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RENOVATING MAGAZINE CONTENTS ALSO ONLINE AT RENOVATINGMAGAZINE.COM.AU EXTRA INFO + PRODUCT WEBSITE LINKS + BACK ISSUES

TEL: 0418 971 277 ISSN: 1444 -0202

ROOFING

IONIC SHOWER............................................37

DECORATIVE WINDOW FILM.......................14

CEILINK ........................................................ 4

PANELSCAPE CEILING PANELS ...................40

Keyless door lock .........................................15

Flat roof tiles ................................................ 8

Basins from Florence ...................................41

TINTED WINDOW FILM ...............................18

Concrete roof tiles ........................................22

Ceramic bathroom accessories .....................41

LOCK & HANDLE CENTRE............................29

ILLUME SKYLIGHTS .....................................23

Non-heated towel ladders ...........................41

Black door hadware.....................................38

Skylight without roof penetration ...............26

Zucchetti showerhead ..................................41

Pivot entrance-door .....................................38

ATTIC GROUP ..............................................29

Italian-designed bathroomware..................45

Shaker-style doors .......................................39

Gable vents ..................................................50

Checking your HWS .....................................46

EURO DOUBLE GLAZING ............................47

CLASSIC ATTICS ...........................................56

Enamelled steel washbasins ........................48

PAINTING & DECORATING

TILING & PAVING

MARMOX SHOWER UNDERLAY ...................49

FX AUSTRALIA: Online Paint Shop .............24

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LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

FX AUSTRALIA: Safe Paints.........................34

Chevron-themed products............................. 8

Skirting-board with cable channel ..............30

FX AUSTRALIA .............................................35

Latest stone tiles ..........................................16

Wire pendant lights .....................................46

COLORMAKER INDUSTRIES.........................48

Terrazzo floor tile ........................................51

TIMBER PRODUCTS

OUTDOORS RENOVATING

Tile grout in colours.....................................51

COLONIAL WALL LININGS............................ 7

External blinds for privacy .....................28

18-volt cordless driver .................................36

HOME SECURITY

VJ PLUS .......................................................11

Lightweight blower ................................28

20V hammer drill ........................................36

Home security and automation ...................36

PLYCO ..........................................................54

Post-hole diggers ...................................28

Ratcheting wrench .......................................36

Ride-on lawn mower .............................28

Tool tethering ..............................................38

Rover chipper-shredder .........................28

All terrain kneepad .....................................39

PUMPS-A-LOT submersible pump.........36

18-volt cordless saw .....................................50

Stone-paver alternative................................ 6

EXCALIBUR TOOLS ......................................31

App-enabled surveillance kits .....................40

KITCHEN & LAUNDRY

4 home security systems...............................44

ARTO BATHROOMWARE ............................... 2

BATHROOM

Snake Drain Cleaner ..................................31

Budget bathroom makeover........................14

EXTEND-A-RAIL...........................................44

APPLIANCES

SHOWER PLUG ............................................15

Zip filter taps ...............................................48

Dishwashers under $1799 ............................ 6

IONIC SHOWER............................................16

SCHOTS HOME EMPORIUM .........................55

Combination steam-oven ............................12

DIY fix for old taps .......................................18

FLOORING

Installing a shower anywhere......................18

Scandinavian-look flooring .........................12

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER PRODCUTS ....19

Cushioned vinyl flooring ..............................24

Installing a toilet anywhere .........................22

Engineered hardwood flooring....................30

PANELSCAPE For walls ................................22

Brinton’s carpets ..........................................39

MEGASEALED BATHROOMS ........................25 Heated towel rails........................................26 Luxury basins from Italy ..............................30 Accessible toilet kits .....................................32

Hyper shears for impact drills......................26

Air compressor with small footprint.............51

Compact alfresco barbecue ..........................12

Concrete Trowelling machine .......................51 Metal-cutting tools .......................................51 Pressure cleaner ..........................................51

Wine cellars .................................................12

BUILDING MATERIALS

MALCOLM ST JAMES: LACANCHE ...............27

Pressed metal panels .................................... 8

100cm range cooker ....................................34

ZELLETEX PVC PANELS................................10

Professional barbecue .................................34

4 new render products .................................20

Architectural rangehoods.............................44

Gyprock’s Presto cornice ..............................20

SINKS, TAPS & PLUMBING

Range of 14 Italian ovens ............................45

Plywood in Australian species .....................20

QUOSS TRANSFORMERS .............................21

Home theatre projector ...............................50

Designer glass .............................................29

MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS & VANITIES ...42

PVC wall panelling ......................................30

MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS .......................43

STORAGE SPACE

HANDIY POST COVERS ................................31

Industrial-look basin mixer .........................32

WINDOWS & DOORS

ATTIC GROUP ..............................................13

OTHER

Compact bathroom makeover .....................33

THE WOODWORKERS CO ............................. 5

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Wall panels and towel rails .........................15

Matching taps and accessories .....................33

MAGICSEAL INSECT SCREENS ...................... 6

Dust-free cutter ............................................. 6

EZ HOME SOLUTIONS .................................17

Septic tank pumps .......................................33

COLONIAL WAREHOUSE............................... 9

Impact driver accessories .............................. 6

RENOVATING BUSINESS DIRECTORY..........52

Bidet toilet-seat ...........................................32

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Modernise & add value to your home Ceilink will turn your hot and uncomfortable verandah into a moden outdoor living area that you can use all year round. Ceilink panels instantly insulate, and are designed to fit under any verandah, pergola, awning, patio, sunroom, garage or shed.

Call us now on 1300 000 900 or visit ceilink.com.au for an online quote or to order online. We deliver to most Australian suburbs.

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Convert your verandah roof into a great looking insulated outdoor living area that combats the extreme summer heat with Ceilink At last an easy to install, ready to use insulated ceiling that will help you survive the extreme heat and humidity of the Australian summer; with the added bonus that it will also keep the chill away in winter.

Ceilink’s insulated polystyrene centre reduces radiant heat transfer by more than 90% and achieves an R2.75 thermal performance, making it ideal for outdoor living areas such as verandahs, pergolas, sunrooms and sheds. When used in enclosed areas, minimises the need for air conditioning in summer and heating in winter, appealing to home owners concerned by increasing energy costs, with a bonus attraction of a dramatic reduction in mould and condensation.

Ceilink’s 900mm wide panels are lightweight, manageable and prefinished with a white steel ceiling face. Compared to traditional retrofit ceiling installations, lead time is dramatically reduced, installation is a breeze and there is no need for painting or any of the mess — making it an ideal DIY solution for the handyman, or a quick and cost effective professionally fitted ceiling.

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As Australians continue to embrace the use of outdoor entertaining areas, Ceilink is an almost instant outdoor living insulation solution and with some of the comments from its customers, it’s on its way to becoming an Australian requirement.

“With the entire family around for Christmas Day, sitting under our pergola was unbearable due to the extreme heat that radiated through our steel roof; it was like sitting in a sauna. The Ceilink panels have provided us with both the alfresco look and the comfort level we craved. We no longer feel like we are sitting in a microwave whilst entertaining guests. We are truly amazed at how good it works.

It was completed in less than a day as due to the pre-finished surface there was no messy painting required.”

You can request a quote or order online at www.ceilink.com.au Ceilink delivers to most Australian suburbs

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Magnetic Insect Screens • Perfect for casement Original & (hinged) windows Still The Best • Very easy removal After 21 Years for cleaning • 100% seal against insects • Neat, unobtrusive, almost invisible • Designer colours • Suits timber, aluminium, steel, PVC • Free measure and quote • Any shape or size

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Dust-free cutting When cutting building and renovating materials such as floor tiles, concrete, screed and plasterboard panels, many Tradies typically use an angle grinder. Unfortunately this process generates a high level of dust as cutting mineral materials creates significant fine dust pollution.

This also poses considerable health risks for anyone in the workarea. To prevent dust pollution in home-renovation work like this, Festool developed their new freehand cutting system [DSC-AG 125 FH] as a dust-free solution. With the new cutting system – an angle grinder with a compact extraction hood – cutting down and cutting out mineral building materials can be carried out almost dust-free.

The new system also allows a clear view of the cut; and the folding hood allows cuts to be performed right up to the wall.

Range of 9 German dishwashers Miele have positioned their Discovery G 4000 dishwasher range at competitive price points. Each model has a 3.5 star energy efficiency rating complemented by a 5 star WELs water efficiency rating, using 11.3-litres per cycle. Furthermore, the sculptured stainless steel facia design and user interface take on the look and feel of the Miele G 6000 dishwasher series with centred displays and key banks. The fascia on G 4000 models also includes direct-printed graphics which conveniently indicate the temperatures for all wash programs. The high-end appearance of the G 4000 Discovery models continues inside. Here, the innovative lower basket with its hinged sections offers a wide range of functions when stacking crockery; the upper basket demonstrates flexibility; while grip areas make it easier to operate the upper and lower dishwasher baskets. All models have five wash programmes; while some accommodate a cutlery basket and others have a cutlery tray. There are 3 freestanding models priced at $1199, $1399 and $1499; 2 built-under models priced at $1399 and $1599; 2 integrated models priced at $1399 and $1599; and 2 full-integrated models priced at $1599 and $1799.

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Alternative to stone pavers for outdoors renovating Amber Tiles have released an alternative to natural stone paving, the Urban Surface Collection for outdoors flooring. While the natural stone look continues to dominate the design field for 2015 these textural, style-led pavers move beyond existing ceramic solutions. Twice as thick as most tiles the range is impact-resistant and offers superior strength and durability, making it ideal for pool surrounds, driveways and other high-traffic areas in both residential and commercial applications.

The range emulates the timeless effect of natural stone without the “wear and tear” factor or difficulty in maintaining its immaculate looks. The ceramic stone look is a trend that is here to stay and the technology has improved so much that it’s very difficult to tell the difference between Urban Surface and natural stone.

The Urban Surface Collection is available in a variety of formats, designs and trims, offering a complete system for designing outdoors spaces. The range is stain- and slip-resistant; easy to clean; and resistant to salt attacks. The 600x600 or 600x300 pavers can help your outdoors space reach its full potential.

IRWIN Tools accessories IRWIN® Tools has completed the second phase of its Impact Performance Series™ portfolio of impact driver accessories, featuring four key ranges: the Double-Ended Power Bits; a Tapcon® Installation System; BOLT-GRIP®; and SCREW-GRIP™ Extractors; as well as a variety of accessories enabling Tradies to do more with their impact drivers.

With the most common usage of impact drivers being fastening, IRWIN’s Double-Ended Power Bits offer an improved driving functionality and the convenience of having two tips in one bit, eliminating the time spent searching for a replacement bit between applications. These bits feature IRWIN’s clever DoubleLok Technology™, which securely locks both ends of the bit into impact drivers and quick-change chucks.

Compatible with standard drill/drivers, but especially designed for use with impact drivers, the Tapcon® Installation System combines a bit and drill/drive sleeve to make Tapcon installation faster and easier. The one-piece construction bit features a built-in hex collar stop for drilling the perfect hole-depth for both Tapcon and other masonry screws.

The BOLT-GRIP® Impact Performance Series Extractors feature reverse spiral flutes, engineered to provide maximum gripping power to remove broken, damaged, or rusted nuts, bolts, and screws. These extractors have a universal lobular design that fits all types of fasteners. The new SCREW-GRIP™ Impact Performance Series Extractors are designed to easily remove damaged screws and small bolts with a single bit in three steps: drill; flip bit; and extract.

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A beautiful chevron designed rug can be an attractive addition to any room and there are lots of options in sizes and colours: a complementary colour for your curtains and walls; or a completely contrasting colour to make a statement.

But if you want a look that’s traditional, yet modern at the same time, consider chevron encaustic tiles. Encaustic tiles are famously colourful and rich with design so it makes sense that they also get the chevron treatment. They look equally great on floors as they do walls and years down the line they’ll still look as great as the day you laid them.

Chevron-themed products can be found at Schots Home Emporium, Melbourne.

Pressed metal is making its way back into our home-renovations – in bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces.

Since the early days, when there wasn’t design-choice, demand has grown and so have the choices. You can matchup industrial-style pressed metal with some great industrial-inspired lighting and furniture to create a look that’s bang on trend. Or if vintage is your thing, match your pressed metal with some classically-inspired furniture for a look that never gets old. It makes an impressive splashback in kitchens; and it looks great in bathrooms where moisture is a concern. But even greater than its practical uses is the look you can achieve pretty much anywhere in your home: under a dado rail in a hallway; in a classically-styled living room; or indeed on the ceiling in your bedroom with some Victorian furniture for a look that’s both glamorous and grand.

Installing pressed metal is more cost effective than tiles and will help you achieve a look that you’d be hard pressed to achieve otherwise. Schots Emporium offers pressed metal with a raw finish, primed [ready to paint] and white powder-coated for a sleek finish; and Schots provide a “How to...” guide for the best way to install pressed metal.

Flat profile Monier concrete roof tiles available in Queensland Monier recently released its Atura concrete roof tile collection offering Queensland homerenovators a sleek modern roof tile in a range of contemporary colours; and a prestigious look without the cost. With the current trend for flat roof tiles on the rise, the flat profile of the Atura collection gives more design flexibility and delivers a streamlined and modern look. The collection is available in six colours: at the lighter end of the spectrum Wild Rice and Babylon offer an option for a lighter roof which can change the overall look of the home; the palette then deepens into tawny colours such as Caraway and Wollemi; and finally includes the popular rich, dark tones of Barramundi and Sambuca.

One of the sought after features of the Atura concrete collection is its ability to work with the A-Line Ridge system, a contemporary finish that seamlessly aligns the ridge capping of a roof end-to-end in one clean straight line giving a sleek, uncluttered look and finish. Each tile in the Atura Collection has been treated using Monier’s EDGE technology which offers a range of benefits for builders and home-renovators. Firstly it provides outstanding water shedding properties; and secondly it allows for greater design flexibility as the tiles can be laid on roof pitches as low as 15°.

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Combination steam oven

Wine cellar appliances

With the release of its ILCS45X Combination Steam Oven [$3499] ILVE shows that you don’t have to be a qualified chef to achieve quality meals. ILVE’s Combination Steam Oven provides the benefits of healthy and flavour-packed meals without the fuss. Offering 11 oven functions, including steam cooking (40-130 degrees), forced air cooking, as well as the combination of both, it allows you to utilise traditional cooking and multifunction cooking modes, plus steam. Whether you’re cooking a succulent roast and veggies for the family, or a delicious risotto for a dinner party with friends, this Combination Steam Oven injects moisture into the food, preserves the nutritional properties and enhances the natural flavours in the food without having to over-season. It offers simplified management via its sensor control panel and a pre-selected, changeable recipe file.

It comes with a stainless steel exterior; and the oven-cavity is also stainless steel for durability and easy cleaning. Utmost safety is ensured with the oven door equipped with a child safety lock.

Vintec Australia has released their Transtherm Prestige 2015 range, a collection of state-of-the-art wine cellars from France.

Developed in collaboration with French oenologists and sommeliers, the new “Prestige” range has been designed to meet the precise requirements expressed by wine industry professionals; and to achieve a new level of energy-efficiency. They use up to 67% less power [based on an ambient room temperature of 25°C], made possible by a thicker and stronger construction equipped with an inner alloy finish for better cold diffusion.

