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APRIL - MAY - JUNE QUARTER 2014 NEW SOUTH WALES

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KITCHEN & LAUNDRY UNITED KITCHEN CO.......................................2 CAESARSTONE Islands concept........................4 Facilities for handicapped................................6 POLYDOR KITCHENS.......................................8 SYDNEY PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS.............13 JPC KITCHENS...............................................14 GUMTREE JOINERY.......................................15 SINK TAP CLICK-ONS....................................26 SWISH-A-SINK..............................................34 EXTEND-A-RAIL.............................................50 CUSTOM FLAT-PACK KITCHENS.....................55 CAESARSTONE Calacatta Classic™................60

FLOORING Online flooring guide....................................32 FEAST WATSON floor finishes........................32 RUST-OLEUM EPOXYSHIELD®....................37 COUNTRY TIMBER FLOORING.......................66

HEATING & COOLING CANNON gas log heaters.................................4 KEMLAN fireplaces........................................12 COMFORT ZONE VENTILATION.....................14 JARRADALE wood heaters.............................16 HEATMASTER wood fire heater.....................16 AURA throws..................................................16 Under rug heating.........................................31 Log basket.....................................................34 THERMOGROUP undercarpet heating...........34 ECOSMART outdoors fireplace.......................35 HEATMASTER Enviro gas heater...................35 ECO-PACIFIC..................................................43 REGENCY FIREPLACES..................................47 Heat & Glo Red 40 gas heater.......................62 CHEMINEE FIREPLACES.................................63

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Designer flood lighting..................................12 ISM OBJECTS 4 lights....................................21 LIGHT UP WILLOUGHBY...............................63 WINDOWS & DOORS

AUTOSLIDE......................................................5 External venetian blinds..................................6 NEW CITY GLASS.............................................7 DECORATIVE WINDOW FILM.........................20 ENERGY CONTROL........................................22 TINTED WINDOW FILM.................................24 Reims antique-brass door handle.................26 Bushfire safety shutters..................................31 AUTOSLIDE....................................................35 www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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THIS ISSUE FEATURES: KITCHENS | FLOORING | HEATING | LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Burglar-resistance windows...........................40 Waterproofing balconies................................40 AXOLOTL entrance door................................42 VIRIDIAN GLASS product guide....................42 PAARHAMMER ECO Façade ..........................42 SHIELD DOORS.............................................57 SYDNEY WOODWORKERS.............................67 PAINTING & DECORATING

AURA Big Spot bed linen...............................22 PAINTING BUDDY.........................................24 PORTER’s Liquid Bronze...............................24 PAINTING BUDDY.........................................31 LET’S CLEAN..................................................37 FAR OUT DESIGNS........................................40 FLOOD CO: TILE & LAMINATE PAINT...........45 AURA Orange Poppy bed linen.....................57 1970s era furniture........................................62 OUTDOORS

ROVER line trimmer......................................15 ZODIAC Smart Pods for pools........................17 Lawn options.................................................17 ROVER Mini ride-on mower..........................17 Cadet ride-on mower.....................................51 WORX chain saw............................................54 ROVER Easy-Push mower..............................57 BATHROOM

Small bathroom options..................................5 KALDEWEI shower surfaces.............................6 U-DEPOT.........................................................7 ABL TILE & BATHROOM CENTRE..................10 MTV BATHROOM CENTRES............................12 Designer bathroom for the aged...................18 Facilities for handicapped..............................18 IXL TASTIC NEO new lamps...........................18 Coloured bathroomware................................20 SOUTHCAPE TAPWARE.................................21 SHOWER PLUG..............................................21 HITEC SHOWER SEALANT ............................23 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER PRODCUTS......25 QUOSS Aroma shower...................................27 PANELSCAPE.................................................28 STORMTECH Slimline architectural grates.....29 BASIN HAIR STRAINER..................................30 SOUTHCAPE TAPWARE.................................43 Designing a garden-bathroom......................44 3D bathroom planner....................................44 SENTO bathroom accessories.........................44 Mirror demister.............................................44 HANSGROHE shower systems........................46

