Issue 98 QLD

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Issue 98

JULY - AUG - SEPT QUARTER 2015 QUEENSLAND EDITION

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BATHROOM

Bespoke pendant lights ...............................12

PAINTING & DECORATING

Solid surface basins and bath ....................... 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing graffiti.........................................48

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

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

Removing rust..............................................48

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

TIMBER PRODUCTS

Retro 1960s furniture ..................................50

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

OUTDOORS RENOVATING

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

Modern fencing panels ............................4

Timber coatings advice ................................48

Garage door makeovers ..........................6

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

Greenwalls for insulation ......................11

KITCHEN & LAUNDRY

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

DIY fix for old taps .......................................18 Industrial-look bath.....................................18 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER PRODCUTS ....19 KN TEC SHOWERS .......................................20 QUOSS TRANSFORMERS .............................21 PANELSCAPE FOR WALLS ...........................22 STORMTECH.................................................23

ARTO TAPWARE............................................ 2

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

Concrete-look benchtops..............................12

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

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

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

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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

ROOFING

Dust extractor accessory ................................ 4

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

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

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

40V cordless chainsaw .................................. 8

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

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

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

Nail pliers that don’t damage timber work .15

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

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

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

Compact impact driver drill .........................28

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

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

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

FLOORING

Stone-look porcelain pavers ....................8

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

Tiles with a glazed-brick look................11

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUILDING MATERIALS

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

Designer sheet metal .................................... 4

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

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

Toilet Plunger ..............................................33 Shower Diverter...........................................36 KN TEC SHOWERS .......................................37 PANELSCAPE CEILING PANELS ...................40 MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS & VANITIES ...42 Caroma basins and bath..............................48 MARMOX SHOWER UNDERLAYS .................49

WINDOWS & DOORS

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

Lightweight demolition tool ........................30

TILING & PAVING

EXCALIBUR TOOLS ......................................33 Orbital finishing sander...............................36 Extra-small cordless drills............................40 Rendering & concreting tools.......................48

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

2015 glass guide........................................... 6

APPLIANCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15-place dishwashers...................................51

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

1950s retro benchtop appliances .................51

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

Alternative to the BBQ .................................51

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

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

Cooktops with wok burners..........................51

OTHER

Pendant lights for the kitchen ...................... 6

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

STORAGE SPACE

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

Lights for the verandah ................................ 8

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

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

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

HEATING & COOLING Gas Log Heaters ..........................................20 Gas fireplace to replace wood burner ..........22 Gas fireplace fits into existing cavities .........24 Slow combustion heater ..............................24 Gas fireplace to heat whole house ...............28 Modern gas fireplace ...................................28 REGENCY FIREPLACES ................................31

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EZ HOME SOLUTIONS .................................17 PVC wall panelling ......................................30 HANDIY POST COVERS ................................33 Levelling and squaring jobs ........................38 Connecting roof frames to wall frames ........39 Glass handling risks.....................................41 Dry pressed designer bricks .........................44 Specification-tool app ..................................44

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Modular DIY acoustic fencing panels 2420mm wide in three heights

Assembly aid CT WINGS from Festool The recently released CT WINGS from Festool makes assembly-work 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.

As outdoor design evolves, and the desire to blend internal and external living spaces continues, fencing has to evolve with it. Slimwall™ is a contemporary architectural fencing product for modern outdoor environments. More than just a fence, the versatile and lightweight composite panel-and-post system elegantly surrounds the home and frames landscaping, pools and gardens. With proven acoustic benefits, Slimwall™ will block urban noise four times more effectively than common fencing products, bringing a sense of tranquillity to the backyard. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the panels are quick and easy to install making a new fence a weekend DIY project.

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.

Made from strong composite materials including fibre cement sheeting, Slimwall™ panels have the strength and integrity to withstand Australia’s outdoor environments. It can be painted in any colour; or in textured style finishes such as Dulux AcraTex Sand that delivers a fine grain, bagged rendered effect. Other architectural elements such as slats, lighting and infills are available for enhancement.

