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traveln
traveln
4 November 2015

Shower pan (wall and frame) caulking

Shower pan (wall and frame) caulking

Sorry and also along the base of the shower frame can to.just a nice small bead will do the job on all dont have to go crazy with it

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traveln
Nov 04, 2015 7:51 pm
traveln
traveln
traveln
3 November 2015

Silicone caulking new joining existing

Silicone caulking new joining existing

Hi mate Just run over the top be al good. Dont rely on silicon for the actual seal. Silicon is a 2nd barrier of water sealing. Try and use anti mould silicon bathroom and…

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traveln
Nov 03, 2015 7:17 pm
traveln
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
7 October 2015

Shower screen handle bar.

Shower screen handle bar.

I personally want the biggest handle I can get. Nothing worse than trying to grab that stupid little slippery cylinder shaped handle when you just want to get in the damn…

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rebuilder86
Oct 07, 2015 8:00 pm
precision187
precision187
5 October 2015

Tile grouting fixes

Tile grouting fixes

Yes silicone for sure

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precision187
Oct 05, 2015 2:35 pm
jonny90
jonny90
4 October 2015

Show us pictures of your bathroom, ensuite, powder room etc!

Show us pictures of your bathroom, ensuite, powder room etc!
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thanks for the reply mate :) I've just changed the layout of our ensuite and main bathroom so I could fit in a double shower so was curious as to what I can expect to pay…

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jonny90
Oct 04, 2015 8:33 am
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
14 September 2015

Would you have frosted glass for your bathroom window?

Would you have frosted glass for your bathroom window?

I have clear glass as I like to be able to see outside. I am building on a bush block so my bathroom windows are not over looked by neighbours.

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Beetaloo
Sep 14, 2015 11:04 am
Beetaloo
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
12 September 2015

Comment on ensuite layout

Comment on ensuite layout

thanks all for the suggestion.. the only reason im putting double vanity due to resale value.. but i might change it to one single vanity (but…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Sep 12, 2015 2:33 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
AussieMark
AussieMark
4 September 2015

Dryer wall mounted or under bench?

Dryer wall mounted or under bench?

If you use the dryer a lot you should consider one of those "super expensive ones" either a condenser dryer or heat pump dryer as they are more efficient and as another…

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AussieMark
Sep 04, 2015 10:28 am
Perth_Euro
Perth_Euro
11 August 2015

Laundry plan comment

Laundry plan comment

Numerous amounts of benefits that can be obtained from the . The first and foremost advantage of using the laundry service…

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Perth_Euro
Aug 11, 2015 10:29 pm
craft
craft
11 August 2015

Grout sealing on new ceramic floor tiles?

Grout sealing on new ceramic floor tiles?

Hello I would not waste my time or money , the tiler would have use a cement based grout. in fact some cases i have found that the sealer actually breaks down the grout,…

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craft
Aug 11, 2015 2:11 pm
bananajules
bananajules
10 August 2015

Basin installed incorrect position can it be moved?

Basin installed incorrect position can it be moved?

I have had a sink replaced in a stone benchtop with no issues with damage. Unless you have some uncordinated caveman doing the work you should be ok. I guess it all…

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bananajules
Aug 10, 2015 10:55 pm
bananajules
aloenyx
aloenyx
5 August 2015

Please help with laundry layout (placement of appliances)

Please help with laundry layout (placement of appliances)

Mhm.. good question, currently I iron on my bed XD And I try to do it as little as often. My mum has a system, whenever somethings needs ironing she puts it in a basket..…

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aloenyx
Aug 05, 2015 5:38 pm
aloenyx
ChrisE
ChrisE
4 August 2015

750mm shower?

750mm shower?

As others have pointed out, that is a super small shower. If you are renovating anyway, is there any way you can get that bigger, at least in one dimension? Showerline…

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ChrisE
Aug 04, 2015 1:49 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
28 July 2015

Adhesive for Cement sheet flooring

Adhesive for Cement sheet flooring

Considering the sheets are from James Hardie, one would assume that they would only recommend their own product. In reality no, you don't need to use their gear and an…

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Adam.M
Jul 28, 2015 12:37 pm

Floating vanity with stone bench top

Floating vanity with stone bench top

[ :: :: Fantastic thankyou so much :: :: My local Bunnings can cut these for me, what screws would you suggest to fix the melamine tops to the side,…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 20, 2015 7:10 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
goody59
goody59
12 June 2015

What is the major factor in how fast a bath fills up?

What is the major factor in how fast a bath fills up?

As per AS/NZS 3500.1, clause 3.2.1, table 3.1, the flow rate to a bath shall not be less than 18 litres per minute. The pipe size and lengths…

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goody59
Jun 12, 2015 6:52 pm
goody59
Roomeat
Roomeat
11 June 2015

cost of installing frameless 2-piece shower screen.

cost of installing frameless 2-piece shower screen.

