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SallyA
SallyA
8 November 2014

In Floor wired towel rails and waterproofing

In Floor wired towel rails and waterproofing

The electrics are well away from water. I'm happy now with the decision (although it's not a ladder but a free standing floor mount, thus without the extra stability of…

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SallyA
Nov 08, 2014 12:38 pm
mgilla
mgilla
21 October 2014

For all you tilers out there

For all you tilers out there

The tiler cuts the hole in the tile to suit whatever the floor waste is. It may be just a case of pulling out the round and cutting in the square in the existing tile, or…

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mgilla
Oct 21, 2014 8:05 pm
bpratt
bpratt
15 October 2014

Bathroom Retrofit Products - Quoss

Bathroom Retrofit Products - Quoss

I put one of these in to our old bathroom several years ago, and it was very easy to install it. Bought it from Bunnings, but have never seen them there ever again…

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bpratt
Oct 15, 2014 10:41 pm
sas19621
sas19621
3 October 2014

Help.Advice on tile mitres, tiler now says it wont look good

Help.Advice on tile mitres, tiler now says it wont look good

So glad that we stuck to our guns with mitred. The tiler is doing an amazing job and they look fantastic, well worth standing up for what we wanted so far.

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sas19621
Oct 03, 2014 4:18 pm
Splashers
Splashers
16 September 2014

Bathroom door and shower door

Bathroom door and shower door

There is no law that they can not cross paths. Most shower doors always seem to come into contact with main doors. The only way to avoid this is to use a sliding cavity…

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Splashers
Sep 16, 2014 10:28 am
Splashers
Stewie D
Stewie D
15 September 2014

Which trades for bathroom renos?

Which trades for bathroom renos?

Hi there, We've posted a new video on hiring and managing builders and trades for a bathroom reno that might help you, if you'd like to check it out:

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Stewie D
Sep 15, 2014 9:34 am
Melsie68
Melsie68
12 September 2014

Wet Grout

Wet Grout

I live in perth we do things different here

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Melsie68
Sep 12, 2014 11:57 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
11 September 2014

Installing Inset Bath

Installing Inset Bath

It's pretty much the same scenario whether for a brick or timber wall. Chase out the brick wall or cut a rebate in the timber. Whichever way, the part the rim sits on…

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Stewie D
Sep 11, 2014 3:08 pm
freakychick
freakychick
5 September 2014

Bathroom upgrades

Bathroom upgrades

I chose undermounted sink for my bathroom to cut down on the cleaning. The cabinets were designed to take the undermounted sink into account and is fairly wide so I've…

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freakychick
Sep 05, 2014 1:43 pm
freakychick
Emma1906
Emma1906
16 August 2014

How would a freestanding bath go in a wet area?

How would a freestanding bath go in a wet area?

I wouldn't worry about the fad thing, we figure eventually we will want to change things any way so build for today's taste rather than "what's going to age well" We have…

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Emma1906
Aug 16, 2014 2:55 pm
Emma1906
knightlux
knightlux
31 July 2014

Help with bathroom design.

Help with bathroom design.

Any one have an opinion on a freestanding bath V's a built in bath next to the shower?

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knightlux
Jul 31, 2014 5:21 pm
connorrosenhain
connorrosenhain
28 July 2014

Laundry Exhaust Fan

Laundry Exhaust Fan

This year we have replaced our 5 year old ventilation system with ventis heat recovery…

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connorrosenhain
Jul 28, 2014 4:18 pm
mrsmel
mrsmel
24 July 2014

Removing water? stains from an old toilet

Removing water? stains from an old toilet
1, 2

Yay, it does sound pretty gross but I'm glad you now have a gorgeous white toilet bowl.

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mrsmel
Jul 24, 2014 10:41 am
mrsmel
TomCat
TomCat
23 July 2014

Resurvacing baths and shower/baths

Resurvacing baths and shower/baths

I did my own metal bath (circa 1950s). It only cost me about $40 -- specialty heavy duty 'bath' enamel paint from hardware. It turned out fantastic! You just have to sand…

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TomCat
Jul 23, 2014 10:06 pm
TomCat
chippy
chippy
23 July 2014

Wall as a Shower Screen

Wall as a Shower Screen

Trixee. I've sent you a PM

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chippy
Jul 23, 2014 11:51 am
chippy
BirdieH
BirdieH
16 July 2014

Where to put a bathroom?

Where to put a bathroom?

