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aussieta
aussieta
15 March 2023

Replacing my bathtub with a toilet

Replacing my bathtub with a toilet

Consider renovation for replacing a bathtub with toilets

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aussieta
Mar 15, 2023 9:09 pm
aussieta
chippy
chippy
23 February 2023

Best Sealant for Top Mount Sink

Best Sealant for Top Mount Sink

Clear kitchen and bathroom silicon

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chippy
Feb 23, 2023 10:28 pm
chippy
supersleuth
supersleuth
17 February 2023

Toilet roll holder placement

Toilet roll holder placement

My bathroom had this same layout. I put the toilet roll holder on the shower screen side - silicone it to the glass.

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supersleuth
Feb 17, 2023 2:21 pm
Spider8ait1994
Spider8ait1994
9 February 2023

Question about bathroom grout behaving strangely

Question about bathroom grout behaving strangely

So I’ve had my bathroom renovated by a building company no more than 1-2 years ago and for the most part it’s fine but I have noticed one particular spot of grout…

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Spider8ait1994
Feb 09, 2023 11:04 pm
markcora4567
markcora4567
31 December 2022

Small bathroom ideas

Small bathroom ideas

If you have a small bathroom, consider using a smaller bathtub, such as a corner tub or a Japanese-style soaking tub. These…

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markcora4567
Dec 31, 2022 11:29 pm
aussieta
aussieta
25 December 2022

Bathroom Ventilation in a BAL-FZ renovation?

Bathroom Ventilation in a BAL-FZ renovation?

run a pipe to eaves with fire rated mesh over opening do not place opening above windows or doors i read somewhere years ago that if there was a room fire it would provide…

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aussieta
Dec 25, 2022 10:30 am
aussieta
Noname
Noname
20 December 2022

Exhaust Ducts

Exhaust Ducts

I'd speak to the agents. In vic, and I'm sure elsewhere, there are minimum standards for rentals. Proper exhaust/ventilation is one of the requirements.

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Noname
Dec 20, 2022 10:01 am
CoreyTroy
CoreyTroy
8 December 2022

Is this evidence of poor waterproofing

Is this evidence of poor waterproofing

That looks like water ingress between the panel and the tile. If ingress is getting down between the joint, it would not necessarily mean poor waterproofing. The swelling…

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CoreyTroy
Dec 08, 2022 4:10 pm
Kerangreno
Kerangreno
24 November 2022

EZILAY shower tray

EZILAY shower tray

Can anyone give me any feedback of the Ezilay shower trays? I looking to use 1 in a disabled bathroom situation. Can they be used with fully welded non-slip Ultra Vinyl?

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Kerangreno
Nov 24, 2022 9:49 pm

Hi, I'm trying to install a new bathtub spout (). But I'm having a problem because I can't screw on the new spout far enough to make contact with the wall - there's a…

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drillvoice
Oct 30, 2022 4:40 pm

Yo, I’m renovating a 3rd (top) floor apartment…

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jamesdb
Oct 22, 2022 7:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
22 October 2022

Gas leak during renovation

Gas leak during renovation

Hey kat_aus Welcome to the forum Unfortunately, That's a problem we are seeing atm on Licenses, ie, Plumbers, electricians, engineers, building surveyors and builders,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 22, 2022 2:06 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
amelia owen
amelia owen
21 October 2022

Dorf sink tap - problem in removing handle

Dorf sink tap - problem in removing handle

Drill at least as far as the length of the screw. To get the screw loose enough to grasp with needle-nose pliers and pull free, use an awl or nail punch. With a 1/2-inch…

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amelia owen
Oct 21, 2022 12:05 am
amelia owen
amelia owen
20 October 2022

Shower leak floor rebuild

Shower leak floor rebuild

Remove the Old Grout. The first step to repairing your shower is to remove the old grout. ... Clean Between the…

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amelia owen
Oct 20, 2022 11:59 pm

hi everyone, I am having handover tomorrow but I just realised my floor tiles' grout might be too deep. Unfrotunately, I dont have photos as the house is locked .. The…

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elloelloelloqwer
Sep 26, 2022 6:01 pm
Molarov27
Molarov27
8 September 2022

Mismatch tiles

Mismatch tiles

The builder is returning to repair the shower base and surround as the tiles were lifting in the new bathroom reno ( 18 months old) . We will have to order the same tiles,…

