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ashwinilute
ashwinilute
6 July 2019

Bathroom mirrors - separate or one big piece of glass?

Bathroom mirrors - separate or one big piece of glass?

Separate mirror glasses will give better look to bathroom. It will be innovative one and give something unique look to bathroom.

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ashwinilute
Jul 06, 2019 8:37 pm
Althom
Althom
4 July 2019

Venting toilet and bathroom

Venting toilet and bathroom

Bit of both

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Althom
Jul 04, 2019 7:41 pm
Althom
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 June 2019

Concrete & Brick Bathroom skin Remodel

Concrete & Brick Bathroom skin Remodel

Remodeling can be an expensive affair if one doesnt have the right

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 30, 2019 9:51 am
StructuralBIMGuy
joanholt
joanholt
18 June 2019

Tapware infinite brand

Tapware infinite brand

Does anyone have any experience with the infinite brand of tapware and sinks? I was at First Choice Bathrooms in Brunswick and saw that this was their main line of tapware…

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joanholt
Jun 18, 2019 9:11 pm
jane2018
jane2018
10 June 2019

How extensive should waterproofing be for an open shower?

How extensive should waterproofing be for an open shower?

I think it is better to do all bathroom area waterproofing.

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jane2018
Jun 10, 2019 3:00 pm
kmchugh28
kmchugh28
10 June 2019

Bathroom plumbing

Bathroom plumbing

I had a similar concern a few years back when I wanted to replace my shower with a bathtub in the same place.…

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kmchugh28
Jun 10, 2019 11:14 am
marshi
marshi
9 June 2019

laminex silk issues in bathroom

laminex silk issues in bathroom

Yeah it's tiled up to the end board but any water is wiped up straight away. The bottom of the doors are all blown. Badly in the kids bathroom and has started slightly in…

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marshi
Jun 09, 2019 4:28 pm
A.Wolstencroft
A.Wolstencroft
17 May 2019

Help! Bathroom

Help! Bathroom

Hello Amanda, if you're still interested in renovating your bathroom, you should definitely check out They can help you find what's your dream bathroom can look like and…

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A.Wolstencroft
May 17, 2019 12:01 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
8 May 2019

Need plumbing ideas for bathroom fix

Need plumbing ideas for bathroom fix

Hi Firstone, I am not an experienced plumber. But I saw your bathroom plan and I thought this may be possible. But you will have to check with your builder. What if, you…

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IamSAM
May 08, 2019 9:39 am
IamSAM
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Craigasaurus
May 04, 2019 9:21 pm
Ken Barron
Ken Barron
24 April 2019

HELP! *** How to remove this towel rail? ***

HELP! *** How to remove this towel rail? ***

My husband just had the same issue with the same towel rail in our bathroom. The plastic tab tag thing has nothing to do with getting it off the wall. What he did was use…

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Ken Barron
Apr 24, 2019 6:19 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 April 2019

small sink in toilet when building new home

small sink in toilet when building new home

If your space its tight you could buy a skinny handbasin and have it recess fitted after completion if your builder won't do it. I am about to retro fit one myself in a…

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building-expert
Apr 24, 2019 1:22 am
building-expert
buildingnewbie184
buildingnewbie184
3 April 2019

Shower re-sealing and caulking - Who to use?

Shower re-sealing and caulking - Who to use?

I am in the Oakleigh area of Melbourne. Has anyone in this general area used a shower re-sealing + caulking company that they would recommend as doing good work, being…

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buildingnewbie184
Apr 03, 2019 2:31 pm
mishb
mishb
2 April 2019

Footrest in shower? any ideas?

Footrest in shower? any ideas?

Shaving in the shower, what a terrible waste of water.

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mishb
Apr 02, 2019 4:33 pm
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arcadelt
Mar 24, 2019 3:54 pm
JohnnyAir
JohnnyAir
20 March 2019

Ensuite bathroom door - required or not?

Ensuite bathroom door - required or not?

I can see how that would work. As we have room to open the door into the bedroom I'm thinking that that is the likely solution for us.

