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Built a few years back in Perth with Dale Alcock Mosaic in the bathroom is as per the attached. Builder, despite our requests, refused to leave any spares. A couple of…

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Althom
Sep 02, 2021 9:53 am
Althom
Althom
Althom
9 April 2021

Bathroom Wall Panels Ideas?

Bathroom Wall Panels Ideas?

Wet Wall panels can be installed over the tiles so your original waterproofing remains in place.

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Althom
Apr 09, 2021 3:23 pm
Althom
Revinator
Revinator
31 July 2020

Hobless Shower

Hobless Shower

Just make sure the shower floor falls are steeper than standard. :)

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Revinator
Jul 31, 2020 2:54 pm
Revinator
lazy
lazy
17 July 2020

Leaking Hot Water Relief New Valve?

Leaking Hot Water Relief New Valve?

No idea. Solar system on roof. I did not see it. House 16 yo, it may be a reason. I got suspicion the previous owner never services the system.

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lazy
Jul 17, 2020 8:29 pm
jamo25
jamo25
25 September 2019

Attention water proofer and tilers - shower recess repair

Attention water proofer and tilers - shower recess repair

Need help with tiling for bathroom after handover. Full height to ceiling. 1. Do I need the remove the plaster from the walls? 2. Do I tile up to cornice edge? Or re-do…

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jamo25
Sep 25, 2019 10:59 am
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
4 February 2019

Sink in seperate toilet or combine with main bathroom?

Sink in seperate toilet or combine with main bathroom?
1, 2

Very true. Will it be wide enough? If I could recess a hand basin in to the wall, I would. Unfortunately that would affect either the bedroom on one side, or the main…

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Bebbsy
Feb 04, 2019 12:26 am
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
14 November 2018

Evergreen Flooring

Evergreen Flooring

I’ve read through a number of timber flooring threads and it seems quite difficult to be confident about timber flooring companies in Perth unless they are larger…

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Teaswizzler
Nov 14, 2018 2:06 am
Teaswizzler
arcadelt
arcadelt
5 August 2018

How do remove and replace this basin?

How do remove and replace this basin?

Mission accomplish...one way or another.

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arcadelt
Aug 05, 2018 2:33 pm
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
29 May 2018

Bathroom planning

Bathroom planning

Classy

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Teaswizzler
May 29, 2018 11:05 pm
Teaswizzler
rodp1
rodp1
23 April 2018

Adding Rinnai temp controller pad to existing setup

Adding Rinnai temp controller pad to existing setup

Rinnai have confirmed that adding an MC-91 will be compatible with the existing setup

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rodp1
Apr 23, 2018 3:38 pm
bank
bank
8 March 2018

Methven Aurajet

Methven Aurajet

We almost went with these. We ended up with Nikles Pure 2 function, and we LOVE it! After playing with them at reece, the Aurajet was my fav, hubby liked the pure and I…

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bank
Mar 08, 2018 1:43 pm
bank
benverdi
benverdi
4 February 2018

Bathroom Waterproofing/Rotten wood problem

Bathroom Waterproofing/Rotten wood problem

You can call for all the blocked drain problems, as one of my friend suggestion. I have hired them they are offering good blocked drain services.

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benverdi
Feb 04, 2018 7:06 am
benverdi
Camslater
Camslater
24 August 2017

Bathroom Tiling-Concrete Slab: just pour it on top of sand?

Bathroom Tiling-Concrete Slab: just pour it on top of sand?

The process is compact sand, apply termite barrier, install black plastic as moisture barrier then pour 100mm slab with reo-mesh sheeting. Allow 5 days to dry then…

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Camslater
Aug 24, 2017 1:04 am
sharonreams
sharonreams
15 February 2017

How to remove old shower head to install a new shower panel?

How to remove old shower head to install a new shower panel?

I watched some video tutorial for removing shower head but those were totally refused by my old shower head. I have the installation guide but not the removing steps. I…

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sharonreams
Feb 15, 2017 11:23 pm
sharonreams
gorotsuki69
gorotsuki69
21 December 2016

Laundry conversion tap

Laundry conversion tap

Look at this site: https://houseofenki.com/ May be here you can find something for yourself.

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gorotsuki69
Dec 21, 2016 5:26 pm
gorotsuki69
Our Build123
Our Build123
1 December 2016

Removing bathtub for installing a shower base enclosure

Removing bathtub for installing a shower base enclosure

Sounds like your talking in riddels to me :) Kind Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au

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Our Build123
Dec 01, 2016 9:12 pm
Our Build123
Brad A
Brad A
3 November 2016

Shower panels?

