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grumblebum54
grumblebum54
29 June 2013

Toilet Exhaust Fan Extraction - Need Advice

Toilet Exhaust Fan Extraction - Need Advice

Open the window and spray some Glen 20!! Use the $$$ for something else.

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grumblebum54
Jun 29, 2013 2:32 pm
grumblebum54

I'll thought I'd update…

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JB1
Jun 27, 2013 4:23 pm
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
10 June 2013

Height of shower head?

Height of shower head?

Just buy a nikles shower twin rail all or porcher or the ideal standard twin heaps better unit than the normal boring standard type or the weekend warrior that will fix it…

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Fitzyplumber
Jun 10, 2013 1:48 pm
Architect3121
Architect3121
4 June 2013

Internal Bathroom - No Window Access

Internal Bathroom - No Window Access

As stated above, the exhaust should be ducted to the outside. You can also speak with the electrician to put a delay on the power to the exhaust fan so it goes off a few…

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Architect3121
Jun 04, 2013 10:45 pm
varia
varia
1 June 2013

Penny round mosaic tiles Melbourne

Penny round mosaic tiles Melbourne

Thank you guys. I did in the end find a store very close by that does a whole lot of federation and classic styles - Luscombe on Keilor Rd in Essendon. They also have…

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varia
Jun 01, 2013 6:40 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 June 2013

Gutting a Bathroom

Gutting a Bathroom

LET THE TRADESMEN/PROFESSIONALS DO IT,THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING Yes and no. They should know what they are doing but some of the…

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Stewie D
Jun 01, 2013 11:05 am
Squeakazoid
Squeakazoid
29 May 2013

Add Toilet/Shower to Laundry

Add Toilet/Shower to Laundry

Thanks for that. We've got a plumber coming in, I guess we can double check with him about the waterproofing, but I'm hoping to have general budget idea and schedule…

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Squeakazoid
May 29, 2013 1:22 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 May 2013

Shared Wall Dampness

Shared Wall Dampness

You can guarantee that with the age of the place there would be no waterproofing on the bath wall. Water could be seeping into the wall itself either through the grout…

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Stewie D
May 28, 2013 1:25 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
26 May 2013

vibrating and moving washing machine

vibrating and moving washing machine

Congratulations on taming the errant machine. When you do come to replace it, I can heartily recommend Miele washing machines. Whisper…

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Saint Mike
May 26, 2013 8:04 am
Saint Mike
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
24 May 2013

Shower Bases

Shower Bases

Home angels I love your set up. I would love having no glass to clean. Does very much water escape without a screen? This is going to be a must…

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HomeAngels
May 24, 2013 7:55 pm
HomeAngels

vanity units and wash basins

vanity units and wash basins

You can purchase them separately from a cabinet maker. I doubt IKEA would do it though.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
May 10, 2013 10:53 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
9 May 2013

Alternative to shower niche?

Alternative to shower niche?
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We're (almost certainly) probably going a different route ....... Along one wall of the shower we're getting a small "bench" built, I don't have the plans with me right…

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Pepsi_Drinker
May 09, 2013 10:51 am
Pepsi_Drinker

Soundproofing a bathroom

Soundproofing a bathroom

Thanks StewieD and Mclaren... This sounds like a good option - will check it out further.

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How Hard Can it Be
May 09, 2013 10:46 am

Issues with adding a claw foot tub. Advice needed!

Issues with adding a claw foot tub. Advice needed!

WHY CANT YOUR BUILDER SOURCE THE BATH THROUGH HIS SUPPLIER AND INSTAL IT FOR YOU

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roundbathcompany
May 08, 2013 2:45 pm
rs2000
rs2000
7 May 2013

Shower screen question

Shower screen question

i just went with the shower head coming from the ceiling. i used an 250mm square head on a 200 mm square extension in both en suite and bathroom and haven't has an issues…

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rs2000
May 07, 2013 8:35 pm
PaulMac
PaulMac
5 May 2013

Need help with bathroom

Need help with bathroom

Just keep in mind that the minimum size for a shower waste is 50mm. The existing vanity and bath are likely to be 40mm pipes. No matter what you…

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PaulMac
May 05, 2013 8:07 pm
nodrog
nodrog
2 May 2013

Removing silicone sealer

Removing silicone sealer

Hi folks, new member looking for tips on removing old silicone sealant from tap spindles in shower. Holes have been completely filled and sealed and I need to access to…

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nodrog
May 02, 2013 11:01 pm

Bath size - headrest space?

Bath size - headrest space?