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JohnnyAir
Mar 20, 2019 4:18 pm
JohnnyAir
JennyDevine
JennyDevine
13 March 2019

Bathroom/laundry sink in tiny bathroom

Bathroom/laundry sink in tiny bathroom

Hi Jennydevine, it is possible to look at the deemed to satisfy requirement. It may be possible to just have a tub with a tap as they both work for the same thing.…

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JennyDevine
Mar 13, 2019 10:59 am
juzdownunder
juzdownunder
8 March 2019

Basin taps - tap bonnet doesn't reach the countertop

Basin taps - tap bonnet doesn't reach the countertop

I've just replaced some lever taps in my bathroom sink...after installing the new ceramic spindles and tightening the lock nut, I went to screw the new tap bonnets…

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juzdownunder
Mar 08, 2019 6:15 pm

Hi Skitrees, Normally a builder will only tile up to the mirror and then leave it painted finish. Couple of years ago this bathroom renovation, we tiled behind the…

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StudioM
Mar 04, 2019 8:41 pm
StudioM
arcadelt
arcadelt
28 February 2019

Tap washer advice please

Tap washer advice please

Sorry, I have no idea as I have never owned this type. I only know about them because I was constantly tightening them when I washed my hands at a past workplace where…

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arcadelt
Feb 28, 2019 11:23 am
Taniaimran
Taniaimran
25 February 2019

Shower size

Shower size

Mine is 900 mm. Works fine for us.

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Taniaimran
Feb 25, 2019 10:38 am
Taniaimran
karcher.cc
karcher.cc
19 February 2019

Tile over tile - walk in shower

Tile over tile - walk in shower

Hi, we've got an ensuite that has been built 9 years ago. The two main issues are that the water in the walk-in-shower does not drain completely due to incorrect fall…

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karcher.cc
Feb 19, 2019 6:48 pm
alymei
alymei
16 February 2019

Skirting tile

Skirting tile

I think it was 200mm

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alymei
Feb 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
4 February 2019

Sink in seperate toilet or combine with main bathroom?

Sink in seperate toilet or combine with main bathroom?
1, 2

Very true. Will it be wide enough? If I could recess a hand basin in to the wall, I would. Unfortunately that would affect either the bedroom on one side, or the main…

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Bebbsy
Feb 04, 2019 12:26 am
James Brown
James Brown
2 February 2019

Bathroom Reno Inspiration...

Bathroom Reno Inspiration...

You have enough space to build beautiful bathroom. But when you choose bathroom design, you need to choose wisely. It is important that you use every corner of space in…

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James Brown
Feb 02, 2019 7:33 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
26 January 2019

Bathroom taps

Bathroom taps

I recommend you to buy for your bathroom since they are plated with brass and have a longer durability in comparison to the silver coloured taps.

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arcadelt
Jan 26, 2019 9:28 pm
alexp79
alexp79
25 January 2019

Bathroom Lighting Design

Bathroom Lighting Design

Some ideas: 1) have LEDs to the both sides of the mirror instead of directly above. Generally works better and provides more even lighting. 2) making one of those lights…

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alexp79
Jan 25, 2019 3:04 am
aussieta
aussieta
24 January 2019

Septic systems

Septic systems

the plumber told me in normal amounts most cleaners are fine as the quantities are so diluted but not to pour a bottle of bleach down the sink or flush a jar of antibiotics

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aussieta
Jan 24, 2019 4:00 pm
aussieta

Sometimes it’s not easy to find exactly what you are after, so you have to think laterally. Depending on how important it is, you could buy that one and have it copper…

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arcadelt
Jan 14, 2019 9:27 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
15 December 2018

Washing machine in under the stairs space NSW

Washing machine in under the stairs space NSW

I believe that not only does this space need to have a drain, but the floor and up part of the walls will have to be…

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arcadelt
Dec 15, 2018 5:15 pm
BBJ
BBJ
10 December 2018

Skirting

Skirting

Thank you!

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BBJ
Dec 10, 2018 9:37 pm
kks
kks
9 December 2018

Bathroom reno costs

Bathroom reno costs

Couldn't have selected a better time to carry out this type of work. Tile, tap, and bathroom ware suppliers are going to be giving it away in price terms after Christmas…

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kks
Dec 09, 2018 9:48 pm
RenoMentor
RenoMentor
5 December 2018

Bathroom entrance

Bathroom entrance

Hi Sembal, I can't find the exact maximum height online - if you search 'threshold' I think you may have some luck with a bit of digging. Even if you have this 'step'…

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RenoMentor
Dec 05, 2018 11:04 am
RenoMentor
RenoMentor
RenoMentor
5 December 2018

Waterproofing the shower room only or the whole bathroom flo

Waterproofing the shower room only or the whole bathroom flo

Hi Foyou, The entire bathroom floor should be done to be up to Australian Standards... see link below! http://www.build.com.au/bathroom-waterproofing Hope this helps!