Shower panels?

Hi all Thanks for having me I am trying to find out about something a friend told me about & showed me one. I am thinking of getting one. Think they look fantastic &…

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Brad A
Nov 03, 2016 5:12 pm

See varinty bathroom design ideas here http://best-design-ideas.com/bathroom and you can do choiсe :)

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Dave_66
Oct 30, 2016 10:33 am
Dave_66
Dave_66
30 October 2016

Show me your Bathroom...

Show me your Bathroom...

More for your bathroom... https://houseofenki.com/baths.html

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Dave_66
Oct 30, 2016 10:24 am
ms_prez
ms_prez
18 October 2016

Ross North - Own Tiler?

Ross North - Own Tiler?

Hi Jas2016, my sister in law is planning on building with Ross North and I know they are doing their own tiling in the living areas after handover. Not sure with regards…

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ms_prez
Oct 18, 2016 5:20 pm
ms_prez
tdk14
tdk14
27 September 2016

Which way should my shower screen open?

Which way should my shower screen open?

The towel rack is inside the shower. I spotted it after I'd done the shower screen 'planning', and it took me back to square one lol.

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tdk14
Sep 27, 2016 3:16 pm
tdk14
tdk14
tdk14
26 September 2016

Which way to open my shower door?

Which way to open my shower door?

Wow thats a very good point I didnt consider. Thanks Can gal :)

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tdk14
Sep 26, 2016 2:34 pm
tdk14
Andinds
Andinds
30 August 2016

Removing tile glue

Removing tile glue

changing tiles is really exhausting. we recently changed ours for about three months if i am not mistaken. we actually did what you suggested just exactly what you…

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Andinds
Aug 30, 2016 7:16 am
snuffleduff
snuffleduff
10 August 2016

Bathroom Renovation Problems

Bathroom Renovation Problems

Hey Whirlpool, Hoping someone can give me some advice on how to resolve an issue with a bathroom renovation company. We paid for a full renovation of our ensuite, but…

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snuffleduff
Aug 10, 2016 2:05 am

Hi all My apologies if this as been discussed before. I am planning to build a new house and I have been thinking of a design for an easy clean (low maintenance) design…

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mcored
Jul 23, 2016 1:51 pm
mcored
Edmundo
Edmundo
22 July 2016

Replacing a bathtub

Replacing a bathtub

I also have some bad experiences in terms of renovating a bathtub. You have to have experience when it comes to those things because you can easily make things worse. I…

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Edmundo
Jul 22, 2016 11:10 pm
Edmundo

Thanks for the reply Stewie. Have just been round there doing some more work and had a closer look. The builders have put down breeze blocks onto the slab for the shower…

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systematicd
Jul 12, 2016 4:52 pm
Rosij
Rosij
9 July 2016

Laundry reno

Laundry reno

Thanks for the replies. What I meant by mounting the clothes dryer in the corner is across the corner. Thinking I would need to get a mounting bracket fabricated as no one…

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Rosij
Jul 09, 2016 11:55 am
BlackRose
BlackRose
2 July 2016

Grey Bathroom Colour Schemes

Grey Bathroom Colour Schemes

Hello everybody.glad that he was in this thread, because the very dream of repairing the bathroom in gray.Great idea, thanks.I already have the idea to buy this faucet

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BlackRose
Jul 02, 2016 2:57 am
BlackRose
gidgetbeach
gidgetbeach
11 March 2016

Rose gold mirror

Rose gold mirror

Hi there, Does anyone know where I could source a rose gold mirror? My architect has designed our bathroom so that one wall is a rose gold mirror - it will look fabulous…

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gidgetbeach
Mar 11, 2016 9:57 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 March 2016

Terrazzo floor

Terrazzo floor

I'm unsure. Maybe contact one of the large terrazzo tile suppliers like these guys http://www.terrazzo.net.au/ The biggest problem apart from sourcing those chips will be…

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Stewie D
Mar 07, 2016 5:31 pm
gidgetbeach
gidgetbeach
30 December 2015

Drawer mounted ironing boards

Drawer mounted ironing boards

Thanks for your thoughts, did the owners ever say whether they found them useful? I was hoping to use ours for work shirts and just some small silk garments. Nothing large…

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gidgetbeach
Dec 30, 2015 11:07 am
renoguy1
renoguy1
17 December 2015

Glass panels (similar to glass splashback) in lieu of tiles

Glass panels (similar to glass splashback) in lieu of tiles

We were actually at bunnings today and had a look at this, and I think it is defiantly a matter of you get what you pay for when it comes to that, because it looked cheap…