We had just renovated our bathroom and allowed 140cms from the edge of the bath, (200cms in total - including the rim of the bath) for the…

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roundbathcompany
May 02, 2013 7:56 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
28 April 2013

Ensuite layout help

Ensuite layout help

Right, ok. The maybe flip the vanity and toilet positions. Extraction fan in the dunny and shes good to go. I think its a shame to not efficiently use space.

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AussieMark
Apr 28, 2013 12:29 pm
butterbing
butterbing
27 April 2013

Shower Wall - How tall???

Shower Wall - How tall???

I am lost as to what to do in my ensuite (Master Bedroom Ground Floor) with regards to lighting the shower area. As we can not put a window in the…

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butterbing
Apr 27, 2013 9:39 pm
butterbing
Building Newbie
Building Newbie
12 April 2013

Laundry door blinds?

Laundry door blinds?

Thinking we might wait as we cant find a perfect option yet

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Building Newbie
Apr 12, 2013 12:51 pm
33amc
33amc
9 April 2013

Semi Frameless Shower Recommendations

Semi Frameless Shower Recommendations

Depends where you are located, I get semi frameless screens from a place here in QLD measured and fitted for under $400

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33amc
Apr 09, 2013 8:14 pm
1rocky
1rocky
3 April 2013

Bathroom selections advice needed!

Bathroom selections advice needed!

thanks for the tip mrsperfect. i also hope they are as efficient as they say

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1rocky
Apr 03, 2013 7:10 pm
fmac
fmac
31 March 2013

Quick laminex question

Quick laminex question
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I understand they have to make some money but it does seem exesive! It seems to be the biggest markup is on those things that are very difficult to change or upgrade after…

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fmac
Mar 31, 2013 11:57 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
24 March 2013

Help find this bathroom basin..

Help find this bathroom basin..

Thanks for the info. Cheers, Stewie

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Stewie D
Mar 24, 2013 9:28 pm
kid81
kid81
13 March 2013

Help identify this tap

Help identify this tap

I do not know that exact one but it looks very similar to these ones. Bristan is probably the closest Grohe - Starlight (Argent in Australia) Bristan - Chill Floor…

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kid81
Mar 13, 2013 10:13 am
JB1
JB1
12 March 2013

Ottimo tapware - feedback appreciated

Ottimo tapware - feedback appreciated

I really dislike cheap tapware, BUT at $2k cheaper I would get it only because it's unlikely to be used daily and easy to change if something goes wrong.

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JB1
Mar 12, 2013 11:46 am
TwoFatKitties
TwoFatKitties
9 March 2013

Masters tapware

Masters tapware

I haven't had any experience with that particular tap, but I have dealt with Masters before and they were fantastic. I've also seen that tap on display and it looks very…

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TwoFatKitties
Mar 09, 2013 8:55 am
TwoFatKitties
chrip
chrip
5 March 2013

Companies that make cube style bath freestanding mixers

Companies that make cube style bath freestanding mixers

Hi guys I'm after any companies (in australia) that make free standing bathtub cube mixers, like this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dorf-Jovian- ... 500wt_1203 Are…

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chrip
Mar 05, 2013 9:39 pm
adgn
adgn
27 February 2013

Toilet with Sink in Cistern

Toilet with Sink in Cistern
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I've got one installed. It does confuse people as visitors keep asking if it turns itself off. Exactly the same as -…

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adgn
Feb 27, 2013 3:37 pm
Lotsofquestions
Lotsofquestions
27 February 2013

Estimated cost for bathroom & laundry modifications

Estimated cost for bathroom & laundry modifications

Does anyone have before & after photos for tile paint etc?

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Lotsofquestions
Feb 27, 2013 12:38 pm
Jo-Anne
Jo-Anne
15 February 2013

Elevated Bathroom floor.

Elevated Bathroom floor.

Thank you, Danielcam. Sorry, I haven't gotten back sooner. I appreciate the info and will look into it. (I forgot to bookmark and took a while to refind this site :()…

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Jo-Anne
Feb 15, 2013 9:13 am
fozzy
fozzy
11 February 2013

Skirting for Wall Faced Toilets

Skirting for Wall Faced Toilets

Thanks heaps for that. That looks great. You tiler has done a really…

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fozzy
Feb 11, 2013 8:39 am
rs2000
rs2000
1 February 2013

Bathroom Reno advice req - Tiles & Shower screen

Bathroom Reno advice req - Tiles & Shower screen

I waterproofed first then glued the aluminium U channel to the wall and…

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rs2000
Feb 01, 2013 2:39 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
29 January 2013

Wall Tiling next to the vanity

Wall Tiling next to the vanity

It depends on how the vanity is being made. I had my tiles done first and gave them an outline of the vanity. I then screwed the vanity to the wall(no tiles behind).…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jan 29, 2013 9:54 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
mish101
mish101
27 January 2013

Distance between mixer spout and top basin

Distance between mixer spout and top basin

Thank Cutting edge. Full tiles and 30mm bevel it is. Thank you!

