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Pulse
Pulse
15 March

How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?

How much can I save managing a bathroom Reno myself?

The question is how much skill and time do you have? Bathrooms are complex and if it fails, you are responsible. Shop around for more quotes or look for someone starting…

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Pulse
Mar 15, 2025 6:40 pm

I need to rewaterproof my shower. The house is double brick so I couldn’t just cut out the plasterboard. I am wondering how i prep the wall for waterproofing. Do I need…

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Crisis
Mar 10, 2025 8:56 am

We're in the middle of reno'ing our laundry and the screed was sloped at roughly 1:100 to drain. This meant that across one of…

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njminchin
Mar 08, 2025 8:48 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
4 March

Waterstop heights at doorway

Waterstop heights at doorway

You would think that, right? Building inspectors liability is protected by the 1000's of disclaimers in tehir reports and agreements you sign. Builders will run…

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ponzutwo
Mar 04, 2025 9:36 am
Showerland
Showerland
8 February

Frameless shower screen $$$

Frameless shower screen $$$

Understanding Frameless Shower Screen Pricing – What You're Paying For Hi…

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Showerland
Feb 08, 2025 10:29 pm
brnbltn
brnbltn
5 February

Waterstop

Waterstop

Where is it best place to buy a Waterstop for bathroom doorway or can I use aluminium trim

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brnbltn
Feb 05, 2025 7:49 pm
Celicam
Celicam
29 January

Shower screen on top of water stop

Shower screen on top of water stop

I'm facing exactly the conundrum for my hobless shower and frameless shower screen (long story). The NCC (10.2.32) requires the shower screen to…

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Celicam
Jan 29, 2025 5:09 pm
Andrey Saboteev
Andrey Saboteev
17 January

How to remove Sika?

How to remove Sika?

Maybe try something like isopropyl alcohol or acetone to soften it up, then gently scrape it off with a plastic scraper. Always test it on a small spot first

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Andrey Saboteev
Jan 17, 2025 7:57 pm
Andrey Saboteev
SunDIY
SunDIY
24 December 2024

Bathroom renovation questions

Bathroom renovation questions

Hi all, I’m new to bathroom renovation and need some assistance with who to get in to help with what, and in what order. We are back to bare concrete slab and bare…

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SunDIY
Dec 24, 2024 10:16 pm
Dylandoogies
Dylandoogies
3 December 2024

New hose spigot

New hose spigot

I am looking to install a new garden hose external to a blockwork house. There is existing water service on the interior opposite the proposed location so looking at…

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Dylandoogies
Dec 03, 2024 6:31 pm
pongo1
pongo1
24 November 2024

Double shower design help

Double shower design help

what did you decide on and how did it go? looking at similar dimensional constraints. Thinking of just doing a standard shower and tub but would prefer this.

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pongo1
Nov 24, 2024 12:28 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
21 November 2024

S-Trap or P-Trap toilets?

S-Trap or P-Trap toilets?

What the hell are you thinking? Whatever you’re thinking just stop.

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Bimbob
Nov 21, 2024 6:53 pm
ramu97
ramu97
21 November 2024

Asbetstos and bathroom walls

Asbetstos and bathroom walls

Hello, I live in a brick veneer house built in the late 1960's/early 1970's so I'm aware it has asbestos in certain areas: eaves and laundry. However the bathroom has…

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ramu97
Nov 21, 2024 1:42 pm
tigerj
tigerj
27 October 2024

New Ensuite and Powder Room on concrete Floor

New Ensuite and Powder Room on concrete Floor

create a wall cavity/through timber to pass 110 mm sewer pipes. As I understand to pass 110m pipe the frame should be greater than 130-150 mm.

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tigerj
Oct 27, 2024 11:36 am
radlebb
radlebb
15 October 2024

Spa repairable?

Spa repairable?