The “Easy-Glide on Wheels” shelf design maximises space to accommodate different bottle shapes; while optional adjustable storage shelves can accommodate large formats such as magnum, double, imperial, and even original wooden cases. They also feature a stylish brushed aluminium control system and full-length handle conceived for hospitality professionals. For the budgetconscious wine lovers, the Transtherm “Elegance” solid door models remain available.

Compact, relocatable barbeque Integrating style and space-saving design, ILVE’s MY-Q BBQ is ideal for compact outdoor spaces; or as a secondary unit for larger entertaining occasions. It hooks onto any solid structure; and simply folds away when not in use. The stainless steel storage cover cleverly doubles as a splash back.

MY-Q has three rotary igniters with stainless steel gas burners, multiple ergonomic cooking plate configurations and front control knobs. The portable design allows you to install at your preferred height; as well as simply unscrewing and reinstalling at some other location. It weighs 30Kg; measures 650W x 630D x 255H; and is priced at $1399.

Light-coloured floor boards Cool and light, with graphic elements and colourful accents, the Scandinavian-look is an interior design classic that has been around for some time; and isn’t likely to disappear soon.

The cool, light basic tones inherent to this style make an ideal canvas for individual variation.

The best place to start if you’re seeking to create a Nordic look is a light floor. White is the basic colour for a Scandinavian interior, for both walls and flooring. Choosing a blank foundation allows you to create an atmosphere of spaciousness and serenity. A floor in a light hue creates an optical illusion of space in rooms with ceilings lacking in height. By choosing light colours as a foundation, you can easily display your personal mementos and photographs without producing a cluttered result.

White wooden flooring is often the first thing that comes to mind when you picture a Scandinavian interior. The white finishes of Quick-Step’s Variano timber floorboards such as White Oak Oiled comprises smaller pieces of wood to create a playful, yet light foundation. Streamlined white planks with the convenience and affordability of vinyl such as the white finishes in the Quick-Step Livyn Essential Collection [Patina Oak Light White and Painted Oak Light White] combine the best of the two materials. The Essential Collection offers a realistic wood-look and texture; and is water-resistant allowing it to be laid in bathrooms and kitchens.

If bright white is too clinical for your tastes, or you prefer a warmer hue, natural wood is an option for Scandinavian ambiance. The natural characteristics in the wood (cracks and knots) produce a lively and cheery ambiance in a contemporary manner. The Quick-Step Chestnut laminate floor was created to replicate genuine wood. The finish is sustained all the way to the joints and embossed in such a way that the planks have the look and feel of real wood. The Moonlight Oak Light laminate finish creates a light foundation, but adds a realistic wood print and texture as an extra element. While this adds a little more character to your floor, this light natural shade will retain your room’s spacious ambiance.

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Peel 'n stick Decorative Window Film can be applied to your window in minutes. Choose from plain or stipple frost patterns for complete day and night privacy while still allowing plenty of light.

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Budget bathroom-renovation using Raymor products The lavishly patterned floor of this bathroom was the starting point of the renovation, creating a template for the other elements of this relaxing home-spa.

The multi-patterned tiles featuring a mix of geometrics in a palette of warm greys, putty and white influenced the choices of fixtures and fittings. Walls were finished in a similar putty coloured textured tile; while fixtures reflect the strong geometric lines within the tiles. The rectangular Aruba 1500mm freestanding bath, featuring full lumbar support, was the first choice for this bathroom – and dictated the other pieces within the room. The rectangular profile of the bath is reflected in the clean white floor-mounted Tannah vanity. The Tannah features an integrated basin with pop-up waste and hair catcher; plus soft close drawers and doors.

Tapware continues the theme with both the Andric tower basin mixer and the Leigh bath filler featuring long angular lines. Standing tall and proud the Andric has a spout reach of 161mm and a 4 star WELS rating, using 7 litres of water a minute. Meanwhile, the Leigh bath filler has a height of 900mm and an elegantly slender profile. To complete the sense of unity, Tanami accessories were installed throughout, chosen for their simple, geometric profile that complements the other fixtures and fittings. All Tanami pieces – towel rails and rings, robe hooks, toilet tissue holder and soap accessories – are of brass construction with a bright chrome finish. Finally, the Byron, a wall-hung toilet suite with concealed cistern, maximises the exposure of the beautifully tiled floor. The Byron has a 4 star WELS rating with a 3.5L average flush.

All of the Raymor products used in this bathroom-renovation are available from Tradelink and Northern’s Plumbing Supplies nationally. Prices: Aruba square 1500mm acrylic freestanding bath $899; Tannah vanity, 900mm floor mounted $425; Andric tower basin mixer, 4 star WELS, 7.5L/min $249; Byron wall hung toilet with concealed cistern $705; Tanami towel ring $59; Tanami double towel rail, 800mm $139; Tanami toilet tissue holder $65; Tanami soap dish $62; Tanami robe hook $36.

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Keyless front-door locks in slim profile With Schlage Touch no key means there’s nothing to lose; nothing to fiddle with; and for intruders nothing to pick. This new front-door lock has a slim profile that’s every bit as sleek as it is strong.

Every detail of the Schlage Touch range of 4 models has been designed to give you easy and convenient access, while keeping style and security in mind. The Schlage Touch range comes in both lever and deadbolt versions, in satin nickel plate or black. Main features: •

Numeric touchscreen. Fingerprint-resistant; works in the rain and when wearing gloves.

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Slim profile. Sleek without sacrificing strength; works with screen doors.

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Durable smart design. Grade-2 security rating, for strong performance across a range of residential applications; 2-year battery life with a 9V battery backup.

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LED down-lighting. Illumination when you need it, on both the numbers and the lever.

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Dedicated icons. For both low battery and programming mode.

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Enhanced security. 100% bump-proof; 100% pick-proof.

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Convenience. No more cutting keys or re-keying locks; installs in minutes with just a screwdriver; memory for 19 access codes; no more keys to lose, hide, carry or forget.

FIX & PREVENT LEAKS IN SHOWERS & BALCONIES Simply brush SHOWER PLUG on tiles and grout Makes surface waterrepellent for 10 years.

For new and existing tiles.

Suitable for use indoors and outdoors.

Stops mould growing in grout Available at Bunnings, Mitre10 and most hardware stores for under $50

Call CPC: 02 9476 8818 Web: www.cpcproducts.com.au

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Wall / ceiling panels and skirting board To create a stylish and comfy looking living area, kitchen, bathroom, garage, office, EZ Home Solutions has introduced EZ Wall Panels; plus EZ Skirting that comes with a cablechannel. Made of durable, high quality, waterproof, non-toxic and fire retardant PVC, these products are fade resistant and easy to clean and maintain. That means no repainting to keep interiors looking new through the years. Its easy installation makes Wall Panels and Skirting DIY-friendly solutions as no specific tools or skills are required. EZ Wall Panels have a tongue-and-groove system to slot the panels together for a nice finish and quick installation; while EZ Skirting comes with a built-in cable channel to hide screws and low-voltage cables [phone, Internet, TV].

Heated Towel Rails EZ Home Solutions are also offer an extensive range of heated towel rails, including their innovative and energy efficient Swivel Rails. This stylish addition to your bathroom will solve the problem of putting up with damp towels; decrease humidity in the bathroom; and help prevent mouldgrowth. EZ Towel Rails consume the same amount of electricity as a regular lightbulb and have an on/off switch that allows you to control its use. You can attach it to the wall and plug it in; or have your electrician do the hardwiring for a neater appearance. High Quality stainless steel with polished finish makes the surface durable and easy to maintain.

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EZ Home Solutions is an importer and distributor of quality European style supplies for your home or office renovation.

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Ecological-showering - like under a waterfall Shower-heads in Australia are required by government regulation to restrict water flow in order to save water and energy. But some shower-heads deliver less than an ideal flow and/or pressure. Removing the flow regulator to increase the pressure is not only illegal but costly. Shower heads without the flow regulator can use an extra 54,000 litre of water and over $400 in electricity bills per year.

IONIC PLUS is an Australian patented shower head manufactured by KNTEC, who spent 5 years designing and developing an affordable shower head which increases the water pressure but saves water consumption. It utilises a pattern of triangular holes in the spray plate, made out of stainless steel, which produces negative ions through the “Lenard Effects”. The effect is created when water molecules are applied to oxygen or carbon dioxide through the friction between a surface and the colliding water, thus generating negative ions along the way. The IONIC PLUS shower-head produces 421,000

heads can deliver. IONIC PLUS showers produce 60km/h compared to many other shower heads that offer only 25km/h [Patent No. 0562076].

pcs/cc negative ions [10 times more than an average waterfall].

Negative ions help enhance the immune system; increase oxygen in the blood; increase metabolism; reduce toxins; and help protect against the harmful effects of chlorine on the skin. They can also clear the air of dust, mould spores, pollen, pet dander, odours, bacteria and viruses keeping your bathroom environment clean and healthy. Because the hole-shapes in the shower head plate are triangular, water pressure is increased to about 3-5 times greater than what many other shower

KNTEC Australia will be launching more shower head models over the next few months. All models have been designed to fit Australian plumbing system and can be easily installed by DIY-renovators. For households with a fixed shower head the IONIC PLUS can be easily retrofitted to your existing plumbing system with the drill-free brass bracket and hose [supplied separately]. You can transform your fixed shower head into a multi-functional hand held shower head in just a few minutes without construction.

For more information: Visit: www.ionicshower.com or Email: info@ionicshower.com

Beaumont Tiles natural stone tile offerings Beaumont Tiles has reinvigorated its natural stone offering with a comprehensive range of stone that features beautiful variations of granite, bluestone, travertine, limestone, sandstone and marble for indoors and outdoors home-renovating. Natural stone is becoming more popular during home-renovation and not just for the outdoors. Global design trends are very much about replicating the natural outside world, indoors. In Australia we’re seeing a big trend creating luxury bathrooms with stone and underfloor heating. The beauty of stone is as much about its look as the experience and feel of it; with its luxury appeal always adding value to a home.

Stone, once considered a high-maintenance and expensive product, has benefited from a number of innovations including extremely durable sealers – which can now last up to 15 years; and the advent of radiant under floor heating. Several different product advances mean that stone can now be low-maintenance and durable. With moderate starting prices it can be on the consideration list of any builder or home-renovator.

Beaumont Tile’s stone range has been handpicked by their stone specialist who travelled the world sourcing styles, colour variants and sizes best suited to the Australian palette. Its Carrara Primo Venato marble sourced from Italy has a whiter background giving it an elegant classic appeal. While Beaumont’s limestone range features a pale taupe colour variant through to creamy beige; and its darker hued basalts are right on trend for the moody bathroom. Beaumont Tile’s stone comes in a range of sizes including 300x600mm, 600x600mm and some styles in 150x600 planks.

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Removable tinted window film

Installing a shower below the sewer/drainage lines Stylish hobless showers are often difficult to create whenever there are technical plumbing challenges. If gravity-drainage cannot be achieved, or sewer pipes need to be accessed under concrete flooring, the bathroom-renovation costs can skyrocket. Saniflo has accordingly developed Sanifloor: a suction pump designed to evacuate waste from a shower without the need to raise the shower tray.

The pump works by simultaneously sucking water from the shower through a gully and discharging it back to the existing drainage-line. This eliminates any need to cut into the concrete slab to access drainage pipes; and allows a shower to be installed even below the sewer-line. With the capacity to pump 3m vertically or 30m horizontally to the sewer-line, Sanifloor allows you to install a shower wherever you want it: in the basement; or in a grannyflat out the back; without any limitations otherwise imposed by drainage-considerations.

Easily installed in minutes Daytime privacy without mirror look Rejects about 65% summer heat Retains heat in winter 97% UV block

Stays firmly on glass with static cling Can be removed in seconds Re-use many times over Size: 2M x 0.9M

Incredible Cling-On Removable Tinted Window Film is so easy to install. You’ll be surprised at the professional result. Cling-On Removable Tinted Window Film sells for about $24.95 per roll, 2M x 0.9M. For a free sample & brochure phone (03) 9460 8000 or email info@handihome.com.au.

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An inexpensive DIY-solution to replace old taps with modern fittings without any plumbing work

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For many households old, worn-out, ugly-looking, poorly working kitchen, bathroom or laundry taps are often the last on a home’s “to-do” list because they can involve tricky, messy, and costly workmanship to replace them. But you can now retrofit an in-wall breech system with trendy, quality mixer taps easily, quickly and affordably. Any modestly-talented DIYer can do it.

Quoss Reno Transformer series offers a range of products which will do away with the problems associated with updating old plumbing systems. All too often something old needs to be broken to accommodate something new, which is often the case when it comes to updating taps and fittings. A plumber often has to break tiles, reconnect pipes or install waterproofing to replace a faulty tap.

After eight years of R&D, Quoss patented a new technology that solves age old plumbing problems including: When handles of cold water and hot water are either too close or too far apart; When inwall pipe recess tee protrudes from the wall or is too deep from the wall; When one recess tee is deeper from the wall than the other; When the breech is buried or distorted or leaks; When the thread of a recess tee is worn out.

The Australian-designed Quoss Reno Transformer product-range solves these problems with: A fitting system that enables the water flow to be blocked off at the existing passage and diverted to a new exposed mixer which prevents breakages in the wall when transforming; Size flexibility; Allowances for distortion, enabling easy installation under different circumstances; Cover up of any gap size from the wall and adjustable rim thickness; A “tap holder thread connection with water passage” for basin and kitchen taps.

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You can even achieve a shower transformation in the bathroom in four steps: 1.

Turn off the water and remove all old shower or tap fittings;

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Retrofit the new mixer;

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Turn the fitting’s inner cylinder clockwise;

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Fix the rail bar firmly over the BP19 where the old shower head used to be.

Using the company’s fitting technology many new products can be retrofitted into old bathrooms and kitchens including: a thermostatic shower; diverter for bath; and taps for kitchen and laundry.

This is also good news for renters since the system is interchangeable. Renters can take it with them when they move; and don’t need to make a drill hole to affix the rail bar.

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Luxurious graphite toned interior, LED glass-sided softclose drawers which feature an internal cosmetic drawer with leather organiser and personal-power in-drawer powerpoint.

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Australian species plywood for flooring, panelling, screening, cabinetry and ceilings Big River Armourpanel decorative plywood offers versatility, stability, strength and visual aesthetics for home-renovation projects. Combining the intimacy of native timbers with the durability of a precision-engineered structural product Armourpanel is suitable for both residential and light commercial building projects. This versatile panel product can be used for flooring, wall panelling, screening, cabinetry, joinery, and ceiling linings. One of Australia’s strongest plywoods, Armourpanel has a special construction method that sees each of its five layers of Australian hardwood sheets bonded together in a cross-ply manufacturing process to form a strong, solid, stable panel. Its toughness makes it ideal for use in hardwearing areas and offers a solid choice for architects, builders and home-renovators looking for a superior product at a lower price. Armourpanel boards are proven to remain stable through a range of harsh climatic conditions; and have a much greater resistance to shrinkage.

Armourpanel’s face veneer panels are available in a range of native species including Blackbutt, Flooded Gum, Spotted Gum and Sydney Blue Gum. Maintaining the natural characteristics of the selected wood species every sheet offers an individual and natural look, with the species’ characteristic grain patterns being preserved so that no two sheets look alike. Panels are available as a 2400mm x 1200mm sheet; or optional 1800mm x 1200mm sheet; in 15mm, 18mm or 21mm thickness; and supplied “raw”, so that water based, solvent based stains and oil and wax finishes can be applied.

Armourpanel is manufactured in Australia under the Plywood Association of Australia’s third party audited quality control program and milled from managed regrowth and plantation forest hardwoods. It is Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) certified.

