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Dani_J
Dani_J
20 October 2016

Light Blue 300mm x 600mm tiles?

Light Blue 300mm x 600mm tiles?

Hi Megan, what did you end up going with in the end? I love the infinity range, seen a lot of them used in Porter Davis homes of late but of course very $$$.

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Dani_J
Oct 20, 2016 9:49 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
20 October 2016

Laundry relocation waterproofing/drainage requirements

Laundry relocation waterproofing/drainage requirements

Hi Ben, you should be fine as long as there is a bit of fall to the rear door. Even if there wasn't I'm sure you will be fine for a few years if you plan on upgrading…

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Our Build123
Oct 20, 2016 1:28 pm
Our Build123
Howyagoin
Howyagoin
29 September 2016

Shower drain - is this correct?

Shower drain - is this correct?

There is all sorts of wrong happening there. Contact your builder and get them to inspect the issue.

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Howyagoin
Sep 29, 2016 12:49 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 September 2016

First time Bathroom Reno questions

First time Bathroom Reno questions

As per above. You really need to give us a lot more info and a basic plan. Size of the bathroom, tiles to ceiling, relocate plumbing, level of finish, shower over bath,…

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Stewie D
Sep 22, 2016 12:49 pm
themakeovergroup
themakeovergroup
22 September 2016

Bathroom layout

Bathroom layout

MattAna, If you're looking for bathroom layout/design ideas, You can see quite a few in: 101 Kitchen & Bathroom Design Ideas at…

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themakeovergroup
Sep 22, 2016 8:41 am
renoauction
renoauction
19 September 2016

Rimless toilets

Rimless toilets

Clean flush is soo much better. barely needs any cleaning. Get the seat that has the 2 buttons at the back where you can take the whole seat off. You can then just wash…

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renoauction
Sep 19, 2016 9:42 am
PhilScar
PhilScar
17 September 2016

Waterproof Membrane

Waterproof Membrane

May be late for this reply, but waterproof membranes can change colour as they may water stain. It doesn't impact the membrane performance as these types of products are…

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PhilScar
Sep 17, 2016 3:02 pm
PhilScar
Southies
Southies
31 August 2016

Plastic strips on the bottom of glass shower doors

Plastic strips on the bottom of glass shower doors

hi all have semi-frameless showers in our 7 year old house. All 3 glass shower doors have a plastic strip on the bottom edge which directs water back into the shower…

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Southies
Aug 31, 2016 4:02 pm
Southies
buzurk
buzurk
22 August 2016

Towel hooks, can they be glued on?

Towel hooks, can they be glued on?

Hi I want to put two towel hooks in our shower to hang the face washers off the ones i want (matching our style) are all screw on, but we dont want to screw into the…

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buzurk
Aug 22, 2016 8:20 pm
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TheMusicInMe
Aug 15, 2016 8:06 pm
Howyagoin
Howyagoin
11 August 2016

heat lamp installation-trying to avoid disturbing asbestos

heat lamp installation-trying to avoid disturbing asbestos

You'll find most tradesmen will avoid jobs involving asbestos. You could drop the ceiling down sheet it with gyprock creating a cavity between the old and new. Having…

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Howyagoin
Aug 11, 2016 8:55 pm
occbee
occbee
9 August 2016

New bathroom, toilet leak

New bathroom, toilet leak

We had the building inspection done and the building inspector measured the fall of all the bathroom floors and they're fine. He said the same as the builder-that there is…

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occbee
Aug 09, 2016 2:33 pm
Cherie1987
Cherie1987
22 July 2016

Bathroom layout and walk in shower

Bathroom layout and walk in shower

Just a suggestion, why are you going to have a gap between the vanity and wall and shower? If you had it flush at least to the wall you would have more bench space.

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Cherie1987
Jul 22, 2016 11:45 pm
TashPaul
TashPaul
21 July 2016

TILE CLEANING AND TYPE - HELP!!!

TILE CLEANING AND TYPE - HELP!!!

