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GreenbankReno
GreenbankReno
24 May 2014

Bathroom sliding door falling apart

Bathroom sliding door falling apart

Does anyone have any advice on how to fix or what to do with a mirrored bathroom door backing splitting? I live in Brisbane and the change in weather from cold to hot has…

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GreenbankReno
May 24, 2014 11:29 am
robbie55
robbie55
6 May 2014

Help needed

Help needed

I imagine you have a spout thats not a perfect circle where it meets the wall so the scratches are visible once its installed. We had the same problem and the only…

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robbie55
May 06, 2014 12:25 pm
robbie55
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
29 April 2014

Shower over bath screens

Shower over bath screens

Stocked ones are, but if you go to a glass supplier they can cut them to any size you…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 29, 2014 6:37 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
freakychick
freakychick
25 April 2014

Bath shower combos

Bath shower combos

I don't understand why people don't like bath shower combos. I grew up with one.

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freakychick
Apr 25, 2014 11:45 pm
freakychick
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 April 2014

Brisbane bathroom......in need of help :)

Brisbane bathroom......in need of help :)

We do have some obvious leaking signs, with damage happening to the surrounding walls.....this has been going on for many years.... If…

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Stewie D
Apr 15, 2014 8:07 am
whitey86
whitey86
7 April 2014

What fiitings to use on copper pipe behind shower wall

What fiitings to use on copper pipe behind shower wall

Hi Wassaby I am using sharkbite fittings at the moment, they work fine, the only problem I had was when I didn't de burr the pipe properly after I had cut it. It leaked a…

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whitey86
Apr 07, 2014 6:17 pm

What do I do with drain hole before installing cabinet?

What do I do with drain hole before installing cabinet?

Pictures or at least the internal diameter of said pipe needed before you will get any correct answers.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 04, 2014 3:25 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
wassaby
wassaby
18 March 2014

Bathroom reno

Bathroom reno

1. 850 2.square bowl 48.5 x48.5 17.5 hight from drain to top of base. It sits 55mm above the bench top 4. Standard mixer 5. vanity will have kick boards. I am going to…

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wassaby
Mar 18, 2014 4:56 pm
TinaG
TinaG
28 February 2014

New bathroom - storage ideas please

New bathroom - storage ideas please

Your bathroom may be a little crowded if not being planed well. An all-glass shower stall at the corner would make the bathroom look not so crowded. Placing the bathtub on…

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TinaG
Feb 28, 2014 2:18 pm
AJW
AJW
7 January 2014

Hidden Laundries

Hidden Laundries

Lived in the UK for 4 years where laundries are not very common at all. Had a combined washer/drier mounted under the kitchen bench next to the dishwasher. No pics, as it…

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AJW
Jan 07, 2014 4:50 pm
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
23 November 2013

Fitting taps

Fitting taps

What type is the washer the dome type ???

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Fitzyplumber
Nov 23, 2013 10:42 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
18 November 2013

Purpose of mortar bed under tiles?

Purpose of mortar bed under tiles?

I think the filling of pits before hand, the use of the levelling system, and not using recified tiles will all help to achieve a flat 'no…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Nov 18, 2013 8:14 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jen robin
Jen robin
26 October 2013

Floor mounted bath tub taps- online options

Floor mounted bath tub taps- online options

Maximus- prices in store are def. over the tap :D Might place an order soon so I can factor in the delivery time......

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Jen robin
Oct 26, 2013 8:59 am
roundbathcompany
roundbathcompany
28 September 2013

Replacing toilet

Replacing toilet

the reason the wc is sitting up=probably installed by joe the handyman the floorboards can move giving un unsafe mounting area=all toilets unless supplied with mounting…

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roundbathcompany
Sep 28, 2013 7:35 am
snufl
snufl
10 August 2013

Freestanding or Standard Bathtub (3D images/render attached)

Freestanding or Standard Bathtub (3D images/render attached)

Another vote for the standard, it would be extremely difficult to clean around the freestanding one. I also prefer the look of the standard one because everything else in…

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snufl
Aug 10, 2013 12:18 pm

Bathroom reno

Bathroom reno

Is the bathroom upstairs or downstairs? What sort of sub floor is it?? Normally just waterproof the whole floor and be done with it!

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 25, 2013 1:25 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
RockDr
RockDr
15 July 2013

Ceramic shower tiles faded/bleached?

Ceramic shower tiles faded/bleached?

