Apr 12, 2015 8:33 pm
33amc
33amc
2 April 2015

Frameless Vs Semi-Frameless?

Frameless Vs Semi-Frameless?

The wall needs to be plumb for the frameless models because only a small amount of adjustment can be made for out of plumb walls. If your wall is…

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33amc
Apr 02, 2015 10:41 pm
Carter
Carter
2 April 2015

Milky water in toilet bowl

Milky water in toilet bowl

The two problems do not go together unless there is something wrong with the water supply. Have you smelled your water supply from various faucets? Is all your water…

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Carter
Apr 02, 2015 5:40 pm
1st-timers
1st-timers
31 March 2015

Laundry Placement

Laundry Placement

Hi First timers, You just may want to check about the final finishing of the laundry in your garage. I have seen some that just provide a…

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1st-timers
Mar 31, 2015 2:18 pm
33amc
33amc
20 March 2015

tiling over yello tongue in bathrooms

tiling over yello tongue in bathrooms

Also to add to splashers comment, make sure you also offset the joins of the underlay

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33amc
Mar 20, 2015 7:44 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
20 March 2015

Upstairs bathroom, tile size to avoid flexing issues

Upstairs bathroom, tile size to avoid flexing issues

Timber standard substrate upstairs. Had friends whose tiles became loose in their upstairs bathroom due to flex in the flooring. Just as a…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Mar 20, 2015 10:51 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
AKB
AKB
2 March 2015

Wall-hung vanities

Wall-hung vanities

I've gone with floating bathrooms I love them…

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AKB
Mar 02, 2015 10:25 pm
AKB
Splashers
Splashers
26 February 2015

Curved, corner or square shower?

Curved, corner or square shower?

Once you start to either curve the screen or run a diagonal door you need to increase shower size by 200mm as you loose a lot of floor space inside, keep it square if only 900x900

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Splashers
Feb 26, 2015 9:24 pm
Splashers
joannek
joannek
24 February 2015

Toilets.. Wall-faced straight edge - worth the extra money?

Toilets.. Wall-faced straight edge - worth the extra money?

They are good for cleaning but I could have live d without them. Soft close toilet seats on the hand are totally worth it.

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joannek
Feb 24, 2015 12:02 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
24 February 2015

Are corner spa baths outdated?

Are corner spa baths outdated?

The shower over bath is not popular here in WA unless you have a period house...Not sure about elswhere in Oz. The freestanding bath is trendy atm but like all trends will…

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Treeseachanger
Feb 24, 2015 10:30 am
AKB
AKB
23 February 2015

Should toilets match... Does it even matter?

Should toilets match... Does it even matter?

I went opposite and bought all ours to match :-)

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AKB
Feb 23, 2015 2:34 pm
AKB
MJ51
MJ51
23 February 2015

One large bathroom or two smaller bathrooms?

One large bathroom or two smaller bathrooms?

Thankyou all. Two bathrooms it is. Real estate agent confirmed this also.

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MJ51
Feb 23, 2015 11:19 am
Joker
Joker
9 February 2015

Enduroshield - DIY or get the pros to install

Enduroshield - DIY or get the pros to install
1, 2

I,m a ocd cleaner of showers, and best ever advice was to stop using soap and only use liquid soap, makes a huge difference when the liquid soap won't harden up, soap bar…

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Joker
Feb 09, 2015 7:32 pm
Splashers
Splashers
9 February 2015

Nanokote vs EnduroShield on tiles

Nanokote vs EnduroShield on tiles

Never ever use sander or any type of scourer on glass, it may well clean it but you ruin the surface so it gets dirtier quicker as you scratch and expose the pores of…

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Splashers
Feb 09, 2015 2:52 pm
Splashers
Beazley77
Beazley77
22 December 2014

What size bathtub

What size bathtub

I'd go 1675 as its more an adult sized bath. If you then don't have room either end for shampoo bottles and the like perhaps pull it away from the wall on the long size…