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renoguy1
Dec 17, 2015 2:43 am
traveln
traveln
16 December 2015

Replacing yucky toilet, gap between bowl and cistern

Replacing yucky toilet, gap between bowl and cistern

There is a place on ebay that sells closed couple toilets as i just put couple in for a customer of mine. There a p trap base and come with adaptor to convert pack to a s…

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traveln
Dec 16, 2015 8:55 pm
traveln
RedJason
RedJason
10 December 2015

walk in shower vs shower bath option for smaller bathroom

walk in shower vs shower bath option for smaller bathroom

Definitely a shower over a bath! They aren't the best looking thing, but if you're renting you need to have that bath. Families won't even bother looking at your place if…

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RedJason
Dec 10, 2015 4:41 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
23 November 2015

Drawers under vanity

Drawers under vanity

Depends on if you want quality or not

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Nov 23, 2015 1:34 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
barkersontheblock
barkersontheblock
14 October 2015

Bathtub Help

Bathtub Help

Hi everyone does anyone know where I can purchase an acrylic claw foot bath that is around 1600mm and won't cost me an arm and a leg. Cheers Heath

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barkersontheblock
Oct 14, 2015 12:27 am
Beazley77
Beazley77
17 September 2015

Loud shower drain

Loud shower drain

this is usually an issue when the shower drain is also the central trap for the bathroom aswell. Have a look down it with a torch and see if…

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Beazley77
Sep 18, 2015 12:32 am
Beazley77
SaberX
SaberX
13 August 2015

How do you feel about double showers?

How do you feel about double showers?

Also the idea of a one brick ledge down the other end sounds pretty good. But would it look weird being at the other end if no tapware? Would have a one brick ledge on…

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SaberX
Aug 13, 2015 1:56 pm
gidgetbeach
gidgetbeach
8 August 2015

Using taps imported from the US

Using taps imported from the US

Thank you for all of your suggestions! I think I've found my solution for the bathroom with the Michaelangelo range of Brodware and apparently they can customise their…

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gidgetbeach
Aug 09, 2015 12:06 am
Spottiswoode
Spottiswoode
19 July 2015

Chaning a Toilet Confusion

Chaning a Toilet Confusion

I did this a while ago, the old plastic cistern was perishing and with two young boys cleaning behind was becoming an issue :? Got the measurements, picked a loo, then…

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Spottiswoode
Jul 19, 2015 11:27 pm
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StarGirlStar
Jul 19, 2015 3:53 pm
StarGirlStar
StarGirlStar
StarGirlStar
16 July 2015

Mitred or not mitred that is the question..

Mitred or not mitred that is the question..

It's just the edges and corners that will be mitred not the floor tiles. We decided to get them done!!!! Thanks for all the advice! :)

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StarGirlStar
Jul 17, 2015 12:56 am
StarGirlStar
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
10 July 2015

Bathroom Cabinet Colours

Bathroom Cabinet Colours

Well, from memory I think antarctic stone does have a slight greenish base to it...I used to have a sample. Also white valencia has a creamyish base. There are many…

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Treeseachanger
Jul 10, 2015 7:11 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
25 June 2015

Hobless shower leaking in new home.

Hobless shower leaking in new home.

Otherwise it may be a re-tile and seal etc.

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Saint Mike
Jun 25, 2015 8:51 am
Saint Mike
yvonneh
yvonneh
2 June 2015

Laundry door to outside.

Laundry door to outside.

The sliding door and in our case dog for was the issue. We use to have to squeeze past to use our door because of the dog door... Hence we prefer the swing door :) Just in…

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yvonneh
Jun 02, 2015 8:10 am
Ourmansion
Ourmansion
23 April 2015

Low tiled shower seat

Low tiled shower seat

Thanks MrsJM. We ended up making up our own dimensions as we also kept forgetting to measure in display homes and had to provide the dimensions at prestart. I am glad we…

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Ourmansion
Apr 23, 2015 12:40 pm
Ourmansion
maximus
maximus
13 April 2015

Cost for doorless frameless shower

Cost for doorless frameless shower

Are you post-contract and hence are these contract variations? Builders charge extra margin on any changes, including the labour and materials associated with them. e.g.…

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maximus
Apr 13, 2015 10:33 pm
maximus
travisaus
travisaus
8 April 2015

Double Shower Dimensions

Double Shower Dimensions

2200 * 1100 here. :) 1.5 should be fine though - depending on the door configuration.

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travisaus
Apr 08, 2015 11:21 pm

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