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MCDAT
MCDAT
22 February 2022

Horizontal or Vertical?

Horizontal or Vertical?

Aah. No I don't like that idea, mainly because I think it will make the room too dark. It was my initial plan actually but when I got the tiles home I thought they looked…

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MCDAT
Feb 22, 2022 10:33 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
16 February 2022

Shower Frame Issue - New Build

Shower Frame Issue - New Build

Mould loves to grow on silicone in damp, humid conditions. Perhaps there is a lot of silicone surface in the enclosed area, particularly the type with no mould inhibitor additive.

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Kippers01
Feb 16, 2022 8:08 am
sundance
sundance
15 February 2022

Gunnersens Shower Panels

Gunnersens Shower Panels

I’m using Gunnersens Wall Art Wet Area Panelling…..having some trouble inserting the sheets into the internal corner Joiner moulds…..it’s a…

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sundance
Feb 15, 2022 12:29 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
10 February 2022

Bathroom Tiles

Bathroom Tiles

I should write an ad promoting my services in the forum. Pat on the back mate!

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BuildingandLegal
Feb 10, 2022 7:55 pm
BuildingandLegal
Noname
Noname
8 February 2022

Vanity close to door entrance

Vanity close to door entrance

or teach your kids the art of compromise

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Noname
Feb 08, 2022 2:11 pm
Basilius12
Basilius12
7 February 2022

Grout Colour for Tiles

Grout Colour for Tiles

Thank you Arcadelt, much appreciated.

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Basilius12
Feb 07, 2022 12:05 pm
kinigo270
kinigo270
3 February 2022

New build - tile grout protection

New build - tile grout protection

Google a product called eff lock

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kinigo270
Feb 03, 2022 9:10 am
SJT76
SJT76
28 January 2022

HWS - Rinnai Enviroflo

HWS - Rinnai Enviroflo

Hi, our builder has recommended a Rinnai Enviroflo EHPA315VM 315ltr Heat Pump electric Hot Water Service. I could only find a couple of reviews online. Was wondering if…

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SJT76
Jan 28, 2022 2:50 pm
Leona33
Leona33
28 January 2022

Clothes line - no cover!?

Clothes line - no cover!?

Try to sesrch for Lifetyle clothesline.got option for cover. Aussie made as well

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Leona33
Jan 28, 2022 8:07 am
ccjyche14
ccjyche14
17 January 2022

Help- bathroom leak

Help- bathroom leak

Hi all, we have a two story house and the plumber has detected moisture under the tiles through grout issues so we will look to get that replaced but infrared camera shows…

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ccjyche14
Jan 17, 2022 2:15 pm
aussieta
aussieta
5 January 2022

Hot Water ECV keeps dripping

Hot Water ECV keeps dripping

drop the temperature a little as tank may be getting too hot and too much pressure

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aussieta
Jan 05, 2022 3:30 pm
aussieta
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Bathroom with no window

Bathroom with no window

There are two requirements under the NCC-BCA. (1) a bathroom must be provided with adequate ventilation, this is generally via a window but due to position within the…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 6:54 pm
BuildingandLegal
tangle88
tangle88
16 December 2021

Waterstop Angle at shower screen?

Waterstop Angle at shower screen?

Regarding your question about the water stop angle underneath the shower screen, I think I can help you out. I checked out the JH guide pic you attached, and it looks like…

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tangle88
Dec 16, 2021 10:39 pm
bashworth
bashworth
2 December 2021

Robust towel rails?

Robust towel rails?

We use grab/handrails in our bathroom for towel rails, which are availble in lenths of up to 1m. Very robust! This link will show you some examples:

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bashworth
Dec 02, 2021 9:45 pm
bashworth
Paxmundi
Paxmundi
30 November 2021

Bathroom exhaust venting to laundry

Bathroom exhaust venting to laundry

I'm chasing the builder on the bathroom exhaust.... Might be an uphill battle on asking him to add a laundry exhaust as well. Is annoying that they don't do it properly in…

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Paxmundi
Nov 30, 2021 10:20 am
felant
felant
30 November 2021

Marks/discolouration on shower tiles?

Marks/discolouration on shower tiles?