You will pay heaps more through the builder. Best to do them yourself after handover. That's what I'm doing with mine.

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Roomeat
Jun 11, 2015 12:51 am
Roomeat
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
8 May 2015

Polished concrete bench top for our new laundry

Polished concrete bench top for our new laundry
1, 2

All is quiet?? Slurry/grout so long as it goes hard and can be polished all is good. Mostly people grout with the grindings and buffing from the piece, then you get a…

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onc_artisan
May 08, 2015 4:39 pm
onc_artisan
ajansen
ajansen
7 May 2015

Help with Tile design and colours

Help with Tile design and colours

I recall seeing that Caesarstone white shimmer in a display house - ssssooooo pretty!

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ajansen
May 07, 2015 10:14 am
FifiS
FifiS
6 May 2015

Bathroom Renovators S E Melbourne - Any Recommendations?

Bathroom Renovators S E Melbourne - Any Recommendations?

Hi, I'm new to the forum. We've just bought a house in original 1970's condition which we are planning on refurbishing, starting with the main bathroom. We would like…

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FifiS
May 06, 2015 6:44 pm
MrsJM
MrsJM
3 May 2015

Recommendations for Grey tiles please!!

Recommendations for Grey tiles please!!

I brought home a few more samples over the weekend... Excellence Grey and Alpine Grigio... I love the Greystone Gris I originally had but I'm worried I won't like the look…

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MrsJM
May 03, 2015 8:25 pm
MrsJM
Stewie D
Stewie D
17 April 2015

Floor wastes - your opinions please

Floor wastes - your opinions please
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Fo laundries you also don't have to have a floor waste that goes to the sewer. You can simply have the tiled floor sloped to the external door but you do need to have the…

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Stewie D
Apr 17, 2015 4:42 pm
ChrisE
ChrisE
15 April 2015

How to Remove Stubborn Yellow Stain on Bathroom Benchtop?

How to Remove Stubborn Yellow Stain on Bathroom Benchtop?

Can't be sure of the size, but it looks like it might be a rust stain from leaving a can on a damp benchtop? I have found laundry bleach effective for removing rust stains…

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ChrisE
Apr 15, 2015 12:39 pm
MT70
MT70
8 April 2015

Cost of Bathroom vanities

Cost of Bathroom vanities

Our builder's allowance for vanities is $800 each and I too have been researching as I want quality but want to try to stay within budget. I've…

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MT70
Apr 08, 2015 2:48 pm
MT70
Carter
Carter
2 April 2015

Does a bathroom exhaust fan have to vent to the outside?

Does a bathroom exhaust fan have to vent to the outside?

you might be interested in this link diy . stackexchange . com/questions/13477/does-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-have-to-vent-to-the-outside

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Carter
Apr 02, 2015 5:51 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 March 2015

turf reinforcement

turf reinforcement

Yep, a lot of firms/people make claims as soon as numbers/data are used, these can then be checked and scrutinized. eg the weight (16T) and units (T/m2) are…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 23, 2015 8:57 am
StructuralBIMGuy
marcusegan
marcusegan
8 March 2015

Thermoglaze/bathroomwex or Worldwide Refinishing Systems

Thermoglaze/bathroomwex or Worldwide Refinishing Systems

Did you use Thermoglaze ? If you did, were you happy with the result ? I'm currently getting quotes to resurface my bath) regards Marcus

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marcusegan
Mar 08, 2015 1:08 pm
Handy007
Handy007
4 March 2015

Marbletrend Group (Receivers and Managers Appointed)

Marbletrend Group (Receivers and Managers Appointed)

Hi, Anyone considering to purchase Marbletrend products for your home please be aware of the following; Marbletrend Group (Receivers and Managers Appointed)…

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Handy007
Mar 04, 2015 8:24 pm
hsul
hsul
3 February 2015

Wall toilet installation issue

Wall toilet installation issue

the same drawing also on the box. I told this to the builder, but they said that they installed many of this type of toilet and we were the first one wants to have the…

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hsul
Feb 03, 2015 3:38 pm
B STAR
B STAR
3 February 2015

Water / dampness problem in bathroom

Water / dampness problem in bathroom
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Ok, If it is hobless the tile must stop and start each side of the screen with a waterstop angle between them. This stops water tracking under the…

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B STAR
Feb 03, 2015 7:22 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
29 January 2015

My Toilet in my Bathroom???

My Toilet in my Bathroom???

Yes an ensuite is different by definition I think generally toilet with ensuite.

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Leksie5000
Jan 29, 2015 9:27 am
ChrisE
ChrisE
24 January 2015

Where do you put your soap?

Where do you put your soap?

