Splashers posted:Laminam splashback
Quatum Quartz have a product almost the same called Quatum Six which is sold by WK Stone. They have had this on the market for a while and is definetely…
Splashers posted:Tiles on kickboard/plinth?
I would do the kick the same as vanity door colour, tilers will pop off after a while
Splashers posted:Large windows in Void facing west
I have the same situation in my home and I dont find it a problem. We have put in Comfort Glass which does help a bit, we have 600mm eaves…
Splashers posted:bathroom reno floor
Worst thing to do is cover up timber floor if used for a wet area it will cost you money in the long run.
Do it right and rip up floor…
Splashers posted:Bathroom Tiles - ask tiler to install our own bought Tiles a
No this will not be allowed to be done, and more than likely the tiler may lose his contracts with builder.
Talk to the Builder and ask them for a…
Splashers posted:Builder gone into liquidation and house unfinished
If you can access the property take photos of everything you can as this will help with evidence of where they are up too.
Splashers posted:Builder gone into liquidation and house unfinished
This is always a difficult position but you will be surprised how often it happens. Seek legal advice asap
Make sure the house is locked up and anything that has not…
Splashers posted:My builder says I can't have 2 different floor tiles joining
From the information provided I see No issue with having different tiles. There is no reason 2 different tiles can not be laid side by side we do this often…
Splashers posted:Steps to front door
BCA says you have 5mm tolerance between step heights only, all measurements in heights should be the same across the whole staircase.
Splashers posted:change wall mixers after handover easy?
In order to change the mixers over you need access inside the wall. You will need to remove tiles first than cut part of the wall so plumber can access…
Splashers posted:white mortar for bricks is a 25% price increase reasonable?
$500 upgrade should be about right only
Splashers posted:Another Fence Dispute
Just agree with neighbour and get them to pay half of the normal colorbond fence, make sure they pay half prior to install. Than after all works are complete and…
Splashers posted:OMEGA 90cm Freestanding OF916FX
Further to our Omega problems
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We upgraded all our appliances in our new home to Omega as we had the impression they were a good and reliable brand, how wrong we…
Splashers posted:Colorbond Roof
We have a dark colour Colorbond roof which is 2 years old and we do not have any issues in regards to popping in winter or summer. Our roof structure…
Splashers posted:Climbing plants on Verandah Pillars
The one way to fix this would be using Stainless Steel Stand offs which bolt onto the wall and have varying lengths to space off the wire/mesh of the pillars.…
Splashers posted:Edgewater homes
The parent company is Henley homes who had a lot of issues under the name Henley back between 2005-2009 when they had a lot of issues building and from memory…
Splashers posted:Timber floor or porcelain tiles
You could always meet in the middle and Lay Porcelain timber tiles, you get the timber look but the durability of tiles
Splashers posted:Mcdonald Jones homes or Clarendon Homes.
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Check out this page in forums its long but read it and it has a lot of good info
Splashers posted:Bathroom Cornice Type
In the Building game its hard to say SOP as everyone builds processes are different and sometimes there are no right or wrong ways to do things.
If they have installed…
Splashers posted:Bench waterfall feature after handover.
My advice is talk to the stone mason who you thinking of using after handover as many will be reluctant to do this kind of work. If the top benchtop…
Splashers posted:Mcdonald Jones homes or Clarendon Homes.
The best thing to do is get the full quote including any changes you want done on both and ask all the questions on what is exactly included. McJones have…
Splashers posted:Landscaping ideas for front garden
Before doing more to landscaping i would look at painting the front of the house to a more modern colour first than go from there
Splashers posted:Bathroom renovation
Hey Tazw,
Always do the modifications first prior to finishing the walls so go ahead and do the window first in case of damages to walls. This includes if you need…
Splashers posted:Re: Roses and a lemon tree
Roses and Lemons like deep soil but lemons need free draining soil as they dont like their feet wet which most roses can tolerate for periods. lemons require a lot…
Splashers posted:lawn sandal aerators?
Hey Sergey,
I use mine all the time, generally after it rains at least every 2 or 3 months and my lawn never pools water and is thick n lush all…
Splashers posted:Who's building with Clarendon??
2 things have changed, first is they are not selling many homes and second is the legal team make you remove negative comments
Splashers posted:Bathroom Cornice Type
Square set ceiling with tiling up to it looks much cleaner and nicer than cornice. The finish is much better and when steam risers you dont get the sharp edge…
Splashers posted:Advice for a functional kitchen/scullery
There are a few things i would consider changing.
1) The Walk In linen at the front of the house to be deleted as it seems there is ample storage throughout…
Splashers posted:Cleaning marks off walls without causing burnishing of paint
Try using baby wipes as a friend does that on their Dulux paint and seems to work for them
