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Stewie D
Stewie D
21 November 2015

Bath Vents

Bath Vents

Why are you installing vents in a bath surround ? They went the way of the dinosaur quite a while ago because they look real cheap and nasty. If the plumbing is sealed…

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Stewie D
Nov 21, 2015 9:49 am
Daz_
Daz_
9 November 2015

How do I connect a washing machine here?

How do I connect a washing machine here?

Hi Nubo, It looks like you have a 20mm w/m connection capped off on the bottom of the isolation valves? All you need to do is switch them off and then drill a hole into…

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Daz_
Nov 09, 2015 6:53 pm
Daz_
Splashers
Splashers
28 October 2015

Quick, easy (but stylish) shower solutions

Quick, easy (but stylish) shower solutions

Englefield have a corner acrylic shower wall and base combo which you can buy from Masters, or you can also just get sheets of acrylic and use them to tile the wall instead.

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Splashers
Oct 28, 2015 10:21 pm
Splashers
KathyAJ
KathyAJ
28 October 2015

colour bond steel on bathroom walls

colour bond steel on bathroom walls

that was my thinking too - at least can waterproof gyprock really well and colour bond over top. Thanks

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KathyAJ
Oct 28, 2015 5:22 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
16 October 2015

Reconfiguring plumbing in concrete slab bathroom

Reconfiguring plumbing in concrete slab bathroom

depends on a variety of factors, If freestanding on legs, of course tile first, if free-standing flush with floor, tile walls, then install bath then tile around…

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rebuilder86
Oct 16, 2015 1:15 pm
jonny90
jonny90
13 October 2015

Opinions on bathroom and ensuite layout wanted

Opinions on bathroom and ensuite layout wanted

Thanks mate :) Now the only issue is getting our builder to accept the changes

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jonny90
Oct 13, 2015 11:33 am
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
13 October 2015

Powder room floor waste

Powder room floor waste

That's exactly right. To me any wet room should have a central floor waste - laundry, bathroom, powder room etc. 99.9% of the time those rooms…

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Leksie5000
Oct 13, 2015 1:12 am
SaberX
SaberX
22 September 2015

Grey bathroom tiles help

Grey bathroom tiles help

This thread is the epitomy of my current thoughts. Had a week for prestart and panicking. Pushed it back a week so i have this weekend to think and browse crosby tiles…

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SaberX
Sep 22, 2015 12:07 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
10 September 2015

Bath tap placement

Bath tap placement

We have a freestanding bath placed under a window and it is at least 20cm off this wall and nothing either end. I have three kids (3,8,10). I…

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Leksie5000
Sep 10, 2015 6:04 pm
CH2012
CH2012
9 September 2015

Brand selection

Brand selection

I chose Caroma toilet, Brodware tap for the vanity (for design more than anything - more than I would otherwise spend), and Methven shower head. Haven't installed the tap…

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CH2012
Sep 09, 2015 2:38 pm
samanthanewport38
samanthanewport38
3 September 2015

To shower screen or not to shower screen - Walk in shower?

To shower screen or not to shower screen - Walk in shower?

I don't know if 770 is enough or not. I would think it may be a little on the short side if i'm understanding your layout correctly. We were…

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samanthanewport38
Sep 03, 2015 7:26 pm
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
2 September 2015

Shower leak and mould - regrouting?

Shower leak and mould - regrouting?

I had the exactly the same problem with my shower area a couple of months ago. Pieces of grout came out, there was a lot of mould at in between the shower tiles and the…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 02, 2015 9:29 am
vikaminchenko
vikaminchenko
21 August 2015

Bathroomware House Moving Sale

Bathroomware House Moving Sale

MOVING SALE BATHROOMWARE HOUSE BALMAIN ALL FLOOR STOCK 50% OFF LAST DAY 28TH AUGUST…

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vikaminchenko
Aug 21, 2015 2:09 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
9 August 2015

PC and your final cost for all your bathroom and laundry fix

PC and your final cost for all your bathroom and laundry fix

How much was your PC for bathroom and laundry fixtures and fittings? (and kitchen sink if applicable) What is the spec level of your home and the number of rooms…

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Leksie5000
Aug 09, 2015 7:49 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
5 August 2015

Hinged frameless - layout question

Hinged frameless - layout question

Yes, how wide do…

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Leksie5000
Aug 05, 2015 4:51 pm

I really love these Mother of Pearl/ Shell mosaic's for a bathroom vanity splashback? I'm worried that they are to thin to use with wall mixers? I have also seen groutless…

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goodfairy1
Jul 31, 2015 9:31 pm

Hi I have attached our bathroom floor plan and I'm trying to find enough room for a walkin or nib wall screenless shower, keeping the bath is a must and I would like to…

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goodfairy1
Jul 20, 2015 8:45 pm

Bad wall tiling?

