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kb46
kb46
9 January 2011

Mini corrugated iron cladding in a bathroom

Mini corrugated iron cladding in a bathroom

I'm sure it will be fine in a wet area! A friend has some corrugated iron on her loo walls. I have a feeling it is only to dado rail height. I can remember thinking that…

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kb46
Jan 09, 2011 5:34 am
Annietom
Annietom
8 January 2011

Small bath room- Fix?

Small bath room- Fix?

first thing you need to repair the rot, damp will bring on all sorts of long term problems from your home. Waterproofing was a foreign concept in the 30's, but not it's…

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Annietom
Jan 08, 2011 10:16 pm
Annietom
rosewood
rosewood
7 January 2011

My bathroom renovations

My bathroom renovations

I would love to take the wall down between the toilet & bathroom to give it more space instead of taking the bath out but its a steel frame & has a bulk head running…

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rosewood
Jan 07, 2011 6:26 pm
rosewood
Moogles
Moogles
6 January 2011

Exhaust/heat/light fans why are they SOOOO UGLY?

Exhaust/heat/light fans why are they SOOOO UGLY?

I'm not sure what the brand was, but they were from Wide World of Lights (QLD) - they do have a website, but only limited products on it... sorry not much help - all our…

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Moogles
Jan 06, 2011 2:04 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
4 January 2011

window over bath

window over bath

There is no minimum sill height. The sill can be at floor level. But there is a limit to the amount the…

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ECOECO
Jan 04, 2011 10:03 pm
ECOECO
oliwally
oliwally
18 December 2010

Shower pre-slope or not?

Shower pre-slope or not?

Thanks for your help mdelbridge. In my situation I think I'll but my mortar bed down on top of the existing concrete slab, and then waterproof at tile level as you…

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oliwally
Dec 18, 2010 1:16 pm
Bigtop
Bigtop
26 November 2010

Bath/shower Mixer and Diverter

Bath/shower Mixer and Diverter

Thanks will arrange this.

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Bigtop
Nov 26, 2010 10:38 am
donnam
donnam
24 November 2010

Standard dimensions of shower recess/cove for shampoo

Standard dimensions of shower recess/cove for shampoo

Ours will be 30 x 60 same as the tile size. It will also have a glass shelf in it. Hope that helps donna

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donnam
Nov 24, 2010 7:58 pm
tjilpi
tjilpi
18 November 2010

Bathroom privacy options

Bathroom privacy options

We have sash windows. Top panels are leadlight, bottom panels are the old style, clear colored, patterned glass. We don't have blinds, which I like :)

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tjilpi
Nov 18, 2010 9:58 pm
joles
joles
16 November 2010

Size of bathrooms

Size of bathrooms

Our main bathroom is around 8.4 m2 (vanity, shower (1200 x 900) and bath). Powder room is a weird shape but around 3.5 m2 (nice and big for riding the porcelain bus :lol: :n:

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joles
Nov 16, 2010 8:08 pm
joles
1luckygirl
1luckygirl
9 November 2010

fiberglass tub painting?

fiberglass tub painting?

The 'clawfoot tub' has great feet out of brass and a nice white inside, but its dark green on the outside. Just moved it and found out its fiberglass as it is so…

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1luckygirl
Nov 09, 2010 2:04 pm
qonyx
qonyx
1 November 2010

Bathroom tiles

Bathroom tiles

where are you located hindipop... we are building with Mirvac and their tile supplier is Dilorenzo http://www.dilorenzo.net.au/ we have been to quite a few tiles places…

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qonyx
Nov 01, 2010 7:21 pm
qonyx
hindipop
hindipop
1 November 2010

Covering up the gas water heater

Covering up the gas water heater

Hi Thanks for the replies.. we are planning to make a temporary wall on one side with a door at right angle to it... would be leaving some vent for the circulation.. hope…

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hindipop
Nov 01, 2010 3:00 pm
Lex
Lex
27 October 2010

Flushing your toilet (of all topics!!!) :)

Flushing your toilet (of all topics!!!) :)
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:lol: Let me know if you find something useful!! I think you can play with something in the cistern, like someone mentioned earlier. Still, not something I would attempt myself :oops: ...

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Lex
Oct 27, 2010 7:54 pm
Lex
scozzy
scozzy
26 October 2010

Tiling the whole shower in mosaics.

Tiling the whole shower in mosaics.