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Molarov27
Sep 08, 2022 7:48 pm
elicemax
elicemax
31 August 2022

reece plumbing dont give any discount??

reece plumbing dont give any discount??
1, 2

Hi, I am an extreme couponer and never shop anything without the use of discount codes. I also required a Reece plumbing coupon code! my one of the best Australian…

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elicemax
Aug 31, 2022 10:51 pm
BeckyStanley
BeckyStanley
30 August 2022

Tile edging

Tile edging

My tiler has finished tiling the bathroom and there is a raw edge where the hallway meets the bathroom. I feel there should be an edging strip or something on there. Is…

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BeckyStanley
Aug 30, 2022 8:32 am
Pulse
Pulse
24 August 2022

Exposed wastes below floating vanity?

Exposed wastes below floating vanity?

there should be a cover plate on the floor

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Pulse
Aug 24, 2022 10:15 pm
Sensible
Sensible
23 August 2022

Frameless Shower Screen Installation

Frameless Shower Screen Installation

Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting a tradie with a Thermal Camera to come around and detect the pipes per your suggestion. Money well spent - $385. Meant the…

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Sensible
Aug 23, 2022 11:03 pm

Yes apologies did attach but did not go through. attached again.

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Camaldulensis
Aug 23, 2022 8:46 pm
lt123
lt123
16 August 2022

HELP! Stained deck

HELP! Stained deck

Hi there ! We put this black but deck down 2 weeks ago, bit of a delay oiling it since we had bad weather. Brought a deck cleaner & pressure washed & scrub it yesterday…

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lt123
Aug 16, 2022 1:09 pm
easternAU
easternAU
6 August 2022

excessive moisture read on wall behind shower

excessive moisture read on wall behind shower

Thank you for your reply. I did get a plumber look at it and he didn't find a leak. There is damage to the skirting at the wall behind the shower. I can only hope it is…

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easternAU
Aug 06, 2022 9:26 am
easternAU
LalaShamiSha
LalaShamiSha
29 July 2022

Microcement Supplier Wanted

Microcement Supplier Wanted

Hi, Looking to microcement my bathroom. Want to DIY it, so just looking for where i can find a microcement supplier. Wondering if anyone can recommend a microcement…

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LalaShamiSha
Jul 29, 2022 7:22 pm
rajshah
rajshah
12 June 2022

Bathroom vanity Design

Bathroom vanity Design

I've 1 m bathroom vanity where in I would like to adust drawers and cabinet. Question is that the attached is ok or any other suggestion ? 300mm drawers will be ok ? Thanks!

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rajshah
Jun 12, 2022 8:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 June 2022

Anyone tried Aussie Drain Mate/Grate Seal/Dekfit Grate Mate?

Anyone tried Aussie Drain Mate/Grate Seal/Dekfit Grate Mate?

That pluma would be on the nose every day (sadly no humour for you)

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 07, 2022 11:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SJT76
SJT76
1 June 2022

Can you please provide me some bathroom design ideas for my

Can you please provide me some bathroom design ideas for my

Maybe a different bathroom remodelling professional would be able to help with that?

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SJT76
Jun 01, 2022 1:57 pm
Pulse
Pulse
30 May 2022

Water stop angle flush with tile bed

Water stop angle flush with tile bed

Yep not the correct way in my book, you might need an expert or a written standard document though

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Pulse
May 30, 2022 11:28 pm

Potential Niche Waterproof Quality

Potential Niche Waterproof Quality

The back of those angle trims should have been brushed with waterproof membrane. If that's the case, then waterproof should be fine.

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Alexdraftingservices
May 24, 2022 12:26 am

Bathroom layout

Bathroom layout

It looks a bit tight, but 750mm wide for shower is ok. It's quite common size in older houses.

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Alexdraftingservices
May 24, 2022 12:21 am
Spazzen
Spazzen
20 May 2022

Is it possible to change stainless steel floor waste to tile

Is it possible to change stainless steel floor waste to tile

I had the tile insert floor wastes in my build for two showers, the tiler stuffed up and installed regular stainless steel ones. He had to dig up the tiles around the…

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Spazzen
May 20, 2022 3:48 pm
chippy
chippy
18 May 2022

Safe to Drill?

Safe to Drill?

