Issue 98 NSW

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Issue 98

JULY - AUG - SEPT QUARTER 2015 NEW SOUTH WALES

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LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

Double glazing .............................................41

ABL TILE & BATHROOM CENTRE ...................4

Pendant lights for the kitchen ......................10

Kärcher Window Vac .....................................41

MTV BATHROOM CENTRE...............................6

Lights for the verandah ................................12

Weather seals ...............................................41

Black heated towel rails ...............................12

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

BRASS PLUS .................................................51

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

App for electrical/lighting plans ...................45

SYDNEY WOODWORKERS ............................55

Budget bathroom makeover.........................16

Clever light switches......................................45

PAINTING & DECORATING

Inwall cistern ................................................16

Industrial look lighting .................................45

COLORMAKER INDUSTRIES............................7

Luxurious tap collection ................................16

Keeping cords tidy ........................................45

FX AUSTRALIA: Safe Paints..........................22

Matching accessories and tapware................16

URBAN LIGHTING ........................................51

FX AUSTRALIA: Online Paint Shop ..............26

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

Bespoke pendant lights ................................54

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

Industrial-look bath......................................18 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER PRODCUTS .....19 KN TEC SHOWERS ........................................20 QUOSS TRANSFORMERS ..............................21 PANELSCAPE FOR WALLS ............................22

TIMBER PRODUCTS

Timber coatings advice .................................48 GLADESVILLE JOINERY ................................51 KITCHEN & LAUNDRY

Removing graffiti..........................................48 Removing rust...............................................48 Retro 1960s furniture ...................................50

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OUTDOORS RENOVATING

Alternative to the BBQ ..................................47

Garage door makeovers .........................10

Cooktops with wok burners...........................47

Rejuvenating your driveway ...................26

STORAGE SPACE

Repainting garage doors ........................38

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

Self-contained pods ................................38

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

STORMTECH..................................................23

UNITED KITCHEN CO ......................................6

MEGASEALED ...............................................25

POLYDOR KITCHENS ......................................8

Heated towel rails.........................................26

SYDNEY PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS.............11

B&W bathroom makeover ............................30

Marble-look benchtops .................................36

Deluxe metal finishes ...................................32

Quartz-style benchtops .................................36

ROOFING

Handmade bath and basin ...........................32

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

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

Stainless steel accessories .............................32

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

Velux Sun Tunnel ..........................................40

Wide basin for compact bathrooms ..............32

Filter mixer-tap ............................................48

LADDERMATE ...............................................49

Toilet plunger ...............................................33

CUSTOM FLAT-PACK KITCHENS....................49

Shower Diverter............................................36

Concrete-look benchtops...............................54

KN TEC SHOWERS ........................................37

FLOORING

PANELSCAPE CEILING PANELS ....................40 MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS & VANITIES ....42

40V cordless chainsaw ..................................10 Dust extractor accessory ................................10 Nail pliers that don’t damage timber work ..15 Compact impact driver drill ..........................28 Lightweight demolition tool .........................30

TILING & PAVING

EXCALIBUR TOOLS .......................................33

Tiles with a glazed-brick look...................6

Orbital finishing sander................................36

Paving with StoneSet ..............................39

Extra-small cordless drills.............................40

Cordless vac for pet-hair ...............................34

Terrazzo floor tile ...................................39

BUILDING MATERIALS

DIY vinyl flooring planks ..............................34

Travertine tiles and pavers .....................39

PVC wall panelling and skirting ...................15

French Oak flooring ......................................34

Penetrating paver sealer ........................44

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

Hebel PowerFloor .........................................34

Stone-look porcelain pavers ...................48

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

COUNTRY TIMBER FLOORING......................56

Concrete-look floor tiles .........................50

Gas fireplace to replace wood burner ...........22

WINDOWS & DOORS

APPLIANCES

Levelling and squaring jobs .........................38

Gas fireplace fits into existing cavities ..........24

EURO DOUBLE GLAZING ...............................2

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

Connecting roof frames to wall frames .........39

Slow combustion heater ...............................24

EURO DOUBLE GLAZING .............................12

122cm wide double oven ..............................46

Glass handling risks......................................41

Gas fireplace to heat whole house ................28

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

76cm built-in oven........................................46

Dry pressed designer bricks ..........................44

Modern gas fireplace ....................................28

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

Steam cleaner ...............................................46

Specification-tool app ...................................44

REGENCY FIREPLACES .................................31

3 door levers .................................................29

Washing clothes without detergent...............46

OTHER

COMFORT ZONE VENTILATION ....................49

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

15-place dishwashers....................................47

Wall panels and skirting boards ...................15

CHEMINEE FIREPLACES................................51

3-in-1 front door lock/handle.......................41

1950s retro benchtop appliances ..................47

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

HEATING Catalytic woodstove heaters..........................14 Gas Log Heaters ...........................................20

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HANDIY POST COVERS .................................33

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Italian-made tiles with the on-trend glazed-brick look Amber Tiles is on trend with its new brick-like glazed porcelain tiles, called the New York Series, bringing vintage design to stylists, builders and home-renovators. Excellent for creating modern kitchen and bathroom décor in French or Italian style, advanced manufacturing techniques allow each tile to perfectly emulate the brick look, while also being low maintenance. The brick-look is experiencing a comeback on the Australian and International scenes. The series, recently arrived from Italy, is available in the 100mmx200mm size; and allows for a range of design possibilities such as feature walls and floors. The range is durable and has excellent water resistance.

The New York Series’ design echoes the latest trends towards organic and textured modern interiors. Three rustic colours, Broadway, Central Park and Soho, add decorative personality to modern kitchen design but in vintage style. It offers a robust and low maintenance answer to real brick for Tradies and home-renovators.

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SALE ON FLAT PACK KITCHENS

FLOOR CABINETS 720H x 560D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS UNDER 400 $85 $120 401 - 600 $115 $170 601 - 800 $130 $200 801 - 1000 $150 $250 1001 - 1200 $180 $280

FLOOR CORNER - 720H x 560D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 800 x 900 $220 $300 900 x 900 $240 $310 DRAWER UNITS - 720H x 560D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 450 - 600 $200 $300 601 - 800 $250 $370 801 - 1000 $300 $400 MICROWAVE - PAINTED 830H x 500D x 600W mm

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BASE MICROWAVE CABINET CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS $150 $290

Many more sizes available

WALL CABINETS 720H x 300D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS UNDER 400 $85 $115 401 - 600 $90 $150 601 - 800 $110 $200 801 - 1000 $130 $230

CORNER PANTRY - 2210H WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 1000 x 1000 $650 $850 WALL OVEN CABINET - 2210H x 560D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 600(DOORS) $320 $590 600(DRAWERS) $320 $700 UNDER-BENCH OVEN CABINETS- 560D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 600 $130 $140 RANGEHOOD CABINETS - 300D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 600 - 900 $100 $180 WINE RACK - PAINTED 720 x 320 x 320

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All prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All dimensions are in millimeters.

PANTRY CABINETS - 2210H x 580D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS UNDER 400 $230 $330 401 - 600 $300 $440 601 - 800 $350 $550 801 - 1000 $390 $620 1001 - 1200 $490 $800 ABOVE FRIDGE CABINET- 370H x 300D WIDTH CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS Up to 1000 $100 $190 WALL CORNER - 720H x 300D WIDTH (mm) CABINET ONLY W/HI-GLOSS DOORS 600 x 600 $140 $250 OPEN SHELF - PAINTED 720 x 320 x 320

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PANELS & FILLERS W/HI-GLOSS DOORS Base Panel 870x580 $80 Base Filler 720 x 100 $20 Base Filler 870 x 100 $20 Wall Panel 720 x 320 $40 Bar Panel 870 x 2400 $300 Tall Panel 2210 x 600 $200 Tall Filler $50 Kickboard - Brushed Alum P.L.M $20

Available with White High Gloss Polyurethane Doors (Other Colours Available)

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UBD Page 213 K2QTR 2015 • 9 SEPTEMBER

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40-volt battery operated Pendant lights for the chainsaw for DIY users kitchen WORX’s 40V battery powered chainsaw [$299 including battery, charger and chainsaw; saw-only $199] allows you to quickly fit-in its powerful blade without the need for keys and tools, thanks to their proprietary 2-in-1 assembly system; rather than searching through the toolbox to get your chainsaw up and running. If you’re not the most experienced chainsaw operator and unsure about chain tension, you can be confident that the AutoTension feature keeps the chain at the exact optimal tension while in use, ensuring efficient cuts and long chain-life. And WORX has added the clever QuickStop function for added safety, which stops the chain within a fraction of a second, giving you total peace of mind while working on the job at hand. Weighing a mere 3.8kg, WORX’s 40V Chainsaw is perfect for those DIY backyard jobs. With a 30cm bar length and 3.8m/sec chain speed, you can be sure it’ll get through the tough stuff. And if you do manage to run out of battery, you’ll be back out on the job in just one hour with the swift-charging 40V lithium-ion battery.

Assembly aid CT WINGS from Festool The recently released CT WINGS from Festool makes assemblywork easier, because the vacuum clamping nozzle CT WINGS enables simple clamping and fixing of work pieces in horizontal and vertical spaces. Utilising the suction power of a mobile dust extractor the workpiece stays where it is supposed to. As a result, you have your hands free for other tasks. Its compact size [350g] allows it to be carried around to ensure effortless, precise and safe work.

CT WINGS functions quite simply, because the compact vacuum nozzle is positioned at the 27mm suction hose of a mobile dust extractor. The suction power of the mobile dust extractor allows the assembly aid to hold work pieces weighing up to 3kg on even and dry surfaces. Workpieces with a maximum thickness of 50mm can be clamped with movable slats. The assembly aid can be easily removed and realigned again using a sliding sleeve at the nozzle – without having to switch the extractor off and on. There is an eyelet at the top of the nozzle which can be used to secure a plumb line with plumb bob. CT WINGS is the ideal “third hand” for effortless, precise and safe work. It is therefore an ideal addition to the mobile dust extractor range.

Beacon Lighting has embraced the industrial-look trend with some new pendant lights added to their range. Harvest [$299] is a large 1-light metal industrial pendant in a rust finish, 375mm high with a diameter of 460mm. It’s also available in a smaller size; and in a baked black finish. Best matched with a Karbon Pilot decorative filament globe [sold separately for 15.95].

Meanwhile the Lunar 1-light round pendant [$149] comes in grey with an amber glass shade. It’s 340mm high with a diameter of 200mm; also available in white with the amber glass shade; and in black with a smoked glass shade.

Garage door makeovers with metal and timberlook doors Gliderol has developed their stylish new Native and Master Series garage doors for home-renovators. A garage door makeover offers a costeffective fix for tired-looking exteriors. The Gliderol Master Series’ sleek design is functional and reliable, while effortlessly meeting the aesthetic demands of modern, minimalist architectural style. Moreover, the Master Series range can be custom designed to match other external areas of your home. Available in a variety of custom designs, colours and finishes, these garage doors are made from premium aluminium, corrugated steel or polycarbonate material.

Meanwhile, Gilderol’s Native Series achieves an authentic timberlook, while offering an affordable and stylish alternative to real timber. The range is made from Colorbond steel; and is durable and low maintenance compared to actual timber doors as it requires no resealing. The Native Series garage door range is available in Madison or Tuscan, with a choice of six finishes.

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OUR STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE Local materials, made to order Customer made at standard price Pre-assembled cabinets 1mm PVC edge with solid back All Blum hinges and drawer system • Adjustable plastic legs Doors with handles or handle-free styles All cabinets can be any sizes 3D design and computerised cutting Melamine doors available Prices do not include GST Prices may change, check store prices for details BASE CABINETS

WALL CABINETS

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Height 700mm - Depth 320mm O/A

Width (mm)

Width (mm) w/Poly Doors under 400 (1 door) $125 401-600 (1 door) $165 601-800 (2 doors) $210 801-1000 (2 doors) $250 1001-1200 (2 doors) $285 Wall Corner 600 x 600 x 320 $285 Wall Microwave 600 x 800 x 420 $295 Wall Open Shelf 320x320 Poly All Around $195 Range Hook Cabinet 600-900 $210 Above Fridge Cabinet $210

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Wine Rack 7 bottles

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Drawer Unit Width (mm) w/Poly Doors 400-600 (3-4 drawers) $345 601-800 (3 drawers) $375 801-1000 (3 drawers) $420

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PANEL & FILLER Width (mm) w/Poly Finish Base Panel 870 x 580 $80 Base Filler 870 x 100 $20 Wall Panel 700 x 320 $40 Wall Filler 700 x 100 $20 Wall Micro Cab Panel 800 x 420 $60 Bar Panel 1220 x 870 $160 Hood Panel 1000 x 320 $60 Tall Panel 2200 x 600 $200 Tall Filler 2200 x 100 $50 Kick Board Brushed Aluminium $20/m Kick Board White HMR PB $5/m Handles Extra

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Stylish lighting for the verandah Beacon Lighting’s Southampton is a large 1-light exterior pendant in antique black with a clear glass shade; 350mm high x 305mm long x 305mm wide; priced at $299. It’s also available in a smaller rectangular shape 270mm high x 150mm long x 150mm wide priced at $199.

And the new LEDlux Alert flood light is a 24-watt IP44 twin-LED external fitting in black, priced at $129.

Black heated towel rails that coordinate with black bathroom accessories and tapware With matte black being a popular colour choice in bathrooms, you can complete your bathroom-renovation perfectly with ThermoGroup’s coloured heated towel range. Their Thermorail 6-bar square and 7-bar round, in matte black, sits nicely with matte black taps and accessories. These heated towel rails are made from premium grade-304 stainless steel; are completely safe, complying with all safety regulations; have a dry electric element; and are selfregulating so do not overheat. In keeping with the current trend towards energy-conservation they use only 83-Watts. All of these bathroom items are available at ABL Tile & Bathroom Centre, St Marys.

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Frameless secondary double glazing system Have you thought about double glazing but don’t want to rip out your existing windows? Euro Double Glazing has the solution. It works very simply by installing 8mm thick frameless glass panes on the inside of your existing windowframes.