Hi there I have a question I'm keen for advice about. We have to renovate our main bathroom as waterproofing not done properly so whole lot has to be ripped out. Problem…

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BirdieH
Jul 16, 2014 6:30 pm
thangnhoc
thangnhoc
7 July 2014

stubborn bathtube/shower cartridge!!!

stubborn bathtube/shower cartridge!!!

Thanks GBDEsign! I will try that too! I am looking for a ring spanner as per Stewie's advice now though

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thangnhoc
Jul 07, 2014 9:29 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 June 2014

Bathroom wet area

Bathroom wet area

The 1970's called. They want their bathroom back. If the OP is considering a wet area in their master bathroom with both shower and bath in there then for a start it must…

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Stewie D
Jun 20, 2014 10:07 am
Grout Perfect
Grout Perfect
19 June 2014

Gloss floor tiles & size

Gloss floor tiles & size

You will find it impossible to scratch polished porcelain tiles. If you drag a file cabinet over them then yes it will scratch but so will matt finish tiles. Matt finish…

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Grout Perfect
Jun 19, 2014 2:41 pm
Grout Perfect
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
19 June 2014

Difference in tile sizes both supposed to be 600x300

Difference in tile sizes both supposed to be 600x300

Thanks for the replies guys. I just never realised that there could be such a difference in the same size tile. Interestingly the tile with the…

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Treeseachanger
Jun 19, 2014 8:44 am

Bulk tile cutting services?

Bulk tile cutting services?

The cuts would be exactly the same as when you buy them, most 600x300 tiles are 600x600 tiles cut in half. That aside, I would like some…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jun 16, 2014 7:20 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
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Splashers
Jun 10, 2014 6:33 pm
Splashers
AussieMark
AussieMark
4 June 2014

taps (more expensive vs. budget)

taps (more expensive vs. budget)

The de zincification is what i think may be called DR Brass and all taps must have it to get teh Aussie Stamp. If the AUS Standards stamp was not required I could have…

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AussieMark
Jun 04, 2014 1:55 am
t_banning
t_banning
19 May 2014

Water stop angle height

Water stop angle height

Thanks Mgilla. I'll play around a bit more and let you know how I go.

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t_banning
May 19, 2014 9:15 pm
aaam
aaam
16 April 2014

Basin size for Powder Room

Basin size for Powder Room

our powder room is almost identical - it's 1820 x 1000 - with also a cavity sliding door on one end of the 1820 wall. the powder room sink is opposite the doorway. we…

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aaam
Apr 16, 2014 9:47 pm
EmyN
EmyN
14 April 2014

Looking for a Toothbrush Holder

Looking for a Toothbrush Holder

Surely you can google around as good as the next person? What's wrong with the one you linked to. If you need cheaper check out ebay.

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EmyN
Apr 14, 2014 2:48 pm
EmyN
dragonchild
dragonchild
14 April 2014

Is it safe to connect Shower output to Kitchen output pipe?

Is it safe to connect Shower output to Kitchen output pipe?

Well, in my first house, the shower waste and kitchen waste connected. There was appropriate s-traps involved. It was a '50s weatherboard on stumps - we renovated…

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dragonchild
Apr 14, 2014 11:37 am
dragonchild
tamarind
tamarind
11 April 2014

Why its so costly - "Light and Fan" in Laundry ?

Why its so costly - "Light and Fan" in Laundry ?

Hello Guys, We are adding toilet and shower in our laundry and changing the old light. The guy who came last week for quote said "Light…

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tamarind
Apr 11, 2014 5:48 pm
tamarind
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thehuntbegins
Apr 11, 2014 10:34 am
Splashers
Splashers
7 April 2014

Bathroom Reno concern : Portable toilet and skip bin permit

Bathroom Reno concern : Portable toilet and skip bin permit

Skip bins that can not be put on your property need a council permit, apply at your local council its easy just form and payment. Also if you can not put a skip on your…

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Splashers
Apr 07, 2014 9:54 pm
Splashers

What is the warranty ?

What is the warranty ?

Reality says if the job is done properly that's more important than the warranty. A good job won't fail. And individual components that might well…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 01, 2014 6:37 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
31 March 2014

Recommendations for Bathroom Renovator in Sydney

Recommendations for Bathroom Renovator in Sydney

thanks guys, we are looking for full bathroom renovation. We have posted job on serviceseek.com.au and around 10-12 responses instant within a day. So based on the…

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thehuntbegins
Mar 31, 2014 7:30 pm
bashworth
bashworth
27 March 2014

Bathroom Exhaust - 3in1 or Standalone???

