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takatam
takatam
18 August 2011

Shower/ bath combo options for keeping water in

Shower/ bath combo options for keeping water in

Hi Hanes, I guess your options are limited. It's either rigid, or not. There's not much in between. However, I have seen a solid shower screen being mounted on hinges on…

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takatam
Aug 18, 2011 12:23 am
~steph~
~steph~
15 August 2011

Vanity mirror lighting

Vanity mirror lighting

Ohhh thanks portas, I have a feeling now that the light store I went to the other day had something similar but she wasn't sure how big the light came. Not sure about the…

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~steph~
Aug 15, 2011 5:12 pm
thomas
thomas
14 August 2011

New home

New home

Does anyone know of a highly reliable company that can assist with design and build for bathroom, cabinets, and laundry? Your recommendation would be greatly appreciated.…

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thomas
Aug 14, 2011 9:04 pm
HappyCamper_au
HappyCamper_au
8 August 2011

Shower shape- square vs corner cut off

Shower shape- square vs corner cut off

LOL....just goes to show we are all different!! Ensuite shower here is 1100 x 1100 with cut off corner, semi frameless screen, no hob and it's fantastic. Main shower…

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HappyCamper_au
Aug 08, 2011 10:16 am
megg
megg
6 August 2011

Hardwiring a heated towel rail

Hardwiring a heated towel rail

Hi Becks81, I was hoping you might be able to tell me how you got on with the fitting of your heated towel rail? Also are you happy with the heat it give off to dry your…

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megg
Aug 06, 2011 11:10 am
megg
mapcalla
mapcalla
3 August 2011

Underlay in Wet areas?

Underlay in Wet areas?

All I will say is WHAT THE?? no idea! ::dizzy::

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mapcalla
Aug 03, 2011 3:09 pm
suh
suh
1 August 2011

Blacks or Browns?

Blacks or Browns?
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I'm not fond of brown and cream, but I love brown and stark white. Why can't you do both ::smile:: I did living/kitchen/dining/powder room/hall leading to beds and entry in light…

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suh
Aug 01, 2011 11:53 am
suh
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
30 July 2011

My Bathroom

My Bathroom

What an improvement! Nice work!

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JazzyJess
Jul 30, 2011 2:51 pm
Criptik
Criptik
27 July 2011

choice of taps ..opinions please

choice of taps ..opinions please

I personally think they will date rather quickly. But its you house your money your choice. If you like them get them.

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Criptik
Jul 27, 2011 12:23 pm
mygirlfriday
mygirlfriday
25 July 2011

time period for renovation - 7 weeks?

time period for renovation - 7 weeks?

hi all my bathroom, toilet and laundry reno is hitting close to 7 weeks - it is 10 sq metre in total and no major things were moved around (ie used existing pipes,…

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mygirlfriday
Jul 25, 2011 11:48 am
xquisite
xquisite
23 July 2011

Chinese made tapware

Chinese made tapware

There is good & bad quality in every manufacturing country and this includes China. Just because something is made in China doesn't mean it's no good. Many euro brands…

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xquisite
Jul 23, 2011 10:54 am
raiderman
raiderman
20 July 2011

full bathroom reno - help needed

full bathroom reno - help needed

Hi Bob thanks for the information ,I had researched this on the J Hardie website so it will work well and I will be waterproofed to Aust standards . I just wanted to ask…

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raiderman
Jul 20, 2011 8:29 am
RenoTeam
RenoTeam
12 July 2011

HELP bathroom vanity

HELP bathroom vanity

Hi Haley :) I'm hoping someone from sydney answers your question as I'd love to know as well. I checked them out online and will be great if someone has used this company…

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RenoTeam
Jul 12, 2011 3:30 am
Stormy
Stormy
11 July 2011

Where can I find a vanity similar to this one in Australia?

Where can I find a vanity similar to this one in Australia?

'Recollections' would be the first place I would try! I'm not sure they have all their stock online, so best to head to a shop with your picture and ask.

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Stormy
Jul 11, 2011 4:44 pm
Stormy
architect
architect
10 July 2011

Where can I get a couple of 30cm deep cupboard shells?

Where can I get a couple of 30cm deep cupboard shells?

theres a nice excuse to buy a hotdog...............or 2 :)

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architect
Jul 10, 2011 2:12 am
SquirtyChookGirl
SquirtyChookGirl
2 July 2011

Mosaics

Mosaics

Hello Kan, Whenever I wanted ideas for our reno, I Googled images. Try this…

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SquirtyChookGirl
Jul 02, 2011 11:21 am
Southies
Southies
28 June 2011

Shower recess repair

Shower recess repair

Makes owners more likely to maintain their bathrooms/properties when they know no one else is going to pay for it. We learnt this from…

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Southies
Jun 28, 2011 8:39 pm
Southies
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
26 June 2011

Floor to ceiling tiling

Floor to ceiling tiling

We had white tiles in our previous ensuite (black on floor) and they were a PITA for collecting dust, I found the walls easier to clean. In saying that, we will still full…

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MrsGreen
Jun 26, 2011 10:40 pm
MrsGreen
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
25 June 2011

Anyone bought vanities, toilets, taps off ebay stores?

