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Irwell Pin MixerHi Everyone
Our issue is that M have put the one for the bath beside the spout so it sits horizontally not vertically on the… Mixer tapwareI must admit, I'm sorely tempted to try the cheaper online models. But then I hear a little voice coming from my shoulder reminding me " you get what you pay for......you… Bathroom coloursThanks for your replies everyone! 
I agree it is very hard to see over a computer screen I was hoping that some of you may have chosen similar colours in your selection… haywgl replied 20 April 2008 ago Advice about BasinsThe taps aren't included in the price. We will actually be choosing different tapware to what is pictured.
Both basins actually have an overflow outlet. On the… StuDog replied 21 April 2008 ago Replacing timber framing post.Hello All,
I recently discovered a long term water leak inside my bathroom wall which has rotted away timber flooring, joists, and some of the vertical timber framing… beach started a topic 23 April 2008 ago beachApr 23, 2008 10:06 am PaulaApr 24, 2008 6:05 pm FEATURE TILE IN SHOWERSCouple of quick tips you may want to consider tho:
If you are using a mosaic as the feature ensure its a similar thickness to the wall tile - you mentioned Bizassa… Zedman replied 30 April 2008 ago Floor tiles over existing onesWell if it's only 7mm u must be use a 2mm thick tile. By the time u lay say a 10mm (min) layer of adhesive using your notched trowel, you will still end up with say at… Cost of feature tiles??You may find using a marble, glass, stainless steel or combo mosaic a cost effective alternative. Now by the sqm these things cost a fair bit. If you use them as a… Bathroom suppliesHi there Kingy,
I totally agree with Damon. At Hardings, you get the best value, and you get the option to choose from Aussie products, or the cheaper chinese. They… MICA replied 2 May 2008 ago MICAMay 02, 2008 10:58 pm Need Advice for Reno
My entire bathroom cost $8041. The labour component was $2200 for the plumber/tiler. He had to dig underneath the slab and run in a new pipe for the toilet waste, the… venno replied 12 May 2008 ago vennoMay 12, 2008 7:57 pm Cost of bathroom renoLook at the detail in the quote. The minute you start repositioning items thats where the cost increase.....the plumbing. Try to get you floor PC items in the same… Zedman replied 13 May 2008 ago We have tiles!look fantastic, i love the silver framing, not sure if i can get it (not sure will it cost) from my builder, i may call them tomorrow claego replied 14 May 2008 ago Grab rails for bathroomalso, i would often replace the towel rail with a grab rail. this was often much stronger and safer to use as people will often lean on the rail for support while drying… Leece replied 20 May 2008 ago LeeceMay 20, 2008 5:44 pm Recommend a heated towel rail modeli paid $300 for ours, from a local shop but its also in bunnings for $300, its not hard wired but we have an automated house so it runs off that system, we shortened the… Sealing tiles 
BTW, yeah, grout will be cured. Normally takes about 10 to 14 days.
TIMBER FLOOR SEALER FOR BATHROOM?Hello,
We are renovating and about to install hardwood flooring in our bathroom, any suggestions for sealing it as it is a wet area? cjklbed started a topic 3 June 2008 ago Pretty In Pink
Thanks for welcome vpande, by the time i can afford renos i will ahve stored heaps of tips and hopefully pics too, BUT im not too keen on the girraffe monitoring the… Hand showersFor me the main reasons I wanted that kind of shower is definitely the ease of cleaning and the ease of cleaning the kids!
Oh I am sooo looking… Need help finding a bathtubHello all, I am starting the processing of renovating our house. Its 43 years old. The most expense renovation will be the bathrooms. In the upstairs… wayne replied 12 June 2008 ago wayneJun 12, 2008 3:04 am HEATED TOWEL RAILSHi all, I have heard that heated towel rails use a lot of power and therefore boost your power bill, is this right?
How yummy to have warm towels… Casa2 replied 12 June 2008 ago Casa2Jun 12, 2008 5:36 pm Bath TilingThanks Dy, the feature tile I found is a glass mosaic, and what you've suggested is what I thought I would probably do, but I was hoping to find some photos, and didn't… petal replied 19 June 2008 ago petalJun 19, 2008 10:50 am NO PLACE for towel rail!!!!!
Oznow You might want to read my 2 comments on this thread about ensuites. You'll see why casa2 mentioned the toilet roll holder. … kexkez replied 23 June 2008 ago IXL Heat Lamps?
Thanks, not sure the one i chose is sealable vent or not. I may need to check again...
You can always retro fit this onto it. they… Installing a shower base on a timber floorThe 'black smelly stuff' is a bitumen based sealer and not for use in bathrooms.
The problem with the way you did the reno is that a mortar bed is porous and will seep… Tiling questionDammit!!  Oh well atleast i know what to do when we get our new bathroom!!
Our grout is really not that bad in our current house, but I'm thinking of getting those… haywgl replied 29 June 2008 ago Bathroom Layout Optionsi agree on the whole people dont notice what is missing. unless you have HEAPS of cupboards or no cupboards people dont seem to notice, its like there are three options,… spa option with PD!!!!!!!!!helppppp
Oh, hih - tell DH it's only money!!!!! Those options are so tempting, but it's amazing how quickly the cost seems to skyrocket once you start adding them all in!!!! petal replied 16 July 2008 ago petalJul 16, 2008 6:52 pm Tiles under ToiletI think that you'll find that most pans are just siliconed onto tiles these days.
Mortar is good only if it is fitted very well, and it's really difficult (impossible?)… ChrisL replied 16 July 2008 ago Moving toiletThanks for all of your replies. Still waiting to hear on a price., I am just hoping it is a reasonable price so we have an option.
Andrea Feature Tiles
Grand total $977!!! DH was very impressed, we budgeted $1500!
Goodness, and under budget - you deserve a pat on the back!! Paula replied 18 July 2008 ago PaulaJul 18, 2008 6:57 pm Tinting groutCould anyone please recommend to me someone (in Melbourne) who colour tints grout?
Thanks louie772 started a topic 21 July 2008 ago dhessJul 21, 2008 11:58 pm Preparation for re-tilingI agree with the previous post - you can't use a self-levelling compound as your floor needs to have a fall to the waste outlet.
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