Bathroom Exhaust - 3in1 or Standalone???

One extraction fan will be fine. We had a house with two fans in the bathrooms but only ever used one. I've never really been impressed with 3 in 1 units (see;

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bashworth
Mar 27, 2014 9:06 pm
bashworth
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

ideas needed for design style

ideas needed for design style

Frameless screens can be bought in kits but they are square panels and don't always make walls square. The often have cheap hinges and fittings. Custom made screen will be…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 1:07 pm
Splashers
bashworth
bashworth
23 March 2014

Toilet decommisioned: can I get it working again?

Toilet decommisioned: can I get it working again?

Sounds as though is was just no longer used and dried up. First pour some water down and check it goes away. Then listen at the access point when its flushed if you can…

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bashworth
Mar 23, 2014 4:06 pm
bashworth
blacky199
blacky199
21 March 2014

Need help in bathroom design

Need help in bathroom design

would be interested to see how accurate I was with quoting! Update us on pricing. and how you go. Hope im not way off and have mislead you.

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blacky199
Mar 21, 2014 3:03 pm
staceyd
staceyd
20 March 2014

Thoughts on Semi recessed basins?

Thoughts on Semi recessed basins?

We're having semi recessed as the kids couldn't reach the sit on top ones that we could choose from. I hope they don't look too bad, but practicality won over aesthetics…

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staceyd
Mar 20, 2014 3:11 pm
thehuntbegins
thehuntbegins
19 March 2014

ideas needed for design style

ideas needed for design style

Thanks Guys :) really appreciate your comments. We have just started doing research so please don't mind our silly questions or concerns :)

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thehuntbegins
Mar 19, 2014 8:37 pm
SPF
SPF
17 February 2014

Shower over bath

Shower over bath

Thanks again for your response :)

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SPF
Feb 17, 2014 12:25 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
14 December 2013

Moving bath in hob

Moving bath in hob

Just cut the silicon out an redo it.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 14, 2013 3:27 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
23 November 2013

Stuck taps

Stuck taps

Spindle ?

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Fitzyplumber
Nov 23, 2013 10:37 pm
carllacorcia
carllacorcia
1 November 2013

Brand New Bathroom on a Budget

Brand New Bathroom on a Budget

Hi Katie, if you're confident of selecting your own tradespeople, that would definately save your $$$$. I'm a builder that has specialized in bathroom renovations for…

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carllacorcia
Nov 01, 2013 9:08 pm
bashworth
bashworth
20 October 2013

Greywater from washing machine

Greywater from washing machine

Random question sorry but wouldn't the water have detergent and napisan and softener in it? How is it okay to use on a…

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bashworth
Oct 20, 2013 12:09 pm
bashworth
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 October 2013

Floorboards in laundry?

Floorboards in laundry?

I agree CEK. Whenever we've had to shift a washing machine/fridge/dishwasher etc we use a sheet of Masonite under the appliance over an old bedsheet to slide it around or…

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Stewie D
Oct 20, 2013 9:07 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
1 October 2013

Exhaust fan for ensuite

Exhaust fan for ensuite

Any fan that extracts air from a kitchen, bathroom or laundry is a source of moist air and should be vented to the outside otherwise condensation then mould problems can…

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Stewie D
Oct 01, 2013 5:15 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
29 September 2013

"Dropping" a new bathroom floor

"Dropping" a new bathroom floor

Agree with AJW's comments. We've done it a number of times for clients and if the builder knows what he/she is doing then you end up with a superior job than the all too…

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Stewie D
Sep 29, 2013 4:27 pm
Rubes
Rubes
26 September 2013

shower door in bathroom

shower door in bathroom

I would go with option 1. So much easier being able to open the door and grab a towel straight away instead of having to open the door, get out, close the door and then…

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Rubes
Sep 26, 2013 5:50 pm
Fitzyplumber
Fitzyplumber
20 September 2013

Hot water system making knocking noise

Hot water system making knocking noise

Could be the duo valve which has a nrv inside it also could be the tmv on te heater also hammer Fitzy

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Fitzyplumber
Sep 20, 2013 11:41 pm
builderforlife
builderforlife
1 September 2013

Water stops

Water stops

The plan is not to pierce it, but if you do, locally recoat that area.

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builderforlife
Sep 01, 2013 10:07 pm
builderforlife

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