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questionable
questionable
12 January 2015

Bathroom Reno Project

Bathroom Reno Project

Wow looks fantastic! Youve done it for a pretty good price too. My very small bathroom reno cost me $10 000! But it was gutted completely.

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questionable
Jan 12, 2015 7:49 pm
Melsie68
Melsie68
5 January 2015

Show me your dark tiled bathrooms/ensuite please...

Show me your dark tiled bathrooms/ensuite please...

Ha ha . Trends come and go so fast .but i always say I will date with it . Dark tiles do look great . But you just need to be careful it having dark grout that ends up…

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Melsie68
Jan 05, 2015 8:30 pm
Splashers
Splashers
23 December 2014

Walk in (open) shower

Walk in (open) shower
1, 2, 3, 4

No matter how much your grease your elbow to make scrub your tile and grout to make them look and get it back to its original new floor shine, but you feel disappointed…

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Splashers
Dec 23, 2014 9:09 pm
Splashers
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
7 December 2014

Pros & Cons of Bathroom Basins

Pros & Cons of Bathroom Basins

If you need bench space than the best option i think is undermount style basins. Easier to clean and gives a far better look more clutter…

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Treeseachanger
Dec 07, 2014 4:31 pm
Splashers
Splashers
6 December 2014

Leaking Shower in 3 year old home

Leaking Shower in 3 year old home

For NSW i believe its 7 years but dont allow them to band aid the problem to get them through the warranty period. Get an independent qualified person to asses the problem…

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Splashers
Dec 06, 2014 9:54 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
21 November 2014

Main bathroom layout help

Main bathroom layout help

I have teenage daughters and its all about bench space and power points. Our vanity is 1800 n just single bowl in the middle acts like a divider...lol. By the time the…

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Splashers
Nov 20, 2014 11:18 pm
Splashers
Kas
Kas
7 November 2014

Perth Bathroom Reno Recommendations?

Perth Bathroom Reno Recommendations?

Hi, We've just bought a house in Perth and it needs a reno. We're new to Perth and have no idea where to go! Can anyone give any recommendations for: Kitchens,…

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Kas
Nov 07, 2014 5:28 pm
archetto
archetto
1 November 2014

Floor to ceiling tiling at a later date

Floor to ceiling tiling at a later date

Thanks everyone, think we will leave it for now, maybe the next house :)

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archetto
Nov 01, 2014 3:05 pm
archetto
Bathroomware House
Bathroomware House
1 November 2014

Toilet suite

Toilet suite

Streamline do a lot of excellent toilets, all with Geberit Cisterns, Geberit is undoubtedly the best cisterns in the world, and are sold in every country. You would be…

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Bathroomware House
Nov 01, 2014 8:45 am
Bathroomware House
Splashers
Splashers
10 October 2014

Ensuites, double showers

Ensuites, double showers

Yeah i would agree to swap toilet and shower positions over to allow the wall to wall screen if you want the 2 heads. DO NOT put a swing door leading into the bathroom…

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Splashers
Oct 10, 2014 10:03 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
7 October 2014

Bathroom Waterproofing quality

Bathroom Waterproofing quality

When waterproofing is done properly you can not see through it to the sheets behind, these problems occur because of shows like THE BLOCK which rush through jobs just for…

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Splashers
Oct 07, 2014 8:57 am
Splashers
lisalula
lisalula
23 September 2014

Smartex pipe connectors

Smartex pipe connectors

I'm new here :) Just wondered if anyone had used Smartex connectors as a permanent solution for plumbing repairs/replacements? I am wanting to shut off some water pipes…

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lisalula
Sep 23, 2014 4:11 pm
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
16 September 2014

Frameless vs semi-frameless shower screens

Frameless vs semi-frameless shower screens

We use semi frame less shower screens on all our projects, I believe they give a clearer appearance. Semi frame less shower screens are a lot easier to clean with less…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 16, 2014 10:03 am
Berstan Homes
tsmith
tsmith
15 September 2014

Cost to install bathroom vanity in Perth

Cost to install bathroom vanity in Perth

Hey there, I wonder if anyone knows what it costs to install a bathroom vanity? I got a really nice vanity from the sink warehouse 2nds store in gosnells.. We live in…

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tsmith
Sep 15, 2014 5:52 pm
freakychick
freakychick
1 September 2014

Bathroom Renos (paperwork done)

Bathroom Renos (paperwork done)
1, 2

Looks good F. It's always nice when everything comes together just right. There's always that bit of trepidation when your spending a bit of…

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freakychick
Sep 01, 2014 9:29 pm
freakychick
mgilla
mgilla
31 August 2014

removing shower screen from tiles

removing shower screen from tiles

There will be a receiver, a U shaped channel that is fitted to the wall that the screen sits in. There may be some small screws or pop rivets holding the screen into the…