Thanks for the response. I have left the shower unused for a week, with mains turned off (although did not drain the lines), and no change to the marks. I have had one…

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felant
Nov 30, 2021 9:43 am
Mahmoud1989
Mahmoud1989
29 November 2021

Toilet Rough-in for Toto Neorest

Toilet Rough-in for Toto Neorest

Would be better if Japan wasn't so Xenophobic and just made all their cool gadgets available here, I marvel at the disconnect between the Panasonic Japan and Australian…

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Mahmoud1989
Nov 29, 2021 10:23 pm
aussieta
aussieta
24 November 2021

Bathroom advice please

Bathroom advice please

we have a 1500mm shower in our ensuite it is just too big and gets cold in winter even for 2 people 1200mm would be more than enough for a childrens bathroom 900mm square…

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aussieta
Nov 24, 2021 7:54 pm
aussieta
jake_paul
jake_paul
16 November 2021

Crack in shower base

Crack in shower base

maybe it's happening because of the poor installation I think there is a weak spot under the tray call an expert to look at it

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jake_paul
Nov 16, 2021 4:49 pm
daniel-cass
daniel-cass
12 November 2021

Shower Bench Seat

Shower Bench Seat

Hi All, Long time lurker, first time poster. We're currently building in Redbank North Richmond and the topic of a bench seat in our ensuite walk in shower has arisen.…

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daniel-cass
Nov 12, 2021 9:17 am
Splashers
Splashers
8 November 2021

What is going on with this tile grout (or tiles)?

What is going on with this tile grout (or tiles)?

Efflorescence is what is happening, there must be something reacting causing the salts to come to surface of grout and bleeding…

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Splashers
Nov 08, 2021 8:59 pm
Splashers
Pulse
Pulse
28 October 2021

Installing bathroom accessories onto tiles

Installing bathroom accessories onto tiles

just get the builder to do it, unless you have video of the pipe locations before sheeting

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Pulse
Oct 28, 2021 8:33 pm
ChrisBirmele
ChrisBirmele
21 October 2021

Toilet cistern not filling with water

Toilet cistern not filling with water

You were right the problem was that 'pig's tail' thing in the shaft deteriorated over time and blocked the water supply. The first plumber I called, looked at it for 2…

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ChrisBirmele
Oct 21, 2021 4:06 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
18 October 2021

WC waterproofing and floor waste

WC waterproofing and floor waste

Thats not in the BCA, refer to AS3500

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Bimbob
Oct 18, 2021 9:19 am
aussieta
aussieta
4 October 2021

Master ensuite layout

Master ensuite layout

sliding doors to bathrooms allow too much noise transfer

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aussieta
Oct 04, 2021 3:25 pm
aussieta
chippy
chippy
1 October 2021

Best way to create falls on existing concrete slab

Best way to create falls on existing concrete slab

Hi bc89 I know I have had to remove the bathroom slab at times in order to get the falls. I'm in Perth so we are on sand with 100mm raft slabs. We have quick cut the slab…

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chippy
Oct 02, 2021 12:56 am
chippy
rp200020
rp200020
30 September 2021

Bathroom/Shower Waterstop

Bathroom/Shower Waterstop

Just some additional info, The entire bathroom has been waterproofed with 3 coats of waterproofing membrane. Waterproofing to 1800mm high in the shower, 1500mm around the…

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rp200020
Sep 30, 2021 11:42 am
chippy
chippy
23 September 2021

Tricky shower door handle question

Tricky shower door handle question

You could use something like in the link below. It slips over the glass. You could put it away the top and then use a magnetic catch to hold open.

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chippy
Sep 23, 2021 10:01 am
chippy
Timmy J
Timmy J
21 September 2021

Shower adjustment thing

Shower adjustment thing

Look like a similar design to this volume knob which attaches to a smooth post with a set screw and comes loose every 2nd time you turn it. Crap design for sure. Can you…

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Timmy J
Sep 21, 2021 9:16 pm
chippy
chippy
21 September 2021

Pressalit 2000 Toilet Seat

Pressalit 2000 Toilet Seat

It's just an open ended socket spanner that fits the nut and let's the thread pass through it so it can reach right up. A deep socket wrench would work. The tool shown is…

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chippy
Sep 21, 2021 10:30 am
chippy
Timmy J
Timmy J
21 September 2021

Shower repair advice needed

Shower repair advice needed

Hi There. Looking for advice on two different shower repairs. Shower 1: - Various gaps in grout and spots where grout is brittle - Some grout lines very thin (<1mm) -…

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Timmy J
Sep 21, 2021 1:04 am
tangle88
tangle88
9 September 2021

Wainscoting - where to buy?