Ardex expands façade restoration range Ardex Australia has added to its existing façade restoration range with four new rendering products. The new products include a general purpose acrylic render; a polymer modified render; a pre-mixed jointing and patching mortar; and a performance-enhancing polymer primer and additive. This render range can provide a modern finish to new dwellings or freshen up the look of a renovated-home.

ARDEX WR 100 is a general purpose acrylic render that can be used on a wide variety of substrates. Suitable for internal and external applications, it has superior application and finishing properties; and requires no maturing time so it can be applied immediately after mixing, an obvious benefit. For more specialised substrates including painted surfaces, EPS [polystyrene] foam panels, Blueboard and existing render, ARDEX WR 60 is an ideal polymer-modified render for non-porous and flexible substrates.

It produces a build-up from 2mm-5mm with a medium/fine finish and no sagging or cracking. Like the ARDEX WR 100, there is no maturing time required before application.

Minimalist-style plaster cornice for modern architectural styles Developed to match modern interior design CSR Gyprock®’s new Presto™ cornice offers a chic architectural feature, delivering a subtle impact that suits the modern need for clarity and structure in the home; while adding architectural detail and warmth. This new profile demonstrates geometric simplicity by merging modern design elements with elegantly finished edges. Quick to cut, and fast to install, the Presto Cornice is a cost-effective way to give ceilings a clean and modern finish. Its design features a 92mm flat face, which forms a 15mm step along the ceiling. Such depth creates a balanced amount of architectural interest and personality within a room; which can be further illustrated through lighting and paint-colours. The Gyprock Presto cornice can be installed on plasterboard, fibrous plaster or cement-rendered surfaces. Comprehensive installation instructions including residential installation guidelines and DIY installation guides and videos can be found on the Gyprock website under the Resources tab.

ARDEX WR 31 is a 3-in-1 pre-mixed jointing and patching mortar and key coat for non-porous substrates. Offering excellent adhesion to dense and non-porous substrates, it is suitable for both internal and external applications. It is suitable for jointing fibre-cement sheet and Blueboard prior to rendering and patching cracks and holes on existing render to a depth of up to 5mm. Ideal as a primer and additive for most cement based construction products, ARDEX WR Prime is a performance-enhancing polymer primer and additive. When used as an additive for cement based renders, adhesives, screeds and grouts, ARDEX WR Prime will significantly enhance bond strength and increase flexibility and working time. As a primer, it will improve adhesion to masonry, concrete walls, AAC panels, existing render, Blueboard and fibre-cement sheet.

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Concrete roof tiles Boral Roofing has refreshed its palette of concrete roof tiles. The addition of lighter greys and earthy tones adds depth to Boral’s current range of darker toned concrete roof tiles. As the largest single surface area of a home, the roof is an important architectural feature and choosing its colour and profile can help to shape the broader exterior design-impact. The refreshed range of Boral concrete roof tiles now includes a spectrum of colours and tones to simplify the roofing decision for home-renovators.

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Five tips for choosing the right roof colour: •

Research the architectural style and colour characteristics of the home’s design.

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Consider the surrounding natural environment. Lighter toned roof tiles may better suit coastal areas; while earthy tones complement the Australian bush.

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Streamlining roof colour with neighbours’ homes can create a cohesive streetscape and enhance overall exterior appeal.

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Consult the local council on roof colour and design guidelines, as this will ultimately influence the building approvals process.

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When selecting roof colour and finish, consider the guttering and fascia colours. As a guide, look for colours that are in harmony or contrast. For example, complement white fascia and guttering with light grey roof tiles; or create a striking contrast with deep red or black roof tiles.

Beautiful white, high gloss Panelscape PVC panels just slot together with tight, almost invisible joins to make a continuous, waterproof & mould free wall. Just glue directly over tiles, plaster, fibro, etc. Quick & easy to cut and install. A breeze to keep clean and stays ever new. Available through hardware & plumbing outlets in panels 250mm wide x 1.8M & 2.4M for about $24 per sq. metre. For a free sample & brochure phone (03) 9460 8000 or email info@handihome.com.au. www.handihome.com.au

Innovative toilet that can be installed anywhere One of the most challenging aspects of bathroom renovations can be getting access to sewer pipes for drainage.

Whether there is a concrete floor which needs to be dug up or the pipes are simply too far away, access to drainage can add major expense during bathroom-renovations.

For many years Saniflo has offered a solution to this problem in the form of macerator and grey water pumps.

Using a simple principle, wet areas could be located anywhere in the home by pumping waste back to an existing sewer-point through small pipework.

Kitchen mixertap with flexible hose Bold tapware has become the new artwork for kitchen-renovations, as thoughtful design and modern living continue to reshape the traditional role of the kitchen as the new place to eat, entertain and relax.

Dorf’s Inca Sink Mixer offers clever, convenient in-built features including a swivel joint; anti-coil hose to ensure easy rotation; and a sliding control to move through spray options during food preparation. Combined with a European Ultraflex PEX hose and a 4-star WELS rating using 6 to 7.5 -litres per minute, this mixer-tap is a beautiful blend of innovative, functional features, smooth lines and sharp design.

Saniflo’s new innovation, Sanicompact, provides all the benefits of macerating technology within a single product.

With in-built macerating blades and a powerful motor, the Sanicompact allows a toilet and basin to be installed anywhere in your home. You simply fix the product to the floor and connect the discharge pipework to the nearest sewer-point. Waste-water is chopped into fine slurry so it can be pumped through 20mm pipework that is easily concealed behind walls and in ceiling spaces. In this way Sanicompact avoids the expense of gaining access to drainage pipes.

Another key benefit of the product is its compact design. True to its name, Sanicompact is ideal for small spaces. The entire unit protrudes only 430mm from the wall and has a width of just 390mm. Its compact design is achieved by the use of a cistern-less flush. This works by connecting directly to the water supply and using an in-built electronically-activated solenoid valve that brings in extra water whenever the toilet is flushed. The incoming water is enough to macerate and discharge the waste; and significantly reduces overall water usage. Sanicompact is awaiting a 6-star WELS rating while offering a very economical 1.8/3-litre dual flush.

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2015 range of cushioned vinyl flooring from France Gerflor has developed a new range of Texline cushioned vinyl flooring. Available in 4m widths, this textile backed range offers underfoot comfort and fashionable looks for any room in your home.

The colours and designs that comprise this new range are the result of months of collaboration between the Australian product-planners and the design-team at the Gerflor studio in France. From the graining of recycled Australian timbers to the playful influences of Portuguese ceramics, this latest Texline flooringcollection embodies an international ambience.

This new product launch is supported by a new consumer-focused website that enables you to explore the flooring options and easily navigate your way through the range. The site helps you identify the best products for living rooms as well as wet areas. You can search by style such as timber-design, tile-effect, or a particular pattern. The Explore Gerflor website explains options such as product-thickness and surface-treatments; and also offers price-comparisons.

Gerflor’s Texline is an ideal loose-lay flooring solution as its clever textile backing allows quick and easy installation with minimal preparation over most subfloor materials, such as timber, ceramic tiles, and concrete.

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Find an amazing world of colour and texture to excite your taste for great design at our new online shop: www.fxaustralia.com.au At FX Australia, we believe that shopping online for great decorating ideas and the paint to bring them to life should be exciting, enjoyable and easy as.

That’s why, whether you’re a home renovator, design professional or skilled applicator, our newlook website not only provides you with practical advice and indispensible checklists, but also gives you a living window into some of the inspirational ways FX Australia coatings can turn a simple project into a standout, whether it’s a whole building or an eye-catching detail.

You’ll find images and product information for some of our high-end international and national commercial projects – Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen in Singapore, Sydney’s OTTO Ristorante, 24/7 Bar at Star Casino, and Sly Fox Hotel – and for an exciting variety of domestic projects, from luxury seaside houses to apartments.

All of our Special Effects coatings are illustrated by in-situ examples, so you can see how they will work for you. And

every product in the FX Australia collection of architectural, special effects and even purposeformulated protective coatings comes in a range of classic to contemporary colours. Confirm your choices with a Mini Sample Pack of up to five brushouts; FX custom colours also available for larger projects.

Because we’ve incorporated a brilliant mobilefriendly online shop into our new website, once you’ve decided which FX coatings are right for you, ordering them is as simple as a few clicks. Delivery to your doorstep or work site is prompt and secure.

FX Australia now services an international market but our products are still proudly Australian-made, and our company 100% Australian-owned. Technical excellence, superb customer service and professionalism remain our priorities.

While you’re shopping, remember: the FX Network can put you in touch with specialised applicators throughout Australia and worldwide through our international distributors; and further advice is only a phone call or email away.

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Who can you trust with your Bathroom Repairs?

There are many companies who will repair your leaking shower, but how do you tell which is better value for money, or who will do a better job? The answer lies in the quality accolades, customer testimonials and experiences, and service propositions offered by the company.

Do your research. Leaking showers and balconies are a common problem around Australia most often caused by building movement, or more alarmingly, by not being waterproofed effectively in the first place. Good quality, reliable companies will conduct a no obligation in-home inspection and provide you with a free quote to fix your problem. Some also offer a money-back guarantee to stop the leak.

Megasealed Australia™ specialises in fixing leaking showers and balconies, without the need to remove tiles. Do not confuse them with a plumber though. A leaking shower or balcony can also be the result of grout degradation over time, not necessarily a leaking pipe. Put simply, water from the shower head, or natural rain on your balcony, is seeping through the grout between your tiles.

Megasealed Australia™ is the only company in the leaking shower and balcony

industry that is Quality Management certified by SAI Global. Their stringent technician training means that you will receive fully licensed and insured, high quality workmanship and the work to be carried out will be explained properly. They also recently won the Innovation of the Year Award for their liquid waterproofing membrane repair which is injected in all services where re-tiling is not necessary.

Many companies servicing Australia only offer limited warranty. Megasealed Australia™ offers a 25 year product warranty and their technicians are coached by their founder, Jacques Courtin, who has over 40 years of experience in the industry.

Never trust a quote that is carried out over the phone as each situation is different and therefore will have a different price tag. As a company who carries out free no obligation inspections, Megasealed Australia™ is not one to cut corners, especially when it comes to your home.

Once one of their consultants has come to your home and carried out a free inspection and quote, the standard Megasealed shower service takes between 3 to 4 hours and the shower can be used the day after the repair. Some companies boast

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that they take less time, however the ethos at Megasealed Australia™ is that “customers deserve to get what they pay for, and we’ll take the time to ensure the job is of high quality”.

Megasealed Australia™ is the only leaking shower repair company that offers a full money-back guarantee if they can’t stop your leak within the first 12 months of work*.

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Solar Shaftless™ skylight system that can be DIY-installed anywhere illume by Kimberley Products is a “smart skylight” that operates and installs without the need of a light shaft, flexible tube or a large roof cavity; and can be installed practically anywhere. It comprises a range of smart, shaftless ambient light systems that allow builders and DIY home-renovators to introduce a natural light effect into just about any dark space including multi-level buildings. The illume Solar Shaftless™ Skylight System comes in a range of sizes and configurations including windows, skylights and manholes. The advantage of the illume system is that it can be used in locations where traditional natural light conduits cannot be fitted. It can be fitted in many places where you can’t fit a traditional skylight such as in lower floor apartments; or where security is an issue. The illume system does not require roof penetrations. Also, as there is no need for tubes or flexible shafts, it is a sealed unit that prevents heat build-up or bugs inhabiting the skylight.

Using ambient technology, illume is designed to convert the sun’s energy to light and auto-adjust brightness levels to match external conditions thereby creating a harmony in your home or office between indoor and outdoor lighting. It can be used to introduce additional light where required to any large or small space including hallways, entrances, walk-in robes, bathrooms, laundries, pantries, restrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, sheds or garages. illume has been designed as a DIY system with easy internal and external installation on all sorts of roofs and ceilings. It comes as a complete, off-the-shelf kit ready for use without the requirement of a Tradie. It’s available online; through home improvement and lighting specialists; and from hardware stores. Prices start at $214.50 for a 180mm round skylight system.

Turn any compact impact driver European-style drill into an Excalibur Tools Hyper heated towel Shears rails with plug-in and hard-wiring options The new Excalibur Tools HYPER Impact Driver Shield is made of tough polycarbonate. It will allow compact impact drivers, which may be too short to accept the standard Excalibur HYPER Drive Shield, to be made into Excalibur HYPER Shears. It’s priced at around $25.00. This shield is now included in all Excalibur HYPER Drive kits for cutting Sheet Metal and Fibre Cement sheets.

EZ Heated Towel Rails [EZ Home Solutions] feature high quality stainless steel; the option of plug-in or hard-wiring; and an on/off switch for energy-efficiency and total safety. Its high quality continuous dry heating element allows the heat to spread evenly and makes the surface safe to touch.

All rails have IP44 rating and are double insulated. There is a wide selection of heated rails to fit any design on any budget; including their new swivel rails.

The Excalibur HYPER DRIVE Shears and the new Excalibur HYPER Impact Driver Shield are available through most professional tool retailers, industrial suppliers and the tool sections of hardware stores.

The Excalibur HYPER Drive Shears can make almost any other 240 Volt, Air or Battery Drill into an Excalibur HYPER Shear which can be rotated to any position; has no bulky straps to hold it in place; and is lightweight. It suits both sheet metal and fibre cement EXCALIBUR HYPER DRIVE SHEAR HEADS. 26 • DECEMBER QTR 2015

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State-of-the-art posthole digging tool While most gardeners would reach for a shovel or spade when it comes to digging, they can often be inaccurate, leaving you with a far larger hole than necessary; and which can put nearby delicate root systems at risk. Developed by Fiskars Gardening Tools, the QuikDrill™ [$79.99, includes 150mm blades] is designed to make this task easier and more comfortable. With the ability to penetrate up to 600mm of soil with ease, the QuikDrill™ can make light work of compact soils, clay and even light stony ground.

It features two optimally angled boron steel blades secured around a sharp soil-piercing drill spike to breach the surface and avoid jamming as the tool digs deeper into the top soil. This recently designed, efficient drilling system nullifies common problems associated with cutting through tough layers of grass, earth, roots and other debris. It also cleverly removes exiting soil, depositing it in a neat pile around the hole ready to be removed once you’ve finished drilling.

The QuikDrill™ includes three interchangeable fixed blade options for all digging applications. The 100mm blades are for planting bulbs, aerating/fertilising soil and installing small posts. The 150mm blades are designed for perennial planting, mixing compost and installing medium sized posts. While the 200mm blades are for planting hedges and trees, drilling compost holes and installing larger diameter posts. The 100mm blades are priced at $19.99; and the 200mm blades at $29.99.

Cub Cadet’s ride-on lawn mower for acre blocks Cub Cadet has released their RZT S42 ride-on lawn mower [$5,295]. Ideal for acre blocks, it features the innovative Zero-Turn, 360-degree turning technology that allows you to turn in a perfect circle, leaving no tall, thick or wet grass uncut.

With the easy-to-use steering wheel and four- wheel steering-control, you’ll feel complete stability while mowing around obstacles on steep and diverse terrain. The RZT S42’s super tough 42-inch twin-blade is designed for premium cutting and has the strength and rigidity to keep the high-lift blades from deflecting and flexing under heavy loads, severe conditions or high speeds. Built with a powerful 725cc, professional-grade Kohler® electric start engine, it offers a top speed of 11kph, giving you more time to sit back and admire your handy work. Cub Cadet’s Cub Comfort™ deluxe high-back seat and the 10-litre fuel capacity means you’ll rarely have to jump off until the job is done.