Bad wall tiling?

Agree it isn't a valid way, but it isn't the best way. Trowling is still the far better…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 17, 2015 7:50 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
14 July 2015

External Balcony - waterproofing and tiling over existing

External Balcony - waterproofing and tiling over existing

Nah waterfroofing should be the last step before tiling. All screeds should be done first.

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rebuilder86
Jul 14, 2015 2:59 pm
nat_luke1
nat_luke1
8 July 2015

Shower Wall Niche 600mm x 350mm - Cost

Shower Wall Niche 600mm x 350mm - Cost
1, 2, 3

Is the variation fee not normal? I just checked it's actually $200 or % of variation which ever is greater ! Wow that sounds…

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nat_luke1
Jul 08, 2015 8:21 pm
toniaxis
toniaxis
1 July 2015

How to replace an old toilet with a new concealed toilet

How to replace an old toilet with a new concealed toilet

We've just bought a new (to us) house and I am looking to replace the original toilet with a concealed dual flush toilet. Proposed toilet: Caroma Opal 987073W supplied…

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toniaxis
Jul 01, 2015 12:13 pm
4walls
4walls
25 June 2015

ceiling mounted overhead showers

ceiling mounted overhead showers

Looks like someone has been too trigger happy with the '0's. Check with the builder if it is a typo, and if not ask what does that amount cover as it is more than you…

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4walls
Jun 25, 2015 5:18 pm
4walls
Zarinafly
Zarinafly
20 June 2015

Re: Ideas for laundry

Re: Ideas for laundry

Another vote for precision 187! Great design.

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Zarinafly
Jun 20, 2015 11:19 pm
trixee
trixee
31 May 2015

Lining wall and floor tiles

Lining wall and floor tiles

It's funny how you pick things up from the photos that you don't notice while you're there isn't it? I would definitely ask them to fix it, it's only a small area after…

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trixee
May 31, 2015 9:38 pm
trixee
ctann
ctann
21 May 2015

Adding 'wow factor' with wall tiles

Adding 'wow factor' with wall tiles

Matt tiles on the wall look more "high end" and tend to be popular with people who don't clean bathrooms much themselves (e.g. its very popular in affluent areas). Keep in…

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ctann
May 21, 2015 10:01 am
Christopherd74
Christopherd74
17 May 2015

'Hand held' or overhead

'Hand held' or overhead

Cool. With that handheld you can wash kids

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Christopherd74
May 17, 2015 6:33 pm
priscia2104
priscia2104
15 May 2015

Small Powder Room to be tiled from floor to ceiling?

Small Powder Room to be tiled from floor to ceiling?

Is anyone having small powder toilet room downstair without shower? What do you think putting tiles floor to ceiling in it. The dimension is approx 2mx1m Love to see…

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priscia2104
May 15, 2015 4:34 pm
priscia2104
srod
srod
8 May 2015

Recommend bathware brands and sellers in Sydney?

Recommend bathware brands and sellers in Sydney?

I'm building a house through an independent builder and he's offered me the option of sourcing my own PC items. I'm particularly interested in bathware at the moment. I'm…

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srod
May 08, 2015 1:52 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 April 2015

Shower rectification- leak

Shower rectification- leak

Just about every time someone has asked us to fix a leaking shower the answer has always been the same. To do a thorough job and to guarantee the work we have re-done the…

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Stewie D
Apr 20, 2015 12:00 pm
reno_nomad
reno_nomad
17 April 2015

Shower cubicles

Shower cubicles

Has anyone installed a fully enclosed shower cubicle? A plumber told me that he has heard they breakdown and you can't repair them as the plumbing is all internal. Has…

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reno_nomad
Apr 17, 2015 7:02 pm

This is our model. Once you add the costs of an extra…

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snowy stockman
Mar 22, 2015 11:01 pm
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
14 March 2015

help choosing shower please?

help choosing shower please?