PANELSCAPE CEILING PANELS.....................46 MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS & VANITIES.....48 KALDEWEI Masterpiece bath-collection.........53 Full Size bath in 600mm space......................58 Bathroom handbook.....................................58 REXA Unico Egg Bath.....................................58 Faucet Strommen Showers............................58 Trapezio furniture frame...............................58 Swiss hotel bathrooms...................................61 Teuco Hydroline Bath.....................................61 KELLY HOPPEN designer tapware.................61

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BOSCH Runn’n vacs.......................................17 SMEG condenser dryers.................................30 Electrolux 2-in-1 vacs.....................................32 SMEG heat-pump dryer.................................33 GAGGENAU 200 series ovens........................33 BOSCH washer with i-DOS............................34 SHARP refrigerators......................................38 PRESTIGE APPLIANCES.................................41 SHARP Washing machine..............................46 SMEG vintage rangehood..............................50 BREVILLE microwave oven............................50 KAMBROOK Pizza oven.................................50 SHARP SuperSteam oven..............................50 De Dietrich appliances...................................52 SMEG compacts..............................................55 BOSCH CombiInduction cooktops..................55 MALCOLM ST JAMES: LACANCHE.................59 BEKO laundry care.........................................60

WHOLESALE ROOFING SUPPLIES................68 TILING & PAVING

MEGATREAT LIQUID STONE..........................23 Boral paving guide........................................30 SUREPAVE paver system................................30 KALAFRANA CERAMICS.................................51 STORAGE SPACE

ATTIC GROUP................................................19 Utilising roof space........................................35

AUSSIE PUMPS Red Brigade units................17 Bushfire survival pumps................................39 CAPITAL SAFETY lifeline...............................51 ELECTRONICS

BENQ W7500 Home Cinema Projector .........20 DAMP TREATMENT

Installing a damp proof course......................15 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

FESTOOL one-handed planer........................17 FESTOOL 18V cordless drill...........................24 EXCALIBUR TOOLS nail pliers.......................26 FESTOOL heavy duty grinder........................26 FESTOOL tool storage....................................28 MAKINEX floor saws......................................32 BND AUSTRALIA...........................................33 EXCALIBUR TOOLS........................................39 THRIFTYLINK HARDWARE.............................42 FESTOOL dust extractors................................54 RUST-OLEUM NeverWet................................54 MAKINEX jackhammer trolley.......................54 BUILDING MATERIALS

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QUOSS TRANSFORMERS...............................27 STORMTECH..................................................29 MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS.........................49 NEWFORM kitchen-mixers.............................60

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FIELDERS Leaf Guard......................................5 BRISTILE Visum3 roof tile.............................51 MONIER ROOFING concrete tiles...................52 BRISTILE Medio Curva roof tile.....................53

Hebel DIY projects.........................................36 Carbon-neutral bricks....................................37 STYLELINE building panels...........................38 Online design tool.........................................38 Building materials websites...........................39 OTHER

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Updated gas log heaters Cannon has updated their gas log heater collection for the 2014 season. Designed and manufactured in Australia they provide: rapid warmth; the enchantment and romance of a log fire without any mess; simple operation; plus high-energy efficiency and heat output.

Their flexible flue system means there’s a Cannon Gas Log Heater installation option for almost every possible scenario. These heaters have a heating capacity of up to 80m2; with prices starting at $3,199.

The Canterbury Classic range is available as either a Freestanding or Inbuilt unit. The Freestanding model can be powered by either LP or Natural Gas, both of which have a standard flue, an enhanced flame, double glass front and black finish. There are six variations in the range.

The Fitzroy Profile is an Inbuilt range with a dual glass fascia as a standard inclusion and either a standard flue or Powerflue. There are four standard flue models that have a nonenhanced flame and feature: electronic controls; a choice of finish in black or platinum metallic; and powered by either LP or Natural Gas. There are also four Powerflue models that are differentiated by their enhanced flame and also feature: electronic controls; a choice of black or platinum metallic finish; and the option of LP or Natural Gas. The Powerflue models offer installation flexibility. They can be installed on any wall and vented horizontally from the back or side, vertically under the floor or through the roof; even in a multi-storey apartment they can be flued up through an internal wall or out under the floor.