Vanity tops will be white stone, not sure exactly which Caesarstone to choose yet?? I've got CS Snow in mine, it's lovely! Not too flecky :D

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scozzy
Oct 26, 2010 3:25 pm
mpcj
mpcj
17 October 2010

Glass Vanity Top Explodes

Glass Vanity Top Explodes
1, 2

Just reminded me that my mum had a gas cooktop with has glass on the top - very popular in the 70's. One day that completely exploded too but it had something underneath…

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mpcj
Oct 17, 2010 12:54 pm
mpcj
grinder
grinder
16 October 2010

Has anyone used a DIY kit to resurface a bath?

Has anyone used a DIY kit to resurface a bath?

Hi cookie I have not done it yet however i have the same predicament my bathtub is also kind of light ivory/brown and it has peeled off showing a blue layer so if painted…

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grinder
Oct 16, 2010 9:21 am
grinder
kb46
kb46
15 September 2010

Bad Tile Layout

Bad Tile Layout

Having the feature strip right at the top will add height to your shower - I think it will look great that way! While the cut strips in the last shower pic are very…

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kb46
Sep 15, 2010 12:10 pm
Almond~Eyes
Almond~Eyes
5 September 2010

Bathroom Reno Advice!

Bathroom Reno Advice!

Be aware that with asbestos removal, you can only dump a very small amount yourselves. If it's greater than a 10m2 (I think) area, then it must be done by professionals.

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Almond~Eyes
Sep 05, 2010 5:47 pm
Southies
Southies
2 September 2010

Hairline cracking in shower tiles

Hairline cracking in shower tiles

Ok, then maybe Southies was looking for a definite "it's definitely the builder's problem, go forth and get them to sort it out", and maybe a bit…

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Southies
Sep 02, 2010 9:59 am
Southies
sweetime
sweetime
26 July 2010

SOB - to keep or not to keep!?

SOB - to keep or not to keep!?

I'm voting for keeping the bath. While I hate showers over baths, I'd prefer them to no bath at all.

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sweetime
Jul 26, 2010 10:29 am
Michelle
Michelle
7 June 2010

Colour template!!!!

Colour template!!!!

Clairem….Hi and welcome! :D For a better response to your query, copy and past your selections and put them in your own thread in the bathroom forum, more people will…

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Michelle
Jun 07, 2010 9:13 pm
Michelle
Lex
Lex
3 June 2010

The longest highest bath or basin SPOUT

The longest highest bath or basin SPOUT

:z: That's fantastic, SK!!! It even swivels!!! :z: I have to contact them ... they have no prices on the web site :roll:

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Lex
Jun 03, 2010 9:23 am
Lex
take2
take2
23 April 2010

Vote for your favourite layout...

Vote for your favourite layout...
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I dont know if this will help or confuss the issue, but I was at a friends bathroom shop and you can buy cnr loo's(cistern sits in the corner) which can help where there…

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take2
Apr 23, 2010 8:35 pm
take2
Fiffaro
Fiffaro
6 January 2010

Squeegies

Squeegies

Thanks, to_do_list and kyton. It will be worthwhile if it helps keep the new showers clean!

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Fiffaro
Jan 06, 2010 10:26 am
sbudge
sbudge
3 December 2009

Toilet Plumbing Problem

Toilet Plumbing Problem

Unfortunately he will have to pull off some tiles and reduce the height of the flush pipe. Tiles will ahve to be removed to expose the bottom of the cistern as he will…

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sbudge
Dec 03, 2009 10:24 pm
Staz88
Staz88
11 November 2009

Urgent Tiling Advice Needed

Urgent Tiling Advice Needed

Or you could lay the wall tiles vertically.

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Staz88
Nov 11, 2009 8:01 pm

It has been a long time since I posted in here, but both bathrooms are now finished and we are absolutely thrilled with them. The ensuite before picture is below... (wow…

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TwoFatKitties
Nov 10, 2009 4:19 pm
TwoFatKitties
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whoville
Oct 14, 2009 3:29 pm
whoville
Lostris
Lostris
2 October 2009

Over head drencher Arm length

Over head drencher Arm length

2.7 may be a little high. When I used to design these into bathrooms I generally put them at about 2.1, 2.2. I think a standard vertical arm comes in 300, 450 or 600mm…

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Lostris
Oct 02, 2009 11:41 pm
Southies
Southies
15 September 2009

Oops....now we're in a spot of trouble!! HELP....

Oops....now we're in a spot of trouble!! HELP....

Sure, but a couple of tiles will need to be removed & then re-applied

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Southies
Sep 15, 2009 7:08 am
Southies
MagicJ
MagicJ
3 September 2009

Spa Tips etc etc

Spa Tips etc etc

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MagicJ
Sep 03, 2009 12:11 pm
MagicJ
inamet09
inamet09
20 August 2009

Toilet Brush Holder

Toilet Brush Holder
1, 2

Adairs have really nice bathroom accessories.. :)

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inamet09
Aug 20, 2009 3:21 pm
inamet09
jodge
jodge
3 August 2009

Wall-faced toilets and ugly plumbing

Wall-faced toilets and ugly plumbing

Thanks for your info possumchops! Kohler Opiaz is beautiful isn't it. . . hope we can afford them when it's time to choose!

