Gyprock Living - The Block 2020 Look Book

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Gyprock and The Block Gyprock® is proud to again be the preferred plasterboard supplier for the 2020 series of The Block.

Australia has a rich and varied architectural history when it comes to our homes, so for 2020 season, The Block went back in time. From the freshly Federated 1910’s to the booming 1950’s, and each decade in between, these fives houses required the contestants to update and incorporate different design styles to bring them into the 21st century.

From decorative ceiling panels and cornice, to our superior plasterboard range, Gyprock® has been used to create the beautiful rooms, bringing style, charm and character to the five distinctly different eras of these homes.

For the 16th season of the show, a new group of contestants have taken on the renovation of these unloved and slightly dilapidated houses in Melbourne's Brighton.

The Block 2020 Used 12,167 square metres of Gyprock plasterboard enough to cover 62 tennis courts.

8458 kgs of Gyprock plasterboard compounds and acrylics that's more than four Ford Rangers.

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Historical highlights Heritage doesn’t have to mean ‘dated and daggy’. Our Gyprock® range of decorative details cover all décor periods so you can find the perfect heritage accent for your modern home. Then add luxury fabrics and a bedhead that suits.

Gazing at a beautifully crafted classic ceiling rose or ornate art deco ceiling panel, coupled with decorative cornice not only creates a stunning feature but evokes memories of years gone by, elevating the house to home vibe.

You want every room to feel welcoming but also a cocoon-like sanctuary, so line the walls with Gyprock Superchek™ to keep out any unwanted noise from other rooms.

"The beautiful cornicing, ceiling rose and light – all of it screams traditional with a modern edge to it."

Shaynna Blaze – The Block Judge

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Create a ceiling with style Ceilings are your fifth wall and so important for you to consider them.

Whether you are adding texture with battens, raking it to add extra height and volume or using skylights to bring the outside in the additional thought can take your room from drab to fab.

You want to ensure you have Gyprock Supaceil™ plasterboard as it offers a greater spanning distance to avoid joins in an open plan space. It is also reinforced with glass fibres for strength to prevent sagging.

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All about curves Think outside the square. It is as simple as using GyprockÂŽ Flexible plasterboard to make a gorgeous organic shape in your walls but why stop there? You could also add curves to your bulk head, niches, round off all the hard corners in your home for beautiful subtle detail, add an arch doorway or inset into your space.

Don’t be afraid to take these curves into your bathroom. Line the walls with Ceminseal fibre cement wallboards, the perfect strong yet flexible substrate for laying tiles. Be daring and embrace the impact that a stunning curved wall can deliver.

We wanted you to feel like you were being hugged within our rooms curves” Daniel and Jade – 1930’s house contestants.

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Bathed in style Part of a luxurious bathroom is the feeling of serenity which accompanies it.

Make sure your bathroom is lined Gyprock Aquachek™ as its resistant to moisture and humidity so you can look up while lying in a beautiful bath to gaze at the blue sky or stars at night without a worry.

It's also perfect for your other areas subject to moisture such as the laundry or alfresco dining areas.

“I’m just blown away by how beautiful these bathrooms are.”

Darren Palmer – The Block Judge

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Wonder wall

Even more important than picture perfect rooms is that they are all beautifully equipped to handle the rough and tumble of everyday life. And that’s achieved with Gyprock Superchek™.

In higher-traffic areas susceptible to knocks and scrapes, choosing Superchek™ offers protection and peace of mind. As a result, a more scuff-resistant surface is provided, reducing the impact on walls from errant toy dump-trucks, wayward skateboards and of course, soccer or basketballs.

“I would never choose to use regular plasterboard in a project again, knowing how tough and durable Superchek™ is."

Shelley Craft

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Sounds like a plan Walls lined with Superchek™ take shouts down to whispers and nothing spells tranquil quite like a whisper-quiet retreat, with minimal external noise from the street or the rest of the home to disturb. Plus sound is not only kept out, but in too.

Adding Bradford SoundScreen™ insulation in your home office with Gyprock Superchek™ will also ensure you reduce the amount of unwanted noise that makes its way into your workspace.

“Lets be clear, working from home has become more important than ever."

Darren Palmer – The Block Judge

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“We wanted you to feel like you were being hugged within our room’s curves.”

Daniel & Jade – House 3 contestants Credit : The Block

"It’s so elegant and so pretty I’m just blown away how beautiful it is.”

Darren Palmer – The Block Judge.