New take on kitchen islands

by Caesarstone Caesarstone has unveiled their Islands at Fuori Salone 2014, Milan [8-13 April], in collaboration with London-based design studio Raw Edges. Following a preview at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, Caesarstone has presented a further exploration of Islands with an interactive installation focusing on the domestic kitchen. Islands exhibit the design, beauty, quality and functionality of Caesarstone surfaces and reflect the signature creativity of Raw Edges’ work.

Islands seek to reshape the typical interior arrangement by positioning the surface as the binding element of its design. Cabinetry and appliances are slotted into purpose-built voids within the Caesarstone surface itself instead of being placed atop or around it, thus highlighting the monolith’s value and functionality within a kitchen.

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WaterGate® Leaf Guard The heavy-duty WaterGate® collection from Fielders is made from zinc, a durable, corrosion resistant material that is ideal for the Australian climate. It can be easily installed and comprises three different product options. GUTTER Leaf Guard is a highstrength leaf guard for standard 125mm wide gutters, suited to both corrugated and tiled roofs. By eliminating leaf litter, GUTTER Leaf Guard prevents overflow and clogging of gutters and drains, plus reduces potential fire risk. VALLEY Leaf Guard is produced in a perforated, pre-curved shape and spring-fits under the roof to protect the valley from leaves and branches. Purpose made, it ensures a secure fit with 140mm sizing suitable for houses. POP Leaf Guard incorporates a removable, perforated grate that can be quickly installed and removed, and prevents leaves, debris and other materials such as tennis balls from blocking entry to downpipes up to 100mm wide. Prior to installation you need to check that your house has standard 125mm wide guttering and a 5cm roof overhang into the gutter. If you are a DIYer you will need a pair of protective, thick gloves and tin snips. Available from hardware stores.

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Automatic Pet Door The Autoslide Automatic Pet Door Kit ($399+p/h) includes two wireless push buttons for human-use plus pet mats. Once Autoslide is fitted to your existing sliding door, it can be opened automatically either via the wireless push buttons or via the built-in pull-assist. Doors will automatically close after the adjustable time delay.​To activate the automatic pet door function, you first position the pet mats and then set the pet-opening-width to suit the size of your pet. It’s a simple two-step-process.​​ There are two modes with these kits:​​Automatic mode; and Pet mode. In Pet mode, the door will automatically open for you and your pet. But when it’s time to stop your pets from going in-andout, you switch back to Automatic mode to temporarily disable the pet mats [eg at night time]. With the pet door kits, one wireless battery operated pet mat is placed on the inside of the house under a regular door mat to let your pet out; while the other wireless mat is placed outside for your pet to come back in.

As an alternative, the pet sensors are mounted on your door frame and activates whenever your pet walks towards it. The Autoslide pet mode allows the door to open just enough for your pet to use it, thus reducing loss of heating or cooling.

For more information contact: Autoslide on 1300 288 675 or visit www.autoslide.com

Renovating ideas for small bathrooms The average bathroom measures less than 8m2. While this may often pose a challenge for renovators, Kaldewei’s ranges of baths, showertrays and floor-level shower-surfaces made of high-quality 3.5mm steel enamel are available in many different sizes making bathroom design easier than expected.

With Xetis, the enamelled shower surface with a waste elegantly hidden in the wall behind a designer cover, Kaldewei offers state-of-theart design – even for the small bathroom. Installed absolutely flush-to-floor, the shower surface is available in 13 different sizes to integrate neatly with various layouts. Blending seamlessly with the bathroom floor this shower-surface opens up the room to provide greater freedom of movement.

And it can leave space for a separate bath, such as the Puro Duo. The Cayono bath and the floor-level shower-surface Superplan Plus from Kaldewei similarly optimise comfort in small spaces. As a key characteristic, Superplan Plus has a waste with a round enamelled cover in the same colour as the tray that sits flush with the shower surface to provide maximum safety underfoot. The Cayono bath model comes in five different sizes from 150 x 70cm.