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jodge
Aug 03, 2009 12:02 pm
jodge
Diamond
Diamond
27 May 2009

Cracked tiles from underfloor heating

Cracked tiles from underfloor heating

Hi, I am not a tiler, but I used to repair concrete in factories so I know a bit about expansion and movement. The tiles are brittle so any movement and they will break.…

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Diamond
May 27, 2009 7:47 pm
Macy
Macy
24 May 2009

Bathroom plans; what do you think?

Bathroom plans; what do you think?

Kek, I like that spare roll holder! I tried a few search terms, which led back to this thread :lol: , but I finally found the thread I remembered regarding the grout. It's…

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Macy
May 24, 2009 3:20 pm
Southies
Southies
19 May 2009

Vanity light

Vanity light
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You can always check if they ship to Australia...? Yep I looked - no luck ::crying:: Picture lights could work, but a lot of them…

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Southies
May 19, 2009 12:46 pm
Southies
suh
suh
4 May 2009

Which tap goes with which basin

Which tap goes with which basin
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:lol: :lol: I love that O - M - G hehe I'm exhausted Pix, what can I say, I knew I couldn't live with the little "unit" it's all organised…

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suh
May 04, 2009 8:25 pm
suh
Draconis
Draconis
22 April 2009

A couple of silly toothbrushy questions ...

A couple of silly toothbrushy questions ...

I have a cup/toothbrush holder mounted to the wall and all the rest of the stuff in the vanity draws or cupboard but more often then not my toothbrush sits on the glass…

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Draconis
Apr 22, 2009 3:00 pm
Draconis
kyton
kyton
8 March 2009

Waterproofing-urethane activiation coat????

Waterproofing-urethane activiation coat????

Lisanne - they probably haven't been paid because SuH's builder went @rse-up last month!! SuH - how did you go? Did you get any answers from the waterproofing company?

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kyton
Mar 08, 2009 2:19 pm
kyton
vvs mand
vvs mand
3 February 2009

Why don't we have cool shower set-ups like these?

Why don't we have cool shower set-ups like these?

Why don't we have these sorts of systems in Australia? Er, you could if you wanted it. There's nothing to stop you installing such a…

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vvs mand
Feb 03, 2009 4:20 pm
suh
suh
28 September 2008

Walk-In Shower Recess

Walk-In Shower Recess

Yes it makes sense thanks. In my bathroom now we have a step up to the bath and then where the top of the bath tiles meets the sides is exactly how I want it done, (does…

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suh
Sep 28, 2008 10:18 am
suh
Paula
Paula
2 September 2008

Soap holders, etc...

Soap holders, etc...
1, 2

I do but sometimes you need emergency maintenance in between waxes for a…

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Paula
Sep 02, 2008 8:24 am
Paula
Casa2
Casa2
12 June 2008

HEATED TOWEL RAILS

HEATED TOWEL RAILS

Hi 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…

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Casa2
Jun 12, 2008 4:36 pm
vintage
vintage
6 June 2008

NOW I’VE SEEN IT ALL!!!

NOW I’VE SEEN IT ALL!!!

Definately a "girls only" Loo :lol:

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vintage
Jun 06, 2008 11:49 pm
vintage
Zedman
Zedman
30 April 2008

FEATURE TILE IN SHOWERS

FEATURE TILE IN SHOWERS

Couple 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…

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Zedman
Apr 30, 2008 3:06 pm
Zedman
Michelle
Michelle
9 April 2008

Bathroom website.

Bathroom website.

Bathroom, website. :D http://www.hansataps.com/

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Michelle
Apr 09, 2008 1:58 pm
Michelle
Kryten
Kryten
26 March 2008

Baths & Spas

Baths & Spas

The first one doesn't look too comfortable - I'd like to be able to stretch out, not be squished up like a pretzel :shock: The second one is quite nice though.

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Kryten
Mar 26, 2008 8:04 pm
Kryten
Michelle
Michelle
25 March 2008

Links - Benchtops

Links - Benchtops

Parbury/Wilsonart http://www.parbury.com.au/home.asp Laminex http://www.laminex.com.au/ Formica http://www.formica.com.au/ Quantun Quartz Colours…

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Michelle
Mar 25, 2008 2:02 pm
Michelle

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