This reply maybe to late. Reece showroom in Balmain has plumbed shower heads :-)

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dolphinblu
Mar 14, 2015 6:37 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
12 March 2015

Custom vanities

Custom vanities

This could be 'how long is a piece of string' but what is a reasonable price each for custom vanities main bathroom and ensuite 1.8m long, 2 pac, 20mm caseserstone top,…

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Leksie5000
Mar 12, 2015 2:56 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
9 March 2015

Horizontal vs Vertical tiles in bathroom??

Horizontal vs Vertical tiles in bathroom??

My general feeling is that things that look mobern now will generally date with time, so it's hard to win if you're chasing the fashions. The trend it tiles seems to swap…

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oneJohn
Mar 09, 2015 12:14 pm
oneJohn
Glennc74
Glennc74
24 February 2015

Advice re: leaking showers please

Advice re: leaking showers please

Too many waterproofing jobs getting done these days without any reinforcing matt in the corners and coated to thinly with only a single coat , these jobs are all destined…

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Glennc74
Feb 24, 2015 4:27 pm
mrsmel
mrsmel
12 February 2015

Show me your bathroom/ensuites?

Show me your bathroom/ensuites?
1, 2, 3

Thank you very much.

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mrsmel
Feb 12, 2015 8:38 pm
mrsmel
Melsie68
Melsie68
12 February 2015

How to clean tiles...

How to clean tiles...

Thanks beetaloo . Jason I had alot of wax on my tiles I used nanno scrub .it cleaned most of it . Took me 7 hrs so I feel your pain

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Melsie68
Feb 12, 2015 8:17 pm
LouR
LouR
8 February 2015

Raised floor in bathroom

Raised floor in bathroom

The builder we were originally going with outright said no they would not consider it (pretty common project builder). We changed to another project builder and was easy…

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LouR
Feb 08, 2015 9:54 pm

Hi All, Never done this before - hope you can help! I've just removed the bottom row of wall tiles in the shower, so I can replace them. Thing is, part of the wall tile…

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kramlin
Jan 31, 2015 4:21 pm
tjilpi
tjilpi
28 January 2015

Buying bathroomware

Buying bathroomware

If in Melbourne - Fowle s Auctions Gottliebs in Caulfield Graysonline

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tjilpi
Jan 28, 2015 10:15 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 January 2015

Block off old taps

Block off old taps

Legally...yes! You also have to be very aware…

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SaveH2O
Jan 13, 2015 9:29 am
SaveH2O
Splashers
Splashers
29 December 2014

Bath Tub Repairs and Refinishing

Bath Tub Repairs and Refinishing

I have not personally used it but i have been on jobs where people have tried to do it themselves and i have never seen a good job. I have seen it done professionally and…

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Splashers
Dec 29, 2014 5:10 pm
Splashers
blackbeauty
blackbeauty
19 December 2014

Sewer line connection-is it reasonable?

Sewer line connection-is it reasonable?

Thanks Stewie, You are the best! Your answers helped me a lot! Merry xmas to you and Family! Hope no more shocking news in the new year!

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blackbeauty
Dec 19, 2014 12:10 pm
kylie40
kylie40
15 November 2014

bath set-up

bath set-up

For my new bathroom I have chosen a drop in bath and I'd like to have a ~10cm tiled surround on all sides for plenty of space to put shampoo bottles, wine glasses and…

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kylie40
Nov 15, 2014 9:09 pm
kylie40
Splashers
Splashers
14 November 2014

Drop-in bath surround

Drop-in bath surround

We had the same thing in our previous house but with the tiled area on top it was a nightmare to keep clean especially with kids. We had an area of about 200 at the ends…

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Splashers
Nov 14, 2014 9:26 am
Splashers
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 November 2014

supporting an old suspended concrete floor

supporting an old suspended concrete floor

To add to what qebtel is saying, how much does it vibrate when you jump on it ? Our bathroom floor is a suspended slab too but doesn't vibrate at all when I jump on it…

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Stewie D
Nov 12, 2014 1:47 pm
Matt1
Matt1
11 November 2014

Can't do hobless shower in second storey bathroom?

Can't do hobless shower in second storey bathroom?

Thought so. Spoke to the SS yesterday. He's going to take it up with the office today but didn't know why they would say that either.

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Matt1
Nov 11, 2014 6:48 am
Matt1
qebtel
qebtel
10 November 2014

Questions on how to tile a bathroom.

Questions on how to tile a bathroom.

Dont hold your breath for an answer. Signed up 30 Jul, made one post on 30Jul, visited one more time on 31 Jul...and thats it for daveswall

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qebtel
Nov 10, 2014 9:29 am

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