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khjat
khjat
15 January 2011

IXL Tastics vs. Other brands

IXL Tastics vs. Other brands

Glad to hear wertmezer. If we didn't want silver ones, we would have gone with those too as that is what our friend recommended and he has them also.

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khjat
Jan 15, 2011 11:58 am
khjat
Skinkyore
Skinkyore
9 January 2011

Tiles for shower floor - Quality & Size

Tiles for shower floor - Quality & Size

hello my first post failed, so will try again in summarised format i'm building a new home and am at tile choice for bathrooms. ideally i'd like large tiles 60x60 or…

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Skinkyore
Jan 09, 2011 1:58 pm
nymphser
nymphser
21 December 2010

Bath Tub

Bath Tub

Are ceramic bath tubs costly. any idea

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nymphser
Dec 21, 2010 9:46 pm
sirgoat
sirgoat
20 December 2010

Spa

Spa

i had a lanark spa at my last place and the builders noticed the fiberglass was a bit thin, they took it back and applied a fair bit more but personally it was a bit of a…

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sirgoat
Dec 20, 2010 12:38 pm
sirgoat
sirgoat
14 December 2010

Floor Tiling - new and old tiles

Floor Tiling - new and old tiles

Tiling really isn't thhhatttt expensive for the mucking around in avoiding doing it. Depending on the product used to glue the tiles down getting them up in one piece will…

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sirgoat
Dec 14, 2010 3:30 pm
xquisite
xquisite
6 December 2010

Bathtub Resurfacing (melb) any recommendations for tradies.

Bathtub Resurfacing (melb) any recommendations for tradies.

Not that i noticed, but the finish is like shiny baked-on enamel. This is how i imagine the cast tubs were when new.

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xquisite
Dec 06, 2010 9:37 am
Aiah
Aiah
30 November 2010

How do I install my engineered stone benchtop?

How do I install my engineered stone benchtop?

Id use silicone only, get enough on it and its not going anywhere.

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Aiah
Nov 30, 2010 1:43 pm
Aiah
andarson
andarson
16 November 2010

Period Style bathroom fittings

Period Style bathroom fittings

I think funkychickis rihgt. Hope this will help you. Thanks!! ____________

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andarson
Nov 16, 2010 1:09 am
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
3 November 2010

Shops for bathroom fittings i.e baths, toilets, tapware etc

Shops for bathroom fittings i.e baths, toilets, tapware etc

I got my basins from Renovi.com.au. They're based in the South East. My basins have been installed since then and I'm happy with the quality.

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Sheepdog
Nov 03, 2010 10:51 am
grinder
grinder
24 October 2010

Changing or cleaning grout in the shower cubicle?

Changing or cleaning grout in the shower cubicle?

Thanks for your reply onc_artisan In fact the grout at the shower base is the least affected as we have used more the hand held shower in the bathtub as you may know my…

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grinder
Oct 24, 2010 8:38 pm
grinder
nattygee
nattygee
30 September 2010

Looking for color combinations for our ensuite

Looking for color combinations for our ensuite

Hi there IMHO unless you are really passionate about the red colour, I would suggest using the pebble colour as the base colour and then bring in the red as accessories…

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nattygee
Sep 30, 2010 3:07 pm
kyton
kyton
30 September 2010

Recessed Shower Shelves

Recessed Shower Shelves

Here is ours - it runs almost the length of the shower. Great for…

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kyton
Sep 30, 2010 2:19 pm
kyton
mswilmot
mswilmot
28 September 2010

Polymarble- Any good?

Polymarble- Any good?

Yeah at $860 I guess you're looking at a very similar price range to the Ikea ones - it all depends on the drawer configuration, finish and type of basin for the cost. We…

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mswilmot
Sep 28, 2010 10:28 pm
grinder
grinder
25 September 2010

Request a tiler in Melbourne

Request a tiler in Melbourne

In all of Melbournehttp://www.melbournetiles.com.au/tiler/default.htm 8)

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grinder
Sep 25, 2010 11:39 am
grinder
donnam
donnam
21 September 2010

Does anyone have a window over a shower bath?

Does anyone have a window over a shower bath?

Thanks! The builders are now redoing the window so it can be tiled

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donnam
Sep 21, 2010 3:07 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
19 September 2010

Water mark on marble wall in bathroom? - Advice needed!

Water mark on marble wall in bathroom? - Advice needed!

It's a stain so unless it's growing (or damp), I don't think you need a plumber, it's very hard to treat if you don't know the cause. Is it rust? There may be a screw…

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ECOECO
Sep 19, 2010 11:47 am
ECOECO
candice.novak
candice.novak
16 August 2010

I need a good shower screen supplier??