Hi Southies, Just read your thread. At least I'm not alone! Frustrating isn't it? A few dollars saved on tiles by the tightass that did it is causing so many…

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RockDr
Jul 15, 2013 5:47 pm
lindon11
lindon11
13 July 2013

En Suite reno re building up the floor level

En Suite reno re building up the floor level

Thanks for the tip Re Scyon I'd never heard of it. Will go and check it out at bunnings tomorrow. I will be replacing yellow tongue in the morning and hopefully start the…

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lindon11
Jul 13, 2013 8:06 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 July 2013

Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Ensuite Reno re Tiling
1, 2

Fibreglass cloth as a backing material not fibreglass resin for the waterproofing. Like I said, you can use plasterboard if you like but I think you should specify…

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Stewie D
Jul 11, 2013 10:15 am
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
21 June 2013

Black tile, black grout, efflorescence or something else?

Black tile, black grout, efflorescence or something else?

It certainly is not efflorescence from the pics you have shown. It looks like the shower does not drain that well and water just sits in the grout joint causing hard water…

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Grout Perfect
Jun 21, 2013 9:42 am
Grout Perfect

I've recently started to spray and wipe off a "spray grease" on external metallic fittings. It's too early to see if it'll work medium - long term, but I figure it can't…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Jun 06, 2013 8:06 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
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Architect3121
Jun 05, 2013 12:35 pm
rogerinaus
rogerinaus
5 June 2013

Queenslander bath reno with wood floor

Queenslander bath reno with wood floor

I'm looking at renovating a small second bathroom in my queenslander. It currently has a wood floor with a 50 mm mud base and tile on top. I'd like to bring it back to…

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rogerinaus
Jun 05, 2013 10:19 am
rogerinaus
deluxes
deluxes
30 May 2013

Tile to Ceiling or 1.5 Metres

Tile to Ceiling or 1.5 Metres

Agree with the opinions above. Floor to ceiling tiling won't enclose a room, as long as the tile is kept simple and streamlined. As you've said the home is a Holiday…

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deluxes
May 30, 2013 1:50 pm
deluxes
snowcherry
snowcherry
3 May 2013

a small airbath - possible to find one?

a small airbath - possible to find one?

hi jim, i will check out your company, thank you

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snowcherry
May 03, 2013 5:37 pm
snowcherry
sazzy91
sazzy91
21 April 2013

Ensuite: glass wall or traditional wall

Ensuite: glass wall or traditional wall

Hi, Just wondering if you can PM me the details of what companies you had come an quote you for this. We are thinking of doing something similar in our house. Thanks, Sarah

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sazzy91
Apr 21, 2013 12:06 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
13 April 2013

Termite proof cut in slab to move drain

Termite proof cut in slab to move drain

If you intend to walk on the tiles that cover the area where the new waste was cut in, then you need to have a solid substrate. I've pm'd you.

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onc_artisan
Apr 13, 2013 10:02 am
onc_artisan
JB1
JB1
31 March 2013

Horror bathroom

Horror bathroom

I'd use a 1000mm vanity. The toilet area won't feel too small as there is glass on one end. Also extend the width of the glass panel by another 100mm That's my only…

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JB1
Mar 31, 2013 7:09 am
chatterbox
chatterbox
27 January 2013

Fienza spa bath - is this a respected brand?? Lanark??

Fienza spa bath - is this a respected brand?? Lanark??

We have the large fienza bambino bath, and also a fienza spa bath with all the jets. They were bought some time ago, but we are only just installing them now. Fienza…

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chatterbox
Jan 27, 2013 1:55 pm
jazzy_
jazzy_
16 January 2013

Custom made or irregular sized showers

Custom made or irregular sized showers

haha... I hope it's possible!!

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jazzy_
Jan 16, 2013 6:31 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 December 2012

Tiling in Ensuite / Powder Room / Toilet ?

Tiling in Ensuite / Powder Room / Toilet ?

I've seen some really cool toilets tiled to the ceiling but we chose just the skirting tile. We did to the ceiling in both bathroom and ensuite…

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Saint Mike
Dec 24, 2012 10:52 am
Saint Mike
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 December 2012

Micro Trap for bath

Micro Trap for bath

Can you chop out the joist and put in a new one 100-150mm away ? Stewie

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Stewie D
Dec 17, 2012 5:38 pm
off2theburbs
off2theburbs
10 December 2012

Coloured splashbacks in bathrooms?

Coloured splashbacks in bathrooms?

I love the look I think it's refreshing, but it could possible put some buyers off. I guess it all depends in how long you plan to stay in the house as well.

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off2theburbs
Dec 10, 2012 11:32 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
5 December 2012

Shower pans

Shower pans

If its a downstairs bathroom then it is usually a paint on waterproof membrane ontop of a concreat slab. Then the tile bed is put on top of the membrane. Upstairs…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 05, 2012 5:19 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
MalinViktoria
MalinViktoria
2 December 2012

Ensuite layout and door problem

Ensuite layout and door problem

bkm2009, yeah, I don't see why it would be a problem. stella, yeah, that might be an idea! Will definitely check it out! :D

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MalinViktoria
Dec 02, 2012 12:53 pm
MalinViktoria
Laila
Laila
28 November 2012

Bathroom Help!

