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Billie14
Billie14
7 March 2020

Asko Or Bosch Washing Machine

Asko Or Bosch Washing Machine

Yes, Bosch dishwashers are better than all others. If you are using Bosch Dishwashers, you can find best detergents here

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Billie14
Mar 07, 2020 7:38 pm
Billie14
adjwhite86
adjwhite86
18 February 2020

Remove bathroom tile on rendered brick wall

Remove bathroom tile on rendered brick wall

Hi guys, I've got an older bathroom with wall and floor tiles. The floor tiles run along the wall as a skirting and then the wall tiles are above all the way to the…

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adjwhite86
Feb 18, 2020 8:06 am
campbeld
campbeld
15 February 2020

Backing board in pan or not

Backing board in pan or not

Are new home builders putting the backing board down in the pan or are they building the pan first and then installing the backing board with a gap between the top of the…

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campbeld
Feb 15, 2020 4:32 pm
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
9 January 2020

Clotheslines

Clotheslines

I’d go with the side path and keep the lawn free. Sometimes it’s wind that you need more than sun; especially in winter and East is better than south.

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Teaswizzler
Jan 09, 2020 12:20 am
Teaswizzler

Some solutions may not suit everyone.

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SaveH2O
Nov 24, 2019 9:19 am
SaveH2O
kmchugh28
kmchugh28
10 June 2019

Bathroom plumbing

Bathroom plumbing

I had a similar concern a few years back when I wanted to replace my shower with a bathtub in the same place.…

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kmchugh28
Jun 10, 2019 10:14 am
A.Wolstencroft
A.Wolstencroft
17 May 2019

Help! Bathroom

Help! Bathroom

Hello Amanda, if you're still interested in renovating your bathroom, you should definitely check out They can help you find what's your dream bathroom can look like and…

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A.Wolstencroft
May 17, 2019 11:01 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
8 May 2019

Need plumbing ideas for bathroom fix

Need plumbing ideas for bathroom fix

Hi Firstone, I am not an experienced plumber. But I saw your bathroom plan and I thought this may be possible. But you will have to check with your builder. What if, you…

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IamSAM
May 08, 2019 8:39 am
IamSAM
Ken Barron
Ken Barron
24 April 2019

HELP! *** How to remove this towel rail? ***

HELP! *** How to remove this towel rail? ***

My husband just had the same issue with the same towel rail in our bathroom. The plastic tab tag thing has nothing to do with getting it off the wall. What he did was use…

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Ken Barron
Apr 24, 2019 5:19 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 April 2019

small sink in toilet when building new home

small sink in toilet when building new home

If your space its tight you could buy a skinny handbasin and have it recess fitted after completion if your builder won't do it. I am about to retro fit one myself in a…

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building-expert
Apr 24, 2019 12:22 am
building-expert
James Brown
James Brown
2 February 2019

Bathroom Reno Inspiration...

Bathroom Reno Inspiration...

You have enough space to build beautiful bathroom. But when you choose bathroom design, you need to choose wisely. It is important that you use every corner of space in…

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James Brown
Feb 02, 2019 6:33 pm
JB1
JB1
22 October 2018

Shower fall to waste - advice needed

Shower fall to waste - advice needed

What is the fall? Get something straight, I.e. a level or timber. Sit it from one end of the shower floor to the other end. What is the height difference (gap) over…

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JB1
Oct 22, 2018 9:52 pm
Eric Hou
Eric Hou
9 October 2018

Recommend Tiler/Waterproofer (Sydney)

Recommend Tiler/Waterproofer (Sydney)

JAE Remedial & Renovation Cheers

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Eric Hou
Oct 09, 2018 8:35 pm
Pummers_D38
Pummers_D38
2 October 2018

Recess floors to all wet areas

Recess floors to all wet areas

The 50mm step down in the slab height is required in the NCC. This is to allow the tilers to get enough fall to a floor waste. So the cost of levelling out at the…

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Pummers_D38
Oct 02, 2018 6:57 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
1 October 2018

Freestanding baths and kids

Freestanding baths and kids

Bathtubs | Adelaide…

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mynameisjonas
Oct 01, 2018 2:09 pm
aussieta
aussieta
20 September 2018

Double shower design help

Double shower design help

we have a double shower 1600 x 900 wont be having one in new build will go 1200 x 900 single feels a bit cold with one half vacant after switching to instantaneous gas…

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aussieta
Sep 20, 2018 3:40 pm
aussieta
LouR
LouR
15 September 2018

Clothes Line

Clothes Line

As much as i am loath to respond to annoying posts that try to be smart for no point - as I am sure everyone understood the purpose of my post 4 yrs ago - i believe that…

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LouR
Sep 15, 2018 10:01 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
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
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
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
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
mel.mak
mel.mak
5 October 2017

Freestanding Bath & Flexi pipe

Freestanding Bath & Flexi pipe

Is a flexi pipe used on a freestanding bath so that i can move the bathtub for cleaning purposes Can someone please clarify?

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mel.mak
Oct 05, 2017 7:14 pm
belladonna99
belladonna99
26 September 2017

Bathroom floor dilemma

Bathroom floor dilemma

I have just moved into a house which has a separate granny flat. The granny flat has a bathroom. The walls are already tiled and there is some sort or orange waterproofing…

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belladonna99
Sep 26, 2017 1:05 pm
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
23 August 2017

Shower/toilet location logic?