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The new Atom AIRLIFT produces a very powerful air blast; has an operational weight of only 3.5kg; is fitted with steel springs anti-vibration handle, a superior air filter system, cruise control and an in-line handle nozzle outlet to prevent wrist twisting. Atom blowers can be used with attachments to vacuum, spray, and clean roof gutters.

Rover’s 5cm Chipper Shredder [$1,250] is a reliable addition to your clean-up apparatus, easily disposing of leaves, twigs, branches and other unwanted organic garden materials. Featuring a 205cc Briggs & Stratton engine, the two chromium steel chipper blades and 12 replaceable cast steel flares offer a durable design for your chipping and mulching needs. Its reduction ratio of 10:1 converts offcuts and debris into reusable mulch for the garden; and the bushel collection bag makes redistribution back into the garden a breeze.

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Opaque external blinds Australian Outdoor Living [AOL] recently released its new range of Bella Vista Opaque Blinds, available nationally in five colours. With a 99% UV blockout and a UV protection factor of 30+, AOL’s Opaque Blinds are made with a thicker, stronger and denser 2x2 weave material that ensures almost total sun blockout. These blinds are made tougher than cafe blinds and offer even more privacy than shade blinds.

Made from high-quality, thick, durable, tightly-woven mesh, and coated with PVC, Opaque Blinds material can act as a partition between the family home and the neighbours, transforming the look and feel of your backyard. They are made in Australia; water-resistant; fire rated and abrasion-resistant; and won’t restrict airflow or cross-ventilation.

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Axolotl has developed a new range of beautiful glass, which they call HALO. By combining the principles of their core glass processes “veil” and “formed”, they sculpt the glass surface by carving up to 3mm deep; then kiln-fire the glass to soften the shape and texture of its surface. HALO’s jewel-like appearance is a result of its dual translucencies, and its softened 3D form. Available in annealed glass, or laminated safety glass in custom sizes, HALO can also be supplied with bespoke printed interlayers, colourbacked or mirrored.

Many homeowners searching for extra space in their homes don’t realise that there is up to 30% of a home’s capacity lying dormant in the roof. Converting the attic to storage is a quick and cost effective way to create more space. The installation for basic and dustproof attic storage area takes as little as 1 – 3 days to complete. Why not consider it as a project this summer?

The Attic Group, are the original attic space experts, and for years have been creating functional & useable areas in roof spaces. The choices are plentiful and satisfy many requirements and budgets, from a basic attic ladder and flooring option, to a dust proof option, and, for storage of heavier items there is the premium attic storage option.

Attic Group clients are thrilled with their new attic storage space and on many occasions commented they should have done it sooner. Not only has their transformation created the extra space that they need, this has also enabled them to reclaim their core living areas, creating a comfortable clutter free home, whilst adding long term value to their property.

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Compressed- wood technology provides stronger Australian hardwood flooring NATURE PLUS Australian timber hardwood flooring [from Country Timber Flooring, Sydney] has been engineered for impact and scratch resistant by Unilin’s compressed wood technologies, representing an innovation in timber flooring options. Featuring a 3mm extra-hard real Australian hardwood layer in a 192mm-wide single plank, NATURE PLUS timber flooring can complement any home-renovation project with an ultra-modern, minimalist, country style or traditional look. You can choose from the most popular Australian timber species such as Blackbutt, Spotted Gum, Brush Box, Blue Gum, Jarrah and Tassie Oak. Unilin’s compressed wood technology improves the integral strength of the wood whilst reducing the wear damage. After the wood has been processed it retains its original appearance and grain texture, but becomes two to three times stronger.

Skirting boards with a channel for cables EZ Skirting Boards with cable channel [EZ Home Solutions] allow you to conceal your phone, internet and TV cables. Made of durable PVC, the skirting has soft edges that fit tightly to walls and the floor. There is a wide selection of colours to coordinate with different types of flooring; smart accessories cover all corners and joints to give an attractive finished-look to this skirting; and it has been designed to be extremely easy for DIY-installation. No patching, painting or maintenance is ever required.

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Paco Jaanson has recently introduced a stunning range of fivestar hotel luxury iStone basins by ZAAF Designs. Headquartered in Torino ZAAF Designs embrace elegance and sophistication within its refined lines. Their latest state-of-the-art collection offers models that harmonise with most bathroom styles and sizes. With crisp white surfaces, rounded edges and a generous size, these iStone basins provide a pristine, luxe hotel finish to any bathroom-renovation. Available in a gloss or matte white finish, in five different styles and in six different sizes, Centura, Cubis, Ovate, Eclipse and Scull offer a solid basin structure; fine lustre; dimensional accuracy; and a joint-free structure, ensuring the product is not only aesthetically pleasing but also mechanically strong and easy to clean and polish. Pricing: Centura $435; Cubis [410mm] $380; Cubis [600mm] $460; Eclipse $325; Ovate $350; Scull [425mm] $345; and Scull [595mm] $470.

Offering an alternative to traditional wall and ceiling décor, these wall and ceiling PVC panels from EZ Home Solutions offer a durable, cost-effective and low maintenance solution. Made from high quality PVC, these panels are quick and easy to clean and maintain. The tongue-and-groove joint system allows you to simply slot the panels together seamlessly, which makes the panels a DIY-project to reduce installation costs and time. These 100% waterproof panels are ideal for bathrooms or wet areas; and can also be used for feature walls, carports, decks, offices, and many other areas.

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German-designed toilet seat for bidet operation Nothing is as thorough, natural and refreshing as cleansing with water; especially after using the toilet. “Shower-toilets” are becoming more popular. In Asia, this facility is already standard in millions of bathrooms; and in the western world an increasing number of people are embracing this level of toilet-cleanliness. However, a discreet and attractive design plays a key role in acceptance. In 2010, German bathroom manufacturer Duravit collaborated with designer Philippe Starck on their SensoWash shower-toilet seat. Duravit has recently enhanced the aesthetics by introducing the SensoWash e with concealed cable and water connections [$3387]. This new design harmonises better with modern bathroom architecture. The technical components have been miniaturised so that the entire technology can fit between the ceramic body of the toilet and the toilet-seat.

This latest version [with concealed connections] can be combined with the Starck 2 [$1378, $2447], Starck 3 [$1045, $1779] and Darling New [$1111] toilet- ranges.

Thanks to the plug-in connectors for water and electricity, installation is quite easy.

Furthermore, the system is compatible with the wall-mounted elements of many other well-known brands.

SensoWash’s bidet function becomes apparent only after opening the toilet lid to look inside. A stainless steel spray arm offers three different types of shower: the Rearwash leaves you feeling clean and fresh. The Comfortwash offers a more attentive wash that cleanses with both the forward and backward movement of the spray arm; or also with a pulsating water jet. While the water jet of the Ladywash is specially tailored to feminine needs, offering gentle cleansing. Water temperature, water volume and nozzle position can each be adjusted and, once saved, are easy to select again. The spray arm and nozzles are cleaned automatically before and after each use. As a preventative measure, both the stainless-steel spray arm and the toilet seat have an antimicrobial coating.

The remote control can be used to open the toilet lid: lift lid; lift seat and lid; close lid. The electrically-operated unit opens

and closes automatically at the push of a button. The seat itself is heated; and the temperature can be controlled. After the user sits down the desired wash function is selected by remote control. The arrow keys are used to change the position of the spray arm. Water pressure, seat and water temperature can be individually adjusted using the +/- keys. Personal preferences can be stored in two profiles, which are then simply selected the next time. A special LED night-light provides orientation and safety when it’s dark. In addition, SensoWash e has a child-safety feature to prevent unwanted usage. A sensor in the seat allows the function to be used only when it recognises the weight of a “real” user. Temperature sensors protect against temperatures getting too high. Distributed

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Carekit™ - A convenient Industrial-look basinaccessible toilet solution mixers from Dorf Enware has combined all the necessary elements for an accessible public toilet into a range of Carekits™ that eliminate the hassle of ordering from various suppliers and running the risk of non-compliance. Each of the 8 kits satisfies AS 1428.1 requirements. These Carekits™ are convenient and cost effective as they have all of the essential components needed for an accessible toilet, including: the toilet, seat, grab rails, basin and tap. This initiative from Enware provides a solution for builders, architects, designers, facility managers who have a responsibility to meet the provisions of AS1428.1.

Key features include: IFO increased-height free-standing toilet with integral back rest, raised flush buttons and 4.5/3L flush; WELS 4-star.

White or stainless steel grab rails options.

600mm wide basin; or 770mm wide basin with left or right bowl and shelf space.

Pressalit Anthracite grey toilet seat with heavy duty stainless steel hinges and colour contrast. The seat is specifically designed for wheelchair users with a flat profile for easier transfer. Side buffers also provide extra stability.

Electronic, sequential thermostatic or extended lever mixer options.

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One of the strongest trends evident at the 2015 ISH fair in Frankfurt, the world’s biggest bathroomware showcase, was the industrial aesthetic combined with an infusion of colour. Increasingly, the bathroom is not only about functionality and technological innovations, but personal imagination as well. A prime example of capturing this signature style and personal energy is Dorf’s new Industrie Basin Mixer, responding to that noticeable shift towards careful and considered use of colours - black, white and even red.

This trend brings a bold focal point to bathroom-renovations.

The industrial look has experienced a rebirth in terms of interior design. It’s all about beautiful contradictory pieces, design history and providence all working together rather than following a single shape. Industrie draws inspiration from this powerful aesthetic, creating a distinctive look.

Dorf’s Industrie Basin Mixer and Tower Basin Mixer each features twin tap handles in a choice of red, black or white; and quality European internals including ¼ turn ceramic discs, concealed aerators and Ultraflex PEX hoses for superior durability and flexibility.

To demonstrate their confidence in the quality craftsmanship of all Dorf tapware, their residential warranty has been increased to 20 years. These basin-mixers are WELS 5-star rated; using 6-litres/ minute.

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Makeover of a bathroom with timber-look tiles A new collection of bathroomware triggered the inspiration for an organic, timeless bathroom that maximises space while bringing a little of the outdoors in. The use of timber-look tiles throughout meant that any fixtures and fittings had to be stylishly simple so as not to clutter the overall space. The focal point of the room is a seemingly “green wall” which is, in fact, a wall mural with just five living plants strategically placed.

Raymor’s new collection of contemporary bathroom products specifically designed for compact bathrooms then did the rest. The drop-in Jamaica bath, while looking average-sized actually offers full body immersion due to its added depth. The wall hung Wentworth vanity, in crisp white ceramic top and gloss white polyurethane finish, is understated yet beautifully stylish. Minimal bevel grip finger-pulls, soft close drawers and pure white interior complete the look.

Tapware in this bathroom is a combination of Lavas Basin Mixer with paddle lever, whose style is amped up with an impressive six star WELS rating [4.5 litres of water a minute]; and the Tanami 3-piece bath set with a 220mm spout. Both contribute to the clean, uncluttered look of the bathroom by featuring simple, unembellished profiles. The Shay Radius shower on a rail, while compact in design, offers great flexibility. The showerhead can be used either as an overhead, three- functions shower [push button control] or a hand shower. Making a significant contribution to the spaciousness of this compact bathroom is the Byron Wall Faced toilet suite. The absence of a visible cistern [concealed within the wall] and the clean, understated lines of the toilet [with soft close seat] add to the visual perception of space within the room. The Byron has a four star WELS rating with an average flush of 3.5 litres.

All accessories, from towel rails and toilet tissue holder to tumbler and robe hooks, are from the Raymor Tanami collection, available from Tradelink Plumbing Centres and Northern’s Plumbing Supplies nationally.

Products featured in this bathroom-renovation are priced at: Jamaica drop-in bath 1654mm x 810mm 500mm) $390; Wentworth 900mm wall hung vanity $699; Lavas Basin Mixer, Chrome, 6 star WELS $165; Tanami 3-piece bath set with 220mm spout $279; Shay Radius shower on a rail, 3 star WELS $225; Byron Wall Faced Toilet Suite, 4 star WELS $605; Tanami Double Towel Rail, 600mm $119; Tanami Towel Ring $59; Tanami tumbler $65; Tanami Toilet Tissue Holder $65; and Tanami Robe Hook $36.

Coordinated range of bathrooms accessories While the inspiration for this new modernist tapware collection was the original, freeform delivery of water – long before the advent of the tap – the final execution is unashamedly contemporary, refined and even pop art! The Toobi collection, from Kohler, is an elegant take on the archetypal plumbing form – the pipe – which is referenced in both the body of the tap and the spout. The result is a tumbling, free flow of water in all its natural beauty, but with a final, pop-art twist – a hit of colour as the water leaves the spout in the form of a small, interchangeable insert fitted inside the spout in a choice of spring green, phantom black or ice white. As white is the colour of most ceramic basins it is the natural coordinator; black offers a classic touch; and green is a “pop” highlight that is both natural and outstanding.

The Toobi collection comprises a range of 5-star WELS rated basin and tall basin mixers, bath and shower mixers with and without diverter – and accessories. Double robe hook, double and single towel bar, hotelier shelf and toilet tissue holder are all included in the accessories range with each piece featuring the same tubular styling as the tapware. Very smart! Prices are as follows: basin mixer, 5-star WELS 6-litres/minute, $300; tall basin mixer, 5-star WELS 6-litres/minute, $390; bath/shower mixer $340; bath/shower mixer with diverter $360; double robe hook $65; single towel bar [457mm] $100; single towel bar [610mm] $115; double towel bar [610mm] $235; towel ring $75; toilet tissue holder $80; toilet tissue holder (vertical) $90; and hotelier shelf $390.

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Portable effluent pumps for septic tank applications Australian Pump has introduced a new cost-effective single-phase submersible pump designed for septic tank applications. Called the UT series, the pump is manufactured by Tsurumi Pump [Japan].

Designed specifically for effluent and sewage applications, the pump is fitted with a clever vortex-style impeller that passes compressible solids up to 35mm in diameter.

Maximum flow available is 440 lpm; while maximum lift or vertical head is 12.5 metres. The pumps are powered by single phase, capacitor start, electric motors in the range of 0.4kW to 0.75kW. All pumps are supplied with a heavy duty 10m submersible cable.

The pump’s motor is a dry type squirrel cage induction-style housed in a watertight casing. It conforms to class E insulation; and the UT pumps can be used in ambient temperatures of up to 40 degrees C. The motor features an inbuilt thermal motor protection device that reacts to the heat generated by an over current or dry run conditions. This not only cuts off the motor automatically, but also resets by itself.

Tsurumi Pump developed the product range in response to requirements in the Japanese market for super-tough pumps for sewage applications. The Tsurumi UT series are available as standard effluent pumps; and also come as automatic stop/start versions that feature a simple float control system that prevents dry running, reduces power consumption and extends operating life.

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This barbecue also incorporates ILVE’s stainless steel teppanyaki hotplate and four in-line gas burners; and has been constructed from a single piece of 316-grade stainless steel, resistant to humidity, salt spray and weathering. For the utmost convenience it can be used far from electrical connections, as a long-lasting battery is included that allows you to use the electronic ignition of the gas burners.

Falcon’s latest range cooker, the Professional+ FX 100 [100cm wide $6499], is presented in a new contemporary design but still features Falcon’s traditional drop down doors.