<snerk> You guys are too funny. I dream of lining up three matching, beautiful, refillable pump bottles in the bath basket... shampoo, conditioner, body wash. But the…

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ChrisE
Jan 24, 2015 12:20 pm
ChrisE
ChrisE
24 January 2015

Rinnai hot water service

Rinnai hot water service

Do any of you using a Rinnai tankless system have the wireless controllers? Wondering if I should invest in those.

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ChrisE
Jan 24, 2015 3:27 am
ChrisE
ChrisE
15 January 2015

Ensuite design help

Ensuite design help

Well, I have an old clawfoot so I am probably not the person to make good recommendations based on ease of cleaning. Corner tubs are, however, tremendous space hogs. But…

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ChrisE
Jan 15, 2015 9:41 am
Grey man
Grey man
9 January 2015

Timber panelling in bathroom

Timber panelling in bathroom

Looking to use EasyCLAD painted white to dado height in bathroom to add character. Anyone does this or something like it?

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Grey man
Jan 09, 2015 7:09 am
mgilla
mgilla
11 December 2014

Can I tile or concrete over current tiles in shower basin?

Can I tile or concrete over current tiles in shower basin?

What Beetaloo said. You have a recessed tray into your slab, remove the tiles and existing bedding back to the slab. Then you can waterproof over the wall sheets and down…

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mgilla
Dec 11, 2014 7:14 pm
Zedman
Zedman
21 October 2014

Floor tiles on bathroom walls

Floor tiles on bathroom walls

Hi Wally Both wall tile and floor tiles can come in both a satin or gloss finish. But a wall tile is generally a less dense biscuit and is used walls only. Also there…

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Zedman
Oct 21, 2014 11:05 am
Zedman
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
10 October 2014

Wall hung toilet

Wall hung toilet

Most builders would call up a variation due to the noggins required and yes extra cost for the unit.

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Berstan Homes
Oct 10, 2014 9:48 am
Berstan Homes
mgilla
mgilla
24 August 2014

Bathroom wall waterproof

Bathroom wall waterproof

Yes villaboard is a commercial name and is a fibre cement product. It's also general knowledge in the…

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mgilla
Aug 24, 2014 4:13 pm
rodericb
rodericb
18 August 2014

Shower waste long drop to trap = loud noise

Shower waste long drop to trap = loud noise

one of them has slipped down the waste and gone around the trap! I've stuck an inspection camera down there and found it on the other side of the trap and now the next…

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rodericb
Aug 18, 2014 1:35 pm
Grey man
Grey man
6 August 2014

Laundry taps location and type

Laundry taps location and type

About to renovate this laundry and add cabinets and built in…

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Grey man
Aug 06, 2014 8:05 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
2 August 2014

Advice on whether a freestanding bath would work here

Advice on whether a freestanding bath would work here

I would flip the orientation of where the filler is for the bath. They are usually pretty nice looking kit and where you have it, it will be partially hidden by the…

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AussieMark
Aug 02, 2014 9:48 am

D'oh!! misaligned ensuite basins

D'oh!! misaligned ensuite basins

Makes you wonder why the cabinet maker didn't bring this up, when check measuring the job. Could have been tackled before the cabinets were…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 28, 2014 2:09 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
bpratt
bpratt
25 July 2014

Bathroom heater question

Bathroom heater question

Oh dear, the dreaded fan heater... your electricity…

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bpratt
Jul 25, 2014 3:28 pm
Melsie68
Melsie68
23 July 2014

Polished Porcelain Tiles - Staining

Polished Porcelain Tiles - Staining
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Hi . I don't know if this helps , I can't see your photos . But I thought my tiles where staining . I had a rep and a guy from imported ceramics . They brought with them…

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Melsie68
Jul 23, 2014 9:32 pm
Mouldmen
Mouldmen
11 July 2014

regrouting shower

regrouting shower

As I said it is a real pain in the butt to do. If you are after a short to medium term fix just do the areas you need to do to make the…

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Mouldmen
Jul 11, 2014 12:44 pm
webjockey
webjockey
9 July 2014

Selecting Basins

Selecting Basins

What's the bench made from, and what's the tapware? However, i would buy them from a bricks & motar store. Not…

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webjockey
Jul 09, 2014 2:22 pm
blacky199
blacky199
7 July 2014

Contemporary Ensuite Renovation with Industrial Twist

Contemporary Ensuite Renovation with Industrial Twist

Sure the ipad still works. Check out the video. It's been tweaked since this was shot so is working alot fast on the new operating…

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blacky199
Jul 07, 2014 9:51 pm
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Crazyk
Jul 01, 2014 6:39 am
Crazyk
JB1
JB1
28 June 2014

Shower screen issue

Shower screen issue

My semi frameless still has a 2mm gap between the door and fixed panels. Little water gets out. Most of the water that escapes from a fully frameless comes from the bottom.

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JB1
Jun 28, 2014 6:28 pm

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