The finished secondary window is stylish and architectural as there is no frame of uPVC, magnet or aluminium to spoil the appearance of your room. Its frameless-structure makes it almost invisible. The toughened glass used is also much stronger and scratch-resistant; and does not discolour or go cloudy with age.

There are no frames to warp, shrink, corrode or paint.

Euro Double Glazing uses high-quality designer stainless steel hinges and a clever custom-built window pane combination which will fit perfectly and functionally over your existing windows, allowing you to still open them for home-ventilation and windowcleaning. The advanced 3M sealing system gives the air buffer required for superior acoustic and thermal insulation.

If noise-reduction is your primary reason to consider double glazing, an air gap of at least 80mm is optimal. The two panes of glass should vary in thickness by at least 50%, such as an 8mm frameless pane combined with your existing 3-4mm window [the EuroGlazing system].

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Configuration

Average sound transmission loss in Db

Perceived sound reduction as a % of 3mm float glass

3mm float

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change; and you are not incurring the expense of replacing an entire window.

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ATTIC LIVING & 2ND STOREY EXTENSIONS

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Who's looking though your window?

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.

Or select one of the semi transparent designs to give your home that distinctive look.

Decorative Window Film costs from $16.90 to $19.95 per roll, size 2M x 90cm. For a free brochure and samples phone (03) 9460 8000 or visit the website.

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Ideal for windows & doors

Simple peel and stick application Creates privacy Allows plenty of light UV protection for furnishings Range of designs Rolls 2M x 0.9M

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Hybrid catalytic woodstove heaters with 24-hour burn time Regency Fireplace Products Australia has released its new Large and Extra Large Hybrid Catalytic Woodstoves featuring Eco-Boost Technology. The Regency Richmond and Kingston lets you enjoy the impressive heat performance of Regency’s largest classic wood stove with today’s clean modern styling. This catalytic wood stove delivers both function and style that features sleek lines, a contemporary door design and large clean viewing areas of a roaring wood fire. The loading capacity combined with the controllable burn-rate of the Eco-Boost Technology provides flexibility to heat smaller homes with less reloading and larger homes with the maximum capacity available.

The Richmond has one of the longest burn times in Australia, whilst keeping emissions to a minimum. A simple single-lever air control conveniently located at the front of the stove can be adjusted to meet home requirements, from a hot burn to a smouldering glow that just keeps the chill away. A heavy duty cast iron door offers a large viewing area delivering an excellent view of the roaring fire. The door opens to 170˚ making wood loading easy.

A heavy duty, secondary air tube is strategically placed to ensure maximized re-burn of products of combustion before making their way to the combustor.

Serving as a pre-filter, the Eco-Boost system maximizes efficiency and prolongs the life of the catalytic combustor by decreasing its exposure to harmful combustion substances.

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Pulling out exposed headed nails Excalibur Tools’ Extractor Nail Pliers were born out of the need to reuse and recycle trim and mouldings in the restoration and renovation of old historic homes. With one single easy motion, Excalibur Extractor Nail Pliers are an easy and fast way to pull out exposed headed or smoothed-body nails, carpet nails, tacks, staples, rusty or damaged fasteners and pneumatic fasteners. These patented nail pliers are simple but effective and feature parallel auto-locking jaws with serrated teeth and a large curved heel, which dramatically reduces any damage to the surface. By gripping on the exposed end they grab so effectively that they can be used to pull fasteners through trims and mouldings in restoration work and remodelling. Exposed nails can be pulled through formwork so that it can be re-used. The harder the pull on the long non-slip cushion grip handles, the tighter the grip. There is no more snapping or shearing often experienced with the use of traditional frontend nippers, claw hammers and other grippers. They are ideal for the removal of tacks from carpet edging strips during carpet replacement. Excalibur Extractor Nail Pliers are made in Taiwan to the exacting standards and requirements of Excalibur Tools Pty limited, an Australian firm. Available through most hardware and tool stores.

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.

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Wall panel and skirting-board with an inbuilt cable-channel 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 cable-channel. 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 mould-growth. 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.

For more information visit www.ezhs.com.au

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A bathroom makeover with quality budget priced products

Luxurious range of 21 taps from Italy in six finishes

Light, white and lush greens were the palette for this bathroom makeover that took full advantage of the clean lines and simple proportions of the latest products from Raymor, available at Tradelink branches.

Starting point was the deep, softly rounded Aruba freestanding bath [1500 x 750 x 600mm $850] teamed with the Daly swivel bath spout in polished chrome. Mirroring the lines of the bath is the wall hung Byron toilet with in-wall cistern [4 star WELS, 3.5-litre average flush, $705].

The Italian design house, iB Rubinetterie, collaborated with Italian architect Marco Acerbis to produce Wave, their signature tapware range. The collection includes 21 coordinated models of basin mixers, bidet mixer, wall mixer and spout, wall diverter mixer, bath filler, bath spout, waterfall spout and mounted bath filler. The range is available in six high-end finishes: chrome, gold, glossy white, glossy black, brushed nickel and rose-gold; and manufactured from French alloy with minimum zinc contents, for excellent corrosion resistance. The ceramic disc cartridges used in these taps ensure high performance and silent operation. Wave visually adds delicate shapes and forms to any bathroom décor and adds finesse with its elegant range of finishes. Prices range from $330 through to $3000; the taps have a 5-Star WELS rating using 5 L/min; and they are distributed nationally by Paco Jaanson.

The secret to this bathroom-renovation was to create an impression of space with the absolute minimum of clutter. Staying true to this theme is the Loongara Wall hung basin, 655mm wide [$395] with integrated counter space – again understated, clean lines with generous proportions – teamed with the Lavas Basin Mixer in chrome with paddle lever [6 star WELS, 4.5-litre/minute, $165].

The countertop is large enough to take toiletries and the matching Ceduna accessories. [Toothbrush holder $58; Towel Rail, brass with bright chrome finish, 200mm $48; Towel Rail, brass with bright chrome finish, 800mm $94; and Toilet Roll Holder, brass with bright chrome finish $60.]

The final piece to this bathroom is the “wet room” approach to showering – an open shower with a single shower screen separating the water from the hand basin. This features the Malaney round disc shower120mm/4mm disc head [3 star WELS, 9-litre/ minute, $185] – the showerhead is a slender disc with a mere 4mm thickness – and the Lavas shower mixer in chrome [paddle lever $185].

Matching bathroom accessories and tapware from Caroma

Inwall cistern and push plates for minimalist bathroom décor

Caroma recently released its range of Pillar Accessories designed to complement its Pillar Mixers. A modern interpretation of a classic design, the new Pillar Accessory range, matched with the Pillar Mixers, makes coordinating bathroom tapware and accessories easier. The Pillar Collection captures a look of understated elegance and can be seamlessly integrated into a range of bathroom-renovation themes. With a polished chrome finish and solid brass construction, the Pillar Accessory range comprises: toilet roll holder, robe hook, single and double towel rail, towel ring, soap holder and glass shelf.

The Viega Concealed Cistern Collection [from Rogerseller, Melbourne] utilises premium German engineering. Designed with clean, unobtrusive lines, the Style Push-Plates embody choice: from material and colour; to the optional flush-mount installation.

Hidden behind every push-plate is the precision-engineered Mono Slim Inwall Cistern, available for both wall-hung and floor-mounted toilets. The compact 80mm thin Mono Slim uses Bowden wire technology for a smooth and reliable operation; and includes a preassembled water inlet and one-piece outlet valve for flawless installation and effortless servicing.

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Removable tinted window film

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

Designer bath inspired by industrial architecture Designed by Dario Gaudio and Vittorio Venzia, Controstampo draws inspiration from industrial objects. The freestanding bath and basin are made with a liquid corten finish, available in copper or white. The special surface on Cristalplant Biobased® is made through an authentic process of oxidation of metallic paint, which accentuates the industrial character of the collection.

Falper Controstampo is available from Rogerseller [Melbourne].

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 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;

2.

Retrofit the new mixer;

3.

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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Cabinets: Vintage Matrix textured finish.

Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Bath: Tranquil Solid White matte finish.

Quality Australian made and designed bathroom fittings, using the very latest in materials and technology resulting in stunning, eye-capturing pieces, durable yet soft to touch.

Basin: Pride Solid White matte finish.

Benchtop: Carrera Cherry Pie. Cabinet: Matte white polyurethane.

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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

Installing a gas log heater into a renovated home Cannon’s Gas Log Heater collection and suite of optional accessories have been developed to deliver efficient and safe operation with easy installation options for most renovation situations. Cannon’s 5.5-star energy rated Gas Log Heaters are designed and made in Australia with a thorough knowledge of Australian building styles, construction needs, building regulations, local safety standards and climate conditions. Prices start from $3,199. The range of gas log heaters allows home-renovators to select a heater that coordinates with their desired aesthetic and location through a choice of models available in either LP or Natural Gas. The curvaceous Canterbury Classic is offered in a stylish black finish as an Inbuilt, Freestanding or Powerflue option; with the Fitzroy Profile offering a more streamlined form available in black or platinum finish as an Inbuilt or Powerflue model. Cannon’s Gas Log Heaters provide

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heating solutions for freestanding or builtin to a wall, including: Situation: an existing fireplace or gas/ oil space heater cavity that’s shallow. Solution: A Cannon Back Spacer Kit 50mm is an optional accessory that provides the minimum clearance needed at the rear by bringing the heater forward.

Situation: an existing fireplace with an opening that’s a little larger than the heater.

Solution: Select a decorative Cannon 3 or 4-sided Surround Kit accessory in a choice of black, stainless steel or metallic platinum finish.

Situation: the walls are made from combustible timber or plasterboard. Solution: Choose a Cannon Mock Fireplace Kit or a decorative Console Kit that’s designed to fit around the heater for safe installation.

Situation: Newer apartments and newer homes with rooms sealed from draughts. Solution: Either the Fitzroy Profile Powerflue model or the Canterbury Classic Powerflue model is a safe choice for “sealed rooms” and offer 5.5star efficiency. Newer apartments and newer homes need a Powerflue system because they are more airtight than older homes. A Powerflue is a cleaner and safer heating source because it draws air from outside for combustion and expels directly outside.

Situation: the renovation is in an elevated period or contemporary multistorey building. Solution: Cannon’s Powerflue models can flue up to 6m vertically, sideways or under floor or in chimneys. There’s also a weatherproof box accessory option designed to protect Powerflue heaters from the elements in situations where the unit has been installed on an external wall without a mock fireplace.

Situation: the space is large, lofty and difficult to warm. Solution: Cannon’s clever heat exchange technology and controlled heat and fan settings function more efficiently for difficult to warm larger areas up to 80m2average.

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A gas fireplace specifically designed to replace older freestanding wood burners New Zealand-based manufacturer, Escea Gas Fireplaces [Glen Dimplex Australia], have recently developed their FS730 heater, a freestanding European-style gas fire that comes with the Escea Smart Heat control technology which allows you to operate your fireplace from anywhere, anytime. Download the iOS or Android app and turn on your fire, adjust your temperature settings and set the timer from your smartphone. Designed for those with limited wall space, as a replacement for a freestanding wood burner, this freestanding heater will suit both new and older homes. The FS730 offers a textured black body with a large flame display, ideal for those wanting to create a bold, contemporary statement.

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

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Safer paint range as easy as one, two, three New from FX Australia, the Lemon Tree Creek® range of environmentally safe coatings is designed as a numbered, easy to use system suitable for most interior and exterior surfaces.

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Grate Solutions Stormtech linear drainage systems combine smart design, easy installation + GreenTag Certification.

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Quality Drainage Design and Selection Stormtech has been at the forefront of drainage innovations for home and commercial building industries for over a quarter of a century. Their product range for residential and commercial applications includes linear drains, Tile Insert Drains, Square drains, Threshold drains, Vinyl clamps, as well as Special Assemblies and Slot Drains for landscaping applications.

Adequate drainage plays an integral role in the entire building system and its proper implementation is crucial to the workings of the entire building. Knowing which system will best work and function reliably and effectively is crucial.

Considering key elements depending on specific applications will allow a successful drainage installation.

As one of the most respected drainage manufacturers and suppliers in Australia, Stormtech is committed to delivering the highest quality drainage solutions for today’s unique drainage projects and welcomes questions about product selection and compliance.

Their skilled specialists can also offer bespoke drawings and plans for customised drainage designs.

All Stormtech products are certified WaterMarked and have US UPC and Canadian CSA approval. With a proud commitment to eco-friendly design, Stormtech offers the only linear drainage product in the world with Global GreenTag certification.

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A modern gas fireplace that can be retro-fitted into existing cavities in older homes New Zealand-based manufacturer, Escea Gas Fireplaces [Glen Dimplex Australia], have developed a new gas fireplace [model AF700] for retrofitting into old fireplace-spaces. While the retrofit category is often defined more by functionality than by design, Escea have also come up with some impressive looking models.

The innovative firm was aware that many older Australasian homes have limited space; but they opted for a fireplace that would give the experience of a larger fire, while also considering the space restrictions, by maximising the amount of visible flame. The end result is a fire with twice as much visual impact as some other products.

The AF700 gas fire is a high output fireplace offering 5.6 kW of heat with a 3.8 energy-stars rating - efficiently heating a moderately-sized space. You can control this fireplace from anywhere, anytime, with the Escea Smart Heat control technology. After downloading the iOS or Android app you can turn on the fire; adjust the temperature settings; and set the timer from your smartphone.

Its dimensions allow it to be easily retro-fitted into existing masonry or brick chimney cavities. This trend has been influenced by replacing old, open fronted wood fireplaces built into the structure of many older homes. These fireplaces have become redundant due to their inconvenient and messy nature.

Slow combustion contemporary fireplace The Regency Montrose will add ambience and enjoyment to any room. The large viewing glass with black etched edge provides an impressive view of the fire while complementing the dĂŠcor of any home. The Montrose is designed to fit into a custom built wall without a brick fireplace or chimney ensuring it can be featured in any room.

As a slow combustion heater the unit can be controlled to maximize heat output as well as wood usage. It has been designed to exceed the latest Australian requirements for emissions and efficiency; and utilises the latest in heating technology.

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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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ADVERTORIAL

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.