Slimwall™ panels come as a standard 2420mm wide panel in three heights: 1500mm high from $125 incl GST per metre; 1800mm high from $151 incl GST per metre; and 2100mm high from $171 incl GST per metre. Custom-size panels are available.

Sheet metal from Axolotl for designer kitchens and bathrooms Showcasing the new Axolotl Sheet Metal range, this beautiful aged brass counter can be found at Space Furniture’s flagship Sydney store. Constructed from panels of 1.2mm brass sheet, each piece was individually aged with a brown Florentine and polished. The brass was left unsealed to naturally tarnish in situ. Tarnished sheet metals create a beautiful burnished effect that continues to age and change over time through environmental factors and the human touch. The result is an evolving tapestry of lustrous metals of unique shape and patina.

Axolotl Sheet Metals are available in a range of metals and ageing effects – using solid zinc, brass and copper sheets. The range includes black steel, and tarnished bronze effects. Axolotl Sheet Metals are available in a variety of thicknesses and can be used where sheet metal is required in lieu of decorative metal coatings. This range offers architects and designers the ability to specify pre-aged panels on a new build or renovation, avoiding bright and inconsistent “fresh metal”, while ensuring the characteristics of the solid metal are retained.

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

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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.

2015 Viridian architectural glass guide Viridian has issued its 2015 Viridian Architectural Glass Selection Guide, a reference document for industry professionals.

Developed to provide architects, specifiers, builders and industry professionals with a detailed catalogue of information relating to glass types, sizes, properties, behaviours and configurations in Viridian’s product range, this year’s guide presents numerous updates to the 2014 edition. The 2015 guide includes updated information on Viridian products, including the recently launched high performance double glazed LightBridge™ range; updated performance data and production capabilities; information on specification assistance tools; and QR codes to allow for easy access to information. The 2015 Viridian Architectural Glass Selection Guide can be downloaded from the Viridian website: http://glassguide.viridianglass.com

Pendant lights for the kitchen 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.

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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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VJ Sheeting and Mouldings

Colonial Wall Linings are suppliers of Australian-Made MR (Moisture-Resistant) MDF VJ sheet linings and manufacturers of MR MDF colonial decorative mouldings.

Products and services: • VJ / Traditional beaded wall and ceiling linings (Pre-primed) • Skirting boards / architraves, cornices and belt-rails (Pre-primed) • Profile matching service • Delivery Service For more information on our comprehensive product range and available sizes, please visit our website

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40-volt battery operated chainsaw

Caroma has released their Sunstone solid surface collection of basins and bath, which offers a pared-back aesthetic for any bathroom-renovation. The delicate lines and velvety smooth contours of the solid surface material deliver meticulous detail with an on-trend matte finish. With carefully curated lines and sharp detailing Sunstone embraces the aesthetic demands of modern architectural styling. The range is Caroma’s first full solid surface collection with the soft-to-touch composite material blending functionality with durability.

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 lithiumion battery.

The basin collection is available in five wall-hung styles, suitable for a range of spaces from powder rooms, ensuites and apartment living to larger commercial and residential applications. The basins can also be installed with bespoke cabinetry against the wall for installation versatility. Further functionality and practicality is achieved from the optional integrated towel rail which is available in both chrome and matte black finishes.

The Sunstone Freestanding Bath’s spacious interior makes it ideal for an indulgent and relaxing soak; while its 1810mm length makes it comfortable for two.

The soft touch material is warm and tactile; and the wide functional end-ledges facilitate bathroom indulgence.

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.

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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.

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Tiles with the on-trend glazed-brick look

Using Greenwalls to insulate the home

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.

There’s an alternative to keeping warm using traditional heaters.

The Greenwall Company produce modular and custom-designed greenwalls and greenroofs in Australia. Greenwalls are soil-less vertical gardens grown on the surface of built structures; and can be used like cladding to produce instant “greenspaces” both indoors and outdoors. Greenwalls are a clean and safe option for insulating homes that can help reduce both heating and cooling bills.