Bathroom Help!

Are you looking for bathroom designers or just tradesman? I have had no problems in Sydney getting a bathroom designer to come out and quote on the design and…

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Laila
Nov 28, 2012 10:00 am
our dream home
our dream home
12 November 2012

Bath spa help! Lumbar support? Brand? Viewing? [BRIS]

Bath spa help! Lumbar support? Brand? Viewing? [BRIS]

I did see your post but couldn't really give much feed back on the subject. Glad you found one in the end. We have opted for a free standing bath it's called noir! Looking…

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our dream home
Nov 12, 2012 7:35 pm
yvette72
yvette72
11 November 2012

Aerator for taylex

Aerator for taylex

I think my aerator on my taylex compact treatment system is slowly going does anyone know the cost of a new one.the system is just on 4 years old was installed when we…

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yvette72
Nov 11, 2012 9:38 am
gpoly
gpoly
7 November 2012

Bathroom Basins - Raymor vs. Kohler

Bathroom Basins - Raymor vs. Kohler

Kohler is a long established American Company with factories in the USA and China. All product is made to their own designs. It is now exclusively distributed by Tradelink…

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gpoly
Nov 07, 2012 1:51 pm
akashra
akashra
15 October 2012

My builder won't do shower niches :(

My builder won't do shower niches :(

Mine wouldn't do one either - they gave me about three different excuses each time I came back to it. I suspect they must be a major cause of headaches for the builder…

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akashra
Oct 15, 2012 1:08 pm
mishka2004
mishka2004
3 October 2012

Ideal location of IXL/exhaust fan??

Ideal location of IXL/exhaust fan??

Sorry to take so long to reply... and thank you so much for your advice everyone!

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mishka2004
Oct 03, 2012 9:56 pm
markbirkinshaw
markbirkinshaw
25 July 2012

Bath diverter/mixer, unequal pressures/flow rates

Bath diverter/mixer, unequal pressures/flow rates

Our plumber recommended not having a mixer on the bath because of flow rates.

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markbirkinshaw
Jul 25, 2012 12:55 pm
sulu
sulu
22 July 2012

Bathroom Feature tile advice

Bathroom Feature tile advice

Yes tiling all the walls in the white polished tile to 2000mm - VJs above on old Queenslander that has a part raked ceiling. Floor tiles black polished. The feature tile…

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sulu
Jul 22, 2012 11:11 am
Matt+Jo
Matt+Jo
11 July 2012

Shell Mosaics from China

Shell Mosaics from China

Do you have a pic? I do know that there is plenty of pearl farms off the coast of China and they sell them everywhere... we went there on holidays and were ushered into a…

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Matt+Jo
Jul 11, 2012 11:16 pm
Matt+Jo
voriax
voriax
17 May 2012

Laminex Aquapanel

Laminex Aquapanel

Aquapanel is a rather cheap finish... If you're willing to pay a little extra (like double), you could go for something like zenolite (colour backed acrylic). Glass would…

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voriax
May 17, 2012 11:28 pm
Henbuild
Henbuild
17 May 2012

bathroom renovation in Gold Coast

bathroom renovation in Gold Coast

Hi Pottsy, We would be able to do a bathroom of this sort for around $8,000. Whatever you decide, make sure you use a licensed builder. Here's an article that may be of…

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Henbuild
May 17, 2012 2:26 pm
SoccerMum85
SoccerMum85
4 April 2012

Peach and Grey bathroom, what colour to paint?

Peach and Grey bathroom, what colour to paint?

Hi everyone! I am new to this site, we have recently bought our first home and are doing some little improvements on a very tight budget. Our early 1990s bathroom has a…

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SoccerMum85
Apr 04, 2012 8:50 pm
kexkez
kexkez
3 April 2012

Shaving Cabinets, sizes?

Shaving Cabinets, sizes?

If you aren't having one custom made to match the size of your vanity cupboard go with a smaller wall cabinet than vanity not bigger. Balance it evenly above the vanity cabinet.

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kexkez
Apr 03, 2012 7:17 pm
kexkez
haveago
haveago
31 March 2012

Anyone fitted Caroma Milan BTW Toilet Suites?

Anyone fitted Caroma Milan BTW Toilet Suites?

Hi, Our intention is to change the toilet suites in both our main and ensuite bathrooms. My first problem I've encountered is finding a toilet suite that fits the S…

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haveago
Mar 31, 2012 4:44 pm

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