I need a good shower screen supplier??

I dont think I can put their details in a post so will PM you these guys do frameless only but the prices are cheaper than all 4 semi frameless quotes I have received!

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candice.novak
Aug 16, 2010 8:32 pm
Titch101
Titch101
4 August 2010

Porter Davis Laminex Range

Porter Davis Laminex Range

I have just had a look at the Laminex website and there appears to be quite a few categories of benchtops. eg Squareform, Diamondgloss, etc. Can anyone tell me what the…

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Titch101
Aug 04, 2010 10:01 am
Richard W
Richard W
26 July 2010

Is this quote reasonable??

Is this quote reasonable??

At a Glance i think if you are employing a plumber to reno your bathroom, ensuite, powder room and laundry and the cost is $7100, i'd be jumping at it really…

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Richard W
Jul 26, 2010 1:03 pm
Richard W
Richard W
26 July 2010

who is suppose to install the bath

who is suppose to install the bath

here is my opinion, a plumbers opinion. Under the normal course of construction, a plumber would first do the "rough-in" of drainage pipes, the builder or carpenter would…

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Richard W
Jul 26, 2010 8:21 am
suh
suh
16 July 2010

Laminex Eclipse

Laminex Eclipse

I like the lighter one, I think...I did like the darker one at first. Sandy beige tiles? do you have a photo. The lighter tile looks quite grey to me, but it could just…

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suh
Jul 16, 2010 7:05 pm
suh
miteq
miteq
5 July 2010

Wet look Sealers in Showers?

Wet look Sealers in Showers?

:th: going by the time you posted (1am) i guess this can be attributed to your very informative posts there onc :th:

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miteq
Jul 05, 2010 10:33 am
miteq
MickeyD
MickeyD
7 June 2010

window or skylight?

window or skylight?

My house design had an ensuite skylight in the original plans and I absolutely hated the idea, especially seeing as the ensuite ran off the WIR so it was already quite a…

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MickeyD
Jun 07, 2010 9:19 pm
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Deemaree
Jun 05, 2010 9:47 pm
Deemaree
kek
kek
8 May 2010

Bathroom heating

Bathroom heating

Oh, BTW, it works really well. It's just a nice, even heat - when I walk into the ensuite, there's no temperature difference at all between there and the bedroom. This one…

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kek
May 08, 2010 9:49 am
kek
barkly
barkly
16 April 2010

Towel rails - where to get?

Towel rails - where to get?

Thanks all for your suggestions. I obviously need to look around a bit more. barkly

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barkly
Apr 16, 2010 2:45 pm
gettingThere
gettingThere
2 February 2010

Shampoo niches - construction/progress pics?

Shampoo niches - construction/progress pics?

It's only an extra 9cm, not 90....look at it on a ruler, it's hardly anything. :D You seem to have plenty of room in your ensuite, and I think you…

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gettingThere
Feb 02, 2010 9:55 am

Oh, and here's our newly tiled ensuite shower. . . no hob. . . double shower. . . no more fighting! We fell in love with the tiled floor wastes the first time we saw…

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jodge
Jan 26, 2010 10:07 pm
jodge
Macy
Macy
20 January 2010

layout of ensuite & robe, what do you think?

layout of ensuite & robe, what do you think?

I'm sorry, what I was seeking to clarify is whether the main objective is to have a bath in the ensuite? Now you are back to saying the reason is…

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Macy
Jan 20, 2010 1:18 pm
rodrocket
rodrocket
22 December 2009

Waste points

Waste points

i may wrong but i belive that Sewerage goes down one pipe & Storm Water down the other at a guess i belive that you only have one connection to the main sewer line for…

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rodrocket
Dec 22, 2009 5:55 pm
themax
themax
19 December 2009

Marking hot and cold taps

Marking hot and cold taps

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themax
Dec 19, 2009 8:11 pm
themax
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
17 November 2009

Should tiles be sealed?

Should tiles be sealed?

Not many are any good unless the grout is a fine grade... If there is a large area I would think that the tile (groutline) gap is large too... There is a fair probability…

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onc_artisan
Nov 17, 2009 11:32 am
onc_artisan
barkly
barkly
8 November 2009

Bidets

Bidets
1, 2

There was a bidet in the house we bought about a year back. Couldn't wait to get rid of it. Advertised it on TP and eventually got a buyer who was quite particular about…

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barkly
Nov 08, 2009 1:48 pm
sirgoat
sirgoat
2 November 2009

Ensuite change - can it be done?

Ensuite change - can it be done?

is the toilet going to be on an external wall by any chance? If not and you are on a slab it just means the slab needs to be cut and a new pipe laid which isn't the most…

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sirgoat
Nov 02, 2009 10:33 am
D&SG
D&SG
11 October 2009

Help! Bathroom layout..