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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.

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Paving paint is the perfect way of protecting and rejuvenating your outdoor hard surfaces, but like any other paint job, the better the preparation, the better the finished product. With this in mind, Kennards Hire has devised some handy tips on preparing and painting your driveway: If you have a lawn next to your driveway, run a lawn-edger down the side to make sure there are no blades of grass hanging over the concrete. Use masking tape to protect all your surrounding surfaces such as the lawn edge, walls, drain covers, the garage door etc.

Mix some detergent into a bucket of water and give the driveway a good scrub using a stiff broom. Allow this solution to sit on the surface for 10 minutes then wash it off with a pressure cleaner, which you can hire from Kennards Hire.

You’ll need to repair any cracks or damaged areas of the driveway a day or two before you start repainting. Blast away any mildew or dirt with a high pressure cleaner and remove any loose asphalt.

If you have a new concrete surface that has never been painted, you will need to rough up the surface so the paving paint bonds correctly with the surface. You can purchase a concrete etcher that mixes with water that spreads easily with a stiff broom.

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.

Most modern concrete paints are water-based, which are easier to clean up, faster drying and resistant to everyday wear and tear. For both water-based and oil-based paints it is always best to thin the first coat.

Start by painting the edges and detailed areas; then paint the larger area in sections. You can use a roller, paint brush or for a faster and more even coat, a high-pressure spray gun, which you can hire from Kennards Hire.

It is better to paint on two thin coats rather than one thick layer. Once the first coat has had the recommended time to cure, give it a second coat with undiluted paint.

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Escea’s Powered Direct Vent Technology uses outside air for combustion, meaning draughts are not created in the room and heat is not lost up the flue, often the case with dated gas fire technology. It also means the DX Series fires do not have to be flued through the ceiling. Flues that dominate the room can be eliminated; and the flue instead run horizontally or vertically through ceilings, walls and floors; even allowing for an island install.

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The DX Series provides many design options including ultra wide; and available as a single or double sided, see-through fireplace. The frameless option is especially popular for a contemporary minimalist look. These fires are zero-clearance allowing them to be installed directly onto existing walls without needing fire-rated materials for insulation. The efficiency of the DX Series also means the wall does not become hot, so any wall finish can be used; and a TV can even be installed directly above it. Escea’s Smart Heat app allows you to control the fire remotely using a smartphone or internet; or with an existing homeautomation system.

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Available as the DX1500 or DX1000 [the number indicates the width in millimetres], the Escea Gas Fireplaces DX Series are high efficiency Multiroom gas fireplaces. The technology which enables quiet and efficient whole home heating from a central gas heater is still a new concept to many. The DX1500 captures up to 90% of the available heat and returns it back into every corner of large open-plan rooms via Escea’s Multiroom technology; heat can also be ducted into hallways and other rooms in the home.

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Compact yet powerful impact drill for Tradies and DIYers

The Regency Greenfire™ GF900 gas fireplace

The Worx Brushless WX292 20V Impact Driver [$299] features a powerful torque output of 170Nm to meet almost every fastening application. A drill with serious power also requires serious grip. Thankfully the WX292 features a textured and rubberised antislip grip, meaning you won’t ever lose control of this mighty tool. The WX292 has been developed with a WORX’s 20V Lithium Powershare battery technology, which brings a longer run time, shorter charge time and higher working efficiency. It also allows battery sharing across the entire WORX 20V range. An in-built LED light has been added to the end of the driver to allow for better sight in those dark areas. This light also has an in-built 20-second LED light delay after the trigger has been released, allowing you to double check that last screw you’ve just drilled in.

The Regency Greenfire™ GF900 adds modern expression to any living space with today’s sleek, linear styling. With a wide decorative landscape this series features seamless design and beautiful wide angled flames set on your choice of a coastal driftwood log fire or a full bed of shimmering crystals and volcanic stones. Modern features include black enamel reflective panels, the ability to heat between 80-120m2, and a 3-speed fan. At a touch of a button, these features can be programmed by remote control from the comfort of your couch. The Greenfire also gives the choice of contemporary door frames and fascia in brushed stainless steel; mitred black fascia; premium glass fascia in black; or clean edge finish options [no fascia required]. The essence of each Regency gas fireplace is the flame, with its dancing flames and glowing embers looking remarkably like a real wood fire.

The entire “Brushless” range comes with a fuel gauge battery pack indicator to remind you of battery status at any time and will take only an hour to fully recharge. The WX292 20V weighs in at a super-light 1.4kg, reducing operator fatigue even after extended use.

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With a shift towards apartment and townhouse living, shared entrances and common areas such as foyers, utilities rooms and access ways require doorware that complies with accessibility standards.

Bridging the gap between accessibility and style, three new levers have been added to complement the Schlage 7000 range [from Allegion Australia]. Constructed from 304-grade stainless steel, Telo, Costa and Enzo feature design-elements that comply with current accessibility standards.

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The Telo lever meets AS1428:1-2011 accessibility codes with a 44mm clearance between the centre grip section of the lever and the door. As with all levers in the 7000 Series, the Telo design features concealed fixings and is available in latch and passage sets or in a privacy set with an integrated push button feature.

Costa’s design features a square profile and solid lever, with a 90° end-return. Its contemporary design will work with either a round rose [standard] or square rose [optional]. The straight lines of the lever are continued through to the 20mm end-return allowing for a secure grip.

Enzo’s balanced design combines gentle curves with an ergonomic raised profile on the underside of the lever. Designed to complement both classic and modern interiors, Enzo also meets the criteria for AS1428:1-2011 accessibility with a 44mm clearance between the centre grip section and door.

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.

Why not get organised now and contact the Attic Group for a quick measure and quote.

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Renovating a bathroom with a black-and-white theme A timeless yet dramatic classic – black and white – has been used to great effect in this bathroom-renovation showcasing the latest Raymor products, available from Tradelink Plumbing Centres and Northern’s Plumbing Supplies nationally. Added interest has been injected by creating a split-level floor, which is highlighted by a row of the same tile-wallpaper used on the feature wall. The Aruba freestanding Curve Bath [$850] takes centre stage and, while making a statement, is never domineering thanks to its perfectly proportioned curves.

The Salt vanity is a deliberately understated look so as not to detract from the striking colour palette and hero bath. Feature-rich it is a 900mm wide floor-standing model [$699], all white with integrated basin and three drawers; plus a cupboard with soft close drawers and door. So while sleek and low key it also provides ample storage. It also has an optional smart bin and LED lighting for cupboard and drawer interiors. The statuesque Andric tower basin mixer, 4-stars WELS rated using 7.5L/min, completes the look.

All the accessories in the bathroom are from the Ceduna collection – towel rails, robe hooks, toothbrush holder, soap dish and toilet tissue holder all mirror the soft curves of the key bathroom fixtures. Each piece is of brass construction with a bright chrome finish.

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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Gerber, producers of multi-tools, axes, handsaws, machetes and other high-quality outdoor equipment, has released its Ding Dong, a 3-in-1 sledge hammer, priced at $699. It’s a lightweight sledgehammer, ram and pry bar combined into one sturdy, unbreakable piece of equipment. While it has uses for law enforcement and military personnel; it also offers serious DIYers and Tradies in demolition-situations a mighty sledge hammer with serious impact. The Ding Dong’s hammerhead features machined crosshatching that effectively bites into surfaces, minimising slip and maximising impact; while the opposite-end features a forged pry bar for demolition-work. Built in Gerber’s homeland of Portland, Oregon, the Ding Dong is fitted with a reinforced fibreglass handle with moulded rings to create a mechanical stop for one’s hands.

Measuring 68cm in length and weighing 5.55kg, the Ding Dong is compact enough to be portable but big enough to produce huge power for demolition-use.

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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Budget-priced range of stainless steel bathroom accessories Made from matte stainless steel and Polystone, the MENOTO range of bathroom accessories from Blomus combines simplicity and functionality with beautiful materials. Available from hardware stores; distributed by Master Distributors.

Bathroom products in graphite, rose copper and burnished brass finishes Looking beyond black and chrome, Rogerseller [Melbourne] has introduced a collection of metal finishes called Natural Elements that captures the textures and hues of raw organic materials. Inspired by nature, the new Graphite, Rose Copper and Burnished Brass finishes will complement any bathroom décor: from raw industrial; to warm earthy relaxed; or soft refined elegance. The combinations are endless. The choice of finishes is available across a range of Rogerseller’s high quality products including tapware, showers and accessories. They are designed by Rogerseller and manufactured locally.

Falper Handmade bath and basin collection from Rogerseller Falper Handmade is a stunning collection designed by Michael Schmidt. Inspired by the irregular shapes of the manual processing of ceramics, the 3D-technology achieves a thickness and form which are difficult to otherwise achieve. The freestanding bath, pedestal basin and countertop basins are presented in matte Ceramilux, a versatile composite material; highly resistant to heat and scratching; and easy to clean. Falper Handmade is available from Rogerseller [Melbourne].

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Designer basin mounted on wood-veneer cabinet The deliberately understated Duravit DuraStyle washbasin and accompanying floor-mounted furniture [from Candana Designs] is designed by Matteo Thun & Partners. It is the simplicity of form that makes the DuraStyle washbasin so special and aesthetically pleasing. The wide, elegant ceramic basin has ample room for bathroom accessories and sits seamlessly above the real wood veneer floor-mounted cabinet. Available in light European Oak or dark American Walnut, the floor-mounted furniture is available as either a towel rail or open shelf, providing order and clarity for smaller bathrooms. Priced from $1,530.

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The Great Plunger GP101 provides more than 4 times the displacement of the large cup plunger and delivers an incredible 1300 cubic metres of force to clear the worst blockage. Importantly it works well on any of the Australian toilet bowl shapes be they narrow or wide.

The Great Plunger GP101 has become an essential part of every professional plumber’s kit in Australia. It is available at leading hardware and plumbing outlets.

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DIY loose-lay vinyl French Oak timber flooring replicating flooring available in four Australian timber species finishes in 1500mm long planks Quick-Step Flooring has recently released a vinyl loose-lay range featuring Australian species from their Livyn Essential collection. Loose lay, as the name suggests, makes installation a breeze. You simply place the planks on the floor; cut the end of the row with a utility knife; start the next row; and then bring them together tightly into a straight line.

Thanks to the Anti-Slip True Grip technology on the bottom, the plank won’t budge. With these 1500mm planks, loose lay is ideal for the DIYrenovator. It comes with a 25-year warranty.

Aussie species matt-brushed Blackbutt and Spotted Gum have been added to the Livyn Essential range as well as Patina Oak Light Grey and Classic Oak Natural. All four new hues are available in the loose-lay and the alternative glue-down ranges. This vinyl flooring collection feels warm and homely; is comfortable underfoot; and is a good thermal conductor making it suitable for under-floor heating. In addition, as it is thin and flexible, it can be laid on top of many existing floors as long as they are level. An added bonus with this vinyl flooring range is that it combines the look of real timber and being 100% waterproof. The collection now offers 19 different hues to suit many tastes and décors.

Porter’s Paints timber flooring range has been recently expanded with the addition of four new finishes on luxurious French Oak. French Oak has a tighter grain than American Oak, due to the slow growth and cold climate. Porter’s have taken this beautiful fine grain patterned timber and accentuated it with four stunning finishes: Limestone (main), Country Limed, Nordic and Brûlé.

Hebel PowerFloor reduces noise and improves insulation A versatile solid flooring system, CSR Hebel’s PowerFloor gives the feel of a concrete floor at a significantly lower cost. It is installed over conventional joists, with the system of thick panels fitting snugly together to form a strong, smooth floor. Homerenovators can enjoy a quieter home as PowerFloor eliminates the squeaking, bouncing and noise that sometimes accompanies other non-masonry flooring substrates. It provides an excellent solid base for ceramic tiles, carpet or polished timber boards.

The thermal efficiencies of PowerFloor also reduce the reliance on heating and cooling, and accordingly contribute to lower energy costs. The combination of strength, thermal and acoustic insulation properties make PowerFloor an ideal choice for first floor and suspended ground floors; as well as decks and balconies. It is simple and fast to install with less mess than concrete floors and often less wastage compared to particle and timber flooring. There are no delays to the building schedule and it is easily installed by on-site Tradies such as carpenters.

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Hebel is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) manufactured from sand, cement, recycled material, lime, gypsum and aerating agents.

It is first wet-moulded to create the aerated structure; semi-cured so it can be handled and cut to shape in various lengths and profiles; then finally fully cured in a steam pressure autoclave to create the hard, finished AAC material. Australian made and designed Hebel products are 100% Australian manufactured by CSR Building Products Limited.

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The new Bosch Athlet Zoo’o vacuum cleaner [$599] offers 30% faster cleaning and is cordless. Thanks to its SensorBagless™ Technology and high-powered brush, the Athlet Zoo’o ProAnimal doesn’t just deliver clean results of a conventional vacuum cleaner, but also effortlessly picks up animal hairs on all types of flooring.

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Marble-look benchtops Designer quartz from Caesarstone for an engineered stone elegant kitchen benchtops in grey tones Caesarstone recently released their Statuario Nuvo – a new marble-inspired design which complements the introduction of Calacatta Nuvo in 2014. As Caesarstone’s interpretation of natural Statuario marble, Statuario Nuvo offers refined yet impressive dark veins on a white background, enriched with a delicately diffused subsurface vein structure.

Meanwhile, Taj Royale is now available to order and has been introduced into the Supernatural designs range as a true gesture to the beauty of nature – exhibiting soft textures, delicate veins, rich depths and warm hues against an inspired marble aesthetic.

You can add a splash of naturally beautiful grey to your kitchen or bathroom with the six new “Shades of Grey” designer stone benchtops from Quantum Quartz [by WK Marble & Granite]. A new addition to the Quantum Quartz Natural Quartz Collection, “Shades of Grey” engineered stone contains more than 93% natural quartz, one of nature’s strongest minerals – so it’s an ideal choice for residential and commercial indoor applications, including kitchen benchtops and bathroom vanities. Stylish, low-maintenance and hygienic, it’s also: non-porous, heat and stain resistant; highly resistant to scratching, chipping and abrasions; highly resistant to acids and oils; and has high flexural strength.

