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Skippa1

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15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Dampfix 2/Dampfix 3

Geoff,
Dampfix 2 is an acrylic, fibre-reinforced waterproofing membrane used for waterproofing shower recesses, bathrooms, laundries, roofs and decks.
Dampfix 2 is part of a system, which includes ASA Multiprime and…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Timber Deck and french doors

Tim..
Didn't the council's approve "X" amount of square meter's you don't need approval??

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathroom reno at a stand still

Make sure you get a waterproofing certiv.. if it leaks they will have to fix your bathroom! better to be safe then sorry! as that will be there warranty, an…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathroom reno at a stand still

Couldn't find my picture that I did.. which would show you ALL area's to waterproof..
But I did find these for you;
http://www.lafargeplasterboard.com.au/d ... pdf#page=4

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathroom reno at a stand still

Kylez,
Thanks for the photo..
I would be kicking up a stink big time.. That's a poor effort. I see your not having a hob (step) into the shower recess..
What's…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
missing drawing

Yeah the truss/frame company should have included it all! be sure to check with them :)

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathroom reno at a stand still

Kylez,
There sure is rules..
Check with them, but I am sure the shower base is just the first coat.. they need the first coat to try, an the reason for…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
gutter and fascia replacing help !!

If your gutter is custom made, rolled etc.. you will need them to make you brackets to suit the gutter.
External brackets sit on the outside of gutter, you string line…

gutter and fascia replacing help !!
15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Does these contain asbestos

Maybe get a disposable suit.. they are pretty cheap.. this stuff goes everywhere an you will get itchy for days haha..

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Can you lay tiles on shower base if your house is on stumps?

No offense.. but those universal shower bases look rotten with the tiles being cut 1/2 way.. not a good look in my opinion, I guess that's becasue of the "limited"…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Timber Flooring - 3 way bathroom

It's up to you.. but usually seen as all tiles..
Do you currently have any pictures of it so far?

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathroom reno at a stand still

Hey Kylez.. sorry to hear about the tradies.. it's not good when they don't contact you, answer the phone, return calls, or explain & let you know what's happening.. an…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Help Builder has built 60s style tiled shower base

Bit late for this reply haha sorry :(
But you don't need to have a hob.. Hobs have been known to be made out of brick or…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
N00b - Bathroom Reno

Hey guys..
Just noticed you need to do a few little pointer an changes to your list if they are in order..
1. Demolish current bathroom - remove fixtures, fittings, tiles, walls…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Old barthroom our first DIY

Hi there Dandi,
I guess depends on your budget, if you have one set?
Best would be to do a renovation..
For the walls, you would replace them with Villaboard an either…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Matte or Gloss tiles?

That's fine.. glad to help.. wouldn't want people to be excited an happy to get a bathroom done, then end up being disappointed from tiles etc.. would be the worst!!…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Help?? Whats wrong with this design??

Bit of a fiddly one that one..
Is it slab on ground or 2nd story? or on peirs?
An option could be to move the toilet to where the basin is…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Not happy with the tiling job - UPDATED WITH PICTURES

Andrea,
Sorry to hear about your experiences ::sad:: you are paying for quality an by those photos, that isn't quality.. if that was one of my jobs,…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Waterproofing bathrooms - is this right?

The green board you posted is called aqua check.. moisture resistant gybrock.. mostly used in the laundry/spare toilet.. but is known to be used in shower recesses
To me.. I…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Matte or Gloss tiles?

Rach,
That's a good size tile.. it's up to you guys tho, if you like that!
Just a word of advise.. from experience.. Did a bathroom for a Client.. They were the…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Help - leaking ceiling

How did you go with this?
You say balcony?? I assume it's tiled then? do you have a big sliding door that goes onto the balcony? any photos?

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
BlahBlah is in the House - Newcastle

Congrats Tim... sounds good mate!!
Which company do you do electrical wholesale for?? pm me if you don't want to post up on here.. :lol:

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Semi frameless shower and base

Rach,
All depends on personal preference.. who is the company? if it's something from like Rheece they will be quite expensive..
Also be sure that the waist in the shower base…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Removing tile adhesive from concrete floor

We have had these issues for a few jobs, being quite a large area we had to hire a concrete grinder :) a little expensive if…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
bathtub installation

Hey there,
Yeah that would be fine! reason you notch it in, is so the end of the bath as well as one side of the bath, has timbers to help…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Bamboo floor pictures

I did a floor for a client as they wanted bamboo flooring.. looks heaps nice! each to there own tho..
They haven't had any issues or problems with them, either did…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Waterproofing-urethane activiation coat????

Suh... Who is the waterproofer? wet seal/legend waterproofing (sound like them)
If your wet area's have not been coated, you can tile if you want it to leak.. so on that…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
re-plastering for renovation

AJ
Best way for the walls if they have cracks in them... grind them out 500mm wide (so 250mm each side of it) re-render the sections about 3mm prior to the…

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
BlahBlah is in the House - Newcastle

Hey Tim...
Welcome to the forums, I am also from Newcastle :)

15 years15 yearsSkippa1Skippa1 posted:
Helloooo

Thanks guys.. seems like a good forum :)

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