Check out for this blog on how to keep your bathroom floor healthier…

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TashPaul
Jul 21, 2016 8:18 am
TashPaul
occbee
occbee
20 July 2016

Exposed plumbing in wall hung vanitie

Exposed plumbing in wall hung vanitie

Communication and planning has been a serious and ongoing problem from the very beginning. They always just say "get what you want and we will make it work". But the whole…

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occbee
Jul 20, 2016 4:43 pm
Edmundo
Edmundo
13 July 2016

Half Height Shower Cubicle / Screen for Hob Wall

Half Height Shower Cubicle / Screen for Hob Wall

Hi I don't know, but you have a pretty bathroom :)

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Edmundo
Jul 13, 2016 9:36 pm
Edmundo

Another one I did

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precision187
Jun 05, 2016 11:34 am

frameless shower screen stabilisation

frameless shower screen stabilisation

How are you fixing it to the wall? If done properly you shouldn't need the arm.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
May 20, 2016 12:21 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Keffufal
Keffufal
28 April 2016

NSW Waterproofing Rules

NSW Waterproofing Rules

No, sorry no update yet, still trying to figure this one out...

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Keffufal
Apr 28, 2016 1:59 pm
Keffufal
geordiebloke
geordiebloke
22 April 2016

Under tile heating, waterproofing and screed

Under tile heating, waterproofing and screed

I'm renovating my ensuite which is on the first floor and has FC sheeting on a timber frame floor. I've gutted it back to the shell and want to put under tile heating in.…

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geordiebloke
Apr 22, 2016 4:01 pm
hdjaime
hdjaime
7 April 2016

What type of timber for shower shelf?

What type of timber for shower shelf?

OH except you'd see the edges of the tile.

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hdjaime
Apr 07, 2016 12:27 pm
needsausername
needsausername
22 March 2016

Show me your tiles!!

Show me your tiles!!

Excellent. I shall bookmark that! My only issue is finding someone locally as I am in a rural residential area.

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needsausername
Mar 22, 2016 8:44 pm
needsausername
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
9 March 2016

Tastic or thermalite

Tastic or thermalite

Yeah. I ended up just getting the IXLs. They're the original after all and they're not that expensive. I didn't get the energy saver one though.. Hopefully I won't live…

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Leksie5000
Mar 09, 2016 5:41 pm
Tuva
Tuva
4 March 2016

Tiles

Tiles

Yea, Tiles factory outlet in Smithfield is a best place to buy tiles.. I've been there last week and the the prices are very cheap and they have a huge selection of tiles…

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Tuva
Mar 04, 2016 7:28 am
traveln
traveln
1 March 2016

Bathtub plumbing

Bathtub plumbing
1, 2

When updating your bathroom that can make a big difference in your bathroom’s look. Replacing your old tub is going to cost you. Instead, have it professionally…

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traveln
Feb 29, 2016 11:12 pm
traveln
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
28 February 2016

Bathroom wall tiles - shower area dark the rest are light

Bathroom wall tiles - shower area dark the rest are light

shower recesses are very often different to the rest of the bathroom. Carrying on the same tile from the floor onto the walls is a good idea so long as there is some style…

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rebuilder86
Feb 28, 2016 8:33 pm

Hey all Long story short. Building a single story with Eden Brae, back in Jan i did a walk thru with a cover ss as my ss was on leave. At the time the…

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dr_moebius
Feb 24, 2016 2:06 pm
dr_moebius
barkly
barkly
23 February 2016

low shower flow even with restrictors removed

low shower flow even with restrictors removed

Is the hot water l/m flow different to the cold water flow l/m out of the shower? Could be that one of the pipes has a kink or is compressed (plastic piping) but this…

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barkly
Feb 23, 2016 8:41 pm
Ozzyvonny
Ozzyvonny
8 February 2016

To notch or not to notch?

To notch or not to notch?

Thank you Stewie.

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Ozzyvonny
Feb 08, 2016 12:24 pm
hdjaime
hdjaime
21 January 2016

Does this layout seem OK?

Does this layout seem OK?

I've only just seen this. That stuff is awesome. We've only just started on our bathroom so this will come in handy. Thanks

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hdjaime
Jan 21, 2016 5:48 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
21 January 2016

Toilets!

Toilets!

Glad my toilet topic finally took flight.. We ended up with a Roca too, just a modern back to wall. I wasn't sure of the brand but did some research and seems it's very…

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Leksie5000
Jan 21, 2016 5:36 am
hdjaime
hdjaime
20 January 2016

Exhaust with heat lamps or blowers?

Exhaust with heat lamps or blowers?

Hi...we're in the process of doing our bathroom and one thing I hadn't thought of is the exhaust. I'd assumed we would get one with heat lamps but I've just seen one that…

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hdjaime
Jan 20, 2016 6:18 am
Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson
31 December 2015

Any recommendation where to buy bathroom supply for reno?

