Replacing brick wall with Bi-fold patio door
Hi All,
I have 6.7m brick wall at the end of my house (movie room) and just dreaming on replacing it with Bi-fold patio door.
Stegbar has 5.5m standard 7 wing…
Removing bathtub
Please give us a link to this clip.
I want to see magic in action... Have the same problem with bathtube and don't want to get under the house.
Apparently you can…
Tiled shower base on timber floor
I would like to have a tiled shower base on timber floor.
I’ve read a lot about how this is done and spoken to a couple of tradespeople. Initially everyone says:…
My projected renovation cost (chart)
Both doors are now swinging to the opposite direction (outwards).
It cost me $120 to re-hung 2 doors. Sliding doors are nice... but much more expensive.
My projected renovation cost (chart)
Oh, there is plenty of need for a reno!
This is original 1950's bathroom
Will post some pictures...
My projected renovation cost (chart)
Hi,
I thought it might be useful to share my projected renovation costs.
I'd love to get a comparison what other people are paying for similar appliances and jobs.
I'm still in the…
Shops for bathroom fittings i.e baths, toilets, tapware etc
Hi,
Don't forget about the smaller retailers.
I've found they are generally cheaper comparing to Reece and Tradelink.
Don't expect to see all the stock on the web, you have to walk-in the…
Choosing the plumber (plasterer, tiler...)
Called them today, Plumbing industry commission 1300-815-127
asked for registration department.
The lady there was quite rude and in apparent hurry. She provided the info on current certificates but declined to comment…
Shower screen - corner or semi-circular, base or tiles?
In my initial plan I was going to use corner shower screen, semi-frameless or even frameless.
Recently I've been told corner shower screens often leaks as shower is pointed right on…
bathroom will it work?
I can only guess you are not in VIC or TAS...
Winter gas bill will be huge in the cooler areas
Corner Spa/Rectangle Spa or Bath?
Spa baths are not everyone's cup of tea.
I just love them, and already bough corner 1500*1500 for my renovation.
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Flushing your toilet (of all topics!!!) :)
I was wondering about a similar subject.
With toilet manufacturers fighting for better water efficiency, I found some models not doing the job properly... they're just not able to flush the…
Shower bath screen - next to vanity
Hi Pink Tulips,
There was a similar thread already... have a look
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I think I would simply have a small gap between vanity and shower screen. A lot…
Choosing the plumber (plasterer, tiler...)
So, I've got 3 quotes from plumbers. All very close to each other, ranging from 2500 to 3000 AUD.
How do I choose "the right guy"???
Ensuite Taps - Mixer, or Twin Tap? (help!)
Mixers all the way!
I don't know a single advantage of twin taps... they're sooo 1950's....
Vanity unit: wide or standard?
Hi,
I need your wisdom guys…
I have a bit unusual and cramped layout with corner spa bath.
In my original plan, I was going to install wall hung, semi-recessed vanity unit on…
bathroom will it work?
I would go with the indoor spa.
Outdoor spa takes 6 hours and plenty of gas to warm up the water. It is also has chlorine smell.
Germs - go for self-draining…
Plumbers vs bathroom renovators (VIC)
Hi,
I want to renovate a bathroom in my house in Seaford, VIC.
There are plenty of companies offering "complete bathroom renovation"
I think I will save money if I hire plumber, plasterer,…
Custom made vanity with semi-recessed basin
Does anyone has experience with ordering custom-build vanities?
My floor plan warrants 1500*300 single basin vanity. They aren’t easy to get and there is little choice available. Also, I strongly prefer…
Vanity next to a shower screen
Candylea, Southies
What is the wall made of? Is it a proper timber frame + plaster or something much lighter on construction side?
Does your plasterer build it?
take2,
Do you ever need to…
Vanity next to a shower screen
Hi,
Does anyone has example of vanity being next to a shower screen?
I can think of 3 scenarios:
1. Vanity touches the glass screen. Does that make sense? I would probably need…
Frameless/semi frameless
I wonder if anyone had frameless screen which does not leak?
Big Hen has frameless screens <1000K (plus installation) but I'm now unsure if I want one...
Awkward floor plan with corner spa bath
Cheers,
We are considering sliding door as well...
Awkward floor plan with corner spa bath
Hi Kek,
The pump will be outside, it won't take space and it's easy to maintain it as well.
No room for hobs in our case... hope this will work out somehow…
tiler: time and material or just time/ labour costs?
How do you guys selecting a tiler?
Just by asking friends?
Exhaust in the window pane? Delayed timer for exhaust?
Are you talking about hot water service or ducted heating exhaust?
In all cases, there are some regulations - exhaust should be 1m from the window, AFAIK.
Ensuite Help!!
Try this: Tradelink online bathroom planner.
Nice and easy, but 2D only.
http://www.tradelink.com.au/planner.html
There are others:
This one is 3D but I could not get shapes I needed.
Spa bath manufacturers
Hi,
I am on the market for 1500*1500 spa bath.
My initial plan was to go with Decina brand. The very basic spas are not expensive, but if you step up and…
Awkward floor plan with corner spa bath
Hi everyone,
this is my first post here and first attempt at bathroom reno (I've done 2 kitchens already)
I have a walk-through bathroom: entrance door is on the right and walk-through…