This cooker makes a bold statement in any kitchen. Offering two multi-function ovens with a combined capacity of 128-litres this energy efficient, versatile cooker includes a gas hot plate and a storage drawer below the ovens. There’s also a wok-cradle for Asian style cooking; plus a griddle plate for juicy steaks and healthy grilled vegetables. The oven-settings comprise Defrost, Fan Oven, Slow Cook, Fan Assisted Oven, Base Heat, Browning Element and Conventional Oven. Available in Stainless Steel and Black, both feature chrome trim and are available in Dual Fuel. Dual Fuel is the most popular choice as it offers the responsiveness of a gas hob with the flexibility and even heat distribution of an electric oven.

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Swann Security has developed a security-centric, smart solution called SwannOne that enables home automation; and an easy way to secure and monitor your home or business from the palm of your hand. The solution is powered by the SwannOne Smart Hub which incorporates the latest wireless technologies that allow you to add devices such as cameras, sensors and accessories to record and monitor what’s happening in your home.

Using the SwannOne app you can access home devices from anywhere with convenient features such as home and away modes; scheduling rules for lighting, heating and locks; as well as professional monitoring services. You can turn any appliance on or off with smart plugs based on the rules and schedules that they create. Other features such as built-in microphones will also analyse certain sounds like breaking glass and baby cries and alert you.

Key features include: activate three default settings – home, away and night; stream live video and remotely check on your home; install sensors to pick up movement and alert your smartphone; turn plugged-in appliances on and off, or control your heating and cooling; arrange temporary access to your home; wireless installation, so no need for drilling holes; easily transportability around your home or if you move; notify emergency services including police, ambulance and fire if an issue is detected; add flexible pay-asyou go plans to ensure your home is completely secure; store video securely in the Cloud via flexible subscription plans; be alerted if the sound of breaking glass windows or doors is detected [by SwannOne sensors, cameras or the Smart Hub]; or add other sounds [such as smoke and CO alarms, baby crying] via optional subscription plans.

SwannOne™ offers a range of starter kits designed to deliver an upgradeable path for home-renovators and owners. Kits range from basic alarm solutions [Alarm Starter Kit; Video Monitoring Kit] to more comprehensive solutions that combine alarm, video monitoring, energy management and appliance control, such as the Smart Home Control Kit. Each kit is fully customisable with accessories sold separately so it can be scaled up or down to reflect changing requirements. SwannOne is available at Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Dick Smith with kits starting at $499.

18-volt cordless drill/ screwdriver for Tradies Festool has recently expanded its cordless range by offering the 18-volt cordless drill in the typical Festool C model. The Centrotec quick-change system combines the drill-chuck and bit-holder, which allows you to switch quickly between drilling, countersinking and screwdriving. And the FastFix attachments, which can be mounted tool-free, enable you to convert both 18-volt screwdrivers – whether it’s the T 18+3 or the new C 18 – into an elbow screwdriver; eccentric screwdriver; or depth limiting screwdriver in no time.

Adjustable wrench Whether you’re a Tradie or a DIYer, Crescent Tools has made home-renovating tasks a lot easier by creating their 8-inch Adjustable Ratcheting Wrench [$38.75]. Crescent’s latest innovation allows you to tighten or loosen fasteners without removing or repositioning the wrench.

And when you find yourself in need of a traditional wrench you simply flick the switch from ON to OFF to allow for conventional usage. Compatible on any 4- or 6-point fastener up to 15/16-of-an-inch, the pivoting jaw allows you to fully tighten the wrench onto the fastener, reducing the likelihood of it slipping off.

Comfort-levels are enhanced with Crescent’s clever handle design accommodating for a wide variety of hand shapes and sizes.

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For Tradies and DIYers the WORX WX373.2 20V Brushless Hammer Drill [$299] is a worthy addition to the home-renovating toolbox.

The most noticeable features in this latest compact brushless drill from WORX Tools are the power output, extended runtime, and longer motor life. With 60Nm it produces up to 25% more power; up to 50% longer runtime per charge; and up to 10x the standard motorlife. Combining 2-speed transmission for enhanced control and a heavy-duty 13mm metal chuck this drill allows you to get the tough jobs done safely on wood [40mm], concrete [13mm] and steel [13mm]. If you have to put the drill down the handy belt clip means it will be safe, secure and ready to go when you need it next. Weighing just 1.7kg allows you to work without strain; encompassing an ergonomically designed, non-slip handle for a comfortable grip. The 1.5Ah battery has a one hour charge time; it comes with a 5 year motor warranty for Tradies; and 10 year motor warranty for DIYers.

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Perfect solution for pond cleaning This is the time of the year when you like to give your garden pond a good old drain and clean. PUMPS-ALOT is a submersible pump, which uses no motor power yet drains an amazing 600 litres of water in 10 minutes effortlessly. And it’s just a fraction of the cost of motor driven pumps. The device drains down to a level of just 5mm, so there’s no tedious bucketing required at the end. It also acts as a vacuum cleaner and will suck up small leaves and other small debris from the bottom of the pond through the generous 3cm diameter opening.

To operate simply click your garden hose onto the pump inlet at one end and push your pool hose onto the other end. Submerge the pump and turn on the garden tap. Your mains pressure will suck up water at the rate of 6 litres for every 1 litre of water from your tap. Because there’s no electricity involved, it’s so much safer to use. The drained water can be directed onto your garden or stored for later watering.

Patented PUMPS-A-LOT is made of high impact ABS plastic and is ideal for draining ponds, spas, pools, aquariums, boats, building sites, flooded premises or any place where water is laying. It sells for about $29.95.

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Black door and cabinetry hardware from Italy The premium quality, electroplated black finish [a process involving electronic bonding of the black coloured chemical to the brass surface] was utilized for hardware in Italy by Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen; and was subsequently adopted for its superior resilience. The base tonal quality and earthen hue of Pittella Imports’ Black Opaque collection of door hardware teams beautifully with natural materials such as timber, stone and glass.

Available in a standard collection of door handles, door pulls, furniture pulls, furniture knobs, plates, privacy locks and hinges, Black Opaque allows interior elements to share a consistent aesthetic and design language. Custom requests for the Black Opaque electroplated finish on other stainless steel and brass products are also offered by Pittella [Melbourne].

You can select black to change the mood while home-renovating, coordinating hardware between windows and doorframes, sinks and taps to create a point-of-difference. Pittella’s Black Opaque hardware is supplied with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Rapid-installation aluminium pivot Dropped object entry-door prevention solutions Stegbar has developed an aluminium pivot entry door that they claim can be Tradie-installed in less than half the time of a comparable timber pivot door. Its contemporarily styled Statesman Aluminium Pivot Door (APD) combines light weight with a clever pivot hardware system, enabling the door to be rapidly hung and adjusted.

Capital Safety has released their new DBI-SALA® range of Python Safety® Fall Protection for Tools, a collection of dropped-object-prevention solutions for tools and equipment, ideal for use in applications that involve working at height; and where dropped or lost objects is a concern.

Fall Protection for Tools makes work environments safer and more productive by drastically reducing incidents resulting in personal injury, equipment damage, and tool loss. The range of products includes: Attachment Points; Tool Lanyards/Tethers; Tool Holsters; Tool Belts; Tool Pouches; Spill Control Buckets; and Wristbands. “Struckby falling objects” is a leading cause of injury for workers and the 4th highest cause of death in the workplace.

The Statesman APD can be colour-matched by anodising or powder-coating to suit the rest of a home’s exterior. The design also allows for it to be thermally sealed and flyscreened. In addition to its highly customisable presentation, the Statesman offers significant time-savings for Tradies. Two experienced Tradies can install a timber pivot door within an hour under the right conditions; but in sub-optimal conditions such as where the door frame is out of square - which is common - it can take half a day. Plus on top of that you eliminate the cost of finishing, as the Statesman doesn’t needs a coat of paint.

Unlike traditional hinged doors, the Stegbar Statesman Aluminium Pivot Door’s entire 60kg is vertically supported by heavy-duty steel pins. These pins were extensively tested using a 100kg door. The Tradie just lifts the door into the frame; aligns the pins into the connectors; and then screws them in place. The pins can be adjusted for vertical and lateral movement as required. The Statesman can be adjusted on-the-fly while it’s in the door frame, making that process quick and easy. It’s also forgiving of less-than-square door frames; and it comes with easy-to-follow installation instructions.

The Statesman comes in sizes up to 1200mm wide by 2400mm high with a generously sized handle and up to nine chair-rails. There are additional options such as door furniture, different amounts of chair-rails, translucent glass and double-glazing. The APD’s design ensures the door’s weight load is held vertically so it doesn’t place undue outward pressure on a door frame. The Statesman’s special pivot system allows the door to be continuously sealed. As such it achieves a wind and water rating to N3. The seal on the door’s sill itself stops the vast majority of rain - about 90% - but whatever rain remains falls through a specially designed internal gap and drains back out.

It’s a one-way valve so the elements cannot blow any water back in. Stegbar’s Statesman is entirely designed and manufactured in Australia.

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British carpets in 12 designs available in Australia Brintons have been manufacturing luxurious carpet for more than 230 years in England. Their latest Inspirations Collection blends meticulous craftsmanship with new design aesthetics. Creating a range of mood boards to inspire the final 12-piece collection, the team drew on experience from their worldwide trend forecasting networks to complete the final designs. Clean architectural lines are a feature, creating a sense of depth to the carpet patterns; tropical inspirations also play out through vibrant floral and nature-inspired graphics; while bold geometrics bring a modern edge to the collection.

The size, scale and colour of Brintons Inspirations make it suitable for high-traffic areas and commercial environments.

Range of Shaker-style interior doors in 24 designs from $299 Corinthian Doors [part of the JELD-WEN Group] has recently expanded their range of Shakerstyle interior-doors, called The Moda Collection. Inspired by the classic American Shaker Door, this collection now comprises 24 designs incorporating horizontal and vertical rails that suit an array of architectural designs. Available from hardware stores, prices start at $299 including GST. Shaker-style has seen a design-revival across cabinetry in kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes.

The doors have been factory-primed on both sides and all edges; which can then be finished [by the customer] with any paint sheen whether it’s matt, semi-gloss or full-gloss. The Moda Collection offers infill options including MDF, clear glass and translucent glass.

And Corinthian has made installation easier with their Pre-Hung Door System that comes with everything you need for a seamless installation. Pre-machined and matched hinge-positions on both the frame and the door provide for a simplified DIY- or Tradieinstallation.

All terrain kneepad that can be used on both rough and delicate surfaces The impressive All Terrain All Purpose comfortable TOMGEL507 Knee Armour from Tommyco has just been released by Master Distributors; and available from Bunnings, United Tools and Total Tool stores across Australia. While built for rough surfaces, you can unclip the hardwearing “grippy” foot to expose a cloth-base designed for working on delicate surfaces that prevents scratches and marks to those surfaces. Main product benefits for Tradies and DIY-renovators include: •

protecting your kneecap is its primary purpose;

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optional knee pad surfaces that are compatible with either rough or delicate work areas; and

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structural-integrity that promotes back & knee support.

Key specifications: height 2040 + 2340mm; width 520, 620, 720, 770, 820, 870 + 920mm; thickness 35mm; rail widths 50 + 92mm.

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Easy ceiling makeover

If your bathroom or kitchen ceiling has condensation mould or flaking plaster, here's the perfect solution. Beautiful, white high gloss Panelscape PVC Panels just slot together in a tight, flush, mould free, almost invisible join to make a continuous waterproof ceiling.

Simply glue the lightweight panels straight over your existing ceiling or timber frame. Your Panelscape ceiling will always look new. No painting is ever required.

Panelscape is available through hardware and plumbing outlets for about $24 per square metre in sizes 250mm wide x 1.8M and 2.4M in length x 5mm thick. An attractive 2.4M PVC Cornice is also available.

For a free brochure and sample please phone (03) 9460 8000 or email info@handihome.com.au.

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App-enabled DIY surveillance kits for home-security As an extension to its Guardian series of DIY home-surveillance products, Uniden has released its app-enabled Smart Home Control range designed to help you secure and monitor your home quickly and easily. This clever series offers a long range wireless solution with High Definition cameras for crisp footage. Developed as three optional kits [Deluxe $699.95; Outdoors and Indoors $599.95; and Starter $399.95] all systems work straight out of the box; and can be setup in less than an hour.

In addition to monitoring your home, the Smart Home Control series includes magnetic sensors for doors and windows that notify you upon forced entry; and indoor-sirens compatible with Uniden’s existing range of AppCam indoors and weatherproof outdoors HD cameras. Passive infrared motion-sensors are also a practical inclusion, detecting movement in “blind spots” not covered by cameras or door and window sensors - such as a driveway or the backdoor.

A gateway hub acts as the control room which sends and receives signals from the sensors, sirens and cameras. At the touch of a button the key remote control can arm/disarm the home; and begin filming on cameras connected to the system. The futureproof system can be later expanded with additional sensors, cameras and sirens.

your home is unattended, the wired DVR security range instantly provides 24/7 security, providing push notifications and email alerts to smart devices when there is any activity, like kids arriving home from school. The impeccable image quality across the new Uniden DVR systems is made possible with a selection of indoor and/or outdoor cameras and a digital video recorder. The DVR features ample storage capacity with enough space to hold up to a month of video footage, making it ideal for monitoring your home/ business remotely during vacations or work travels.

Whether recording a large outdoor area, compact home or multiple storey dwelling, you can customise a solution with a range of camera options. The D1 DVR security system offers clear full view footage with 500GB internal storage; the HD DVR security system provides excellent high resolution viewing and 1TB storage; while for large homes, the Full HD security system with 1080p recording will provide the best image quality. Priced from $399 through to $1699.

Uniden’s Guardian Home app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets enables you to logon remotely to view footage in realtime; manoeuvre cameras; and even set off sirens to deter intruders. Whenever sensors or sirens are triggered you are notified via alerts sent to the Guardian Home app and their assigned email address.

Expanding its Guardian surveillance series, Uniden’s intuitive Digital Video Recording [DVR] security range lets you record high quality footage onto a dedicated system and record and watch footage remotely via your smartphone and tablet devices. Whenever 40 • DECEMBER QTR 2015

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Wall-mounted shower Closer is one of Italian manufacturer Zucchetti’s recent creations, now available from Candana Designs. This showerhead reinvents the movements we associate with showering. Designer Diego Grandi’s starting point was to bring the normally static bathroom space to life, via an object with strong expressive potential and plenty of scope for dynamism. In terms of form, Closer resembles a lamp with three moveable joints; in terms of function it is a showerhead designed to be adjusted and extended, simply and intuitively.

The adjustable arm allows for many different spatial configurations, which in turn translates into an equally wide range of methods for you to control and direct the jet of water. A cylindrical counterweight ensures the showerhead is stable in any position or height. Incorporating multiple design features within its sleek aluminium shell, Closer has a total length of 805mm [including arms]; while the showerhead has a diameter of 95mm. It is priced at $2,502 in chrome; and $2,695 in black. Closer has a 3 star WELS rating; and consumption is 9L a minute.

Non-heated ladder towel rails Thermogroup has released two nonheated ladder towel rails to complement their range. The USS49 and USS69 are manufactured from polished stainless steel; feature 5 rungs; and are preassembled for easy installation. The USS49 [$299] is 460w x 925h x 95mm deep; while the USS69 [$328] is 610w x 925h x 95mm deep. Available from bathroom stores Australia wide.

European-style ceramic bathroom accessories in colours Wenko’s Polaris range of European bathroom accessories [from Master Distributors] includes a toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, soap dish and toilet brush holder. They are made from high quality ceramic in black & white and colours.