Available in a wide variety of sizes from 150 x 70cm other Kaldewei bath models also meet the requirements of small bathrooms. The diversity of products in the range allows for maximum flexibility in design. For example, Kaldewei Duo Pool promises an entirely new bathing experience: with an unusual depth of 50.5cm and a compact length of just 1.50m it is a bath for true indulgence catering specifically to the requirements of small bathrooms. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Non-slip enamelled steel External metal venetian shower surface shade-blinds Kaldewei’s Secure Plus is a virtually invisible full-surface anti-slip finish for enamelled shower surfaces. Available in the twelve matt colours of their Coordinated Colours Collection, it has advantages not only in terms of comfort and barrier-free access, but also facilitates design-oriented aesthetics in the bathroom. The Kaldewei Secure Plus enamel is permanently fired onto the shower panel made from 3.5mm enamelled steel. The result is a smooth material surface that guarantees complete and lasting safety and comfort underfoot. These enamelled shower surfaces are highly durable, robust and easy to clean. The Secure Plus anti-slip finish is available for Kaldewei enamelled shower surfaces in the Conoflat, Superplan, Superplan Plus and Xetis ranges in all shades of the Coordinated Colours Collection.

Over 80% of the radiant heat from the sun stays inside the building envelope once it has passed through the glass. This is great in winter; but when you want to stay cool in summer it is either uncomfortable, or the bills for air conditioning get expensive. Curtains do little to solve the problem as the heat is already trapped inside.

External venetians offer a solution. Sonnenschutz Shade&Shield [from Paarhammer Windows & Doors] comprises a range of quality external shutters, including their recently developed EVB External Venetian Blinds.

The aluminium blades have adjustable slat angles for easy control and regulation between natural light, heat entry and outside views. They can be manually or automatically operated, allowing integration with building control systems where required. The standard range has an 80mm slat width, spans up to 3000mm, and drops up to 2700mm. There is a variety of colours and blade shapes; and there are alternative headbox solutions to choose from. When required the blinds provide 100% blockout and clear views when retracted, and can tolerate wind speed up to 100km/h.

Integrated roll-away flyscreens are available on certain options.

Height-adjustable kitchen benchtops When younger and older disabled or frail people cannot use kitchen facilities because of height or reach problems, the trend these days is to redesign the facilities around the person rather than require the person to adapt to the facilities. Accordingly, Enware now offers an expanded range of Danish-designed Pressalit Care manual- or electric-driven lifts for kitchen benchtops and wall cupboards. In the height-adjustable working environment standing and seated users, including wheelchair users, can work comfortably and safely.

The height-adjustable lifting units help create a safe and ergonomically correct working environment in small as well as large areas, ranging from kitchens in private homes to facilities in shared residential, workplace and care environments. Worktops can be adjusted vertically 300mm; wall cupboards can be moved diagonally, both vertically and forwards; and from its highest position, the cupboard can be moved 430mm downwards and 180mm forwards. The latest lifters for free-standing surfaces – adjustable over 300mm and supporting lengths up to 3000mm – can be used in rooms where walls may not be strong enough to support wall mounted lifters.

These clever lifts, stylishly contained within telescopic legs and behind cupboard fittings, enable people of different stature and physical capabilities to adjust the height of worktops and cupboards, so they can carry out as many functions as possible without assistance, whether standing or seated. The modular lifts can be incorporated into a virtually limitless range of standard and custom-fabricated cupboards and worktops, permitting professional and private users to combine them with the furniture of their choice, taste and professional requirements. The lifts can comply with both OHS and personal needs without needing to have any institutional feel at all.

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Freestanding and built-in wood-burning heaters Alternatively, the XL Freestanding [from $2800] provides a peak output of 21.6kw and average high burn output of 14.6kw. It has a large viewing area that remains clean throughout the length of the fire, and a large firebox constructed from 6mm and 8mm steel.

Kemlan Industries specialises in fireplace design and manufacture. To this day they remain family owned and Australian made, with all fireplaces still manufactured in their Brisbane factory. Their 2014 range includes freestanding, inbuilt and wall recessed models.

The Coupe Series is available as freestanding [from $4095], inbuilt [from $3945] or wall penetration [from $4750, and is the most environment-friendly heater in their range. The Coupe burns safely behind two large Schott ceramic glass viewing areas, with the ceramic glass kept clean throughout the life of the fire by an advanced air-wash system. The fully shielded firebox incorporates a two-way natural convection system, allowing warmth to be evenly distributed between two rooms. An optional two-speed fan is available to increase circulation.