Shower/toilet location logic?

Keep in mind some builders do not allow tiled niches on exterior walls. For that reason we changed the ensuite layouts to the second image.…

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OurLindrum52
Aug 23, 2017 4:13 pm
Isabellasmithadams
Isabellasmithadams
21 June 2017

Taps wall mount or basin mounted?

Taps wall mount or basin mounted?

Thanks for sharing your experience :)

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Isabellasmithadams
Jun 21, 2017 5:31 am
qebtel
qebtel
13 June 2017

Shower Wet Area

Shower Wet Area

No, a waterproof membrane does not need to be conditioned by being constantly wet to maintain its integrity. Actually a membrane should never been actually in contact…

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qebtel
Jun 13, 2017 3:20 pm
bashworth
bashworth
13 June 2017

Bathroom Traps

Bathroom Traps

Normally the traps are directly under the basin even with floating vanities. If the underside of the basin is exposed a compact chrome trap is often preferred like the…

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bashworth
Jun 13, 2017 7:24 am
bashworth
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aaron2008
May 03, 2017 2:57 pm
aaron2008
qebtel
qebtel
29 April 2017

Bathroom Renovations - Do you know where to start?

Bathroom Renovations - Do you know where to start?

One of the most popular trends that lots of people opting for tile installations are tiles created from different materials or…

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qebtel
Apr 29, 2017 6:33 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
5 April 2017

Replacing a vanity

Replacing a vanity

If they know you want to replace it at a later date, maybe ask them to use minimal fixing and not to silicone it to the wall. This way you or your next plumber can…

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Our Build123
Apr 05, 2017 6:59 pm
Our Build123
qebtel
qebtel
30 March 2017

Why is my toilet leaking from here!?

Why is my toilet leaking from here!?

because it is cracked. Get a new one.

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qebtel
Mar 30, 2017 6:24 pm
AJW
AJW
26 March 2017

Did anyone do the exact same tiles and cabinets in all bathr

Did anyone do the exact same tiles and cabinets in all bathr

We kind of went with the same in both. However in the en-suite, which is quite large we use the floor tile (albeit a larger polished version) as a feature on the back…

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AJW
Mar 26, 2017 6:15 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
22 March 2017

wall hung toilet - problems?

wall hung toilet - problems?

My builder tried to tell me the same thing... All because they didn't want to install them! C U S T O M. C O R A L. B R O N T E.…

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MrsJM
Mar 22, 2017 4:58 pm
MrsJM
bubblebeat
bubblebeat
18 March 2017

Waterproofing shower

Waterproofing shower

Thanks all.

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bubblebeat
Mar 18, 2017 5:38 pm
Southies
Southies
17 February 2017

What Do You Use to Clean Your Showers

What Do You Use to Clean Your Showers

I've been using one and the same shower cleaner for ages and I am totally satisfied with it. it is daily shower cleaner. I but it time to time on different usuall stores,…

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Southies
Feb 17, 2017 5:45 pm
Southies
lozza81
lozza81
2 February 2017

Off-the-shelf shower cleaners

Off-the-shelf shower cleaners

From what I have read online, you can't go wrong with a spray bottle filled with 1/2 hot water, 1/2 white vinegar and a squirt of dishwashing liquid. This is what I'm…

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lozza81
Feb 02, 2017 8:55 pm
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Suu
Jan 07, 2017 1:26 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
2 January 2017

Bathroom tile size - help needed

Bathroom tile size - help needed

I used 600x600 for floor tiles throughout, and 200x400 for the walls. My builder did mention it would be harder to lay larger tiles in the bathroom, but never made any…

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aloenyx
Jan 02, 2017 8:28 am
aloenyx
Our Build123
Our Build123
1 January 2017

first time reno vathroom for parents.

first time reno vathroom for parents.

My advice would be to project manage it yourself and engage licenced contractors for the professional work. Try your hand at the demolition but leave it to about that. You…

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Our Build123
Jan 01, 2017 6:12 pm
Our Build123
meeks
meeks
8 December 2016

Installing a mirror

Installing a mirror

Yes ofcourse "where ti drill?" does matters. I too don't find gluing as a good option.

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meeks
Dec 08, 2016 7:58 pm
Lee54
Lee54
1 December 2016

Any metal-working designers out there?

Any metal-working designers out there?

It has occurred to me when doing my design research that grab bars in bathrooms are incredibly ugly. If a bath or shower niche could have something decent on the bottom…

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Lee54
Dec 01, 2016 6:20 pm
mack042
mack042
31 October 2016

Grohe Inwall Cistern Install Help

Grohe Inwall Cistern Install Help

It does look like it would be hard with the valve that has been used but surely there would be a suitable valve that you could find that would work. If he put that valve…

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mack042
Oct 31, 2016 7:08 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
22 October 2016

Grout lines impact fall?

Grout lines impact fall?

Our tiler is trying to tell us that for a 600x300 floor tile, is he does a 3mm grout line, he won't need to cut into tiles to create the diamond pattern to get fall to the…

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MrsJM
Oct 21, 2016 11:46 pm
MrsJM

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