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How to test whether my grout needs replacement?
Hi team, I just had my bathroom wall and floor tiles grouted (about two weeks or so ago). I recently found that the grout came off, not sure how, just noticed it. I read online about it and am worried that grout may need replacement if it’s not installed properly or the water mixture was incorrect. How do I test the extend…
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How to cover tiled splashback ends cleanly?
The tradie installed the Kit Kat splashback in the laundry. Accordingly to the builder, they can’t put a trim to close off the top cleanly as it’s too thick (apparently we needed plasterboard cos wall wasn’t straight). What options do I have? Builder mentioned he’d grout it 45 degrees upwards and then paint over it. I…
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Can i install hybrid without removing existing skirting?
Hi team, our place has existing skirting board and we’ve removed tiles and carpets to make room for hybrid floorboard. I bought matching colour scortia to the floorboard. However, I quite like it if we don’t use the scortia. How can I have hybrid floorboards installed without removing skirting board and still look nice?…
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How to patch a hole in bathroom wall?
Hi team My builder had to break a new tile to swap the mixer and spout position. When he patched it up (not waterproofed yet), it looks like this. Is this right? Not sure if he used a new plasterboard to cover the hole. Please advise..
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How to add trim for the edges of the tiles?
Hi team, I’m looking to tile the splashback all the way to the cornice in the kitchen but was informed by the builder that the trim edging won’t work cos the wall is 90 degrees on the old splashback area but it’s 45 degrees at the corner as we move higher up the wall. I was hoping that the trim can just cover the sides of…
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How to cover metal shower base perimeter?
Hi team, we’ve a hobbed shower with frameless shower glass. How do we cover the exposed metal shower perimeter? I thought it was going to be tiled but my builder said that the job was complete. Is that accurate? I’ve never seen a shower hob that’s metal exposed in this way, it looks unfinished. Thanks for your help