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mgilla
Aug 31, 2014 6:21 pm
MalSannie
MalSannie
19 August 2014

Main bathroom layout help

Main bathroom layout help

Why do you say that about nib walls splashers? I quite like the idea and I think they look good - ready made shelf in the shower too. manderinne I'd seriously consider…

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MalSannie
Aug 19, 2014 6:08 am
MalSannie
roundbathcompany
roundbathcompany
24 July 2014

Freestanding bath V's Freestanding Spa

Freestanding bath V's Freestanding Spa

hello, jim from roundbathcompany here most freestanding baths are now imported from china as with all products there are good and not so good re compliance and…

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roundbathcompany
Jul 24, 2014 1:40 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
12 July 2014

Laundry Reno, dryer location?

Laundry Reno, dryer location?

Put the dryer in the Garage

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Crazyk
Jul 12, 2014 4:23 pm
Crazyk
Glenda1
Glenda1
12 July 2014

New Shower Base onto existing tiles

New Shower Base onto existing tiles

We had a leaking shower base. The plumber and the tiler simply covered the exisitng tiles with new membrane and new tiles, and that was that! It cosst us $600 for the…

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Glenda1
Jul 12, 2014 4:03 pm
dibdot
dibdot
6 July 2014

Feature tiles help needed

Feature tiles help needed

Oh gosh I spent WEEKS and WEEKS agonising over exactly this - we just renovated (or have almost finished anyway) our small master bathroom/ensuite and I vacillated for…

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dibdot
Jul 06, 2014 10:31 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
26 May 2014

Brand new bath badly scratched - help?!?

Brand new bath badly scratched - help?!?

Sorry for your trouble. The episode above is exactly why I go in mistrusting every thing. I have no problem paying the money for the service but with top price come…

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AussieMark
May 26, 2014 11:24 pm
takeiteasy
takeiteasy
18 May 2014

How to I take off this towel rail.

How to I take off this towel rail.

Thank you. Whoever put it on made a mess of the grub screw so I didn't recognise it for what it was. Problem solved.

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takeiteasy
May 18, 2014 11:33 pm
rosw
rosw
30 April 2014

Post pics of your bathrooms with grey colour scheme please!

Post pics of your bathrooms with grey colour scheme please!

At the moment i have chosen laminex new graphite vanities and i light colour essastone (tbc but possibly new crystal salt) I would like to see pics of other grey themed…

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rosw
Apr 30, 2014 10:35 am
joannek
joannek
22 April 2014

Window / mirror over vanity problem

Window / mirror over vanity problem

Did you watch house rules where they had the same problem. They built a sliding panel that looked like a mirror but you could slide it to show the window.

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joannek
Apr 22, 2014 10:43 pm
xxkatxx
xxkatxx
19 April 2014

HELP - wet area tiler rates SOR Perth - $126 p/sqm ?

HELP - wet area tiler rates SOR Perth - $126 p/sqm ?

We hired a tiler for our new build as we deleted the tiling from the building contract. The builder still did the water proofing though so no idea how much that would…

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xxkatxx
Apr 19, 2014 5:05 am
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saraperth
Mar 28, 2014 6:37 pm
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Shower Screen Design Issues

Shower Screen Design Issues

Frameless Panel is the only way to go with using a panel, but keep in mind that a panel that width will exceed safety guidelines and will need to have either a support…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 1:12 pm
Splashers
grom40
grom40
28 February 2014

Looking For Towel Rail Recommendations.....

Looking For Towel Rail Recommendations.....

My towel rails are from Aldi (I think they cost around $20 each) & I've had no problems with them over a number of years so I don't know about the price= quality…

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grom40
Feb 28, 2014 1:26 pm
grom40
Clinton
Clinton
12 February 2014

Tiling over tiles - please help

Tiling over tiles - please help

Hi, I assume that the floor will need new Plumbing piping as well?.... so during this process some of it will have to be dug up. During this time you can find out how…

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Clinton
Feb 12, 2014 9:54 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
23 January 2014

Exhaust fans ducting into the ceiling

Exhaust fans ducting into the ceiling

Well- the electrician we chose was more expensive than the others, but would do the ducting. ...and then didn't. He installed the fans and…

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JazzyJess
Jan 23, 2014 9:06 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
20 December 2013

clearshield glass protection

clearshield glass protection
1, 2

Thanks for the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 20, 2013 8:00 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 December 2013

recessed shelving

recessed shelving

was hoping to recess the wall so that a shelf/shelves can be formed - obviously in sections as the studs are at regular intervals. Just…

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Stewie D
Dec 12, 2013 10:08 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 December 2013

Effloressance - dark grout turns white when dry

Effloressance - dark grout turns white when dry

It could be any number of things. The white could be small amounts of salts in the cement under the tiles leaching upwards with the water, it could be a small amount of…

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Stewie D
Dec 04, 2013 6:24 am
barkly
barkly
1 December 2013

bathroom floors

bathroom floors

Not saying this will be the solution but the simplest way will be to have a fall of only one direction from front to back, and perhaps instead of having a single hole type…

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barkly
Dec 01, 2013 9:16 pm
asj25
asj25
16 November 2013

Silicone or grout in shower?