Any recommendation where to buy bathroom supply for reno?

Hello, If you are looking to get a perfect solution for organizing bathrooms and if you are ready to travel for better quality products, please chechk

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Mary Johnson
Dec 31, 2015 8:22 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
23 December 2015

the best materials for home constructions

the best materials for home constructions

you put this in the bathrooms and laundry section?? Waste of time if you ask me! Looks like SPAM

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 23, 2015 8:40 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
19 December 2015

tile joints and corners

tile joints and corners

No professional uses masking tape or a finger when siliconing tiled corners! First prepare a spray bottle with water and a few drops of washing up liquid. Then apply you…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 19, 2015 6:00 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
traveln
traveln
13 December 2015

Fixing leaking toilet

Fixing leaking toilet

Hi mate What brand is the toilet cistern. What is the height of the water. Is the water over flowing into the over flow pipe or is it the seating washer thats leaking.…

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traveln
Dec 13, 2015 1:24 pm
traveln
Southies
Southies
10 December 2015

Little bugs in the shower recess

Little bugs in the shower recess

Hi all, moved into our new house 6 years ago and until recently had no probs with our ensuiet, however the last 12 months we have been seeing little flying bugs in our…

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Southies
Dec 10, 2015 5:28 pm
Southies
RedJason
RedJason
10 December 2015

dual rainfall showerheads

dual rainfall showerheads

Definitely big enough, but you want to make sure you get good shower heads. With double showers pressure can sometimes be a bit less when you have both running together.…

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RedJason
Dec 10, 2015 3:58 pm
RedJason
RedJason
10 December 2015

Basins

Basins

There are above counter bowls that still stick out from the vanity a bit. If the base is smaller than the top of the basin, it'll let you have a bit of overhang. I…

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RedJason
Dec 10, 2015 3:32 pm
RedJason
RedJason
10 December 2015

Bathroom mould

Bathroom mould

It's important to maintain a warm bathroom, so leaving a window open is a terrible idea. You want insulated surfaces and effective ventilation to reduce the chances of…

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RedJason
Dec 10, 2015 3:16 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
9 December 2015

Drilling into tiles

Drilling into tiles

Thread topic "drilling into tiles"

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Crazyk
Dec 09, 2015 7:48 pm
Crazyk
traveln
traveln
6 December 2015

Damaged Bath...

Damaged Bath...

Will be a huge expenses as well tl replace it

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traveln
Dec 06, 2015 12:31 pm
traveln
leni
leni
5 December 2015

Laundry Reno, save money

Laundry Reno, save money

Are you on a slab? You will need to relocate waste as well. If your internal walls are brick you will need to chase out for the new pipe and electrical work.

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leni
Dec 05, 2015 12:08 am
leni
traveln
traveln
3 December 2015

Laundry Reno, save money

Laundry Reno, save money

Hi mate Yes you will have to remove the sheeting off the walls unless you want the pipe work exposed. Where is the waste pipes into juction with new location. Is there…

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traveln
Dec 03, 2015 5:33 pm
traveln
jsmith
jsmith
3 December 2015

Laundry Reno, save money

Laundry Reno, save money

I intend to have my laundry renovated, but I want to save costs by doing some things myself. Firstly I will tell you what the major changes the renovation will…

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jsmith
Dec 03, 2015 12:07 am
jsmith
jsmith
3 December 2015

Laundry Reno, save money

Laundry Reno, save money

I intend to have my laundry renovated, but I want to save costs by doing some things myself. Firstly I will tell you what the major changes the renovation will…

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jsmith
Dec 03, 2015 12:07 am
PAnick
PAnick
28 November 2015

Vinyl Bathroom Flooring

Vinyl Bathroom Flooring

Hi all, I'm looking at putting some vinyl flooring down in my bathroom as I'm over the 1970's beige look and can't afford to rip the tiles up and relay new ones, it's a…

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PAnick
Nov 28, 2015 5:18 pm
EM1
EM1
26 November 2015

Thoughts on these tiles for bathroom?

Thoughts on these tiles for bathroom?

Perfect !

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EM1
Nov 26, 2015 11:58 am
traveln
traveln
24 November 2015

sealing leaking bathroom- short term fix

sealing leaking bathroom- short term fix

Have a look at ardex as i said above. Its for traffic areas as well

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traveln
Nov 24, 2015 6:05 pm
traveln

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