From the soft marbled grey of Statuario Quartz to the smoky Gris Fuma shade – there’s a Quantum Quartz “Shades of Grey” choice for most palettes. The earthy Ash Grey features darker spots and circular inclusions for a natural finish; while Ardesia Quartz combines a dark grey reflective surface with delicate lighter grey marbling that works beautifully in both traditional and modern interiors.

Lightweight orbital finishing sander Offering a large orbital radius, the WORX 220-Watt Sheet Finishing Sander [$49.95] uses variable speed for high debris removal on a range of materials. The ability to cover broad distances with a sheet sander can sometimes sacrifice quality and an even finish. The WORX Sheet Finishing Sander is engineered with an industrial aluminium base for precise flatness, durability and consistency. A Quick Clamp system makes for fiddle-free sandpaper removal and replacement; and an innovative DustStop micro-filter ensures a spotless workspace. Effective dust removal means your tools will continue to function at full capacity as dust and debris won’t clog up the parts. Weighing just 2kg it is easily operated for lengthy periods without causing fatigue. The ergonomically designed soft grip handle is gentle on the hands, and ensures a high level of finesse and control.

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Add an extra shower for assisted bathing The new Handihomes Shower Diverter & Mount allows you to install a hand shower alongside your overhead shower. This provides a perfect solution for help with bathing due to an injury or for seated bathing on your own or with your carer. The switch on the Diverter will direct the water flow through the fixed shower or the hand shower as required.

This is a home job. No expensive plumbing or fixing is required. Simply unscrew your overhead shower from the wall pipe and screw on the Diverter using plumbers tape for a better seal to prevent leaking. Now wrap the threads on the diverter with the plumbers tape and screw the overhead shower and the hand shower onto the Diverter by hand without using force. Hand tightening is sufficient.

The Mount Bracket for the hand shower can be affixed to the shower wall using the self-adhesive back of the unit or for a hard fix screw the unit to the wall with the screws provided.

The Handihomes Shower Diverter & Mount comes in the one package for a price of about $11.95 complete.

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Portable building pods offer an alternative for space in the home Beautifully created and architecturally designed, Harwyn’s range of prefabricated pods was conceived to meet increasing demand for more flexible and creative types of spaces as Australians continue to evolve the way they live, work and play. Manufactured in Australia from European materials, the self-contained, customisable Harwyn Pods offer an alternative to home-renovation. Designed by Melbourne architect Selwyn Blackstone, these visually striking pods represent endless possibilities of extra room for home, business or recreation. Available in four sizes, they plug into existing site mains and are fitted out with essential connective technology and fixtures that can be installed in a few hours [depending on the site] within 6 weeks of choosing colours and finishes. In most cases the Pods are lifted into position by a crane.

The pods are finished with an external skin of aluminium composite material that acts as an initial barrier against solar radiation; while a series of insulated structural panels provide a second layer. Every pod exceeds the environment-ratings of most domestic and commercial developments.

Just as much thought has been put into the pod’s interior. You can select from three upgrade-options with contemporary internal finishes and, whether home or business office, backyard studio, art room, study space, music studio or meeting space, all Harwyn Pods have insulation–thermal control, sound insulation, electrics including LED lighting, desk and cabinetry. The Pod’s exteriors are contemporary and available in over 60 solid, metallic and transitional colours; are priced from $32,990; are portable; and come in four sizes: Mono 2.4m x 2.6m; Duo 3.32m x 2.4m; Maxi 3.15m x 3.32m; and Super Maxi 3.15m x 5.3m.

Plastic shims that help you get your jobs level, plumb and evenly spaced

Repainting a weathered timber or metal garage door

HANDIY Products has come to the rescue of all trades with the development of their HanDIY Shim, a range of packers engineered to suit all types of jobs and result in savings of time, money and effort. There are eleven thicknesses, ranging from 1mm to 10mm, including a 1.5mm, in two lengths of 55mm and 100mm. This allows you to get the job plumb, level and true to the nearest half-millimetre.

They are clearly colour-coded with labeled thicknesses for quick and easy identification; have “grippy fingers” for a sturdy, non-slip fix around fasteners and fixings; have moulded cavities for gluing and adhesion; offer a high compression strength, certified to 25kN load bearing; and are non-staining, long-lasting, and water-, corrosion- and rot-proof. They come in a Trade Pack of 475 pieces (mixture of all sizes) in a reusable bucket, from your local hardware store.

Hammerite Garage Door Paint is specially formulated for metal and wooden doors to provide weathered garage door with an as-new finish, in a long lasting gloss look that is highly resistant to flaking and discolouration. Simply start by preparing the garage-door by rubbing it down with coarse sandpaper or a wire brush; then wash with water and a diluted detergent to remove any dust, grease or dirt which may prevent the paint from bonding to the surface. For best results wait until the surface is completely dry and begin with the edges of the door which are not visible when shut. Once the edges are dry, close the door and paint from the top of the door and work downwards in stages. Apply one thin coat to begin with, followed by a second if necessary.

Hammerite Garage Door Paint 750ml provides coverage for two standard single garage doors or one double door; comes in six colours of Black, Red, Buckingham Green, Oxford Blue, White and Chestnut; and priced at $37 for 750ml.

This range of shims is designed with 50% greater surface area allowing you to make corrections and alignments with fewer products, thereby saving money. Moreover the comprehensive range of sizes avoids the stacking of two or more smaller items resulting in greater accuracy and, again, less product-usage; and its new design stops the spinning, slipping and dropping sometimes experienced with alternative devices used as shims. Applications cover aluminium joinery; metal stud and tracking; industrial and residential; carpentry and framing; kitchen installations; decks and pergolas.

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Connecting ceiling and roof frames to wall frames to enable load transfer Wind produces horizontal (racking) loads on houses that must be transmitted through the structure to the foundation. In a conventionally constructed house these loads are transmitted to the ground by a complex interaction between the roof, floor, wall and ceiling frames. This interaction requires each of the frames to be connected appropriately, creating a continuous link to enable load transfer. The connection between the truss bottom chords [ceiling frame] and non-load bearing bracing walls is critical to preserving the continuous link. While this connection has often been overlooked in the past, building surveyors are now increasingly becoming aware of its importance and it has accordingly found its way into their frame-check-lists.

To address this matter, the Pryda Shear Connector (PSC) has been developed to facilitate the connection between the truss bottom chords and non-load bearing internal bracing walls. A pair of PSC can be used as a direct substitute for a pair of nail fixed timber shear blocks as specified in Table 8.22 AS1684.2:2006 and AS1684.3:2006.

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Terrazzo floor tile referencing surfaces from ancient Rome Originally a by-product of the creation of religious and political statues by master sculptors, terrazzo was developed in ancient Italy as a way of recycling marble fragments into a hard-wearing flooring surface. Fibonacci Stone’s IDOL references those prized terrazzo surfaces of ancient Rome and has merged them with a contemporary colour palette to create their latest terrazzo tile. IDOL’s homage to the past extends beyond the classical to include accents reminiscent of the bold graphic imagery of post modernism and Memphis design.

Fibonacci Stone’s impressive colour and tonal compositions result in a sophisticated, modern terrazzo tile. IDOL offers a strong, durable and hardwearing flooring solution, priced from $105 per m2.

ated by carpenters on site. The fixing of shear blocks is sometimes inconsistent or incorrect, which could result in the bracing panels being rendered useless. Moreover, fixing shear blocks too tightly against the truss bottom chord could hinder the free vertical movement of the truss, resulting in possible unevenness in the ceiling.

Pryda Shear Connectors are claimed to have several advantages over timber shear blocks and other alternative brackets. The advantages include: • can be installed with collated nails rather than hand driven nails only; • more reliable as the alternative “short”

An alternative to loosestone paving that cannot be washed away Deco granite has a wonderful natural look working in harmony with heritage developments and classic home-renovations.

However the disadvantages often make it unsuitable for disabled access; it can be washed away by rain; and can get dragged into buildings on shoes. StoneSet offers a solution. Using local aggregate and a high quality polyurethane binder, StoneSet Paving provides a no-loose stone, seamless paving solution that maintains a permeable surface suitable for all levels of traffic.

StoneSet can even be laid over existing deco granite, concrete or asphalt as a retrofit solution to existing properties.

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timber shear blocks are prone to splitting; • no messing about having to hand drive nails into the corner holes of alternate brackets; • greater flexibility as they can be used with any truss bottom chord or ceiling joist thickness, including multi laminated trusses; • easy to fit, as they are not controlled by a specific timber thickness, and therefore oversized or swollen timbers can be handled without fuss; and long term performance is not affected should the nails have been overdriven.

Travertine tiles for flooring, walls and paving in silver tones Travertine is experiencing resurgence for flooring, wall tiles and paving by homerenovators. Décor Stone have accordingly introduced a new travertine tile called Silver, currently on-trend with designers, architects and home-renovators. Versatile for both indoors and outdoors use, its luxurious look adds to its popularity and is being increasing used by designers and homerenovators who appreciate the beauty and character of natural stone and its unusual appearance. Décor Stone’s travertine tile range comes in several finishes: honed and filled; tumbled and unfilled; brushed and chiselled; with colours ranging from neutral to vibrant.

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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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Extra-small cordless drills Festool describes its recently released compact cordless drills – the TXS and the CXS – as “lightweight [900g] and powerful”. Offering impressive high torque with a 10.8-volt lithium-ion battery, they feature: a FastFix chuck; Centrotec quick-change system; and elbow adapter. The very short body and even weight distribution facilitate work in hard-to-reach places and overhead. Two versions are available: the C and the T models. The only thing that sets the two apart is their geometry – everything else is identical. Despite its compact design, the integrated bit holder takes four bits; the LED ensures that dark corners and angles are illuminated; the capacity-indicator displays the battery’s charge level; and with the belt clip the drills are always close to hand.

New development in skylights with Velux Sun Tunnel VELUX Australia’s new generation Sun Tunnel [tubular skylight] provides home-renovators with modern design; installers with faster and easier installation; and with an improved bushfire rating.

This new design incorporates a discreet diffuser that sits flush with the ceiling. Edge Glow, a clear ring on the diffuser’s edge, offers an attractive appearance and spreads light further and more evenly.

Installation is both quick and easy. The glass can be removed during installation allowing the tunnel to be installed from the roof. You don’t have to put the tunnel together inside a small roof cavity. The rigid Sun Tunnel is no longer constructed with screws, but instead clips together quickly with the new Flexi Loc™ system.

A rating of Bushfire Attack Level 29 [BAL29] has been achieved; as well as a significant improvement in wind-pressure-resistance of -7kPa.

The XS drills are compatible with Festool’s Centrotec quickchange system, which combines the bit holder and chuck to make switching from one application to another quick and easy. This enables drill bits and other bits, and all other system components, such as hook drivers and countersinkers, to be connected. All bits can also be used in the direct holder. The FastFix chuck now has a chucking capacity of up to 10mm. Balls in the Centrotec system centre the hexagonal tools, which allows for optimal power transmission and true-running precision much greater than conventional chucks. The elbow adapter makes it easy to screw around corners; and allows hidden screws to be reached. Thanks to FastFix, Centrotec can be fitted in a single movement.

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Double-glazed windows For builders and home-renovators, achieving more natural light in a home using ordinary glass windows whilst maintaining a home’s energy efficiency has often proved difficult.

Increased stringency in energy regulations has led to a reduction in the number, size, and distribution of windows in homes. As large areas of ordinary glass lose too much heat and don’t comply with energy regulations, six-star houses are now often built with smaller windows to achieve the required NatHERS star rating. Yet natural light is a key design-element for home-renovators.

To help builders and home-renovators get the natural light they want and achieve the required NatHERS star rating , Viridian has introduced LightBridge™ a range of high performance insulating glass units (IGU) developed for residential building applications, allowing builders to achieve abundant natural light levels in their designs without compromising energy efficiency.

Sealing windows and doors Cracks and gaps around doors and windows can cause draughts resulting in the loss of heat during winter or chilled air during summer. You can address this by placing door and weather seals around your home to improve comfort all year; and reduce the costs of heating and cooling.

Small gaps are easy and inexpensive to fix.

ESP [Energy Saving Products] seals are made from quality materials; are durable; and easy to install. Available from Masters Home Improvement stores; distributed by Master Distributors.

LightBridge™ offers the opportunity to more than double the glazed area in a home as compared to the same home using ordinary glass. Choosing high performance double glazed windows like LightBridge™ means the window-to-floor ratio can be much larger and achieve the same NatHERS star rating, providing home-owners with light, views, energy efficiency and a sense of space.

Choosing LightBridge™ helps facilitate enhanced natural light levels as well as the option of balancing high light transmission with mid-range solar control; which can be stepped-up through the use of grey or translucent outer lites in the glass make-up. The LightBridge™ range is available in four standard colour/privacy combinations: Clear and Grey, each available in a transparent; or the translucent [privacy] variant.

Risks associated with DIY glass Architecturally designed door lock installation Gainsborough Hardware Industries has made an addition to its Trilock range with their Omni Back to Back, which features 600mm pull handles with a cleverly concealed lever on both the interior and exterior of the door. Finished in either a premium stainless steel or polished stainless steel, the Omni’s sleek design is functional and reliable, while effortlessly meeting the aesthetic demands of modern, minimalist architectural style. The hidden lever is ideal for quick, easy access and is particularly accommodating for busy households. It also minimises grime and dirt build-up on the primary handle, allowing family members and guests to pass through without leaving a mark. And it features Gainsborough’s signature 3-in-1 Trilock technology for safety, security and convenience - all in the one lock.

Trilock’s lockset function allows for a quick escape in the event of an emergency, without the use of a key. In this mode, you can exit by simply turning the interior lever, while the door remains locked on the outside. The deadbolt is key-operated from both sides on double cylinder versions; or by a turn-button from the inside and a key from the outside on single cylinder versions. This heavy-duty feature includes a 20mm throw, providing top security and protection against lock-picking or forced entry. And when Trilock is unlocked and unsnibbed it operates as a standard passage set allowing free access in or out of the home.