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RenoMentor
Dec 05, 2018 10:59 am
RenoMentor
cigr
cigr
22 November 2018

rain shower head

rain shower head

Our ceilings are 2.5m, the shower doors are inline with the height of the tiling you can see in the picture.

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cigr
Nov 22, 2018 2:51 pm
Taniaimran
Taniaimran
19 November 2018

wall basin mixer or regular basin mixer?

wall basin mixer or regular basin mixer?

thanks for the reply. will kepp posted what we chose and the final look.

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Taniaimran
Nov 19, 2018 4:24 pm
Taniaimran
Althom
Althom
18 November 2018

crack of the bath tub surround

crack of the bath tub surround

Looks like there's been a problem there for some time

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Althom
Nov 18, 2018 4:14 pm
Althom
CH+L
CH+L
18 November 2018

Re waterproofing

Re waterproofing

The water proofing membrane would most likely be compromised and l would redo the waterproofing

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CH+L
Nov 18, 2018 3:22 pm
Teaswizzler
Teaswizzler
14 November 2018

Evergreen Flooring

Evergreen Flooring

I’ve read through a number of timber flooring threads and it seems quite difficult to be confident about timber flooring companies in Perth unless they are larger…

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Teaswizzler
Nov 14, 2018 2:06 am
Teaswizzler
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 November 2018

water heat

water heat

Also buy a cover.

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SaveH2O
Nov 13, 2018 12:02 pm
SaveH2O
arcadelt
arcadelt
5 November 2018

Is a 2nd Bathroom Feasible?

Is a 2nd Bathroom Feasible?

None. You'll need to get quotes from builders.

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arcadelt
Nov 05, 2018 1:19 pm

There is no room in the laundry The compromise comes from making the pwd room a WC, taking 100mm from the theatre and taking 100mm from bed 4. It’s a 5 bed 27sq…

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doogs82
Oct 26, 2018 6:11 pm
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
24 October 2018

Frameless shower

Frameless shower

Most doors also swing inwards, however we just put the mat to the side to step onto it after a shower. Also, I like to dry myself off as well as my feet inside the shower…

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OurLindrum52
Oct 24, 2018 10:53 am
JB1
JB1
22 October 2018

Shower fall to waste - advice needed

Shower fall to waste - advice needed

What is the fall? Get something straight, I.e. a level or timber. Sit it from one end of the shower floor to the other end. What is the height difference (gap) over…

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JB1
Oct 22, 2018 10:52 pm
Epoxy18
Epoxy18
22 October 2018

Waterproofing toilet

Waterproofing toilet

Hi! I have a laundry room in a Strata complex which I want to turn into a toilet room. No shower, just WC and existing laundry tub. A core hole is required. Under me are…

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Epoxy18
Oct 22, 2018 8:32 pm
chocolate_addict
chocolate_addict
22 October 2018

Bathroom Privacy Glass

Bathroom Privacy Glass

Hi everyone, Please share your favourite patterned or privacy glass types in bathrooms and toilets. Also please share if you have any regrets about your selection. Thank…

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chocolate_addict
Oct 22, 2018 7:26 pm
John1121
John1121
21 October 2018

New bathroom price

New bathroom price

Hello There, You want to convert a room into a bathroom and I have just renovated my bathroom by Handyman Perth Services WA. If you would like to hire renovators you can…

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John1121
Oct 21, 2018 12:12 pm
planeguy
planeguy
19 October 2018

Heat Pump Dryer

Heat Pump Dryer

We love ours, but are "heavy" users - 3-5 or so loads a week. When we bought we calculated a 8 year pay back, but recorded an actual drop in electricity usage giving a 4…

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planeguy
Oct 19, 2018 10:27 am
gary1985
gary1985
15 October 2018

Bathroom screed and waste pipes

Bathroom screed and waste pipes

Hi, I’m renovating my first bathroom in my own house.Im a carpenter by trade but I’m originally from the uk so I’m getting up to speed with the building regulations…

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gary1985
Oct 15, 2018 8:42 pm

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