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Luscious Living Room Checklist Master Ensuite Envy Checklist Hallway Heaven Checklist Think outside the square

Determine your layout early

“Separating your old and new areas with a game-changer arched metal door sure does make a statement.”

“Factoring Factoring in a multi-functional space is

"Create a child’s dream domain that becoming more and more essential.” is as fabulous as it is functional.”

Elise – The Block 2019 Contestant Credit : The Block

Neale Whitaker - The Block Judge

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Creating a Multipurpose Studio Space Kids’ Dream Bedroom Checklist Showcase individuality

Function First

It is as simple as using Gyprock flexible plasterboard to make a gorgeous organic shape in your walls First impressions do count When working with a small space you need to economise as much as possible. Kitchen must become move a bedround from off one to another.

Not so easy to move the shower! Think about how you use Let your little one’s personality shine through with a themed bedroom.

Embrace and pattern. but why stop there? You could also add curves to It’s youreasy bulk to head, niches, all wall the hard corners kitchenette, bathroom needscolour to be bath-less.

Think hard about how someone is going to use the space As they say, you only get one chance to make a great first impression. And by making sure that the entrance And, most of all, remember that a room reflecting yourand child’s and passions willso always be don’t create areas of dead or crowded space. Take yourdoorway bathroom currently – what works, what doesn’t, what can make best use of the space? Double sinks in your home for beautiful subtle detail or add an arch or inset into your space. howinterests best to layout the services that you of your house is as stylish as it isshowers warm and welcoming, a lasting deemed tone of the very best kind will immediately a big success. are a must have in a master ensuite, but you can go even further and get double as well!

But inspiration from minimalist Japanese design principles of eliminating unnecessary frills or decors to create for guests - as well for potential buyers. perhaps a single shower and a bath would suitbe youset better?

Remember, the as master is the most used Not sure how to begin? If your home harks way back to a a feeling of spaciousness.

Accomodate everyone

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in the – your bathroom!

Reduce maintenance and noise The living area is one of the most frequented roomsbathroom in the house andhouse not only by members of the intricate ceiling rose or decorative cornice detailing. And always ensure the hallway decor is in keeping with Durability key household. Visitors will likely spend more time in this space than other more private areas of your home.

A child’s bedroom should be a fun but forgiving space. Installing GyprockisSuperchek™ and Supaceil™ style of the entire home.

Keep this in mind when furnishing the living room. Big comfy couches withrealise ample seating family the you’recontrol planning to use studioitas student short-term accommodation, you want to make the space Let materials yourfordesign elements where youa need most.

Giveoryour on the walls and ceiling provides durability and optimumIfnoise members and guests is a great start. durable Superchek™.

Ensure your bathroom is built to last. If your bathroom rests on joists, ensure your builder uses Cemintel child a room that will withstand their energy and contain as their noise.as possible. Keep the walls looking fresh and strong by lining them with Gyprock Superchek The extra density of the board makes it more resistant to dents and scraps as well as improving noise Clean Constructafloor for the flooring. Go the next step and line theand wallsclear with Ceminseal fibre cement wallboards, containment. Paired with Bradford Soundscreen™ insulation, you can limit the noise from the studio making The by hallway is the home’s mainand thoroughfare and therefore the perfect substrate for laying tiles. Keep it simple square-setting the ceiling allowing the fittings and should be kept tidy and easy to navigate. its way into your home. fixtures to take the lead or be daring and embrace thegreeted impact that stunning wall can deliver likecan in also set the tone for a calmer and clearer mindset.

Being by aa clean andcurved unobstructed entrance Luke and Jasmine’s winning bathroom.

Remove any objects that don’t belong in the hallway, and be selective when it comes to the size, scale

and shape of furniture pieces. Half-moon tables can perform well in eliminating sharp corners in a narrow entry, as can well-positioned slimline consoles – drawers are always a bonus - or perhaps a bench seat.

Choose the right walls when you are building, and your home is set up for the long term.

Making an incremental improvement with a small investment gives you a lifetime of comfort.

Using Superchek™ on your walls is a decision you will hear and feel every day in your home. It’s tougher so you won’t have the dents and scrapes from family living, and takes the noise level from shouts to whispers.

Talk to your builder when you are renovating or building about upgrading your walls and ceilings to Superchek™ and Supaceil™, and using Aquachek™ for your wet areas.

To create organic curves, it’s as simple as using Gyprock® Flexible.

Gyprock® is made in Australia and available at Gyprock® Trade stores, Bunnings and Gyprock® Specialists.

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