Cleaning hard-to-reach windows

The Glass and Aluminium Association of Queensland (GAAQ) advises that home renovators often put their safety at risk when choosing to DIY-install glass. There are recommended ways that glass needs to be handled and installed; particular staysafe rules; as well as Australian standards to adhere to.

The Association believes that while prepackaged, ready-to-install shower kits and cut-to-size glass for pool fences, balustrades and mirrors are attractive to the homerenovator, this ease of access sometimes exposes DIY-renovators to serious risk. As an alternative, accredited glaziers take the risk out of handling and installing glass; plus ensure it’s done safely and to Standards. Even safety-glass can shatter to cause injuries if handled incorrectly; while different types of glass are required in different parts of your house, and even at different heights.

Kärcher’s Window Vacuum [WV 50 Plus, $119] takes the chore out of window cleaning, leaving you with a crystal-clear view of the outside world. Used in conjunction with the WV Extension Pole [$39.95], you can clean a range of glass-surfaces in the house from grimy skylights, hard-to-reach windows, to shower screens. When using the Extension Pole, you first dampen the microfibre head using Kärcher’s cleaning liquid; then use it to clean the surface. To finish the process, the Vac clears the window of dirty water without any streaks or drips. Using the Extension Pole the Window Vac can be extended to 2m allowing access to areas up to 4m high, which have previously required the use of a ladder.

A fully-charged Window Vac provides 20 minutes of use.

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A penetrating sealer for stone or concrete pavers that also enhances the appearance

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.

Collection of Dry Pressed designer bricks PGH Bricks & Pavers recently introduced their latest collection of designer house bricks – the Dry Pressed range, which comprises nine bricks in an assortment of natural Australian tones: Belgenny Brown, Gledswood Blend, Hawkesbury Bronze, Livingston Gold, Macarthur Mix, McGarvie Red, Megalong Valley Grey, Mowbray Blue and Wolverton Cream. The look of Dry Pressed bricks is architecturally solid and they epitomise brick manufacturing excellence.

The high compression used as part of the manufacturing process for Dry Pressed bricks provides a grainy, yet smooth and velvety appearance. Their square arris is also an important part of their aesthetic appeal, allowing imaginative possibilities when it comes to innovative architecture.

A striking feature wall in this contemporary Sydney eastern suburbs home creates a dramatic entrance. The wall uses PGH Mowbray Blue face bricks in a Flemish bond, punctuated with random protrusions, to create a sense of drama and scale. The PGH Dry Pressed range is produced in the standard working brick size of 230mmL x 110mmW x 76mmH. The Mowbray Blue and Gledswood Blend bricks from the range also come in splits of 230mmL x 110mmW x 50mmH.

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The use of natural stone or decorative coloured concrete pavers makes a great addition to any home. However, like any building material, the porous surfaces are easily prone to unsightly staining by natural and man-made contaminants. Protectaseal Enhancer S [from Tech-Dry] is a new-generation surface treatment that not only protects the paver against staining, but also enhances the surface appearance. Utilising innovative silicone nanotechnology this product deeply penetrates and lines the pores within the paver’s substrate, converting a once absorbent surface into one that is now water- and oil-repellent [stain-resistant]. This product will enhance the colour of the paver, giving it a matte wetlook; but not change the surface integrity or texture; nor affect the surface breathability. Unlike common acrylic sealers, this sealer is not a coating so there will be no peeling or blistering over time.

However, it will effectively repel common occurring stains such as grease and oil from food, wine, coffee and tannin from trees. It will also reduce the visual presence of mould and efflorescence.

The treated surface will be easier to clean without the use of chemicals. Overall, Protectaseal Enhancer offers many benefits, allowing the pavers to remain cleaner and maintenance-free, and enjoyed for longer.

Tech-Dry Innovative Solutions Tel: (03) 9699 8202 www.techdry.com.au

Ardex Australia launches a Specification Tool app Ardex Australia has included a comprehensive specification-tool on its website providing complete recommendations for a range of projects. The tool covers three main categories: waterproofing; tiling; and flooring. The specification tool is like an advanced manual for Tradies that takes you from product selection to preparation and application advice. Specifiers simply input data such as the type of application they are undertaking and the substrate they are working with; and the specification tool will then offer a list of the most suitable products; preparation required; as well as details of the application. Each Specification document can be easily downloaded, emailed or printed for use, offering a wealth of information at your fingertips. The three specification tools cover a wide range of projects from tiling a bathroom; to fitting a green roof; or installing an exposed wear surface. The Ardex Specification Tool is available by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play.

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Four lights from Beacon for winter 2015 The Raw Luxe trend brings an organic sense of beauty and elegance to the home. Key to this look is the layering of tactile materials such as copper, concrete and marble with muted palettes. Soft greys paired with timber and matte black create a tactile, earthy look in a contemporary space. Four light fittings from Beacon Lighting embrace this trend.

Concrete pendant in sand finish $169: The Harvey pendant, available in sand or clay tones, is a softer alternative to the coolness of the concrete and brings warmth to the fluid shape of the shade.

Ando pendant in marble $189 and Stoic lamp in marble $179: Luxurious marble makes a welcome appearance in the elegant Ando pendant and Stoic table lamp ranges; combined with clear glass for a sophisticated look.

Croft

Harvey

Copper table lamp with ash wood base $129: Lamps can instantly update your room with current trends. The Lanie table lamps blend raw luxe and Scandinavian style; with the copper downplayed with a timber accent.

Metal pendant in ash, chalk or mint $169: For a more urban edge the Croft pendants make a bold statement with the metal pendant in soft pastel tones contrasting with the raw look of brushed copper detailing.

Clever light switches with USB-chargers and C-Bus technology Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched a stylish light switch range that combines modern design with practicality that allows you to control lights and electrical accessories with the touch of a button. With its sleek, clean and understated design Saturn Zen complements any modern or architectural interior style at an affordable price. It offers matte black or white finger-print resistant finishes and LED push buttons, which light up to show which switch is in operation to make it easy to find the right switch, even in the dark.

Optional LED pictogram icons can also be customised on each button for easy switch identification. They also offer a handy USBcharger and “Smart Shelf” option which can hold up to two smart phones or one tablet while charging.

Ando

Keeping power cords tidy UT Wire® distributed by Master Distributors allows you to create your own cable-station to eliminate messy, tangled electrical cords, often seen around desks with computers, charger, router, monitor, speakers, telephone, printers, etc. You can write directly onto the Cable Station to help you identify which cord is that? It comes with 5 slots to separate individual cords; which allows you to remove/replace cords easily; and is available in two sizes.

Clipsal web tool Clipsal by Schneider Electric has developed a home-electrical planning web tool to help home-renovators with electrical installations. From the comfort of a tablet, laptop or desktop computer, the new Clipsal Wishlist web tool allows you to plan all the products needed for an electrical home-renovation, including selecting individual solutions such as light switches; or electrical product packages designed for home safety, convenience, security, entertainment and energy efficiency. The Wishlist app allows you to use an existing room template; upload or draw your house plans; select and place products throughout your home; and track the budget of the products selected along the way. The plan can then be saved, shared, or retuned to any time during the renovation process.

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122cm wide Italian-made Detergent free clothes cooker with two electric washing ovens and gas cooktop Conceived by Milan-based designer Marcello Cutino, and made in Italy, this large format 122cm wide Glem [Emilia Glem] freestanding cooker [GP122EI, $11,999] is now available in Australia.

It offers a dual-fuel energy combination comprising: a 92-litre multi-function electric oven; six burner gas cooktop; and Teppanyaki plate. A second 38-litre electric oven allows simultaneous oven cooking such as baking dessert or sides, while the main oven roasts meats or vegetables.

The Teppanyaki plate allows you to create authentic Asian dishes; and acts as a flat plate to simply grill fish and steaks. The full-glass oven door offers a clean, slimline look with door hinges capable of holding up to 15kg, making the Glem 122 ideal for semiprofessional cooking environments; while its telescopic-rails make it easier to pull trays out during the cooking process. The Blumotion drawer underneath the ovens provides a convenient location to keep dishes warm while other foods are still cooking.

Eco Laundry [$440] is an innovative water technology system which infuses water with Ozone – in exactly the same way hospitals have been washing and disinfecting laundry for decades. You simply attach the compact Eco Laundry unit to your washing machine, the cold water tap, and powerpoint. As the washing machine starts the water passes through the Eco Laundry creating activated oxygen called Ozone. The Ozone water then enters your washing machine to clean and disinfect your clothes without the use of detergent. Ozone laundry units have been around for decades, but were too large and expensive for household use. Just in the last few years, advances in this technology have brought them into residential applications.

The distributors of the Eco Laundry say it is offers relief for sufferers of psoriasis, eczema and other allergies which are aggravated by the chemicals in laundry detergents. Ozone technology has been available and widely used by hospitals throughout the world and Australia for 20 years – for both washing and disinfecting - but has only recently been adapted for domestic washing machines.

The Eco Laundry eliminates detergents from the washing process and requires cold water only.

The Eco Laundry unit measures approximately 41cm x 20cm x 9cm deep. Available only on-line.

76cm wide built-in electric oven with 123-litre oven cavity ILVE recently introduced a larger 76cm Pyrolytic Electric Oven [$4,999] to its built-in appliance range. Catering to dinner parties or large families, this 76cm/123-litre cavity electric oven includes a double fan with heating elements to provide superior heat distribution in the large cavity, allowing multi-level cooking; and eliminating “hot spots”.

The full-cavity-width grill includes a heat reflecting surface to grill large portions of meat or fish with low energy consumption. Providing a complete multi-functional culinary experience, this 76cm electric oven provides six possible grill positions; and offers 13 different oven functions including a pizza and a bread baking setting.

Handheld steam cleaner that can be transformed into a steam mop The SC 1 Premium Handheld Steam Cleaner is the latest innovative solution from cleaning experts, Kärcher. Using the steam cleaner all hard surfaces around the home including fittings, tiles, oven hoods, stoves, benches and grubby walls can be kept clean, killing 99.99% of germs. It has an extension hose to reach fiddly nooks and crannies, which can be havens for germs and bacteria.

A hand tool, power nozzle, detail nozzle and accessory bag are also included. An optional floor kit is available to transform it into a steam mop.

The oven door comprises four layers of hypothermic glass, resulting in a much lower temperature on the external glass, even during the self-cleaning cycle.

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A 61-litre capacity outdoors oven as an alternative to the standard barbeque Cooking outdoors shouldn’t stop just because of the change in weather. The versatility of Fornetto Outdoors Ovens makes them much more than just a pizza oven. The Fornetto has features normally associated with indoor cooking appliances and offers an alternative to the standard barbeque for entertaining family and friends in the backyard or on the patio. Its adjustable shelves allow you to roast veggies and meat at the same time; the 61-litre oven capacity offers lots of room; and its stainless steel interior is spacious enough for a large family roast with all the trimmings. If the weather does start to turn for the worst while you’re cooking, you can manoeuvre it to different parts of the home with its sturdy base-wheels. Other features include cooltouch handles; a smoker box and specialty woodchips [sold separately] for flavour infusion; and easy-to-use air control valves for temperature control. The Fornetto range is priced from $999.

A wok burner/ combination cooktop ASKO’s Volcano Wok gas burner generates a vast amount of heat and effectively directs it to the base of the wok, rather than around the sides, for improved heat - just like the traditional Asian method.

This is a wok burner for the home cook who wants truly professional results. The Volcano maintains a high temperature even when you add more ingredients. It’s called the Fusion Volcano Wok burner because of its directional flame; but it also has an additional outer flame for larger pots that brings water to the boil faster. Its simmer-setting for lower heat cooking means a small pot containing sauce can be kept just below boiling point. The Duo Fusion cooktop includes the Volcano burner and induction cooking in one unit; the Volcano is available as a 33cm stand-alone in the Domino range; and on other cooktop models priced from $1899 through to $4999.

A range of 1950s-style small appliances 15-place dishwashers offering 8 washprograms from Siemens The sleek, flush aesthetic of the Siemens iQ700 dishwasher range provides home-renovators with the flexibility to seamlessly integrate their dishwasher into any well- designed kitchen space.

Key features include: Genius Zeolith® energy-efficient drying technology ; Pro Basket system that offers easy and flexible loading and customization-options; Intuitive control panel with colour TFT display positioned on top of the door panels that offers more comfortable access and sharper, brighter display. Builtunder and semi-integrated models also feature a clear TFT display on the front; while the fully-integrated model projects status information onto the floor; and a Pre-Program option which enables you to pre-select the finishing time of a wash cycle.

Smeg have created a range of retro-style benchtop appliances to match their range of FAB retro fridges. Each appliance is true to its genetic heritage by paying homage to the 1950s; while incorporating Smeg’s signature elegance and product-sophistication. There are up to seven colours in the range: silver, black, red, panna and pastel blue; plus pastel green and pink for the kettles and 2-slice toaster. Each appliance has an enamel-coated stainless steel body and has been made to the highest standards. The range comprises: • • • • • •

10-speed, 800W kitchen mixer $799 Kettle $199 2-slice toaster, coloured $179 2-slice toaster silver [chrome] $199 4-slice toaster coloured $199 4-slice toaster silver [chrome] $219

The Siemens iQ700 tallTub Semi-Integrated Dishwasher [SX578S02TA, $2,499] and the iQ700 tallTub Fully-Integrated Dishwasher [SX678X01TA, $2,699] both offer: 15 place settings; 5 star WELS rating using 12 litres per wash [Eco 45 degree wash program]; 4.5 Star Energy rating; and 8 wash programs.

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Porcelain pavers with a replicated stone-look for indoors and outdoors use Amber Tiles has launched a range of 20mm porcelain pavers, with innovative manufacturing techniques allowing each tile to capture that timeless natural-stone look. The range is durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic while maintaining its colour and aesthetics.

Advancements in printing technology allow these porcelain pavers to offer a cost-effective alternative to natural stone. They provide an economical way to add value to a renovated property by upgrading the alfresco area; and are ideal for achieving a seamless flow from the indoors to the outdoors. The pavers come in a range of colours and finishes, including Mark Chrome, Marvel Statuario and Seastone Greige. With anti-slip features and water resistance, these porcelain pavers are suited to both interior and exterior use such as in bathrooms or around pools. Each tile is designed with high abrasion, salt, frost, mould and pesticide resistance; while being low maintenance and aesthetically pleasing.