They also act as a natural air-filter, which helps metabolise toxins in the air; while at the same time releasing oxygen into the air at a far greater scale than the usual collection of potted plants. The Greenwall Company has developed a clever automated irrigation system that is built into each of their installations, meaning they require very little maintenance. The Greenwall can be left to growout and can be maintained only a few times a year depending on the look you are after. Over a 12-months period a standard panel would require only the equivalent of 4-5 showers worth of water to irrigate. Moreover, the company is developing plans to use “blackwater” in the future. These Greenwalls are not only soil-less but are constructed from 94% recyclable materials that would otherwise be destined for Australian landfill.

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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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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ATTIC LIVING & 2ND STOREY EXTENSIONS

ATTIC STORAGE PREMIUM:

ATTIC STORAGE DUST PROOF:

The Attic Group are licensed builders who manage the whole design and build process for your extension.

For storage of heavier items this option includes structurally engineered floors, an attic ladder and plastered walls and ceilings

Protect valuables from dust with white cell insulated lining, flooring and an attic ladder

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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;

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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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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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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.

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

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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”.

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

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

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Refreshing your driveway

European-style heated towel rails with plug-in and hard-wiring options

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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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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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 unbeatable toilet plunger It took a long time for a plunger to be specifically designed to clear toilet blockages. The cup shape plungers had been more suited to sinks, not toilets. The Great Plunger GP101 has finally arrived in it’s unique bellows shape and it’s making a huge difference to the blocked toilet problem solution.

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.

The effectiveness of more traditional timber shear blocks is reliant on how well they are fixed, which is sometimes unappreci-

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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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.

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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.

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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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Sculptural European-inspired collection of basins and baths from Caroma Caroma has captured natural organic aesthetics with its Cupid Collection of basins, delivering understated elegance to any bathroom-renovation. Beautifully crafted, the curved vessel-style basins are central to the collection, providing a sculptural element to the bathroom. Characterised by free-flowing contours and an expressive silhouette, Cupid basins blend clean lines with soft, organic forms to achieve a timeless, European-inspired appearance. The basin collection is available in two sizes [500mm and 700mm] in an elegant above-counter style, suitable for a range of residential and commercial requirements.

Completing the Cupid Collection is the deep freestanding bath. A captivating centrepiece for any bathroom, it exudes luxury and intimacy and allows an all-embracing soak. This bath recreates the ambience of a luxurious day spa or retreat; while its generous depth and length is comfortable for two people.

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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Range of tools for rendering, concreting and bricklaying Dunlop DIY has released a new range of tools for rendering, concreting and bricklaying; as well as screeding, floor-levelling and roof-pointing. These 16 high-quality tools offer a comprehensive solution for Tradies and enthusiastic DIYers; and are intended to support their render range and floor levelling products. The Dunlop tool range includes a collection of floats and trowels that are used by Tradies on a daily basis; a groover and edger for concreting; and a joint rake and pointing tool for bricklaying.

Most are made from high strength stainless steel and include a special ErgoGrip handle for comfort. The gauging-trowel is a multipurpose tool made from high quality carbon steel, suited for applications such as concrete, screeds, renders, masonry and roof-pointing. The renders-hawk for rendering is made from sturdy aluminium with a grooved flush plate and ErgoGrip handle.

The tools are priced from $7.50 to $36.90.

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

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

• Provides flexibility to accommodate different drain locations.

• Acoustically better than screed.

• Compatible with all waterproofing systems.

• Rebated to house leak control flange.

• Drainage of any moisture under the tiles.