The channels look something like this inside

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chippy
May 18, 2022 1:57 am
chippy
JustAnotherUser
JustAnotherUser
15 May 2022

Shower mix tap too sensitive

Shower mix tap too sensitive

Just wanted to provide an update for anyone else that’s interested in. We got it resolved by having a flow restrictor and temperature restrictor at the gas heater. A…

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JustAnotherUser
May 15, 2022 7:47 pm
SJT76
SJT76
13 May 2022

Do i need a shower with a baththub in a full bathrooom?

Do i need a shower with a baththub in a full bathrooom?

Generally should be fine just to have taps. The handheld shower is useful if the room is likely to be used for other purposes - washing the dog for example.

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SJT76
May 13, 2022 5:08 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
13 May 2022

New laundry/bathroom layout

New laundry/bathroom layout

Laundry in bathroom, seen it done before, not a fan but I get the space saving benefits. Doing your ironing in the shared space seems insane though. Someone wants to use…

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Spazzen
May 13, 2022 10:16 am

Below are pics of aluminium frame I am trying to take off.

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nimit1785
May 04, 2022 10:16 am
brownbag
brownbag
1 May 2022

Tiling to vanity or tiling whole floor.

Tiling to vanity or tiling whole floor.

I'm renovating my bathroom and will put a wall to wall custom made vanity in. Our shower floor is tiled and we'll have a…

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brownbag
May 01, 2022 4:56 pm
chippy
chippy
30 April 2022

Bathroom Reno

Bathroom Reno

Why not use 6mm villa board. A better wet area product.

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chippy
Apr 30, 2022 12:25 pm
chippy
basKT_case
basKT_case
26 April 2022

Dripping Under Shower Tiles?

Dripping Under Shower Tiles?

Recently I have begun to notice a dripping sound that seems to be from UNDER the shower tiles. Once all taps are turned off, and other visible sources of water drips…

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basKT_case
Apr 26, 2022 6:56 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 April 2022

urgent toilet problem

urgent toilet problem

Ok. Try Tradelink for advice on parts etc if there is a store near you. Google might also be your friend? Good luck.

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SaveH2O
Apr 21, 2022 12:48 am
SaveH2O
SwaggyB
SwaggyB
19 April 2022

Leaking shower tiles - Reseal & Repaint?

Leaking shower tiles - Reseal & Repaint?

Well i ended up with a product called 'Remedial membrane' If its installed by their installers they guarantee it for 5 years.. I installed it myself about 8 weeks ago, so…

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SwaggyB
Apr 19, 2022 9:38 pm
Callifo
Callifo
19 April 2022

Plumbing washing machine waste drain hose

Plumbing washing machine waste drain hose

It is better to seek help from specialists. They can help you make the right decision.

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Callifo
Apr 19, 2022 4:12 pm
PeterJTonkin
PeterJTonkin
1 April 2022

Shower - Can you screed directly over this?

Shower - Can you screed directly over this?

Hi guys Cutting a long story short, our bathroom shower was leaking and after a lot of argy-bargy with the bathroom renovation company, they have finally started re-doing…

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PeterJTonkin
Apr 01, 2022 8:44 pm
chippy
chippy
1 April 2022

Bathroom reno

Bathroom reno

For tiled walls it just recommend fixings at 150 centres and studs at 400 if you are using 6mm villaboard. If it's not tiled adhesive and fixings at 200 centres is an…

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chippy
Apr 01, 2022 8:11 pm
chippy
Splashers
Splashers
29 March 2022

Screed over toilet waste opening

Screed over toilet waste opening

Ummm I wouldnt let him back if he screeded over it, prob doesnt have much experience

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Splashers
Mar 29, 2022 5:44 pm
Splashers
ChrisR
ChrisR
14 March 2022

installing 2 washing machines in laundry

installing 2 washing machines in laundry

I plan to install 2 washing machines in my laundry. What is the best plan for the waste pipes under the laundry sink rather than the hook through the hole at the top…

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ChrisR
Mar 14, 2022 3:53 pm
amateur69
amateur69
13 March 2022

Bathroom Reno

Bathroom Reno

Hi all, looking at doing our bathroom Reno. Got most of the Reno worked out but just need to know at what stage do you put the shower base in. Before the plastering on the…

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amateur69
Mar 13, 2022 8:15 pm

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