Or the Convectaire is available as a single [from $5655] or double-sided [from $7705]. Its strong, ceramic glass bi-fold is an added feature that allows you flexibility. You can leave the doors open to enjoy the romance of an open fire; or closed so the fire can be left unattended. Either way the heat exchange system will give you steady, natural heat. The Kemlan system is cost effective to install as it requires only simple brick-work.

Designer flood lighting Ernesto Gismondi is the founder and visionary behind Artemide, and is a leading contributor of product development, with particular focus on advanced technologies. Now available in Australia, his latest outdoor designs Epulo and Provoca utilise high performance LED light sources, and offer two varying solutions for outdoor flood lighting.

Epulo [$765] can be mounted to the floor, wall or eaves to provide the ideal position for outdoor illumination. Featuring a cleverly engineered spherical joint that allows directional light control, it has two sizes - Epulo 13 and Epulo 18 - making it suited to various scales of lighting. Offering optimal aesthetic and functional lighting variations, Epulo is available in two finishes - light grey and anthracite; and three choices of LED emission colour - warm, neutral and cold.

Meanwhile, Provoca [$1058] is available as either a pole or wall mounted fitting and is suited for illuminating large areas. Constructed of die cast aluminium, this high performance commercial fitting features metalized polycarbonate optics sealed behind a shock resistant tempered glass screen. Provoca offers direct illumination via its high performance LED light sources providing a wide and efficient lighting landscape for open areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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Taking the time to mow the lawn but then neglecting the edges is akin to wearing an Italian suit with your favourite pair of joggers: if you’re not going to complete the look then why bother? The Rover R2700 Line Trimmer [$169] is a straight-shaft trimmer fitted with a 27cc, 2-stroke engine that’s both powerful and easy to use. The tool for the Jack of all garden trades, it features an adjustable D-Handle for left- or right-handed use and a 43cm cutting path. Rover has embraced hassle-free gardening by developing an innovative Battery Jump Starter [$59] for the R2700 that takes the strain out of starting. It attaches to the end of the line trimmer, enabling you to fire up the unit with the simple flick of a switch. This is a perfect accessory for mobility-challenged gardeners as well as those who appreciate efficiency.

The R2700 Line Trimmer is attachment-friendly and complemented with a range of accessories. The lawn edger attachment [$55] has a hardened 19cm steel blade that can be adjusted to match the depth of the lawn edge, ensuring a precision cut every time; the pruning attachment [$85] can easily cut through logs up to 10cm in diameter; the garden cultivator [$115] is ideal for adding life to the lawn and garden.; and there’s also a brush cutter attachment [$55]. The R2700 series also features an articulated hedge trimmer attachment [$110] that makes light work of overgrown hedges with double-sided, dual action blades that cut in both directions and reduce vibration for comfort.

Asbestos is a life threatening material and a recognised cause of severe illness. It becomes a health risk when asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in. Asbestos inspections are the newest addition to the range of services offered by Jim’s Building Inspections. Asbestos which is in a degraded, damaged or deteriorated condition has greater potential to release airborne fibres, and therefore presents a significant health risk. Asbestos is likely to be present in any Australian house or building construction prior to 1985. Even in newer buildings constructed up until 2003 and after that time where second-hand or reclaimed building materials were used, there may be an asbestos risk. There are many types of asbestos that can be found including asbestos tiling; asbestos roofing; asbestos sheets in walls; and asbestos ceilings. Most people cannot confidently identify asbestos in their home. A professional asbestos inspection is the only way to safely identify asbestos.

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It is strongly recommended that anyone about to start a renovation or demolition gets an asbestos risk assessment and sampling completed as they may otherwise expose themselves, their families and any contractors to an asbestos hazard. Under new national harmonised workplace safety laws in all states, except Victoria and Western Australia, all managers of workplaces are now required by law to assess the risk of asbestos present in any workplace, and to develop an asbestos register and an asbestos management plan if it is found. Builders and Tradies who are conducting renovations and extensions are effectively creating a workplace and therefore must also, in conjunction with the building owner, conduct asbestos testing and sampling prior to commencing works.

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Heating outdoor-lounges An alternative to the heater Extending the comfort of a home into the outdoors-areas is a now a firm renovating-trend.