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mish101
Jan 27, 2013 7:29 pm
fmac
fmac
23 January 2013

Two questions....

Two questions....

Sorry I probably wasn't clear. What I mean is there are screens that look a lot like glass and arent, or that was my understanding. I could be wrong. All I know is the…

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fmac
Jan 23, 2013 2:27 pm
HouseOB
HouseOB
16 January 2013

Would you add an extra shower in this case?

Would you add an extra shower in this case?

Yeah that is one issue I was thinking of, it at least needs somewhere to wash your hands if you use the toilet and someone is hogging the bathroom. Need to put every…

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HouseOB
Jan 16, 2013 11:12 am
sohandy
sohandy
15 January 2013

Tile paint behind gas hobs

Tile paint behind gas hobs

Also have good experience with WK tile paint in bathroom - though I would not use it near any heat source. Paints are flammable & even if it is not close to a hot…

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sohandy
Jan 15, 2013 2:15 pm
sohandy
* jas *
* jas *
13 January 2013

Where to buy under basin storage cabinet...

Where to buy under basin storage cabinet...

Ikea do them, not fancy or anything.

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* jas *
Jan 13, 2013 5:36 pm
travelbug
travelbug
8 January 2013

Bedroom to Bathroom Conversion

Bedroom to Bathroom Conversion

You'll need to get a plumber a d a gyprocker. The bedroom will need to be totally stripped, plumbing installed and resheeted. This is not because of the asbestos but…

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travelbug
Jan 08, 2013 12:05 pm
homer1
homer1
6 January 2013

grohe taps from the uk

grohe taps from the uk

We are about to do new bathrooms and cannot believe the price of taps here compared to overseas! reading some forums it seems that you can buy grohe monoblac taps from…

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homer1
Jan 06, 2013 5:09 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
30 December 2012

Obscure glazing in bathroom

Obscure glazing in bathroom

I used cathedral glass (a clear mottled glass) for bathroom window and also shower screen. I thought the obscure glass…

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Saint Mike
Dec 30, 2012 9:58 am
Saint Mike
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
29 December 2012

Polished porcelain tiles for shower base?

Polished porcelain tiles for shower base?

Yay!! Thank you so much. I feel much more confident now :)

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HomeAngels
Dec 29, 2012 1:28 pm
HomeAngels
kiwi
kiwi
26 December 2012

Bathroom Layout and Size of Shower Base?

Bathroom Layout and Size of Shower Base?

I clean my shower while I am in there...ok, stop focussing on that image! I find my 1000x1000 just big enough to do that. I would hate anything smaller, my ar$e would go…

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kiwi
Dec 26, 2012 12:53 pm
kiwi
kiwi
kiwi
9 December 2012

Help with bathroom layout - towel rail and screen

Help with bathroom layout - towel rail and screen

Yes and then maybe have a hook to hang the towel on as you enter the shower? Where you have written remove! I would keep it and put a couple of hooks, one for towel and…

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kiwi
Dec 09, 2012 3:49 pm
kiwi
paulw11
paulw11
30 November 2012

Mizu , Zucchetti & Methven Which would you choose?

Mizu , Zucchetti & Methven Which would you choose?

I went with Methven because I stayed in a hotel that had the SatinJet shower heads fitted. They were the best water saving shower I had used. We have been very happy…

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paulw11
Nov 30, 2012 2:44 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
29 November 2012

Shower heads water usage

Shower heads water usage

Two things. One, they vary, there's good water saving heads and there's awful water saving heads and if the only one you've ever experienced is an awful one it'd put you…

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JazzyJess
Nov 29, 2012 11:21 am
Diddymoo
Diddymoo
28 November 2012

bathroom reno advice - attic room

bathroom reno advice - attic room

no suggestions/help? :oops:

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Diddymoo
Nov 28, 2012 4:10 pm
bashworth
bashworth
26 November 2012

asbestos walls in wet areas - safer to paint or remove?

asbestos walls in wet areas - safer to paint or remove?

Look for a company that is a licensed asbestos removalist. (the company -not an individual... for instance I have an asbestos removalists ticket which is fine for working…

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bashworth
Nov 26, 2012 11:18 am
bashworth

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