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8 years8 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

Replacing brick wall with Bi-fold patio door
14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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:…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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.

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
My projected renovation cost (chart)

Oh, there is plenty of need for a reno!
This is original 1950's bathroom :-)
Will post some pictures...

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

Shower screen - corner or semi-circular, base or tiles?
14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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 :shock:

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37998
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22287

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
Shower bath screen - next to vanity

Hi Pink Tulips,
There was a similar thread already... have a look
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=35219
I think I would simply have a small gap between vanity and shower screen. A lot…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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"??? :lol:

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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....

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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,…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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...

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
Awkward floor plan with corner spa bath

Cheers,
We are considering sliding door as well...

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
tiler: time and material or just time/ labour costs?

How do you guys selecting a tiler?
Just by asking friends?

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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.

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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.

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

14 years14 yearsozshotsozshots posted:
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…

Awkward floor plan with corner spa bath

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