Outdoors-lounges, -kitchens and -entertainment areas are being enhanced with outdoor-fireplaces to extend the use of these homefacilities into the colder months.

Nothing beats the crackle and spark of an open fireplace on a winter’s night, especially if you are out in the elements. But it’s no longer costly and inefficient to run one. Heatmaster offers their A Series Wood Fire units as a viable option. Improving on the less efficient traditional brick fireplace, these units [whether installed indoors or outdoors] still offer the charm and nostalgia of an open fire [including the use of real wood] but offer around eight-times greater efficiency. The unit itself is an open steel firebox, designed with various features to suit both period and contemporary settings, and can be either built-into an existing brick fireplace or into a timber or plaster frame. Or you can install one outdoors. Prices start at $2765.

As an alternative to turning-on the gas or electric heater is there anything more comfortable than embracing yourself in a gorgeous throw while relaxing in the sanctuary of your bedroom or catching-up with the news on the lounge at the end of the day?

Tracie Ellis has introduced her 2014 collection of AURA throws in four colours [jade, mint, charcoal and black] and various patterns to match many décors, sized 130 x 180cm and priced from $129 through to $179.

Traditional wood heaters Jarrahdale has been manufacturing a range of traditional wood heaters for over 30 years.

The Swagman is the baby. Its affordability at $1280 is flue-inclusive. While compact in design, the Swagman has a large Schott glass viewing panel, and is suitable for an averagesized, three bedroom home as it heats up to 150m2. It is available on a pedestal or legs.

Alternatively, Jarrahdale’s fan-forced Convector will provide warmth to larger homes for $2040. Its large open door design allows for logs up to 580mm; and it comes with a twospeed fan for heat distribution of up to 230m2.

But their jumbo Innovator is a deluxe convection fireplace with the capacity to heat a spacious 280m2. It features an optional two-speed fan to spread the heat through the house more quickly; and its versatile designed firebox not only accommodates larger logs but has a clever back-sloping design that reduces fall-out of ash and embers when the door is opened. Priced from $2365.

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Lawn turf replacement

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A new national group of accredited turf growers, called The Lawn Solutions Australia group, has been formed to bring together the collective wisdom, knowledge and best practices of leading Australian turf producers. Each member of this new group grows and sells the best performing turf varieties for their local region. The Lawn Solutions Australia ‘house of brands’ is made up of Sir Walter, Nullarbor Couch, Eureka Kikuyu, Platinum Zoysia, Tropical Carpet Grass and RTF Fescue. They also offer a ‘one-stop’ solution for all your lawn care needs, supplying everything from premium soil underlay to fertilisers and a wide range of lawn care services. They also provide: Turfgro premium turf underlay; The Big Green Bag, offering mulch, compost, bark and stones for outdoor landscaping needs; and a range of lawn care products.

Made from reclaimed crustacean shells, Zodiac Smart Pods, their latest product-development, offers pool chemical care that’s super easy and environment-friendly.

Just like a dishwasher tab, Zodiac Smart Pods contain pool water treatment products in an easy-to-use, convenient water-soluble film, so the pods dissolve in pool water in just minutes. The single-use pre-measured dose means no bottles and no fuss. The “Drop & Go” technology reduces the time needed to maintain your pool. They are available in 2 formulations: the TURBO CLEAR Smart Pod treats the cloudiest pool water within 24 hours with an ultra-concentrated formula; while the EZY CARE Smart Pod is a 3-in-1 weekly treatment product that keeps your water clear, removes phosphates and helps prevent oil and scum built-up. Both are priced from $19.95 and come in a resealable two-dosage pouch.

The Rover Mini Rider [$1699] is designed for homeowners with smaller lawns who require the use of a ride-on. It’s the ideal mower for people who may not be able to, or want to push a mower around their backyard. The compact size means it’s also easy to store away, making it ideal for suburban properties where storage is often at a premium. Featuring a 420cc OHV Rover engine with a 6-speed transmission and a 76cm cutting deck, it is ideal for block sizes between a quarter-acre to an acre. With a bagger, mulching kit, and bumper available as extras, the Mini Rider has everything you need to maintain a quality lawn with minimal effort.