Wainscoting - where to buy?

Do you know what kind of wall board they use in the picture ?

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tangle88
Sep 09, 2021 12:00 pm
strannik
strannik
7 September 2021

Vanity too high?

Vanity too high?

we're doing ours at 960, with the half submerged bowl (so another 40 for the bowl or so). if you're building/renovating a house for yourself to live in for a while, do…

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strannik
Sep 07, 2021 1:29 pm
wendlle
wendlle
5 September 2021

how to remove laminate splashback

how to remove laminate splashback

Thanks, I couldn't find my chisels so found a heavy duty flat head screwdriver and did the same thing. The blasted thing is off so thanks.

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wendlle
Sep 05, 2021 12:46 pm
wendlle

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
teambagey
teambagey
1 September 2021

Shower screed confusion

Shower screed confusion

Ok thanks, I thought so as well because it is so thin. The old screed was extremely hard to remove so was probably bonded. Needed a heavy-duty jack hamer. Unfortuantely,…

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teambagey
Sep 02, 2021 12:29 am
bestspecials
bestspecials
1 September 2021

Tiling questions

Tiling questions

That should look nice.

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bestspecials
Sep 01, 2021 9:24 am
bestspecials
Noname
Noname
30 August 2021

Capped water point unusual cost ($5000)

Capped water point unusual cost ($5000)
1, 2

this is the only way. Ive done this on about 5-7 items on this house and about 10 on the last house. Unless you can prove to them builder that you know what you're…

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Noname
Aug 30, 2021 5:46 pm
Pulse
Pulse
29 August 2021

Tile filled with grout

Tile filled with grout

the tiling was done after the toilet? maybe need some photos to put it in context. As i said most toilets would cover that connection to the waste pipe so maybe there was confusion

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Pulse
Aug 29, 2021 9:30 pm

Hi there, how to do I tighten the nut holding the faucet under the sink? The faucet is slightly lose, and the nut underneath needs tightening. I can reach by hand and…

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Mrhouse
Aug 23, 2021 9:00 am
Morkel
Morkel
8 August 2021

Builder choice

Builder choice

Insurance rebuilding my home and they chose the builder. Has anyone dealt with JKLyng Builders. Any feedback gratefully accepted.

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Morkel
Aug 08, 2021 1:01 am
wendlle
wendlle
3 August 2021

What size waste?

What size waste?

fantastic thanks chippy :)

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wendlle
Aug 03, 2021 10:03 pm
wendlle
Wiggum
Wiggum
3 August 2021

Bathroom and Laundry

Bathroom and Laundry

I'm currently renovating a small apartment that I have brought. I am wanting to renovate my bathroom/laundry with very limited space. I was thinking about getting a deep…

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Wiggum
Aug 03, 2021 8:42 pm
dmccue
dmccue
3 August 2021

Can I join waterproofing?

Can I join waterproofing?

I have a bathroom that was renovated 4 years ago with new waterproof seal done on the new tiled area but the original vanity was left in place. We now are removing the…

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2006
dmccue
Aug 03, 2021 2:20 pm
wendlle
wendlle
1 August 2021

Slim Counter Vanity Basin

Slim Counter Vanity Basin

wowsers, yes but i'm not paying that price! I've managed to find a couple. These three all fit, just not sure which one to go for https://bathroomsalesdirect.com.au/prod…

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wendlle
Aug 01, 2021 8:30 pm
wendlle
wendlle
wendlle
1 August 2021

wall hung basin on counter?

wall hung basin on counter?

awesome thanks. I'll take a look around and see if I can find some more similar.

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wendlle
Aug 01, 2021 2:18 pm
wendlle
aussieta
aussieta
1 August 2021

Acrylic bathtubs

Acrylic bathtubs

We purchased this KINGSTON BRASS bathtub a few month ago as part of a total bath renovation in our master bedroom.…

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aussieta
Aug 01, 2021 11:34 am
aussieta
aussieta
aussieta
31 July 2021

Replacement rinnai infinity 26 issues

Replacement rinnai infinity 26 issues

get a professional to look at it

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aussieta
Jul 31, 2021 3:28 pm
aussieta

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