Help! Bathroom layout..

You're welcome :D Just keep in mind, I think with something like this below the showerheads, you might need to pay extra attention when cleaning, it's probably a good…

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D&SG
Oct 11, 2009 3:44 pm
D&SG
Nott
Nott
8 October 2009

what type of edge this benchtop is ?

what type of edge this benchtop is ?

Hey Nott, Sorry I don't know what it's called but that's the type of vanity I'll be getting. I'm building with Coral Homes :D Where did you get…

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Nott
Oct 08, 2009 1:28 pm
Nott
D200 Doug
D200 Doug
6 October 2009

Hot water pressure ?

Hot water pressure ?

I can remember years ago a guy who said something about a pressure regulator system that simultaneously reduced the flow of both hot and cold water if another tap was…

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D200 Doug
Oct 06, 2009 5:21 pm
Hammerhead
Hammerhead
18 August 2009

Free standing baths

Free standing baths
1, 2

I have seen some freestanding baths for under $1000, but they are acrylic. Does anyone know if acrylic would be a problem, things to look out for, etc.

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Hammerhead
Aug 18, 2009 8:23 pm
Hammerhead
alk
alk
13 August 2009

My loo is so small!

My loo is so small!
1, 2

hahahaha this is hilarious, more so because i know exactly what you mean. :: my husband had us go back to the display house 2ce to sit on the toilet to make sure they were…

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alk
Aug 13, 2009 2:17 pm
alk
Tillie
Tillie
13 July 2009

Where did you buy your bathroom accessories from?

Where did you buy your bathroom accessories from?

Bam - I am very happy with ours. I opened and checked each piece and they came well wrapped with no scratches or dents etc. We got brushed stainless…

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Tillie
Jul 13, 2009 11:45 am
Bam
Bam
2 July 2009

Bath/Spa sizes

Bath/Spa sizes
1, 2

Bam - try anything before resorting to a corner bath. I find them an absolute nightmare to clean and also to wash babies / small children in. This…

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Bam
Jul 02, 2009 11:16 pm
Bam
Skippa1
Skippa1
30 June 2009

Help Builder has built 60s style tiled shower base

Help Builder has built 60s style tiled shower base

Bit late for this reply haha sorry :( But you don't need to have a hob.. Hobs have been known to be made out of brick or even a hebel block cut to size.. If was worried…

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Skippa1
Jun 30, 2009 10:53 am
Skippa1
themax
themax
7 May 2009

What colour tiles in bathroom?

What colour tiles in bathroom?

Love the darker floor tiles in the first picture.

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themax
May 07, 2009 7:58 pm
themax
laksaginta
laksaginta
14 March 2009

bathtub installation

bathtub installation

Thanks All for your inputs.Nonetheless I prefer Pete's bath where all ends are exposed. :roll:

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laksaginta
Mar 14, 2009 9:56 pm
Taffy
Taffy
26 January 2009

another porcelian tile question!

another porcelian tile question!

Thanks for your relplies. I have been dilly dallying about these porcelain tiles :lol: decided on them, then not to have them due to cost factor, but now have found a good…

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Taffy
Jan 26, 2009 8:06 pm
Taffy
Wingies
Wingies
22 January 2009

Techniques for hiding a hole in bathroom wall?

Techniques for hiding a hole in bathroom wall?

would it be cheaper to replace the whole laminate instead of trying to match it?

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Wingies
Jan 22, 2009 8:57 am
Wingies
Taffy
Taffy
19 January 2009

Porcalin tiles

Porcalin tiles

Thanks for all your advice. I have taken everything into consideration, and since finding out the tiler is going to charge me $75 a mt to lay the porcelain ones, I have…

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Taffy
Jan 19, 2009 6:56 pm
Taffy
miss81
miss81
7 January 2009

Old fashioned basins

Old fashioned basins

I know there is a place called Recollections: Check out the link, they have the basins and lots of other lovely bathroom items. :D

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miss81
Jan 07, 2009 7:37 pm
miss81
Taffy
Taffy
7 January 2009

Keeping bathroom colours natural

Keeping bathroom colours natural

Thats the thing! I havnt even got to that part! I dont know what to choose, Usually I find a tile I like and match everything around that, but cant find one that jumps…

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Taffy
Jan 07, 2009 6:41 am
Taffy
iDarren
iDarren
4 January 2009

Good quality lighting for small bathroom.

Good quality lighting for small bathroom.

Thanks for the feedback everyone :-)

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iDarren
Jan 04, 2009 10:13 pm

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