I have an old spa in my bathroom which I was once told was a Lanark Rose 1810. The plastic on the jets is falling apart. The spa is raised up on a timber frame and tiled…

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radlebb
Oct 15, 2024 7:54 pm

Hi we are looking for some advice please? We have these Portuguese tiles through our bathroom, toilet and laundry and also a small hall that connects these rooms. We are…

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Freo
Oct 06, 2024 11:22 am
Althom
Althom
20 September 2024

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

Technique for filling spa opening in suspended concrete slab

What is going to go in that corner when the floor is filled in? Take that info to a qualified engineer and ask them re the proper procedure/material.

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Althom
Sep 20, 2024 10:56 am
Althom
Sjeff
Sjeff
29 August 2024

Performance solution for window in Shower

Performance solution for window in Shower

The NCC 2022 does not allow for window in the shower area under 1.8m or 1.5m from the shower rose and we are renovating a bathroom under a DA. I’m trying to find what…

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Sjeff
Aug 29, 2024 6:33 am
hawthornandrew
hawthornandrew
27 August 2024

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

Waterproofing a Bathroom Ceiling

I have got Exterior grade waterproofing product. Looks good.

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hawthornandrew
Aug 27, 2024 3:39 pm
nickmaj
nickmaj
20 August 2024

Shower tap won't turn off

Shower tap won't turn off

If it was just dripping id say washer, had a fare share of these done by plumbers being a property manager.. but if its going full blast, it could be a little more with…

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nickmaj
Aug 20, 2024 5:00 pm
Ashington Homes
Ashington Homes
18 August 2024

Shower strip drains

Shower strip drains

We do them in all our bathrooms and the hobless look is fantastic. We custom make ours on each job as well (it's cheaper to buy them in long lengths which we fabricate to size)

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Ashington Homes
Aug 18, 2024 6:31 am
Ashington Homes
ShankM
ShankM
16 August 2024

Why won't this shower door close?

Why won't this shower door close?

So just had a closer look and ran my finger down the frame on the right. It starts off more pushed in and towards the centre…

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ShankM
Aug 16, 2024 11:02 am
Sleepless Knights
Sleepless Knights
14 August 2024

Shower drains

Shower drains

Does anyone know of any big cons for strip drains in the shower? Gett quoted about $500 each over the smart tiles. Was told it would have less cuts. Wanted to know if…

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Sleepless Knights
Aug 14, 2024 5:36 pm
IR2151
IR2151
13 August 2024

Ideas on plumbing cost

Ideas on plumbing cost

Hey, thanks in advance for reading my post. I'm…

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IR2151
Aug 13, 2024 3:48 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
1 August 2024

Semiframeless or Frameless

Semiframeless or Frameless

Planning to do for Semiframeless shower wall to wall (1500mm length) in new home. 1) Is it possible to…

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Sara thy
Aug 01, 2024 4:33 pm
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
21 July 2024

How bad can this waterproofing issue become in future?

How bad can this waterproofing issue become in future?

Thanks all for your help I had an inspector who looked at over wall fall and full bathroom waterproofing, he said this will not be an issue as there is drain outside of…

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ownerinproblem
Jul 21, 2024 2:47 pm
fcrombie
fcrombie
14 July 2024

Crackling sound from bath

Crackling sound from bath

I had my bath installed incorrectly, on foam instead of mortar even though the instructions specifically said not to install on foam. I was made aware of the issue by a…

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fcrombie
Jul 14, 2024 6:15 pm
Bk3064
Bk3064
13 July 2024

Bathroom ceiling height

Bathroom ceiling height

Hello , I know it's a old question, but I am currently in same situation, due to slopping land we have guest room with ceilings of 3.5 and bathroom with same floors , what…

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Bk3064
Jul 13, 2024 6:14 pm

Hi, after some advice on our floor plans. We are a family of 5 and currently have a small laundry - 1.8 x 1.2, almost a European laundry. About to do an extension and…

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Harrili
Jul 12, 2024 11:09 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July 2024

New shower leaking

New shower leaking

I can’t make out the issue in any pictures but the shower is not compliant if it is leaking and a repair such as you’ve mentioned is likely a temporary fix. I…

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 8:04 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July 2024

Bath mixer position

Bath mixer position

It is a lot of work to move it but if you’re u happy with it then the expense may be worth it. Best to ask your builder for a price first so that you can focus your…

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 8:02 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
12 July 2024

puddle flange needed on new floor waste (Concrete Floor)?

puddle flange needed on new floor waste (Concrete Floor)?