Artisan crafted basins from Florence in Murano Glass, crystal and polymers Pittella’s latest collection of luxurious vanity-basins features a range of innovative materials, colours and textures, all crafted in Italy in the artisan foundries of Florence.

These high quality materials include polymers, resins, Murano Glass and pure crystal with 24% lead content.

There is no porcelain or ceramic used within this collection, allowing the artisans to achieve more defined edges and corners. It also allows designers to be more experimental with artistic sculptural forms. This can be noted in the beautiful curves of Pittella’s Infinity Starlight and Flower vanity-top basins; while the use of Murano Glass in the Laguna Oro basin and fine crystal in the Ice Oval basin offer elegant and timeless appeal. A standout material in Pittella’s vanity basin collection is TeknoForm, a polymer based material that mimics a variety of textures, such as mosaics, stone, marble or wood, without the associated cost. A beautiful example is their Rapalano vanity-top basins, which are produced from TeknoForm but look just like travertine stone.

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Architectural rangehoods from Italy Falmec [Italy] has brightened up the cookerhood choices with their new E-ion® Cookerhood range, distributed by Abey Australia.

Using bipolar controlled ionisation technology, these Cookerhoods will not only decrease unpleasant odours; but will also re-establish optimum ionic balance in the living environment. The result is a significant benefit to your health. The action produced by the ions firstly neutralises the polluting agents in the air such as bacteria, viruses, dust mites, pollen, foul odours, cigarette smoke; then sanitises and optimises it. The Falmec E.ion® system does away with exhaust tubes, eliminating all architectural restrictions. The consequences are decidedly positive: no more need for masonry works or any type of adaption; it solves installation problems; and there are no additional costs.

EXTENT-A-RAIL is a chrome finish rail with rubber cushion ends. It

extends between two vertical surfaces and locks in position without screws, glue, etc. The draught through the doorway acts to dry washing overnight.

It’s available in size 70-120cm for about $14 at Bunnings and other hardware outlets. Phone (03) 9460 8000 or email info@handihome.com.au for stockist details.

Range of 4 Panasonic home security kits Panasonic Australia has developed their new Connected Home System as an easily set up monitoring and automation solution for households. This new range of clever devices and kits allows you to remotely activate electrical appliances around the home; and monitor from inside and out via your smartphone. The powerful and compact DECT [Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications]-enabled hub unit provides a long range [up to 300m] platform for all the devices which can be placed in any room or space. The hub connects easily to your Wi-Fi router. Devices including sensors and cameras can be quickly synced with the system with one-push pairing.

The system is expandable with each hub supporting a total of 4 cameras including outdoors and indoors cameras, 6 digital cordless handsets and a total of 50 other devices including Smart Plugs, Motion Sensors and Window/Door Sensors. There is no monthly fee for monitoring, recording and controlling the Panasonic Connected Home System.

Panasonic offers four Connected Home kits, which are tailored according to different needs: Room Monitoring Kit [KX-HN6001, $329]. This DIY Room Monitoring Kit includes a DECT-enabled hub unit and indoors camera. The camera can send notifications in three ways: when the microphone detects sound; when the camera’s ambient temperature is too hot or too cold; or when the camera’s visual sensor detects motion. This kit is perfect as a baby monitor. Using the camera’s built-in two-way speaker, you can talk to or remotely enable a musical lullaby.

Home Monitoring Kit [KXHN6002, $549]. Allows you to monitor the outside areas of your home from your smartphone whether you are at home or on the road. It includes a DECT-enabled hub unit with a Micro SD Card and two full-colour outdoors cameras, which feature night vision [up to 12m range] and built-in microphones for two-way communications, live monitoring and recording. The two outdoors cameras can be mounted discreetly onto any wall or fence. When the cameras’ sound or vision motion detectors are activated, an immediate alert will be sent to your smartphone or tablet. In the same instant, motion-activated audio and video are recorded automatically.

Home Control Kit [KX-HN6032, $599]. Allows you to monitor and control the whole home with any smartphone or tablet, whether you are at home or on the road. The kit includes a DECT-enabled hub unit, four smart plugs, two motion sensors and two Window/Door Sensors, all of which can be monitored and controlled with the App on your smartphone or tablet. You can use your smartphone or tablet to access smart plugs and turn devices on/off remotely; or create a smart plug schedule to automatically turn lights and appliances on/off such as turning a light on in the evening.

Home Alert Kit [KX-HN6301, $769]. Perfect for those wanting to cover all bases, with indoors and outdoors monitoring. The kit includes a DECT-enabled hub unit with a Micro SD Card, a full-colour indoors camera, a full-colour outdoors camera, a smart plug, a motion sensor, two Window/Door Sensors and a digital cordless handset.

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Italian-designed collection of modern bathroomware and accessories Italian design house Gessi has released its iSpa bathroomware collection. Italian sculptor and world renowned designer Prospero Rasulo has again collaborated with Gessi, producing a stunning range motivated by the idea of customisation of the modern bathroom. As the name suggests, the iSpa bathroom collection is characterised by a human centric design approach. The ‘i” represents the personality of the owner; and “Spa” represents the complete relaxation and body treatment aided by innovation and technology. The range comprises bathroom tapware and showers, accessories, basins, baths and sanitary ware. Distributed

by Abey Australia.

14 Classic ovens from Italy Smeg is celebrating 30 years of its Classic stainless steel oven, designed by renowned Italian architect Guido Canali, with the release of 14 updated models. The new Classic collection includes 60cm, 70cm and 90cm ovens; plus compact and double models; and their innovative Speed Oven. And while the beautifully timeless design remains – clean, simple aesthetics with the iconic “Classic” knob – the new collection is rich with innovative features and functions.

Smeg’s clever Thermoseal technology maintains the perfect atmospheric balance in the cavity for optimum cooking conditions. Where moisture is required, for roasts or fish for example, it is retained. There is no guesswork involved – perfect results are achieved every time. Some of the state-of-the-art features offered in this range include: Eclipse high-visibility glass doors [black opaque glass that illuminates and becomes transparent when the appliance is in use]; Smart Sense Plus with 50 automatic cooking programmes; integrated cleaning systems; interchangeable racking that will fit any of the Classic appliances; and soft-close doors. The innovative Speed Oven combines circulating microwave power with traditional convection functions to reduce cooking times – just 25 minutes to cook a whole chicken to golden perfection, for example – while retaining excellent texture, succulence and flavour.

The Classic Compact ovens, just 45cm high, are designed to be installed as a bank of appliances to integrate seamlessly with 60cm models in terms of aesthetics and dimensions. The optional full glass door on the Compacts further contributes to the symmetry in a bank of ovens. You can install complementary appliances in a vertical or horizontal configuration; with details such as controls and doors matching and aligning. The choice in compacts comprises: microwave oven with grill; speed oven; dedicated steam oven; combi steam oven with convection; and Thermoseal convection with pyrolytic cleaning.

And for those with a love for baking Smeg has recreated the perfect baker’s oven. The Gourmet Cooking Stone fits into the base of the oven to be used to prove and bake bread and pizza as well as bake pastries with light, crispy bases. Combined with the Thermoseal controlled humidity levels bread will be produced with a glorious glossy crust.

The five Classic multifunction 60cm ovens range from the standard model with Thermoseal oven technology, eight functions and Vapor Clean; to the fully specified SFPA6395X with benefits such as 10 cooking functions, SmartSense Plus, 10 personal recipes, pyrolytic cleaning, TFT display and soft-close door. In addition there are two double ovens: one regular; and the other with the additional features of TFT interface, SmartSense Plus 50 automatic programmes and pyrolytic cleaning.

And to complete the range there are two 70 cm models that provide the same 90-litre capacity as the 90cm models but taking up 20cm less space; and two 90cm models with and without TFT interface, pyrolytic cleaning and 50 automatic programmes.

Prices range from $1,490 for the Classic Thermoseal Oven SFA6304X, 60cm, 9 functions; through $3,490 for the Classic Thermoseal Pyrolytic Double Oven DOSPA6395X; to $5,990 for the Classic Thermoseal Pyrolytic Oven SFPA9395X, 90cm, 17 functions.

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Signs that your hot water system may need maintenance Most of us tend to ignore our hot water service until it’s too late. Rheem has some key tips to help you identify whether your hot water system is on the way out – or might need some attention. If you have the system checked on a regular basis, you can extend its serviceable- life; improve efficiency; ensure your water heater is operating and performing as designed; and highlight any repairs or preventative-maintenance that should be done.

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Is the water coming from the tap rusty or brown in colour?

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Is the water muddy or does it have sediment in it?

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Is the hot water system making strange sounds? Some noise from the water heating up is normal, but if you notice cracking or popping noises these should be checked.

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Has the pilot light gone out? Does this happen often?

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Does the hot water have a strange smell or metallic taste?

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Are you getting less hot water?

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Is water leaking out of the system?

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Do you often experience fluctuations in temperature?

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Does the water pressure or flow rate vary?

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Are you running out of hot water?

Rheem Service undertakes regular checks of domestic Rheem hot water systems.

It offers a range of services including sixmonthly minor maintenance, an annual service and a major five year service. The major service includes replacing the system’s sacrificial anode, temperature and pressure relief valves; checking correct operation of the gas, electric or solar control; and checking solar heat transfer fluid [for solar hot water systems]. Rheem recommends having domestic hot water systems checked around every three years for gas and electric systems, bi-annually for solar systems, or whenever you feel something has changed or you have noticed any warning signs.

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Installation issues.

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Temperature settings set too high [which increases running costs].

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Excessive water pressure [this adds stress on the cylinder, thus reducing the life of the system].

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Incorrect gas pressure settings.

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Relief valves which are stuck and then leak constantly due to householders not operating the valves every six months in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

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Blocked strainers, causing flow rate issues.

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Blocked filters and shower restrictors.

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Faulty thermocouples, igniters, elements and thermostats

The most common problems discovered during service checks are: •

Pilot light outages [which results in leaking valves].

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Leaking valves.

Wire pendant lights with a contemporary twist The newly refreshed Nudie Luxe pendant lights range from ISM Objects [Melbourne] includes a palette of luxurious metallic finishes and bright powdercoated colours. Providing a contemporary twist to traditional Japanese lanterns, these sparkling wire frames bring distinctive character to any home or office décor. The Nudie range comprises five pendants, which cast evocative shadows through their stylish wire frames. Made in Australia, each pendant is suited to residential, commercial and hospitality environments; and can be hung individually or grouped together for greater impact.

The first member of the Nudie family is an elegant spherical pendant measuring Ø390x H445mm; the Nudie Large is almost double the diameter at ø650 x 450mm; while the Nudie Extra Large pendant makes a bold statement in generous spaces, with a measurement of Ø900 x H450mm. Nudie Slim has a narrow, elegant form and measures Ø170 x H300mm; and the final member of the Nudie family, the Nudie Half, is half the spherical shape of the Nudie Large but equal in its appeal.

Nudie pendants are available in polished brass, silver, black or gold zinc-plated wire or powdercoated options of Traffic White, Light Green and Signal Orange. Nudie’s classic form is suited to any colour and can be custom-ordered in other powdercoated colours. Suspension is adjustable on installation; while custom lengths are available.

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Enamelled steel washbasins

Three new filter-taps from Zip Water

The new Kaldewei washbasins are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of public sanitary amenities.

With the durability and stability of Kaldewei steel enamel it is expected that these washbasins will show no trace of wear and tear even after many years of use, supported with a 30-year guarantee. In addition, the robust surface prevents the formation of cracks where dirt can settle. So cleaning these washbasins is quick and eco-friendly.

Zip Water has developed a new generation of its advanced drinking water appliance – the Zip HydroTap – in new design styles and colours that suit any kitchen. Combining great looks and functionality, they put crystal clear, boiling, chilled or sparkling filtered water at your fingertips in an instant. There are three options to choose from in a range of finishes including bright chrome, brushed chrome, matte black and gloss black: Zip HydroTap Arc; Zip HydroTap!Cube; and Zip HydroTap Elite.

User-friendly operation is achieved via a single lever – use it to select the type of water you want [filtered boiling, chilled or sparkling water] and the button changes colour to match – red for boiling, blue for chilled still and white for chilled sparkling. Then simply pull the lever forward for handsfree continuous filling or push it away for momentary dispensing.

With five design-series, various sizes and installation options – from undercounter to recessed; to countertop models with two different rim heights; through to wallmounted options – Kaldewei has a washbasin for every room layout. For sanitary amenities with extra demanding design requirements, Kaldewei has a freestanding model in its portfolio – the Emerso washbasin from its Meisterstücke premium collection.These steel washbasins offer an ideal solution for any public sanitary area – be it in a hotel, restaurant, hospital, care home, or public building.

Every tap in the Zip HydroTap Design and Celsius ranges comes with the Zip 0.2 micron filtration system – which instantly delivers the pure water free from contaminants as small as 1/5000th of a mm. Chlorine taste and odour are completely removed; while fluoride is retained. Its air-cooled ventilation system doesn’t waste water; and the new G4 models use up to 53% less energy than superseded models.

Zip Industries has also unveiled its Zip Celsius range, which delivers both hot and cold functionality from a single tap. Available in Arc and Cube designs with a choice of four stylish finishes, filtered, boiling chilled or chilled sparkling water can be selected at the touch of a button – no more waiting for the kettle to boil or buying bottled water.

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NEW self-priming paving paint is ideal for decorating patios and courtyards for Summer!

Colormaker Industries has released a brilliant new Water-based Paving Paint just in time for Summer. This innovative new product is perfect for enhancing the appearance of new or old concrete, stone surfaces and brick work including floors, paths, patios, courtyards, driveways, retaining walls, feature walls and pots.

Two excellent Paving Paints formulations to choose from 1. COLORMAKER Water-based PAVING PAINT This product delivers a satin finish, for those people not wanting a gloss finish on their painted area. The Water-based Paving Paint is a self-priming product which cuts down painting time and contains no smelly solvents making it very easy to clean up with Colormaker Water-based Paving Paint Factory Colours Road Marking Yellow

Tempest Grey

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water. Tough and hard-wearing, this product is weather-resistant for indoors and out.

Colours and Coverage The Water-based Paving Paint is available in six factory colours, as well as 4 tintable bases enabling you to match almost any colour.

Coverage is 12m²/L depending upon surface roughness and porosity.

2. COLORMAKER Oil-based PAVING PAINT Colormaker’s oil-based Paving Paint is a full gloss, long lasting and durable interior and exterior paint designed specifically for concrete and flooring applications. It offers excellent resistance to scuffing and marking and is supplied ready to use from the container. It is available in 10 stock colours and 4 tint bases allowing an almost unlimited range of colours. It can also be tinted to match any COLORBOND® colour.

Applications

Black

Ferric Red

Royal Green

Areas where Colormaker oil-based Paving Paint may be used include verandahs, patios, laundries, workshops & showrooms, handrails, garage floors and light industrial areas.

For further information on Colormaker PAVING PAINTS, call Colormaker Industries on 02 9939 7977 or visit colormaker.com.au 48 • DECEMBER QTR 2015

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SHOWER UNDERLAY TRAY SYSTEM The new Marmox underlay is a low cost, easy to install waterproof base that can be fixed to timber and concrete floors. Unlike screed the Marmox underlay will not absorb moisture under the tiles minimizing mould growing in grout.

Advantages • Pre-laid to falls (min 2% to centre or offset drain) • Lightweight as little as 4.5 kg • Can be easily cut down to irregular shapes.