Anyone bought vanities, toilets, taps off ebay stores?

I've visited the building group and found they had really nice supplies. But have not bought anything. Only useful if your in Vic http://stores.ebay.com.au/Building-Group

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theanonyuser
Jun 25, 2011 9:16 am
tim mitchell
tim mitchell
18 June 2011

Changing Caroma ballcock washer

Changing Caroma ballcock washer

if it is your float valve i would just swap it over for a new one. Not a big fan of those caroma float valve. It is a good idea to change that washer that is in the post…

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tim mitchell
Jun 18, 2011 7:24 pm
PHL
PHL
8 June 2011

bathrooms and laundries

bathrooms and laundries

I gather it's…

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PHL
Jun 08, 2011 11:03 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
8 June 2011

Help - How to fix broken sink drain pipes

Help - How to fix broken sink drain pipes

either way really. If you know what part you need you can buy it and just call a plumber to replace it. Or if you are handy enough, you could change it your self. I've…

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chrisandkate
Jun 08, 2011 8:55 am
Michelle
Michelle
6 June 2011

Bathroom reno….what you can do with a tin of paint.

Bathroom reno….what you can do with a tin of paint.

Thanks Zarli….. Everyone needs to remember a couple of things when painting wall tiles. Clean wall tiles with a strong solution of sugar soap. Make sure grout is dry…

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Michelle
Jun 06, 2011 6:08 pm
Michelle
j&r
j&r
6 June 2011

Bidets revisited

Bidets revisited

No electricians out there to answer my power point question?

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j&r
Jun 06, 2011 2:06 pm
Bam
Bam
31 May 2011

what is the most awful problem you had with your tiles

what is the most awful problem you had with your tiles

Idiots walking on them when they've been freshly laid ::hyst:: Doesnt help with your question though...

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Bam
May 31, 2011 8:37 pm
Bam
Finishing Touch
Finishing Touch
31 May 2011

Built in mirrors - Quotes supply and install Sydney

Built in mirrors - Quotes supply and install Sydney

Happy to give you a quote, what part of Sydney do you live in?

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Finishing Touch
May 31, 2011 3:41 pm
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
25 May 2011

Building spare Toilet downstairs

Building spare Toilet downstairs

I read about this toilet http://www.saniflo.com.au/extraToilet.aspx in one of the home magazines. I don't know if it would work for you...I haven't seen them myself but…

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ourdiydream
May 25, 2011 6:40 pm
ourdiydream
calebo
calebo
17 May 2011

Shattered Showerscreen - Payable by Strata/Builder warranty?

Shattered Showerscreen - Payable by Strata/Builder warranty?

Thank you all for your opinions. My shower screen is about 100cm wide and 186cm tall. It's about 0.5cm thick. I got a quote for $490 + GST, which I thought was rather…

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calebo
May 17, 2011 4:39 pm
Lee75
Lee75
13 May 2011

bins in the bathroom

bins in the bathroom

We have one of those "hole in the bench" bins in our benchtop in our kitchen - it is no where near as pretty as that modern one in the picture - it is more like a 1980's…

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Lee75
May 13, 2011 8:18 pm
ko27
ko27
8 May 2011

Bathtub with antislip surface

Bathtub with antislip surface

Hi guys, I am having troubles deciding on a bathtub for my renovation & they need an answer by tomorrow. I am having a steel bath(it doesn't have a shower over it), & my…

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ko27
May 08, 2011 8:08 am
bel
bel
7 May 2011

Desperately seeking towel bar PIC attached

Desperately seeking towel bar PIC attached

Hmmm looks like the ones I found come out about 400 which might look a little strange :th: Have you tried Howards storage world?

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bel
May 07, 2011 4:52 pm
bel
PHL
PHL
26 April 2011

Bath spout distant from tap

Bath spout distant from tap

Yes, I don't think it will make a difference, as I can easily reach across. Not the big question is the spout; wide waterfall type, or simple straight (Axor Starck)...

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PHL
Apr 26, 2011 9:18 pm
tonyeliza01
tonyeliza01
23 April 2011

Possible sewage breather pipe in laundry cupboard

Possible sewage breather pipe in laundry cupboard

Thanks for your reply. You could be right as there is a hole on one edge of the basin (about 5cm in diameter where the washing machine waste water hose should be connected…

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tonyeliza01
Apr 23, 2011 8:43 am
becks81
becks81
19 April 2011

Vanity Polytech woodgrain direction and Polytech - HELP?

Vanity Polytech woodgrain direction and Polytech - HELP?