Sikkens Woodcare website Home-renovators can confidently plan timber projects and select coating options thanks to the Sikkens website. Interactive, educational and inspirational, this updated online resource provides you with informative step-by-step guidelines; how to videos; useful tips; and answers to regularly asked questions.

The “Gallery” tab showcases a wide variety of interior and exterior projects to demonstrate how stunning the end result can be when using Sikkens’ high quality coatings. It also includes a collection of project videos featuring Sikkens in Network Ten’s latest renovation series The Home Team.

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Undersink mounted filter-tap that provides hot, cold and filtered water from the one mixer ABL Tile & Bathroom Centre has added Tripla by Puretec to their extensive range of under sink filter tapware.

It offers Sleek, contemporary lines; effortless function and guaranteed durability. Tripla tapware’s understated presence turns a beautiful kitchen into a distinctive one; and gives you hot, cold, and filtered water from a single mixer. The Puretec QT12 filter system reduces chlorine, taste, pesticides, odours, dirt, rust and cysts, leaving all vital minerals. Its versatile installation and quick-twist cartridges mean you don’t have to compromise; and the Tripla’s LED indicator lets you know when to change the filter. With 6 year platinum protection and no extra plumbing required, the Puretec QT12 Tripla is a simple, high-end option for any kitchen-renovation.

Priced from $409; available from ABL Tile and Bathroom Centre, St Marys.

Removing rust You can restore rusted metal furniture, fixtures, tools and other items in hours with Hammerite™ Rust Remover. Specially developed for the safe and effective removal of rust from vertical surfaces and intricate metal items, the Hammerite Rust Remover is available in both Gel and Dip formulations [500ml Dip $19; 750ml Gel $33].

Simply immerse the metal items in the dip and within three hours of soaking, the items will be rust-free. Follow with a rinse using fresh water and clean off excess rust.

For metal objects that are in-built or vertical such as fences, hinges, gates and doors, use the Gel formulation. With a wire brush or coarse sandpaper, first remove loose rust, paint and dirt; then with a brush work the gel into the surface with a coating of approximately 1.5mm. Like the Dip formula, after two to three hours wash the surface with water and brush off any excess rust.

Removing graffiti, grease, oil and marker Tough on graffiti, yet kind on the environment and user, Eco-Concepts Graffiti Remover is the latest development in the ongoing struggle to remove graffiti, grease, oil, paint, pen, marker, crayon and sticky residue from a variety of surfaces. It’s a low-odour and low-toxicity graffiti remover for indoors and outdoors use; distributed in Australia by Master Distributors; and available from Bunnings in 125ml, 750ml and 1L sizes.

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Custom Made Flatpacks All Products from Laminex board and Blum Hardware See our website for full range of prices

$114.95* RRP (inc GST) *Freight costs may apply

Specialising in custom made kitchen cabinets and other home cabinetry specially built and flat packed.

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• The “LADDERMATE” is suitable for both commercial and domestic users and will provide improved safety and confidence when working from a ladder.

• The “LADDERMATE” is constructed from quality lightweight cast and extruded aluminium sections. With a total weight of only 2.6kg it is easy and quick to install and use.

• As an employer or tradesman, you owe a duty of care to your employees and yourself to minimise the risks of injury and associated costs and lost productivity.

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Suitable for use in kitchens, rangehoods, laundry and bathroom ventilation.

They are surface mounted and easy to install.

Comfort Zone Ventilation MIX FLO IN-LINE FANS

Powerful range of high volume, low noise level In-line fans, specifically designed for use with ducting.

Sound attenuators available for noise reduction. They are suitable for subfloors, kitchens, rangehoods, laundry, bathrooms and general air transfer from one room to another. Available in 6 models

EZIFIT THRU ROOF EXHAUST FANS

Suitable for use in kitchens, rangehoods, bathrooms, laundry and roof ventilation Powerful air extraction, from one or more points.

The units are easy to install in both metal and tiled roofs, with roof flashing supplied.

Low noise suitable for long duct runs.

Available in 3 models.

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They are flush mounted with a 3 speed switch available.

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AirXchanger is the solution to your sub floor problems Poor sub floor ventilation provides a conducive environment for mould, fungal growth, wood rot, cupping of floor boards, dampness, etc...

This can encourage termite activity as well as giving rise to stale and musty odours. An unhealthy situation in a home or building can trigger allergies and respiratory problems.

AirXchanger dramatically improves sub-floor ventilation by removing trapped moisture thereby reducing smells and odours.

BENEFITS: Easily installed by a handyman or DIY • Economy - Low energy cost to run Removes up to 5400 litres of stale moist air per minute • Low noise level, 43dBA @ 3m Reduces smells, odours and removes trapped moisture • Healthy home and building Internal thermal safety cutout protection • 2 year warranty • Powerful in-line fan fitted with plug and lead Suitable for connection to ducting • Fan motor rated continuous run • Control can be connected through a timer • Grille easily fits into & replaces space of terracotta vents

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During the colder months water-vapour from showers, baths and cooking is drawn into attic/roof-spaces, and condenses to form moisture which contributes to a damp environment.

The solution is to install Supavents onto the roof and install under-eave vents. This creates continuous airflow through the roof-space.

The Supavent is fitted with stainless steel bearings and is available in 17 colours and comes with a 15-year factory warranty.

STYLVENT/HCM FANS Is designed for wall or window mounting.

These fans are suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and offices.Available in 3 models.

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Expanded range of 1960s-style furniture 6IXTY has expanded its range of retro-furniture, following on from the success of its inaugural furniture collection. Named 6IXTY2, the new range combines the clean architectural lines of industrial design with retro-chic minimalism, typical of the 1960s.

Designed by the boutique Australian design house, the exquisitely crafted 6IXTY2 pieces are competitively priced and environmentfriendly, adding impressive character to a living space.

The range provides a choice of oak or walnut veneers. The metal legs take their inspiration from the latest finishes in luxury cars. The oak veneer features satin nickel-plated legs; while the walnut veneer showcases black nickel. The collection highlight is the iconic 6IXTY2 Dining Table, available in small [180L x 90W x 76H, oak or walnut $935] or large [220L x 100W x 76H, oak $1,135 or walnut $1,245].

Complementing the Dining Table is the stylish 6IXTY2 Sideboard [160L x 88H x 45W, oak $1,350 or walnut $1,445]. For home offices, workspaces and entertainment areas, the 6IXTY2 Desk [135L x 76H x 65W, oak $1,099 or walnut $1,185] and Entertainment Unit [160L x 50H x 45W, oak $985 or walnut $1,085] are practical furniture solutions with an edgy modern twist. This new 6IXTY2 collection is available nationally from furniture retailers.

Concrete-look stone terrazzo tiles in steel and pewter tones The Brutalist movement descended from the Modernist architectural movement of the early 20th Century and flourished between 1950 and the mid-70s. Characterised by its use of raw concrete, a new generation of architects, designers and home-renovators is again being inspired by its bold materiality. Fibonacci Stone’s Steel and Pewter terrazzo tiles are reflective of the colour and materiality of this movement and have been developed to offer a contemporary material that complements the re-emergence of Brutalism. Steel introduces a bold blue grey tone to the range that’s reminiscent of unfinished steel; while Pewter offers raw grey silver - adding to the existing bright grey tones of Platinum terrazzo.

Engineered to be a thin stone tile, the result is a terrazzo tile ideal for use in residential and commercial projects where a lightweight, natural and luxurious flooring solution is required. Steel and Pewter offer a strong, durable and hardwearing flooring surface. Fibonacci Stone’s terrazzo tiles are purpose-made to provide flexible and reliable hard surfaces that meet a wide range of functional and aesthetic requirements.

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All types of Windows - Doors - Bifolds Suppliers of

Stock Mouldings Pine - Oregon Framing - Treated Pine

WILLOUGHBY SHOWROOM - NOW OPEN URBAN LIGHTING WILLOUGHBY 141 Penshurst Street Willoughby NSW 2068 P: 02 9419 4007 E: willoughby@urbanlighting.com.au

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The New South Wales Renovating Business Directory EDITORIAL CONTACTS

6ixty Furniture ABL Tile Centre Allegion Doorware Amber Tiles Ardex Australia ASKO Appliances Axolotl Metal Finishes Beacon Lighting Bosch Appliances Caesarstone Benchtops Candana Designs Cannon Gas Log Heaters Caroma Bathroomware Clipsal Electrics CSR Hebel DécoR Stone Ding Dong demolition tool Dunlop DIY Eco Laundry Eco-Concepts Emilia Glem Appliances Escea Gas Fireplaces ESP Weather Seals Excalibur Tools EZ Home Solutions Festool Australia Fibonacci Stone Fornetto Cookware Gainsborough Hardware Glass Assoc of Qld Gliderol Garage Doors Greenwall Company Hammerite Paints HANDIY Products Harwyn Pods ILVE Appliances Kärcher Tools Kennards Hire Master Distributors Memory Lane Paco Jaanson PGH Bricks & Pavers Porter’s Paints Pryda Quick-Step Flooring Quoss Reno Transformer Raymor Bathroomware Regency Fireplaces Rogerseller Bathrooms Ruth Allen Lighting Schots Home Emporium Siemens Appliances Sikkens Woodcare Slimwall™ Fencing Smeg Appliances StoneSet Paving UT Wire VELUX Sky Lights Viridian Glass WK Marble & Granite WORX Power Tools

02 6280 0110 02 9623 0499 1800 098 094 1300 139 868 1300 788 780 1300 00 2756 02 9666 1207 1300 232 266 1300 368 339 1300 119 119 02 9389 8631 1300 727 421 13 14 16 1300 669 925 1300 443 235 03 9888 9888 1300 752 822 1800 222 841 0430 188 727 03 9538 9200 1300 307 917 1300 554 155 03 9538 9200 02 9624 7200 0410 085 273 1300 063 900 1300 342 662 03 8566 7660 13 14 18 07 3489 1900 1300 799 177 02 9969 2682 1300 745 536 02 4677 2533 1300 427 996 1300 694 583 1800 675 714 02 8805 6100 03 9538 9200 03 9370 6765 1800 006 260 131 579 1800 656 664 1800 810 741 03 9798 0808 1300 783 699 1800 228 476 1800 081 978 03 9429 8888 0402 702 890 1300 774 774 1300 368 339 1300 745 536 1300 556 957 02 8667 4888 1300 392 155 03 9538 9200 1300 859 856 1800 810 403 02 9772 9888 1300 889 028

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NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

ARCHITECTURAL

Tricon Developments

Balmain

9736 3655

APPLIANCES

AGL Energy Shops Sydney Dux Hot Water EGas Blacktown Blacktown Schweigen Silent Rangehoods Winning Appliances Brookvale Winning Appliances Crows Nest Winning Appliances Taren Point Winning Appliances Newcastle Winning Appliances Northmead Winning Appliances Redfern BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

1st Class Kitchens Granville Acrywall Panels Melbourne All Pumps Sales & Service Parramatta Architectural Designer Products Aurora Fine Bathroomware Campbelltown A-Plan S/A Kitchens Camperdown Budget Kitchens & Plumb Canterbury Colonial Living Rydalmere CPC Shower Plug Chatswood Custom Flat Pack Kitchens Sydney Drain King Melbourne Eagles Plumbing Shop Dural Enduroshield EZ Home Solutions Brisbane Guntree Joinery Ryde Hafele Melbourne Handi Home Supplies Hettich Australia Hovius Kitchens Taren Point Ionic Shower Sydney JPC Kitchens St Peters Just Bathroomware Drummoyne Kuring-Gai Kitchens Roseville Laminex Melbourne Malcom St James Drummoyne Marmox Shower Underlay Megasealed Bathrooms MTV Trading Ashfield MTV Trading Granville MTV Trading Minchinbury Nover & Co Eastern Creek Ostra Plumbing Seven Hills Poliak Building Supply Co Enfield Polydor Kitchens Ryde Quoss Transformer Rydalmere R.G. Supplies Mona Vale Saniflo Chatswood Showerama South Pacific Plumbing Liverpool Southcape Tapware Botany St Ives Bathrooms St Ives Stormtech Grates Sth Nowra Sydney Professional Kitchens Silverwater UDepot St Peters United Kitchen Co Glebe Willoughby Tap Centre Willoughby

13 22 45 1300 365 116 13 11 61 1800 440 558 9938 4733 9438 2611 9589 5000 4926 3636 9630 0588 9698 8099 0448 808 470 03 9466 1611 1800 631 202 4271 2444 1800 283 463 9516 3611 9718 0860 9638 5300 9476 8818 0422 272 352 03 9460 8000 9651 4422 9639 7167 0410 085 273 0429 435 773 03 9212 2059 03 9460 8000 1800 687 789 9525 7609 0402 392 625 9516 2121 9719 3000 9416 3365 13 21 36 9719 2400 1300 783 693 1300 658 007 9799 7999 9682 1662 9675 6885 1300 668 371 9624 1000 9744 9080 9807 8035 1300 783 699 9997 1711 1300 554 779 1800 816 489 0428 443 580 9666 8100 9440 1833 4423 1989 9748 8421 9557 2358 9552 1245 9958 0577

PLUMBER’S SUPPLIES CO-OP Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Artarmon 9439 4422 9671 4244 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Blacktown Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Broadmeadow 4962 5377 9938 6444 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Brookvale Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Campbelltown 4628 7289 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Caringbah 9525 3677 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Carlton 9547 2711 9874 8777 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Eastwood Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Leichhardt 9566 4122 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Lidcombe 9748 7866 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Katoomba 4782 9255 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Maroubra 9314 0011 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Matraville 9666 3799 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Mittagong 4871 3585 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Padstow 9793 3377 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Penrith 4721 7855 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Thornleigh 9484 5866 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Tuggerah 4353 5444 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Warwick Farm 9600 7700 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Waterloo 9699 9477 9369 1455 Plumber’s Supplies Co-op Waverley TRADELINK Tradelink Plumbing Centres Auburn 9647 2242 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Belmore 9750 8555 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Blacktown 9621 5855 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Brookvale 9938 4711 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Campbelltown 4628 3611 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Castle Hill 9899 3766 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Five Dock 9798 0735 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Fyshwick 6280 6888 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Grafton 6642 7766 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Hornsby 9477 3866 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Hume 6260 1326 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Kiama 4232 3377 Tradelink Plumbing Centres Kirrawee 9521 3011

NAME

SUBURB

Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres Tradelink Plumbing Centres BLINDS

House of Cedar Menai Blind Service

Lidcombe Liverpool Marrickville Merrylands Mitchell Mona Vale Padstow Penrith Phillip Randwick Rockdale Taren Point Waterloo Wetherill Park Windsor Wollongong Girraween Peakhurst

BUILDING SUPPLIES

PHONE 8737 5444 9608 9322 9517 2455 9682 5222 6242 8499 9997 3022 9771 5322 4731 2877 6282 2275 9399 8022 9597 2600 9525 4333 9319 0611 9756 3966 4577 4388 4228 1833 9838 8988 9153 9551

Advanced Hardware Lewisham 9564 3000 Avalon Hardware Avalon Beach 9918 2796 Birrong Home Hardware Birrong 9743 9100 Bexley Hardware Bexley 9597 6855 Bloxtone Castle Hill 9634 2433 Bondi Junct Timber Bondi Junction 9387 2520 Builders Bargain Centre Stanmore 9516 3222 Burwood Hardware Centre Burwood 9744 7211 Chain Hardware Chipping Norton 9755 2980 Chain Hardware Kenthurst 9654 1020 Charring Cross Hardware Waverley 9387 2656 City Hardware St Peters 9557 7661 Croydon Park Building Supp. Croydon Park 9799 3355 Crystal Building Supp.