• Provides flexibility to accommodate different drain locations.

• Acoustically better than screed.

• Compatible with all waterproofing systems.

• Rebated to house leak control flange.

• Drainage of any moisture under the tiles.

THE NEW MARMOX SHOWER NICHE A fast, low cost way for installing a tiled niche in the shower.

It comes in the sizes 300x260, 300x380 and 300x560

UNDERFLOOR HEATING INSULATION A large proportion of heat created by underfloor heaters is absorbed by the concrete slab. When Marmox boards are used, most of the heat created by the heating element is reflected upwards in the tiles which will lead to: STANDARD UNDERFLOOR HEATING

FLOOR TILES HEATING ELEMENT

CONCRETE SLAB

UNDERFLOOR HEATING WITH MARMOX BOARD INSTALLED FLOOR TILES CEMENT BASED TILE ADHESIVE HEATING ELEMENT

1

50% reduction in heat-up time

2

Reducing energy consumption an saving on running cost

3

Achieving higher temperatures as no energy absorbed by the concrete slab

Marmox will act as:

4

Good impact noise insulation material

5

Waterproof membrane (with proper joint treatment)

Marmox boards are the perfect complement to any floor heating system, when Marmox boards are installed on top of concrete or timber flooring it will act as high quality tile backer boards minimizing heat loss in the slab, which will lead to 50% reduction in heat up time, cutting running cost, and achieving higher temperatures. Marmox will act as high quality impact noise insulation and a waterproof membrane with proper joint treatment. Marmox Boards are lightweight, easy to cut with a utility knife and fixed to the floor with normal cement based tile adhesive.

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For more information contact us on 1300 783 693 or visit our website www.marmox.com.au

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Cordless 18-volt Exterior gable vents for circular saw system with DIY installation trimming rail Festool’s new 18-volt cordless circular saw system [HKC 55] offers quick and easy, mains-independent timber work. Its high-performance battery pack, balanced weight distribution and use of the new FSK trimming-rail contribute to the mobility of the device. It is particularly useful during home-renovation work for cutting rafters, beams and eaves; trimming work-pieces and shelving; rip cutting; as well as plungecut applications. The quick-release fastener allows the portable circular saw and trimming rail to be connected and uncoupled quickly. This trimming rail has a stop system that enables repeat angled cuts of 0° to 60° in both directions.

This cordless portable circular saw is versatile as it also fits onto the Festool guide rail. Thanks to the combination of the depth adjuster, which can be adjusted in millimetre increments, and the additional plunge function, even plunge cuts to a pre-set cutting depth can be made easily, conveniently and splinter free. For maximum cutting performance and high cut quality, Festool offers three new saw blades specially adapted to the HKC 55.

HANDIY Products has developed a range of FEDTRIM Gable Vents for stylish cross-ventilation in roof spaces.

Features and benefits include: • made and designed in Australia to suit the Australian climate; • functional vents are fully screened to safeguard against insects, debris and animals; • adds style and charm to any home; • a cost-effective way to control ventilation in your roof space; • ready-to-paint to suit your style and colour scheme [painting is necessary for extended UV protection]; • easy DIY installation with step-by-step instructions; • moulded from highly durable co-polymer plastic that will not warp, rot, spilt or absorb moisture; • suitable to retro-fit into steel, vinyl, weatherboard or compressed cement cladding over timber or steel frames; • also suitable for use in brickwork and render, where the vent is designed to support the load over the opening.

The range comprises 6 shapes in various sizes: full moon [full circle]; rectangular; octagonal; square; half-moon [half-circle]; and rounded top. Available from hardware stores; priced from $85 through to $150.

Optoma home theatre projector The ultimate home theatre remains aspirational for many Australians - whether it’s a cinema atmosphere the entire household can enjoy or backyard drive-in style with all the home comforts. Optoma [from Amber Technology] has accordingly developed their new 1080p ultra-short-throw projector [EH320UST, $2999] to help make these dreams a reality. The EH320UST is perfect for relaxing indoors with a favourite movie; and can even be enjoyed as an outdoors viewing experience. Crystal clear Full HD video is brought to life by 4000 ANSI Lumens; while a contrast ratio of 20,000:1 ensures the best possible viewing experience, even in bright, outdoors settings.

A 1080p Full HD resolution provides sharp and detailed images from High Definition [HD] content without the need for downscaling or compression, making it ideal for playing Blu-ray movies and video games as well as HD broadcasting. The EH320UST is also equipped to display true 3D content from compatible broadcasting servers, Blu-ray players, and the latest generation games consoles. In addition, support for 144Hz rapid refresh rate provides ultra-smooth flicker free images.

Its 0.25:1 throw ratio enables up to 100-inches of images to be displayed from only 55cm from the screen. Weighing 4.78Kg, it is compact and versatile to be easily installed close to a screen, making it practical in homes with space limitations. Offering low ongoing maintenance, the EH320UST has a long lamp life of up to 6,500 hours and features dust-prevention technology for picture perfect, unblemished images. The focus-switch allows you to shift the lens from left to right as required.

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3000-psi Concrete pressure cleaner trowelling at a 2000-psi machine price-point Australian Pump Industries’ 3,000 psi Pocket Rocket pressure cleaner is a heavy duty, Honda-powered blaster offered at the 2,000 psi price-point. It uses a top quality triplex pump to match the performance of the Honda GX200 engine without the risk of overloading. Called the Aussie Scud AB30, the unit was nicknamed the Pocket Rocket and developed for farmers, Tradies, earthmoving contractors and property maintenance specialists.

A.G Pulie manufactures Master Finish concrete tools and equipment. Their 34” Finishing Trowel machine is driven by a Honda GX200 engine and fitted with combination blades, allowing Tradies to float and finish the concrete with one machine; without needing to change blades. It is powered by a Honda 4 stroke engine, so it is trouble-free and simple to find parts and arrange servicing; and has a heavy duty gear box and base assembly to ensure longevity.

Air compressor with a small footprint The Peerless Products’ Over and Under air compressor has been designed for saving space in Tradies’ utes and trailers, as well as being notably lighter in weight.

Featuring a quick recovery time of 10 seconds to fill the tank to full pressure, it allows you to complete jobs in less time. It is also ideal for truck tyre inflation and other functions that require large volumes of air at high pressure.

Sheet metal cutting tools IRWIN Tools offer two tools for cutting sheet metal such as corrugated steel. Their Aviation Snips are designed for straight or curved cuts; keeping your hands safely above the work surface. Features include: ProTouch™ over-moulded, non-slip grips provide superior comfort and resist twisting; smaller hand span allows greater control and less fatigue; hot-drop-forged, chrome molybdenum steel blades for strength and durability; high torsion, double overwind spring designed for longer life; compound leverage for faster and easier cutting; easy push-up safety latch for one-handed operation; and strong 2.66mm alloy steel spines provide increased rigidity and less flexing.

Their Falcon Nibbler provides a fast and clean method for cutting sheet metals, plastics & laminates — flat or corrugated.

Benefits include: directional cutting — cuts curves or straight even in corrugated sheet; width of cut 3mm [1⁄8 inch]; maximum gauge in mild steel 1.5mm [16 swg] and in aluminium 2mm [14 swg].

Tile grout in colours Parex Davco’s Elite ColourGrout is a flexible premium cement-based performance grout that offers a superior smoothness for use on stone, marble & porcelain tiles. It offers: stain protection; mould and bacteria resistance; water repellent; colour consistency; ease of application and clean-up; and can be used in 1mm-8mm joints. It can be used with all common tiles such as light coloured natural stone and marble; vitrified porcelain; and large format and rectified [square] edge tiles. It is suitable for walls and floors, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, laundries, living rooms and outdoors. Its clever technology brings maximum colour consistency as well as resistance to efflorescence, cracking and shrinking.

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Terrazzo floor tile with silvergrey tones Fibonacci Stone’s latest Lustre terrazzo tile collection offers an elegant spectrum of glimmering silver-grey tones. Lustre’s warm grey cement base complements a wide range of décors and its gentle sheen provides a floor with a difference. Its robust, slip-resistant properties, combined with its distinctive design, make it an ideal choice for residential and commercial projects where a durable, luxurious and natural stone flooring solution is required; offering a lifespan of more than 30 years.

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The Queensland Renovating Business Directory EDITORIAL CONTACTS

Abey Australia ABL Tiles & Bathrooms AG Pulie Tools Amber Technology Amber Tiles Andi-Co Appliances Ardex Australia Atom Industries Australian Outdoor Living Australian Pump Axolotl Glass Finishes Bathe Australia Beaumont Tiles Big River Group Boral Roofing Candana Designs Capital Safety Carpet Court Corinthian Doors Country Timber Flooring Crescent Tools CSR Gyprock Cub Cadet Mowers Dorf Tapware Enware Australia Excalibur Tools EZ Home Solutions FEDTRIM gable vents Festool Australia Fibonacci Stone Fiskars Tools Gerflor Vinyl Flooring Handi Home Supplies ILVE Appliances IRWIN Tools ISM Objects Kaldewei Bathroomware Kimberley Products Kohler Bathroom Products Master Distributors Memory Lane Miele Appliances Monier Roof Tiles Paco Jaanson Panasonic Australia Parex Davco Peerless Products Pittella Imports Quick-Step Flooring Quoss Reno Transformer Raymor Bathroomware Rheem Hot Water Rover Mowers Saniflo Schlage Doorware Schots Home Emporium Smeg Appliances Stegbar Doors Swann Security Systems Thermogroup Heating Uniden Electronics Vintec Australia Weepa products WORX Power Tools Zip Water

1800 809 143 02 9623 0499 02 9637 9011 1800 251 367 1300 139 868 1800 685 899 1300 780 788 02 9810 0194 1300 13 13 49 02 8865 3500 02 9666 1207 02 9509 0000 03 8773 6000 07 3451 8300 1300 134 002 02 9389 8631 1800 245 002 02 9437 6312 02 9684 3400 02 9737 8801 02 6021 6666 1300 306 556 1300 951 594 13 14 16 1300 369 273 02 9624 7200 0410 085 273 02 4677 2533 1300 063 900 1300 342 662 03 8645 2400 1800 060 785 03 9460 8000 1300 694 583 1800 331 491 1300 888 646 1300 133 320 03 9768 5777 1800 228 476 03 9538 9234 03 9370 6765 1800 601 671 1800 666 437 1800 006 260 132 600 1800 653 347 03 5434 4200 03 9818 0311 03 9798 0808 1300 783 699 1800 228 476 131 031 1300 951 594 1300 554 779 1800 098 094 1300 774 774 02 8667 4888 1800 68 11 68 03 8412 4600 1300 368 631 1300 366 895 1800 666 778 07 3844 3744 1300 889 028 1800 638 633

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NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

APPLIANCES Ascot Ovens 1800 556 077 Aussie BBQ’s & Fireplaces Woolloongabba 3393 1525 Beasley Hot Water 0417 890 036 Dux Hot Water 1300 365 116 Malcolm St James Sydney 02 9719 2400 Natural Gas 1800 007 427 Rinnai Clothes Dryers 1300 555 545 Robinhood Eagle Farm 1800 648 556 Schweigen Silent Rangehoods 3366 4041 Stocks Retravision Ashgrove 3366 4041 Stocks Retravision Clayfield 3862 3855 Terry Hayes Agencies Eagle Farm 3268 7371 Valet Ducted Vacuum 1800 050 333 Wholesale Appliances Brisbane 1300 132 180 BATHROOM & KITCHENS Abey Brisbane Acrywall Panels Melbourne Allpumps Sales & Service Sydney Architectural Designer Products Sydney Argent ARTO Bathroomware Salisbury Aurora Fine Bathroomware Sydney Aussie Glass Brendale B&KS batSTONES Salisbury Bathroom Supermarket Slacks Creek Bathroom Supplies Bowen Hills Bathroom Warehouse Coorparoo Bathroom Warehouse Newstead Bathrooms & Tiles Southport Bathrooms Are Us Geebung Belaire Water Filters Eagle Farm Brewers Cabbyvac Canny Bathrooms Salisbury Con-Serv Corporation Drain King Melbourne Enduroshield Everhard EZ Home Solutions Brisbane Farleys Bathroom Supplies Springwood Farleys Bathroom Supplies The Grange Ferretti Designer Interiors Sydney Flair Bathroom Products Great Indoor Designs Mt Gravatt Hafele Melbourne Handi Home Supplies Hettich Australia Ionic Showers Sydney J.S. Bowman Plumbing Ashgrove Laminex Brisbane Malcolm St James Sydney Mark McAtamney Kitchens Morayfield Megasealed Bathrooms Nature Loo Nover & Co Virginia

3805 7000 03 9460 8000 1800 631 202 02 4271 2444 3252 5776 3277 6665 1800 283 463 3205 5033 1300 667 257 3276 8894 3208 1355 3252 2176 1300 788 653 1300 788 653 5591 3222 3216 5855 1300 108 600 03 9579 2122 1300 650 553 3277 9687 3630 5744 03 9460 8000 02 9639 7167 131 926 0410 085 273 3808 7077 3356 8466 02 9756 2880 1300 369 595 3349 8400 03 9212 2059 03 9466 1611 1800 687 789 0402 392 625 3366 0388 13 21 36 02 9719 2400 5498 6858 1300 658 007 1300 768 013 3632 1900

NAME

SUBURB

Paco Jaansen Panelscape Melbourne Plumber’s Supplies Co-Op Burleigh Heads Quoss Transformer Sydney Ram Taps Eagle Farm Robinhood Saniflo Sydney Shower Plug Showerama Sink Tap Click-Ons Southcape Tapware Sydney Stormtech Grates Sth Nowra Studio 6 Burleigh Heads Surface Dynamics Brendale Sink & Bathroom Warehouse Chermside Sink & Bathroom Warehouse Greenslopes Tilt-n-Save Vinidex Tradelink Plumbing Centres Ashmore Tradelink Plumbing Centres Beenleigh Tradelink Plumbing Centres Browns Plains Tradelink Plumbing Centres Bundall Tradelink Plumbing Centres Burleigh Tradelink Plumbing Centres Caboulture Tradelink Plumbing Centres Caloundra Tradelink Plumbing Centres Camp Hill Tradelink Plumbing Centres Capalaba Tradelink Plumbing Centres Cleveland Tradelink Plumbing Centres Clontarf Tradelink Plumbing Centres Coopers Plains Tradelink Plumbing Centres Darra Tradelink Plumbing Centres Enoggera Tradelink Plumbing Centres Geebung Tradelink Plumbing Centres Ipswich Tradelink Plumbing Centres Maroochydore Tradelink Plumbing Centres Nerang Tradelink Plumbing Centres Oxenford Tradelink Plumbing Centres South Brisbane Tradelink Plumbing Centres Southport Tradelink Plumbing Centres Taringa Tradelink Plumbing Centres Underwood

PHONE 1800 006 260 03 9460 8000 5522 3300 1300 783 699 3633 6060 1800 648 556 1300 554 779 02 9476 8818 1800 816 489 03 9460 8000 02 9666 8100 02 4423 1989 5522 1891 3881 0300 3359 4800 3324 1966 03 9460 8000 13 11 69 5532 6311 3807 5277 3809 2111 5570 1936 5593 5711 5495 6555 5492 6668 3395 1888 3245 4944 3286 1000 3283 2088 3255 5290 3376 4699 3354 1666 3265 2688 3281 8599 5443 5211 5596 3499 5573 4377 3846 2266 5532 5833 3878 3155 3208 8022