One-handed planer

Tough pumps for emergencies

Festool’s electric one-handed planer [the EHL 65] uses an inclined spiral blade. In addition to the surface finish, an emphasis was placed on further optimising the ergonomics, precision and speed of the machine. The fine cutting depth setting of 0-4mm and a maximum rebate depth of 23mm also make this planer impressive in terms of speed and versatility. As a result you can achieve a high material removal rate; and also a superior surface quality. It has a compact design and 30% lower weight, compared to many other planers. Some details affecting handling have been radically reworked, such as the new soft grip and the one-button operation feature, which allows for a more comfortable working experience as well as greater ease of use for both right and left handers.

Moreover, its signature inclined-cut has significantly reduced the noise generated by the machine. Efficient dust extraction maintains a healthy work environment and reduces the amount of cleaning work necessary. The extractor hose can be connected to the left or right depending on requirements, thereby providing greater freedom of movement.

Aussie Pumps’ new Red Brigade enhanced performance fire pumps were developed for Australia’s often- catastrophic fire seasons. Christened the Red Brigade because of their distinctive red roll frame, this range provides improved performance, enhanced efficiencies and real benefits in terms of safety and convenience for fire fighters, farmers and home owners. Many users had asked for more performance, a bit more grunt and the convenience of roll frames and electric start. Electric start on a fire pump means not having to rely on “muscle power” and that could save property, livestock or even human lives.

Bagless vacuum cleaner range Bosch has just released its Runn’n compact bagless vacuums, ideal for smaller households.

The new ProSilence [$499] and ProEssential models [$399] are quiet, powerful and compact, weighing just 5.8 kg. The ProSilence operates at just 71dB (A) and features a high performance nozzle that operates at 62dB (A). The nozzle is optimal for all floor surfaces and cleaning needs. These new vacs have Bosch’s SensorBagless System, which notifies you when the filter needs to be manually cleaned. Constant airflow measurement ensures the vacuum is always performing optimally and the filter is cleaned only when required, minimising maintenance and removing ongoing filter costs. With Bosch’s bagless vacuums, the HEPA filter never needs to be replaced; both models have an easy-to-remove and easy-to-clean 1.9L capacity canister; and they also have cable-rewind with an operating radius of 10m. Accessories include a 2-in-1 crevice tool and upholstery brush. The Runn’n vacuum range from Bosch is available at Harvey Norman stores nationally. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Consistent with the Aussie Fire Chief concept, the new Red Brigade pump has a big body featuring open water passages that enable more water through the pump at pressure. The company’s teamed that with a finely tuned hydraulically balanced impeller that delivers consistent pressure and flow without overloading the engine.

Like the entire Aussie Pump range, the new Red Brigade series will prime from 7.6m head. The three way outlet allows the operator the flexibility of using either two 1” ports or one 1½” port. The outlets are capped with metal screw caps fitted with security chains as standard equipment.

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Height-adjustable bathroom basins

Designer bathroomware for the aged

Washing hands, shaving, or any task involving a basin may appear to be simple for many - but when the height of the basin restricts a person’s ability to use it, then the job can be difficult. This is particularly the case for disabled people and wheelchair-users, for which the height of a washbasin is sometimes not user-friendly and difficult. Accordingly, Caredesign [Enware Australia] offers an innovative height adjustable wash basin to make its use easier for a person of any height or disability.

With today’s demographic change comes an increased need for products that facilitate independent, self-sufficient living even at old age while simultaneously meeting the demands of modern design. Floorlevel shower surfaces, invisible anti-slip finishes and comfortable baths are some of the standards of a modern bathroom. The progressive change in demographics brings with it a shift in individual needs for the bathroom. People want to feel comfortable whatever their circumstance, and be able to cope on their own – without bathrooms that suggest old age.

To retain comfort and usability of the bathroom over time, yet also satisfy the desire for a modern design, it is advisable to plan individually and start early, choosing your products wisely.

This durable, height-adjustable basin package allows for frequent adjustments with minimal effort. Its bracket employs a counterbalanced method of adjustment, operated via a simple hand control lever. The basins can be powered by electric motor, gas cylinder or manoeuvred manually and have been used in locations including hospitals, residential facilities and private homes where others besides people with disabilities use the bathroom.