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Beazley77
Dec 22, 2014 5:36 pm
Beazley77
building inspector
building inspector
8 December 2014

Bath edge rusty..ideas welcome

Bath edge rusty..ideas welcome

I would try spraying rust convertor on it to kill the rust then rub it back smooth with wet and dry paper until smooth ready to be re-coated. [Edit: Advertising links…

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building inspector
Dec 08, 2014 9:00 pm
building inspector
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
27 October 2014

Slip resistance and bathroom tiles

Slip resistance and bathroom tiles

Glazed R10 tiles should be fine but matt finish may cause some cleaning issues. The most problems we see is people cleaning there tiles with dirty water as all they are…

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Grout Perfect
Oct 27, 2014 10:11 am
Grout Perfect
qebtel
qebtel
24 October 2014

Waterproofing requirements

Waterproofing requirements

As an OB though in Qld, can't you do the waterproofing yourself ? I can understand if he was going to sell the place within the statutory…

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qebtel
Oct 24, 2014 9:56 am
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B STAR
Oct 24, 2014 7:55 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 October 2014

2 shower heads in main bathroom and ensuite?

2 shower heads in main bathroom and ensuite?

how does the water pressure go with having two showers going? in every house I have had if hubby is in the shower and I turn on the…

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SaveH2O
Oct 05, 2014 9:32 am
SaveH2O
GBDesign
GBDesign
7 September 2014

New home Roca toilet suite incorrect installation

New home Roca toilet suite incorrect installation

As mentioned above. If the builder is blaming the China for this gap, have a representative from the supplier come out & look at it. They'll either replace if it's…

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GBDesign
Sep 07, 2014 7:29 am
GBDesign
robbie55
robbie55
27 August 2014

Bathroom reno - bare necessities

Bathroom reno - bare necessities

I've seen a brush painted finish and a spray finish in some houses that are for sale. I suspect they have all been diy jobs and the sprayed one was better. You can still…

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robbie55
Aug 27, 2014 1:03 pm
robbie55
La_211086
La_211086
24 August 2014

Water pressure in shower

Water pressure in shower

That's ok. Thanks for the help anyway

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La_211086
Aug 24, 2014 5:41 pm
La_211086
La_211086
24 August 2014

Whirlpool top loader water problems

Whirlpool top loader water problems

Hi, my whirlpool top loader is about 7 years old, and recently when we turn it on and it fills up with water, it fills for about 20 secs then stops and makes a humming…

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La_211086
Aug 24, 2014 2:05 pm

Thanks splashers... like…

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CH2012
Aug 13, 2014 10:53 am

Very little to no over spray, Love it. One of our frameless - walk-in showers 1800mm x 900mm. Glass 1000mm…

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Lourance
Jul 23, 2014 1:10 pm
SPF
SPF
14 July 2014

Glass shower bath screen suggestions?

Glass shower bath screen suggestions?

We're about to do the same thing! We got three quotes, Stegbar being over $1000, and the other two about $600. It should be OK - do you want me…

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SPF
Jul 14, 2014 9:57 pm
CH2012
CH2012
13 July 2014

Shower head positioning

Shower head positioning

Cheers guys. Glad I'm not crazy. All of what you have done sounds logical. I'll say we want it at that short end. A hob for the pipes isn't the end of the world. It's a…

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CH2012
Jul 13, 2014 9:23 pm
dibdot
dibdot
9 July 2014

Help please with vanity choice

Help please with vanity choice

I can't comment on endurance or durability over time, but we've just had a 900mm 2-drawer ADP wall-hung vanity installed in our bathroom and it looks and feels terrific.

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dibdot
Jul 09, 2014 10:46 am
ilium007
ilium007
2 June 2014

Pics needed of a walk in shower

Pics needed of a walk in shower

Yeah - so basically, instead of a Hebal hob that you have to step over I am wondering if you can just use a length of angle aluminum to build up the wet area by about 40 -…

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ilium007
Jun 02, 2014 10:23 pm
ilium007

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