BUILDING SUPPLIES Australian Hardboards Bundamba 1300 366 681 BlueScope Steel 1800 022 999 Bretts Hardware Windsor 3361 0777 Chermside Building Centre Chermside 3256 4455 Fantech Melbourne 1300 387 587 Fasten-Lok Supplies 1800 829 988 Formica 132 136 Guardian Building Products Sydney 1800 249 603 Handi Home Supplies Melbourne 03 9466 1611 Jalex Hardware Brisbane www.jalex.com.au Klass Slumped Acrylic Brisbane 3289 4420 Klass Slumped Acrylic Gold Coast 5532 3222 Klass Slumped Acrylic Sunshine Coast 5491 7941 Lincoln Group Burleigh Heads 1300 361 313 Marmox Australia 1300 783 693 Hafele 1300 423 353

NAME

SUBURB

Home Hardware Home Hardware Home Hardware Home Hardware Home Hardware Hudsons Building Supplies Hudsons Building Supplies Hudsons Building Supplies Hudsons Building Supplies Hudsons Building Supplies Jalex Hardware Nover & Co Oldfields Ozbuild Materials Steve Jones Hardware The Bolt Place Thermatech Mouldings Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware Thrifty Link Hardware HanDIY Products Treadrite Polished Concrete Ultralite Stone Vinco Hardware Products Virginia Building Supplies Zelletex PVC Panels

Brendale Burpengary Loganholme Mitchelton Warana Browns Plain Caboulture Capalaba Coorparoo Morayfield

PHONE

3205 5177 3888 3998 3209 8572 3355 6122 5493 2266 3800 1219 5498 6422 3245 2531 3847 1600 5498 6422 www.jalex.com.au Loganholme 3801 4508 1300 306 888 Mogill 3202 9945 Everton Hills 3353 3566 Enogerra 3855 5200 Robina 5537 6888 Arana Hills 3351 6533 Ashgrove 3366 1677 Banyo 3267 5263 Daisy Hill 3208 4687 Geebung 3265 3564 Kenmore 3378 0755 Robina 5593 0155 Picton 02 4677 2234 3871 1696 Sydney 1300 654 801 Sydney 02 9517 4800 Virginia 3865 3788 Gold Coast 1300 881 014

COURSES HIA DAMP CONTROL Australian Tech Dry Brisbane

1300 650 620 3299 5332

DOORS & WINDOWS All Architectural Hardware Sydney 02 9517 4800 Annerley Glassworx Annerley 3892 5352 AQF Windows & Doors Kunda Park 5477 0866 Aussie Doors & Windows Nerang 5500 4788 Autoslide Sydney 1300 288 675 B&D Garage Doors 13 62 63 Balmoral Awnings Albion 3262 1583 Boss Awnings Sydney 02 9999 6060 Canterbury Windows Melbourne 1800 104 000 Centor 1800 626 756 Colonial Warehouse Eagle Farm 07 3868 3088 Contemporary Leadlights Logan Central 3299 2416 Double D’s Building Services Parkinson 0412 637 934 Double Glazed Products Brendale 3881 2702 Freedom Retractable Flyscreens 1300 727 336 Gold Coast Doorland Nerang 5596 0600 Homeview Windows Melbourne 1800 014 424 Imperial Inhouse Blinds Underwood 3472 5000 Leadlight Craftsman Newmarket 3352 3433 Lock & Handle Centre Underwood 3841 5430 Malibu Awnings Stafford 3856 4177 Magicseal Insect Screens The Gap 3372 2577

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Phantom Screens Acacia Ridge The Woodworkers Company Maroochydore The Woodworkers Company Moorooka The Woodworkers Company Southport Timber Interiors Hamilton Traditional Awnings Stafford FURNITURE QLD Outdoor Furniture Caboolture FENCING Advantage Fencing Screenline

Brendale

PHONE 5665 9525 5479 0999 3848 1383 5571 0088 3630 1150 3856 4177

5498 9955

3205 4447 1800 001 653

HEATING & COOLING Amuheat Sydney 02 9114 6934 Mr Stoves Darra 3375 1464 Jetmaster 3252 7133 Regency Fireplaces 1800 081 978 Speedheat Australia Sydney 02 9981 1057 Thermofilm Melbourne 03 9562 3455 HIRE EQUIPMENT Allcott Hire Burleigh Heads Kennards Hire Beenleigh Kennards Hire Bowen Hills Kennards Hire Brendale Kennards Hire Bundamba Kennards Hire Burleigh West Kennards Hire Cairns Kennards Hire Cleveland Kennards Hire East Brisbane Kennards Hire Garbutt Kennards Hire Indooroopilly Kennards Hire Labrador Kennards Hire Nerang Kennards Hire Noosaville Kennards Hire North Mackay Kennards Hire Oxenford Kennards Hire Rocklea Kennards Hire Springwood Kennards Hire Virginia

5593 8811 3287 3133 3257 1444 3881 1008 3282 2688 5593 5866 4035 4177 3286 1200 3823 0000 4725 2887 3878 6277 5537 1644 5596 3691 5455 5151 4957 7321 5573 3055 3277 4455 3290 1700 3260 6088

HOME IMPROVEMENT Ausko Holdings Woodridge 3209 3404 Chris De Wet Shailer Park 0413 351 063 DIY Quotes Woody Point 0409 727 853 Hills Industries 08 8301 3200 Home Ideas Centre South Brisbane 3844 9922 Recollections Windsor 3368 2544 Recollections Cairns 4053 1580 The Building Centre 1300 884 876 We Renovate Homes 0411 723 777 INSULATION Solartex Sydney The Insulation Station Brisbane

02 9918 2055 1300 366 062

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Discount Lighting Rocklea 3892 4020 Lighting Discount Warehouse Coorparoo 3847 8455 Victorian Living Red Hill 3368 3220 METAL PRODUCTS

NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

Aussie Stainless Designs Holland Park 3849 4236 Classic Architectural Products 1800 244 377 Metalcorp Underwood 3884 9999 Metaland Brendale 3889 7575 Old Lace Castings Greenslopes 3822 3300 RMD Metal Products Melbourne 03 9364 8288 Steelmart Northgate 3246 9323 PAINT & WALLPAPER Adicolor Sydney 02 9599 6993 All Prep 0414 277 964 Arbortone Finishes 1800 644 700 Colour Dynamics 5532 4094 Davids Discount Paints Miami 5535 7266 Deluxe Finishes Stafford 3356 4500 FX Australia Sydney 02 9725 5888 Inspirations Paint & Colour 1300 467 747 ITW Polymers & Fluids 02 9757 8800 Laker Paint Co. Darra 3375 5039 Let’s Clean 02 9438 2047 Megatreat Liquid Stone 02 6241 7477 Paint Place Cannon Hill 3899 0399 Painting Buddy 0423 231 336 Peelaway Brisbane 02 9746 6733 Porters Paints New Farm 3252 8150 Queensland Paint Makers Caloundra 5491 6044 Rockcote Design Centre Maroochydore 5479 3900 Rockcote Design Centre Murarrie 3348 8994 Rockcote Design Centre Nerang 5554 2100 Sikkens Woodcare Sydney 02 9360 4500 The Flood Company Brisbane 3376 8445 Wagner Spray Tech 1800 064 790 Wetpaint.com.au 1300 137 472 Amazing Paints Discounts Moorooka 3892 4088 Amazing Paints Discounts Virginia 3260 5727 Bristol Decorator Centre Alderley 3356 1170 Bristol Decorator Centre Browns Plains 3800 7165 Bristol Decorator Centre Capalaba 3245 4601 Bristol Decorator Centre Maroochydore 5443 1577 Bristol Decorator Centre Mt Gravatt 3343 4444 Bristol Decorator Centre Redcliffe 3883 1500 Bristol Decorator Centre Underwood 3341 7422 Solver Paints Capalaba 3245 2033 Solver Paints Darra 3363 7033 Solver Paints Everton Park 3855 5300 Solver Paints Ipswich 3812 5977 Solver Paints Morayfield 5495 7281 Solver Paints Stones Corner 3847 4400 Solver Paints Strathpine 3205 9011 Solver Paints Underwood 3841 8400 Solver Paints Varsity Lakes 5576 1311 Supreme Paints Sydney 02 9821 1224 Taubmans Paints Srathpine 3205 4178 Taubmans Paints Woolloongabba 3391 6800 Zinsser Asia Pacific 1300 784 476 PLASTERING SUPPLIES BGC Plasterboard Boral Plasterboard Boral Plasterboard

Banyo Beenleigh

1300 306 223 3267 3108 3287 2237

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SUBURB

Boral Plasterboard Boral Plasterboard Boral Plasterboard Boral Plasterboard PlastaMasta Centre PlastaMasta Centre PlastaMasta Centre PlastaMasta Centre PlastaMasta Centre

Browns Plains Capalaba Labrador South Brisbane Brendale Burleigh Heads Caboulture Ernest Maroochydore

PHONE 3809 0877 3245 6748 5563 8000 3255 2111 3881 3744 5520 3477 5498 3388 5571 6088 5479 1322

NAME

SUBURB

Mister Ply & Wood

Underwood

3299 3311

Ply-Mart

Thorneside

3822 9477

Timber Queensland

PHONE

1300 735 634

Timport

Acacia Ridge

3274 4018

VJ Plus

Sumner Park

3279 7811

TILES & PAVERS Amber Tiles

Albion

3256 2933

Amber Tiles

Aspley

3863 0922

RESTORATION SUPPLIES Paddington Hardware Paddington 3369 6588 Restoration Station Ashgrove 3366 5631

Amber Tiles

Holland Park

3394 2755

Amber Tiles

Maroochydore

5443 4166

Amber Tiles

Noosa

5449 0444

ROOF CONVERSIONS Classic Attics Cornubia, Brisbane 3287 9082

Amber Tiles

Tweed Heads

5524 9196

Casa Bella Tiles

Slacks creek

ROOFING & PATIOS Attic Ladders Virginia 3865 6600 Ceilink Sydney 02 9821 2199 Classic Attics Brisbane 3287 9082 Qld Roofing Warehouse Burleigh Heads 5593 4766 Redspace Roofing Bulimba 3103 6819 Supreme Building Products Virginia 3865 7244 Trueline Patios & Awnings 1300 50 20 20 Versiclad Sydney 02 9821 2199

CBFD Ceramics

Werombi

02 4653 1026

Glazecrete

Brighton

0411 784 537

Gold Coast Tile Makers

Labrador

5528 9555

SAFETY SUPPLIES Asbestos Test Kit EMP Industrial Melbourne Protecta Group Sydney Safemaster Safety Anchors

1300 727 457 03 9500 1819 1300 88 12 32 1300 889 875 1300 24 24 84

SECURITY PRODUCTS Smoke Alarms ‘r Us www.smokealarmsrus.com.au SKYLIGHTS Velux Skylights Brisbane

1800 251 960

Marcotta Outdoor Solutions Coorparoo Marmox Shower Underlay West Burleigh

5535 4111

Oztop Building Supplies

Slacks Creek

3290 3866

Real-Crete

Park Ridge

Sumner Park Tile Centre

Sumner Park

Superfloor Australia

Capalaba

3359 3025 3630 1150

TIMBER PRODUCTS Archideck Australia Melbourne 0418 567 201 Aussie Timbers Nerang 5596 3636 Australian Timbers Buderim 5445 1504 Australian Wood Panels Sumner Park 3376 5600 Boral Timber 1800 818 317 Colonial Wall Linings Northgate 3266 4324 Easycraft Wynnum 1800 852 086 Mister Ply & Wood Arundel 5529 1001 Mister Ply & Wood Geebung 3865 7677

0430 653 213 3279 5799 0403 296 770

Tile Trend Setters

Burleigh Heads

5576 8388

Tile Liquidators

Burleigh Heads

5576 8388

Why Not Tiles

Burrengary

3888 7400

World Tiles P/L

Labrador

5563 9766

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

FLOORING Boral Timber Marques Flooring Nerang Serfloor Australia Melbourne Timber Interiors Hamilton Tredgrip Unique Timber Floors Versa-Wipe Woodcare Chermside Hamilton

02 6241 7477

MosaicWorld

Altech Equipment

JOINERY All Kind Joinery Timber Interiors

3397 9122 1300 783 693

Megatreat Liquid Stone

GUTTERING PRODUCTS Gumleaf Gutter Protection Brisbane 1300 486 532 The Leaf Man Brisbane 1300 888 743 1800 818 317 5578 4665 03 9796 4626 3630 1150 1800 644 700 1800 55 99 55 0417 04 03 08

3808 3189

Melbourne

1800 268 324

Chris Hunter Sales

Melbourne

0419 884 194

Clampline Distributors

Brisbane

Botanic Niche

3849 8162

Excalibur Tools Hare & Forbes

3807 4080 02 9624 7200

Coopers Plains

Lockjaw Ladder Grip

3274 4222 0402 126 584

Nerang Power Tools

Nerang

Ridgid Tools

Melbourne

Storesafe

5596 0303 03 9930 7000 3245 3733

Tool City

Coopers Plains

3344 7777

United Tools

Maroochydore

5443 7795

Vetner’s Ladder Shop

Burleigh Heads

5576 0388

Wagner Spraytech

Melbourne

1800 064 790

USED BUILDING MATERIALS Burleigh 2nd Hand Bldg

Burleigh

5593 7188

Caylamax Recycling

Brendale

3205 3988

Underwood Demolition

Underwood

3208 7922

WATERPROOFING CPC Shower Plug

02 9476 8818

Gripset Industries

1800 650 435

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At Plyco we stock a wide range of panel products and can cut your panels to size, edge if required and deliver all over Australia.*

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Web: www.plyco.com.au - Email: info@plyco.com.au 14-20 Abbott St, Fairfield

13 Bruce Street, Mornington

7 Cowie St, North Geelong

Monday - Friday 7:45am - 5pm Saturday from 8am

Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm (Closed Saturday)

Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm (Closed Saturday)

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Parisian Pendant

$2,995 $229

$595

Single Slipper Cast Iron Bath Black w/ White Feet

Brushed Nickel

Premium Black

Lux Cast Iron Insert

NEW

$3,995 Napier Pedestal & Basin Set

Astor Chrome Basin Set WELS: 5s/5.5L/m

$329

55x55x90cm

44x52x78cm

$22.95ea

$229

$3.49ea

60x46.5x27cm

Vent No. 11 (With Damper)

Carina Dining Chair

$599

$999

135x55cm

$499

Nicholson Vic Panel Hemlock Door

Copper Patina

125x57x83cm

Classique White Vanity (Marble Top)

$2,399

Vintage Cigar Leather

Library Chair

$1,695

204x82x3.6cm

$119

$299

Goat Leather & Steel

Rust Cast Iron Chiminea

$219

4x12’’ Paris Stool

Belfast Single Fireclay Sink

Plain Fireplace Tile

Artois Pendant

Vintage Cigar

Boston 3 Seater Leather Sofa

15.2x7.5x0.9cm

170x78x64cm

SCHOTS HOME EMPORIUM *All prices subject to change without notice.

400 Hoddle Street Clifton Hill, Melbourne 1300 774 774 | 299 Melbourne Road (off Mackey st) North Geelong 1300 693 693

FURNITURE | GIFTWARE & HOMEWARES | FIREPLACES | BATHROOMS | DOORS & HARDWARE | LIGHTING | TILES & FLOORING | OUTDOORS

OPEN 7 DAYS

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