Thanks Kyton. We went with Polytech in the end with the grain running horizontally. I'm so excited!!! My new stress is the shower: feature mosaic, shower rail and recess…

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becks81
Apr 19, 2011 3:27 pm
danrts
danrts
10 April 2011

Advice on tile size

Advice on tile size

we are putting our 600 x 600 tiles on the floor and walls. having mentioned the alignment of the grout lines, i think they probably do look better lined up but i think if…

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danrts
Apr 10, 2011 10:56 am
georgiecat
georgiecat
9 April 2011

Discounted tapware???

Discounted tapware???

Hi all, Just wanted to quickly update - our renovation was brought forward and began last week, so we ended up going instore to buy all of our items. I ended up with…

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georgiecat
Apr 09, 2011 2:44 pm
Nott
Nott
13 March 2011

Unsightly slate on the bathroom floor

Unsightly slate on the bathroom floor

I love slate too. I think that's quite popular in the 80's? Our friend's home has that laid in the entry hallway. He didn't like it and wanted to ripe them!

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Nott
Mar 13, 2011 4:06 pm
Nott
Husky's Run
Husky's Run
12 March 2011

Hung Toilet installation

Hung Toilet installation

Thank You for the replies I dont think we will be getting a wall hung toilet as i have done some looking and they are too expensive ::frown:: Not sure why the previous owners…

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Husky's Run
Mar 12, 2011 10:24 pm
Zedman
Zedman
4 March 2011

Bath tiled with mosaic

Bath tiled with mosaic

In our design we would tend to tile the face of the bath and the wall behind it. If it is a strong colour in comparison to your wall tile you may find that on the bath…

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Zedman
Mar 04, 2011 2:41 pm
Zedman
FixMe
FixMe
4 March 2011

Bowing and Cracking Wall Tiles

Bowing and Cracking Wall Tiles

Our bathroom has been slowly disintegrating over the past couple of years. Sections of tiles began to arc or bow out from the wall, not very noticeably at first. Some…

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FixMe
Mar 04, 2011 10:19 am
KAN
KAN
21 February 2011

Are niches a pain in the butt to clean?

Are niches a pain in the butt to clean?

Thanks for the tip 12thofnever

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KAN
Feb 21, 2011 12:47 pm
pace
pace
13 February 2011

Continuing Floor tiles up to the top of the bath?

Continuing Floor tiles up to the top of the bath?

Thanks so much everyone, my mind is now made up. I think the dark floor tiles continuing up on to the bath look brilliant!

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pace
Feb 13, 2011 6:54 pm
grinder
grinder
11 February 2011

TILE COLOUR SCHEME - PLEASE HELP!

TILE COLOUR SCHEME - PLEASE HELP!

Just make sure the wall is well waterproofed and Happy grout cleaning :lol:

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grinder
Feb 11, 2011 9:34 am
grinder
xquisite
xquisite
11 February 2011

Trends in Bathroom colours/ materials

Trends in Bathroom colours/ materials

You can't go too far wrong with white and if you're worried about dating, be careful of border tiles. Tiles of the same size but a different colour may work as a feature.…

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xquisite
Feb 11, 2011 8:30 am
KAN
KAN
9 February 2011

Tiling over old tiles

Tiling over old tiles

Thanks for all your responses, And Adam, some great advice

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KAN
Feb 09, 2011 9:07 am
16paws
16paws
9 February 2011

Replacing the toilet...Do I need this vent?

Replacing the toilet...Do I need this vent?

Yes take the vent advice, it will cause problems if you don't like water not filling properly in the toilet etc. Not a plumber by any means but have seen the problem…

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16paws
Feb 09, 2011 7:20 am
garden lover
garden lover
5 February 2011

WDYT? Spend Big on floor tiles and less on wall tiles?

WDYT? Spend Big on floor tiles and less on wall tiles?

I think go in between on both floor and wall. Nothing is worse than cheap tiles. They crack easily, they simply dont have the look of a better tile. Cheap looks cheap. …

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garden lover
Feb 05, 2011 6:59 pm
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
27 January 2011

THOUGHTS ON FREESTANDING BATHS PLEASE

THOUGHTS ON FREESTANDING BATHS PLEASE
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My layout designer wanted to put a freestanding in our ensuite- but I requested a hob around it so i've got somewhere to put my champagne (or hubbys beer) glass. I'm sure…

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MrsGreen
Jan 27, 2011 5:52 pm
MrsGreen
matholomathe
matholomathe
13 January 2011

Old toilet

Old toilet

Sure, you could just take a sledge hammer to it. But imagine the mess and the subsequent cleanup. It is far easier to remove a toilet in a measured and systematic manner…

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matholomathe
Jan 13, 2011 3:10 am
simon88
simon88
9 January 2011

Re-tiling a bathroom floor - do I need to re-waterproof?

Re-tiling a bathroom floor - do I need to re-waterproof?

Hi. I would highly recommend to re-seal your bathroom. Not doing so to save a few dollars can end up costing you more when the water seeps through the wall into the…

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simon88
Jan 09, 2011 8:34 pm

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