Petersham 9569 4895 Cut-Price Building Sup. Homebush 9746 8803 Engadine Hardware Engadine 9520 0747 Fantech Melbourne 1300 387 587 Fasten-Lok Supplies 9603 8966 132 136 Formica HANDIY Products Campbelltown 4677 2533 Hardex Hardware Leichhardt 9569 2691 Hardware & General Marayong 9621 6700 Hardware & General Peakhurst 9533 4466 Helensburgh Hardware Helensburgh 4294 1007 ITW Polymers & Fluids Wetherill Park 1800 063 511 Leppington Farm Supplies Leppington 9606 5427 Lindfield Hardware Lindfield 9416 7174 Lynn’s Building Supplies Taren Point 9524 8029 N. Turramurra Hardware N. Turramurra 9449 8450 Overall’s Hardware Ramsgate 9529 4899 Park & Hughes Hardware Cabramatta 9727 2150 Penrith Timber & Hardware Penrith 4721 3875 Seymour Building Supplies Gladesville 9816 5272 Stockwell Building Supp. Seven Hills 9624 1074 Talls Hard. & Handyman Pendle Hill 9636 5959 The Hardware Store Balmain 9810 2388 True Value Hardware Blaxland 4739 1066 Vale Hardware & Indust. Brookvale 9905 4632 Vinco Hardware Products Marrickville 9517 4800 Warringah Timbers Dee Why West 9981 3733 Hudson Building Supplies Hudson Brookvale 9938 2477 Hudson Kirrawee 9542 3300 Hudson Leumeah 4628 9980 Hudson Penrith 4721 4877 Hudson Rouse Hill 9629 0499 MITRE 10 HARDWARE Crescent Timber & Hardware Annandale 9313 4500 Johnson Brothers Avalon Beach 9918 7135 Baulkham Hills Hardware Baulkham Hills 9639 4445 Blacktown Building Sup. Blacktown 9671 2355 Birkenhead Mitre 10 Drummoyne 9719 8080 Camden Mitre 10 Camden 4655 7081 Canada Bay Mitre 10 Five Dock 9747 1099 Fairfield Hardware Fairfield 9726 4444 Eatons Forestville 9452 1011 Greystanes Hardware Greystanes 9688 2626 Clarke & Walker Hornsby 9476 3877 Marrickville Mitre 10 Marrickville 9564 0366 Kingsford Timber Matraville 8336 8336 Kingsgrove Timber Kingsgrove 9150 5533 Manly Mitre10 Manly 9939 6666 Miller Hardware Miller 9607 5504 Johnson Bros Mona Vale 9999 3340 Quartlys Newtown 9557 3311 Peakhurst Mitre 10 Peakhurst 9533 5549 Revesby Mitre 10 Revesby 9772 1177 Buildit Building Supplies Smithfield 8788 7100 Wentworthville Hardware Wentworthville 9896 3411 Taffa’s West Ryde 9809 0222 Monaghan’s Windsor 4577 4944 Mitre 10 Bexley 9597 4725 Mitre 10 Seven Hills 9621 8960 HOME HARDWARE Able Timber & Hardware Asquith 9477 3355 Canada Bay Hardware Five Dock 9747 1099 Gymea Hardware & H. I. Gymea 9524 0190

NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

H R King Ebenezer Harrison’s Timber Moorebank Harrison’s Timber Belmore Home Hardware Lansvale Janbay Cabramatta Pendle Hill Hardware Pendle Hill Riverstone Hardware Riverstone West Hoxton Hardware West Hoxton THRIFTY LINK HARDWARE Balgowlah Hardware Balgowlah Bayliss Hardware Rooty Hill Beattie Trading Co Balmain Blackwells Bexley North Bexley North Bondi Beach Hardware Bondi Booth & Taylor Hardware Annandale Carroll’s Hardware Darlinghurst Cox’s Road Hardware North Ryde Edgeworth David H’ware Waitara Ewen’s Hardware Mosman Great Western Bldng Supp Pendle Hill Handy Warehouse Cronulla Harris Street Hardware Pyrmont Hatimi Hardware Leichhardt Illawong Hardware Illawong Khouri’s Trading Co. Miranda Kurrajong Builders Supply Kurrajong Lugarno Hardware Lugarno Pitt St Sunlite Hardware Sydney Pooles Hardware & Paint Dee Why Riverwood Home Centre Riverwood Sunlite City Hardware Sydney Turramurra Hardware Turramurra Warragamba Hardware Warragamba Weils Gladesville DAMP CONTROL

Australian Tech Dry

4579 9238 9602 7644 9789 3555 9728 9666 9729 0766 9631 3019 9627 1039 9606 0349 9948 1986 9625 8549 9810 1245 9150 5976 9130 2334 9552 2910 9358 3555 9878 1917 9489 3909 9969 5102 9636 5959 9544 4693 9518 8555 9569 2691 9543 7337 9524 3992 4573 1326 9153 8503 9231 3331 9971 5745 9553 2451 9231 3331 9144 5364 4774 1283 9816 3033

Sydney

1800 832 437

Comfort Zone Ventilation Pymble

1300 668 202

VENTILATION

DOORS & WINDOWS

All Architectural Hardware Marrickville Airlite Windows Thornleigh Airlite Windows South Windsor Autoslide Wetherill Park Brass Plus Tempe Builders Mart Smithfield Canterbury Windows Wetherill Park Cedarwood Windows & Doors St Marys Euro Double Glazing Sydney Freedom Retractable Flyscreens Gladesville Joinery Gladesville Knobs & Knockers Homebush Louvres Plus Tempe M&C Windows & Doors Arncliffe Magicseal Insect Screens Sydney Marina Isles Castle Hill Oliver’s Windows & Doors Bexley Sovereign Windows & Doors Northmead Stegbar Sydney Locksmiths Drummoyne Sydney Woodworkers Brookvale DESIGN SERVICES

The Plan Shop

FENCING

T. Foster & Sons

Drummoyne

9181 2820

Minchinbury

9675 2122

AUTOMATIC GATES

Raclo Remote Control

Gladesville

HEATING & COOLING

Amuheat Chazelles Australia Cheminees Chazelles Cheminee Fireplaces Dragon Bldg & Fireplaces Jetmaster Regency Fireplaces Thermofilm FLOORING

Boral Timber Country Timber Flooring DHIY Laminate Flooring Duluxe Floor Sanding Easyfloor Floating Floors Direct Heritage Building Centre International Floors Serfloor Solomons Flooring Sydney Flooring Timber Floors FURNITURE

AGL Restoration Centre

St Peters St Peters Stanmore Castle Hill Melbourne

9879 6088 02 9114 6934 9550 6290 9550 6290 9564 2694 9680 1777 9597 7222 1800 081 978 03 9562 3455

1800 818 317 9737 8801 8710 0790 0414 369 282 Brookvale 9938 5175 Hornsby 9476 2915 Rockdale 9567 1322 Willoughby 9967 9440 Melbourne 03 9796 4626 Willoughby 9958 2111 Chipping Norton 9755 1899 Smithfield 9756 4242

Auburn Lansvale

Dural

GARDENING PRODUCTS

Earlwood Lawnmowers Garden Elements Imperial Gardens L’cape Materials in the Raw

9517 4800 9980 6455 45 77 4577 1300 288 675 9558 8066 9604 5733 1800 104 000 9833 0855 0402 241 780 1300 727 336 9809 7700 9764 4994 9559 7399 9597 1003 1300 553 634 9634 7017 9502 2700 9630 8190 1800 681 168 1300 247 247 9938 4999

Earlwood Mulgrave Terrey Hills Gladesville

9651 2745 9718 2337 4577 4522 9450 2455 9817 4377

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SUBURB

PHONE

Casula Guildford

9821 1132 9892 3000

GLASS PRODUCTS

Liverpool Glass New City Glass Penrose Glass

Liverpool St Peters Kogarah

GUTTERING PRODUCTS

Ace Gutters The Leaf Man

Mortdale Sydney

HIRE EQUIPMENT

Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Active Hire Aztex Equipment Budget Hire Christie’s Hire Service City Hire Howe’s Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire Kennards Hire National Hire National Hire National Hire National Hire National Hire National Hire

Alexandria Artarmon Berkeley Vale Brookvale Castle Hill Cessnock Charmhaven Gosford Hornsby Kirrawee Moorebank Newcastle Silverwater St Marys Woy Woy Seven Hills Woollahra Brookvale Glebe Kirrawee Artarmon Alexandria Bankstown Belconnen Brookvale Burwood Campbelltown Coffs Harbour Corrimal Dapto Drummoyne Fyshwick Girraween Goulburn Hoxton Park Kellyville Lambton Mitchell Mona Vale Moorebank Oak Flats Peakhurst Penrith Philip Port Macquarie Queanbeyan Rozelle Rydalmere Seven Hills St Marys Taren Point Unanderra Villawood Wagga Wagga Hornsby Warners Bay Waverley West Gosford Wetherill Park Windsor Woollahra Camperdown Caringbah Concord Hillsdale Seven Hills Willoughby

9607 6566 8065 5689 9553 7855 9584 4777 1300 888 743 9310 3100 9906 4766 4388 4577 9905 0711 9680 3113 4991 1477 4392 2288 4325 4100 9477 6511 9521 8000 9600 8008 4968 2100 9648 4444 9833 1933 4344 2470 9764 8311 9362 4242 9938 2299 9518 6644 9521 4191 9439 3477 9318 2777 9708 1000 6251 2944 9905 6199 9744 3577 4628 1277 6652 1811 4283 6733 4261 3733 9181 1446 6280 4733 9636 3200 4822 1068 9825 9822 9629 3111 4967 1255 6242 9844 9997 4566 9602 3055 4256 1255 9533 1177 4731 5500 6282 1515 6581 1400 6297 6444 9555 8555 9638 5333 9624 8555 9623 8000 9540 9366 4271 6200 9723 7100 6921 9555 9489 3499 4956 5022 9387 6111 4324 3868 9725 3288 4577 4400 9362 4242 8512 4000 9545 8722 9747 3866 9582 7900 9838 9696 9242 1444

HOME IMPROVEMENT

4 Pumps Belrose Cedarspan Pendle Hill Quikpoint Alexandria Warringah Outdoor Centre Brookvale LIGHTING

1300 101 277 9636 8597 8338 8914 9939 7751

Concept Lighting Cosmo Lighting Light-On Light-Up Light-Up Light-Up Light-Up

Drummoyne Ashfield Cremorne Burwood Canterbury Drummoyne Kingsford

9719 9144 9716 7563 9953 9167 9744 8294 9787 2922 9819 6999 9663 1214

Lightpower Lights for you Lights for you Lights for you Luminous Imports

Mona Vale Ashfield Crows Nest Liverpool Stanmore

9997 7455 9716 7563 9956 8988 9822 8999 9519 2322

Light-Up

Willoughby

9419 4007

NAME Peninsula Lighting

Regal Lighting Sydney Lighting Solution The Lighting Centre Urban Lighting Urban Lighting

SUBURB

PHONE

NAME

SUBURB

Brookvale

9939 4414

Porters Paints Premier Discount Paints Robertson’s Paint Barn Sikkens Woodcare Solver Paints Solver Paints Supreme Paints Taubmans Trade Centre Taubmans Trade Centre The Flood Co Wagner Spray Tech Zinsser Asia Pacific

Willoughby 9958 0753 Belfield 9642 4693 St Marys 9623 0900 Darlinghurst 9360 4500 North Parramatta 9890 9422 Wollongong 4257 3444 Moorebank 9821 1224 North Parramatta 9630 2722 Penrith 4721 0325 Padstow 1800 226 113 1800 064 790 1300 784 476

Taren Point Sylvania Bankstown Annandale Willoughby

9544 6999 9522 3060 9790 1464 9569 7511 9419 4007

MARBLE, GRANITE, SLATE & STONE

The Slate People

Campbelltown

4626 7455

METAL PRODUCTS

Commercial Architectural Prod. Leichhardt 9568 2988 RMD Metal Products Melbourne 03 9364 8288 PAINT STRIPPING