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

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

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

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Waterproof membrane (with proper joint treatment)

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

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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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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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The Queensland 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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SUBURB

PHONE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brendale Burpengary Loganholme Mitchelton Warana Browns Plain Caboulture Capalaba Coorparoo Morayfield

PHONE

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

COURSES HIA DAMP CONTROL Australian Tech Dry Brisbane

1300 650 620 3299 5332

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

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The Queensland Renovating Business Directory NAME

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

Brendale

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

5498 9955

3205 4447 1800 001 653

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

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

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

02 9918 2055 1300 366 062

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

NAME

SUBURB

PHONE

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

Banyo Beenleigh

1300 306 223 3267 3108 3287 2237

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

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

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

NAME

SUBURB

Mister Ply & Wood

Underwood

3299 3311

Ply-Mart

Thorneside

3822 9477

Timber Queensland

PHONE

1300 735 634

Timport

Acacia Ridge

3274 4018

VJ Plus

Sumner Park

3279 7811

TILES & PAVERS Amber Tiles

Albion

3256 2933

Amber Tiles

Aspley

3863 0922

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

Amber Tiles

Holland Park

3394 2755

Amber Tiles

Maroochydore

5443 4166

Amber Tiles

Noosa

5449 0444

ROOF CONVERSIONS Classic Attics Cornubia, Brisbane 3287 9082

Amber Tiles

Tweed Heads

5524 9196

Casa Bella Tiles

Slacks creek

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

CBFD Ceramics

Werombi

02 4653 1026

Glazecrete

Brighton

0411 784 537

Gold Coast Tile Makers

Labrador

5528 9555

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

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

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

1800 251 960

Marcotta Outdoor Solutions Coorparoo Marmox Shower Underlay West Burleigh

5535 4111

Oztop Building Supplies

Slacks Creek

3290 3866

Real-Crete

Park Ridge

Sumner Park Tile Centre

Sumner Park

Superfloor Australia

Capalaba

3359 3025 3630 1150

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

0430 653 213 3279 5799 0403 296 770

Tile Trend Setters

Burleigh Heads

5576 8388

Tile Liquidators

Burleigh Heads

5576 8388

Why Not Tiles

Burrengary

3888 7400

World Tiles P/L

Labrador

5563 9766

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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

02 6241 7477

MosaicWorld

Altech Equipment

JOINERY All Kind Joinery Timber Interiors

3397 9122 1300 783 693

Megatreat Liquid Stone

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

3808 3189

Melbourne

1800 268 324

Chris Hunter Sales

Melbourne

0419 884 194

Clampline Distributors

Brisbane

Botanic Niche

3849 8162

Excalibur Tools Hare & Forbes

3807 4080 02 9624 7200

Coopers Plains

Lockjaw Ladder Grip

3274 4222 0402 126 584

Nerang Power Tools

Nerang

Ridgid Tools

Melbourne

Storesafe

5596 0303 03 9930 7000 3245 3733

Tool City

Coopers Plains

3344 7777

United Tools

Maroochydore

5443 7795

Vetner’s Ladder Shop

Burleigh Heads

5576 0388

Wagner Spraytech

Melbourne

1800 064 790

USED BUILDING MATERIALS Burleigh 2nd Hand Bldg

Burleigh

5593 7188

Caylamax Recycling

Brendale

3205 3988

Underwood Demolition

Underwood

3208 7922

WATERPROOFING CPC Shower Plug

02 9476 8818

Gripset Industries

1800 650 435

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PLY CO

www.plyco.com.au

“From a home handyman who is looking to DIY through to a professional tradesman”

PANEL PRODUCTS AT GENUINE TRADE PRICES • All Plywoods • Structural • Flooring • Marine • Exterior • Decorative

• MDF • Particleboard • Veneered Board • Melamine • Laminates • Flexible

WE CUT TO SIZE AND DELIVER ALL OVER AUSTRALIA

Plyco has the product range and service to help you with your project.

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

1300 75 99 66

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

13 Bruce Street, Mornington

Unit 1, 1-5 Brough St, Springvale

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

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

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

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1300 774 774 1300 693 693 OPEN 7 DAYS

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Whether you are renovating or re-styling Schots Home Emporium has everything you need to create the right mood for your home.

Combining the old and the new, the traditional and the contemporary; at Schots you’ll discover an incredible range of options to transform any home. With years of experience and knowledge, Schots deliver the highest level of quality, value and service, to help you find what you need to create any mood or style. l

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www.schots.com.au

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