You must have a puddle flange at EVERY floor waste. It’s in the code

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Bimbob
Jul 12, 2024 7:44 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July 2024

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

Laundry sink in the kitchen - In Victoria

This isn’t code complaint. Check your standards.

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 7:13 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
8 July 2024

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Anyone recently put in a new shower with bench seat?

Do it. It dosnt cost much and just makes life easy. You won’t regret it.

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Bimbob
Jul 08, 2024 5:54 am

They installed the frameless shower, the bottom of the glass is held between some shiny thing which in turn has been fitted by drilling 2 screws at the floor. I asked the…

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ownerinproblem
Jun 27, 2024 10:43 pm
jagberg
jagberg
23 June 2024

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

Can you cover up a window in a bathroom ?

You can seal the window with Sikaflex, add timber studs, and cover with villaboard. Just ensure you have proper ventilation with the exhaust fan and Velux window in the ceiling.

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jagberg
Jun 23, 2024 10:41 pm
jagberg
jagberg
15 June 2024

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

Should I increase the double shower size from 2.0m x 0.9m?

I've got a similar setup with a double shower at 900 x 2000, and it works fine for us. I think your idea of going slightly bigger to 1000 x 2200 sounds reasonable if you…

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jagberg
Jun 16, 2024 12:06 am
jagberg
jagberg
31 May 2024

Shower screen exploded

Shower screen exploded

For replacements, I'd definitely go with an Australian-made product for quality assurance. Stegbar is a solid choice, I've heard good things about their durability and…

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jagberg
Jun 01, 2024 12:56 am
jagberg
jagberg
16 May 2024

Help- bathroom leak

Help- bathroom leak

If you're dealing with moisture under the tiles and a water leak from the shower screen corner, it's best to…

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jagberg
May 17, 2024 12:00 am

We are having a bathroom reddone. The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing and then screed and then another coat of waterproofing. This is what I have been…

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Leeanne
Apr 23, 2024 12:32 pm
costo23
costo23
16 April 2024

Bathroom floor problems

Bathroom floor problems

Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18 months old First there has been been a crack running through a grout line which I put…

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costo23
Apr 16, 2024 9:21 pm
Othello
Othello
16 April 2024

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

Top Floor Toilet Recurrently Blocking

I have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property. The toilets on the 1st and ground floor are OK) Blockage clears when the using a plunger. But…

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Othello
Apr 16, 2024 8:07 pm
oklouise
oklouise
7 April 2024

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

Cost converting spare bedroom into a bathroom

start from at least $20,000 just for fixtures and finishes and then add on for moving plumbing and extra for a concrete floored house last new bathroom we installed in a…

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oklouise
Apr 07, 2024 4:32 pm

Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have found that the drainage hose is alot shorter than the old machine (which I used to get the…

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IncredibleBulk
Apr 02, 2024 4:30 pm

This is a very tight fit, I'm not sure if you'll be able to achieve what you've described. Would you consider accessing the separate toilet from the laundry? If so maybe…

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NativeZen
Apr 02, 2024 4:15 pm
NativeZen
Pulse
Pulse
29 March 2024

Bathroom screed

Bathroom screed

Levelling compound also works well for this, you can feather it and it doesn’t self level at this low thickness , you can build up in layers if need be.

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Pulse
Mar 29, 2024 11:35 am
andy8
andy8
21 March 2024

Heated vertical towel rail at the end of a walk-in shower

Heated vertical towel rail at the end of a walk-in shower

Electrical just got back to me and said the most they can provide is a single power point on the Bedroom 1 side of that wall. After handover, your towel rail installer…

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andy8
Mar 21, 2024 5:05 pm
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Maark
Mar 20, 2024 5:56 pm
Maark

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Mar 07, 2024 4:34 pm
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