Peelaway

Homebush

9746 6733

PAINT & PAPER

3D Paint & Colour Maroubra 9314 3766 Adicolor Decorative Paints Sydney CBD 9599 6993 Amazing Paints Warehouse Blue Mountains 4739 5200 Amazing Paints Warehouse Camperdown 9557 1392 Amazing Paints Warehouse E. Maitland 4934 1878 Amazing Paints Warehouse Fairy Meadow 4227 1498 Amazing Paints Warehouse Maroubra 9314 1570 Amazing Paints Warehouse Marrickville 9564 5256 Amazing Paints Warehouse Mayfield 4967 3925 Amazing Paints Warehouse North Ryde 9888 6581 Amazing Paints Warehouse Queanbeyan 6299 1444 Amazing Paints Warehouse Randwick 9398 3300 Amazing Paints Warehouse Seven Hills 9674 6729 Amazing Paints Warehouse St Marys 9623 0900 Annandale Paint & Wallp. Annandale 9519 4139 Blitz Paints St Marys 9623 4022 Brinlay Paints Blacktown 9831 4900 Brinlay Paints Bondi 9386 1825 Brinlay Paints Campbelltown 4626 1499 Brinlay Paints Castle Hill 9899 2711 Brinlay Paints Corrimal 4283 6630 Brinlay Paints Five Dock 9713 4333 Brinlay Paints Kirrawee 9521 8777 Brinlay Paints Liverpool 9821 4252 Brinlay Paints Punchbowl 9740 3641 Bristol Decorator Centre NSW 13 16 86 Colormaker Industries Brookvale 9939 7977 Corrimal Paint Stripping Corrimal 4284 8108 Covered in Paint Newtown 9519 0204 Crockers Paint & Wallpaper Engadine 9520 3316 Crockers Paint & Wallpaper Miranda 9525 7489 Crockers Paint & Wallpaper Sefton 9644 2954 Blacktown 9621 8355 Dulux Trade Centre Dulux Trade Centre Castle Hill 9894 5966 Chippendale Dulux Trade Centre 9319 6453 Dulux Trade Centre North Parramatta 9683 4601 Dulux Trade Centre Punchbowl 9750 4988 Dulux Trade Centre Rosebery 9699 9166 Dulux Trade Centre Taren Point 9525 3014 FX Australia Smithfield 9725 5888 Galmet Metal Protection Wetherill Park 1800 063 511 Hornsby Paint Warehouse Hornsby 9477 7122 Inspirations Paint & Colour 1300 467 747 Inspirations Paint & Colour Burwood Heights 9747 6728 Inspirations Paint & Colour Gladesville 9879 5711 Inspirations Paint & Colour Penrith 4732 5903 ITW Polymers & Fluids Wetherill Park 9757 8800 Johns Paint Shop Hornsby 9476 4966 Kogarah Paint Discounts Kogarah 9588 2323 Let’s Clean 9438 2047 Megatreat Liquid Stone 6241 7477 Merilux Paint & Paper Five Dock 9712 2333 Merilux Paint & Paper Haberfield 9569 3744 Merilux Paint & Paper Hurlstone Park 9716 9866 Merilux Paint & Paper Penrith 4721 7241 N&E Roufas Discount Paint Earlwood 9787 3265 Natural Paint Place Newtown 9519 0433 Peelaway Homebush 9746 6733 Paint Place Bexley 9554 3525 Paint Place Collaroy 9971 5877 Paint Place Gladesville 9816 4343 Paint Place Merrylands 9897 0400 Paint Place Penrith 4731 1178 Paint Place Petersham 9569 7734 Paint Wholesalers Bondi Junction 9369 1960 Paint Wholesalers Caringbah 9525 2826 Paint Wholesalers Kirawee 9542 1366 Paint Wholesalers Padstow 9774 1520 Paint Wholesalers West Ryde 9804 8011 Paint Wholesalers Sutherland 9545 4665 Painting Buddy 0423 231 336 Pascol Paints Alexandria 9667 4497 Pascol Paints Artarmon 9439 2525 Pascol Paints Belmore 9750 7056 Pascol Paints Campbelltown 4626 4111 Pascol Paints Leichhardt 9569 9705 Pascol Paints Liverpool 9602 2137 Pascol Paints Waverley 9387 3061 Peel Away Aust Homebush 9746 6733 Porters Paints Taren Point 9698 5322 Porters Paints Waterloo 9698 5322 Porters Paints Leichhardt 9572 6022 Porters Paints Taren Point 9531 5093

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PLASTERING SUPPLIES

Australian Plasterboard BGC Plasterboard CSR Gyprock CSR Gyprock CSR Gyprock CSR Gyprock Trade CSR Gyprock Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre Plastamasta Centre

Camperdown

9516 3755 1300 306 223 Pyrmont 9660 4744 Kingsgrove 4731 1022 Leumeah 4625 2498 Seven Hills 9421 8400 Taren Point 9525 3111 Brookvale 1300 724 505 Campbelltown 4627 2411 Granville 9682 1095 Minchinbury 9675 2566 Smithfield 9725 1377 Taren Point 9526 2388 Waterloo

9319 4355

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Altech Equipment BND Australia Clampline Distributors Chris Hunter Sales Excalibur Tools F & K Powertools Fasten-Lok Supplies Glenfords Tool Centre Glenfords Tool Centre Glenfords Tool Centre Hare & Forbes Ladder Shop Ladder World Mascot Steel & Tools Mascot Steel & Tools Mc Jing Tools Norwest Tool Centre Omer Tools P&D Power Tools Ridgid Tools Store-Safe Sydney Tools Sydney Tools Sydney Tools Sydney Tools Sydney Tools Sydney Tools

Melbourne Lidcombe Brisbane Melbourne Seven Hills Stanmore

1800 268 324 9643 5988 07 3807 4080 0419 884 194 9624 7200 9519 7997 1800 829 988 Kirrawee 9521 1788 Leumeah 4625 2111 Liverpool 9601 0400 Northmead 9890 9111 Belmore 9718 1707 Parramatta 9761 0060 Mascot 9317 5000 Prestons 9826 9088 Yagoona 9709 8805 Castle Hill 9680 8200 Roselands 9759 8833 Drummoyne 9181 1311 Melbourne 03 9930 7000 Leichhardt 9569 2122 Alexandria 9690 0875 Brookvale 9905 0988 Castle Hill 9899 7005 Dulwich Hill 9569 6133 Smithfield 9756 0792 Taren Point 9525 0730

RESTORATION SUPPLIES

Heritage Building Centre Kensington Heritage Dec. Magins Lighting & H/R Pearl Lighting & Brassw.

Recollections Recollections Recollections Windsor Rest’n Supplies

Rockdale Kensington Willoughby Willoughby Leichhardt Pymble Campbelltown Windsor

9567 1322 9376 7800 9958 1766 9958 6355 9564 1513 9440 0711 4627 9733 4577 4853

Arc-Con Industries Attic Ladders Tempe Bullnose Roofing Greenacre Ceilink Moorebank Ceiling Dust Removal Sydney Comfortzone Ventilation Pymble Fold-N-Roll Newtown Solatube Steel Roofing Supplies Meadowbank The Roofing Supermarket Rosebery United Flashing & Roofing Silverwater Versiclad Moorebank Wholesale Roofing Supplies St Peters

1300 307 620 1300 655 525 9791 6680 9821 2199 1300 854 398 1300 668 202 9519 7776 13 16 19 9807 3322 9319 6629 9748 8828 9821 2199 9550 4288

ROOFING

SAFETY

Australian Safety Specialists Seven Hills Protecta Group Sydney Safemaster Safety Anchors E SECOND HAND SUPPLIES

Heritage Building Centre Rockdale Terrace House Factory Ultimo The Bower Reuse Centre Marrickville SECURITY

Gladesville Locksmiths Rhino Co Rhino Co Rhino Co SKYLIGHTS

Ceiling Domes Australia

Gladesville Haberfield McGraths Hill Villawood

8811 1500 1300 88 12 32 1300 889 875 1300 24 24 84 9567 1322 9660 6768 9568 6280 9816 2811 9716 0444 4577 4708 9743 8222 4385 2494

NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

VELUX Skylights

Alexandria

9550 3288

Leichaardt Manly Brookvale Peakhurst Willoughby

9560 9642 0412 622 894 9905 2343 9533 4333 9958 3140

STAINED GLASS

Australian Stained Glass Bennett Leadlight Creative Stained Glass.

Finn’s Stained Glass Reproduction Stained Gl.

TILING & PAVING

ABL Tiles Adorn Tiles Amber Tiles, Pavers & Sl. Balaclava Ceramics Belmondo Tiles Camperdown Stone & Tile CBFD Ceramics Colortile Discontinued Tile Factory Endeavour Tiles Ezarri Glass Mosaics Johnson Tiles Kalafrana Ceramics Kim’s Ceramics Mace Tiles & Paint Manago Tiles Megatreat Liquid Stone Olde English Tiles Perfect Ceramics Romans Ceramic Tiles Saba Tiling & Co Santa Maria Tiles Stile Tiles Stone BC Tiles AD Stonemax Stoneworld Tile Emporium Tile Market Tilers Express Tiles By Kate UDepot W & I Herrmann Westside Ceramics

St Marys 9623 0499 Maryong 9831 4838 NSW 1300 362 241 Eastwood 9874 2500 Willoughby 9967 5870 Camperdown 9550 5204 Werombi 4653 1026 Wentworthville 9631 1444 Peakhurst 9534 6308 Rockdale 9599 0639 Castle Hill 1300 392 774 1800 354 759 Leichhardt 9569 5010 Dulwich Hill 9560 1988 Campsie 9789 3288 Mulgrave 4577 9355 6241 7477 Camperdown 9519 4333 Camperdown 9565 1144 Kingsford 9344 3866 Guildford 9892 3513 Randwick 9399 6368 Drummoyne 9719 9969 Mona Vale 9979 8233 Hurlstone Park 8033 3933 Girraween 9896 5666 Willoughby 9967 2743 Mona Vale 9997 4711 Taren Point 1300 133 135 Manly Vale 9949 4300 St Peters 9557 2358 Cranebrook 4777 4214 Lansvale 9726 2200

TIMBER PRODUCTS

Able Timber & Hardware Advanced Timber & Hard Amazing Timber Discounts Archideck Australia A.W. Swadling Biowood Decking Bismac Carpenter Centres Boral Timber

Asquith 9477 3355 Canterbury 9718 0799 Arndell Park 9831 8211 Melbourne 0418 567 201 Rozelle 9810 4177 Sefton 9644 6766 Beaconsfield 9319 6266 1800 818 317

Branson’s Bldg Materials Taren Point

9545 3616

Brimswood Distributions Fairfield 9632 7583 Budget Timber & Hardware St Peters 9557 2497 Crescent Timber & H’ware Annandale 9660 7133 Danias Timber & Hard. Marrickville 9564 3434 Easycraft Brisbane 1800 852 086 Fedwood Lilyfield 9810 8088 Gladesville Joinery Gladesville 9809 7700 Greendale Timbers Brookvale 9905 0400 Halford Timbers Minchinbury 9675 4100 Harper Timber Pendle Hill 9896 1000 Heritage Building Centre Rockdale 9567 1322 Ironwood Recycled Timber Rozelle 9818 1166 Mathews Timber St Marys 9833 3100 Midcoast Timber Centre Kingsford 9349 3399 Midcoast Timber Centre Kirrawee 9521 8611 Midcoast Timber Centre Carlton 9587 3888 Midcoast Timber Centre Meadowbank 9809 0731 Midcoast Timber Centre Northhead 9890 9000 Mister Ply & Wood Alexandria 9550 5356 Mister Ply & Wood Blacktown 9621 7177 Mister Ply & Wood Brookvale 9938 6333 Mister Ply & Wood Hornsby 9476 3800 Mister Ply & Wood Newcastle 4957 1644 Mister Ply & Wood Peakhurst 9534 1839 Mister Ply & Wood Penrith 4732 3788 Mister Ply & Wood Tuggerah 4353 0388 My Ply Windsor 4577 4211 Outdoor Timber Centre Dural 9651 2011 Ply Master Smithfield 9604 7477 Rallis Timber Marrickville 9519 7995 The Paving & Pine Centre Kirrawee 9521 8477 Thompsons Outdoor Pine Thornleigh 9980 7611 WATERPROOFING

CPC Shower Plug Sydney Trade Centre

St Peters

9476 8818 9550 4722

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Concrete-look benchtops from Caesarstone for that industrial-look Catering to the growing trend for an industrial utilitarian aesthetic, Caesarstone has introduced two more Concrete designs which offer the look and feel of a formed concrete surface that remains easy to clean and never requires sealing.

Raw Concrete and Fresh Concrete are the newest additions to the Concrete designs range for 2015 which join the Sleek Concrete design. Raw Concrete’s natural soft grey colour and distinctive texture delivers the classic industrial concrete look; while Fresh Concrete brings a delicate and clean modern industrial appearance of fine white concrete to the series.

The three concrete designs enable kitchen-renovators to achieve that industrial look.

Stunning pendant lights created from recycled bottles Within the streets of Melbourne Ruth Allen carefully selects restaurants, bars and cafes to approach for the collection of used bottles. Why? Ruth is a glassblower by trade who currently “upcycles” glass bottles.

Collecting them from her local community, Ruth uses traditional hot glass techniques to transform them into magnificent pendant lights for the home, office, bar or restaurant. With 25 years of experience and trained in Venetian glass blowing techniques, Ruth was inspired to turn recycling into an art form and work with the readily available materials.

Once she gets the bottles to her studio, Ruth carefully cleans, cuts and heats the glass to enable her to inflate, stretch and create the shape she wants. Each bottle is then cooled and sandblasted until they become the upmarket, quirky and stylish pendants that she now specialises in. Often creating bespoke lighting chandeliers for art lovers and home-renovators, Ruth is now encouraging clients to seek exotic bottles; drink the contents; and pass the bottles over to create a masterpiece in commemoration of the event.

Ruth launched her lighting range mid-2014, including the Take Home/Plug-In package. This package allows you to take the pendant home, and simply plug it in to use immediately. The package comes with a long cord so that you can hang it over a hook from the ceiling, to create the retro industrial look that is so popular these days. Otherwise the pendant lights are available in a myriad of shapes and colours. Single pendants are priced from $195.

A series of new chandeliers has recently been completed: a cluster of 9 black Sambuca bottles priced at $2950; and a cluster of 12 Galliano bottles priced at $3850.

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