Silicone or grout in shower?

Thanks - yeah my parents house has grout and its fine. I get confused as the builder keeps saying that we need a waterproofer to do the job haha. Have booked someone in to…

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asj25
Nov 16, 2013 9:05 am
sazzy91
sazzy91
25 September 2013

Bali Terrazzo Stone Bath

Bali Terrazzo Stone Bath

Hi Guys, Has anyone brought a Terrazzo Stone bath that was from Bali? Any pros or cons for this? Thanks, Sarah

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sazzy91
Sep 25, 2013 1:05 pm
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
20 September 2013

delayed shower

delayed shower

Mmmmm sounds like u have a cracked pipe it's from the taps to the shower head another thing ur washers could be the trouble dome type that tells me ur seats are cracked…

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Fitzyplumber
Sep 20, 2013 11:37 pm
michaeltsikov
michaeltsikov
2 September 2013

Terrible mosaic don by National Homes

Terrible mosaic don by National Homes

how about a back job? or refund? or tell them the truth regarding their work. Being honest might help you with this

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michaeltsikov
Sep 02, 2013 11:33 pm
michaeltsikov
Sasha mischa
Sasha mischa
1 September 2013

correction

correction

I meant the builder said his tiler has done a good job on laying the mosaics and it is very difficult to lay mosaic tiles. It seems that he is reluctant to get the mosaics…

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Sasha mischa
Sep 01, 2013 9:05 am
rodp1
rodp1
9 August 2013

Fixing Caroma ceramic disk tap

Fixing Caroma ceramic disk tap

Thanks. The flange on one tap is a stuck so it'll need some work...with the other there isn't much room to get a wrench in. I'll have to persevere I guess.

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rodp1
Aug 09, 2013 11:31 pm
craigmh
craigmh
30 July 2013

Tile and cupboard choices-Help Please!!

Tile and cupboard choices-Help Please!!

I'm not too sure about the textured tile and textured cupboard, i am a man though... :) I would consider a solid colour for the cupboards and maybe a more stone look…

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craigmh
Jul 30, 2013 7:17 pm
kylie40
kylie40
25 July 2013

Ensuite Design Help

Ensuite Design Help

A 0.7m gap would surely be too narrow if one person was at the sink and another wanted to pass them to get to the toilet or shower. The whole arrangement doesn't seem…

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kylie40
Jul 25, 2013 11:16 pm
kylie40
TinaG
TinaG
18 July 2013

Tiny ensuite - advice please

Tiny ensuite - advice please

Reece have an online planner where you can play around with the layout. Bugger about the busted water pipe!

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TinaG
Jul 18, 2013 2:56 pm
33amc
33amc
5 July 2013

Tile insert floor drains

Tile insert floor drains

is the floor going to be mortar bedded and raised? if its laying straight on slab on ground tile inserts cant be used, they are too bulky unless you recess the slab.

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33amc
Jul 05, 2013 8:09 pm
sazzy91
sazzy91
26 June 2013

Hobless Shower Cost - Perth

Hobless Shower Cost - Perth

Hi Tim, Ensuite is on the upper floor.

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sazzy91
Jun 26, 2013 1:24 pm
oncewerefurriers
oncewerefurriers
17 June 2013

Help us find tiles like these

Help us find tiles like these

I think they are actually bigger tiles with the smaller shapes making up the big tile like when you buy mosaic tiles. Could you ask national homes?…

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oncewerefurriers
Jun 17, 2013 10:43 pm
craigmh
craigmh
4 June 2013

Budget Bathroom Reno

Budget Bathroom Reno

Just a couple of notes, you will get better fall to the shower drain if the shower area was laid on 45degrees, you will notice 45degrees in the…

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craigmh
Jun 04, 2013 7:44 pm

Bath Tap

Bath Tap

hello, we instal waterfall spouts on all of our bath and spabath range and suggest that the buyer instal a a wall or hob flikmixer in an easily accessable position to…

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roundbathcompany
May 09, 2013 8:26 am
Zedman
Zedman
3 May 2013

timber tiles in shower

timber tiles in shower

We have been selling********************timber look tiles in Sydney for 15yrs now. And we regularly use them in bathrooms. Your tile shop should always ask what type of…

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Zedman
May 03, 2013 3:33 pm
Zedman

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