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The Asymmetric Duo from Kaldewei presents itself as an obvious choice of bath. Its wide rim on one side is convenient for storage, but also serves as a comfortable seat to aid getting into and out of the bath. Kaldewei’s bath-grips equally satisfy the highest standards of aesthetics and functionality. Matched to the bath design, they provide additional support and ensure a greater level of safety for relaxed immersion or sitting up in the bath. A refreshing and enjoyable bath or shower experience in the future, therefore, is not a question of age, but rather of the right product.

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Energy-saving LEDs for bathroom lighting Tastic® Neo three-in-one bathroom units[ IXL Sampford] are now supplied with three 7w LED lights as the new standard; and owners of existing Tastic® Neo’s can retrofit the LEDs to replace their Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs to achieve the performance benefits of the LEDs. This can be done either immediately or when the CFLs expire. LEDs use 30-50% less energy than a comparable CFL and 80-90% less energy than a comparable Halogen lamp; and have an estimated 25,000-30,000 hours lifespan. Tastic® Neo LED lights retail for $24.90 each and are available from hardware, lighting and electrical retailers nationally.

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The IXL Tastic® Neo energy-saving LED globe has been specifically developed to fit the Tastic ® Neo, and is fully sealed to prevent moisture from potentially damaging lamp electronics. There’s no time lost with LEDs, which provide immediate full brightness, without any flickering lights or warm-up period sometimes experienced with CFLs and Halogens.

LED lights therefore do away with any need to use the heat lamps as a light source – another energy saving feature.

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Coordinated colours for New projector offers bathroomware professional-grade video to home theatres For environment-conscious builders and renovators the Coordinated Colours Collection from Kaldewei offers colours for the bathroom that are both ecological and close to nature. The twelve matt colours, including Woodberry Brown matt, Lava Black matt and Seashell Cream matt, integrate smoothly with the bathroom design or create an effective contrast in almost any bathroom architecture. In order to satisfy the desire for a better quality of life in the bathroom, many renovators are opting for high-quality products that match the overall value and quality of the property and pay off in the long run. With steel and enamel Kaldewei uses only natural materials that can be fully recycled at the end of their life.

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The BenQ W7500 Home Cinema Projector [$4499, with four pairs of 3D glasses], featuring Full HD, 1080p 3D premium picture quality, brings professional-grade video to Home Theatre spaces.

Sports fans will feel like you’re at the game occupying the best seats; while gaming will take on a whole new edge in big-screen format with BenQ’s Colourific™ image quality. This new projector is compliant with the native Rec. 709 colour gamut – one of the highest HD video standards available for professional-grade home projectors. It offers the high brightness of 2000 ANSI lumens, full HD imaging and an impressive 60,000:1 contrast ratio. Delivering accurate, crisp and long-lasting colour - up to one billion colours on the projection screen without experiencing light burn or colour degradation over extended usage - it can also handle 2D to 3D content conversion and provides the integration of a Panamorph lens allowing you to view content in the original Hollywood 2.35:1 widescreen format.

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

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Aussie-designed light-fittings ISM Objects recently expanded its collection with the release of four new lighting products, designed by ISM Objects’ Australian in-house lighting design team.

Pegasus from $341: Pegasus is traditional in style with a beautifully tapered shade that suits home, hotel and hospitality settings. A traditional rolled edge enhances the quality design and finish, with the range comprising a table lamp, floor lamp, and a pendant in three different sizes.

Orbit from $474: This classically shaped sphere with a smart pleated fabric finish is available in a super-size that is ideal for airy foyers and spacious stairwells. Orbit is available in a choice of white, silver or gold fabric; but can be custom-ordered in a select range of colours.

Nudie from $649: Exotically oriental the Nudie’s lantern aesthetic is suited for Australian homes and commercial interiors. ISM has extended its Nudie range of classic lantern forms to include a new ‘ellipsis’ shape, available in a range of new colours including black, white, yellow and red.

HD3 from $224: A table lamp with pizzazz, the HD3 is ideal for bedrooms, lounge settings and hallways. Its simple, striking form, coupled with a naked, frosted globe makes it a statement-piece.

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AURA bed linen by Tracie Ellis The newest member of the AURA bed linen collection for winter 2014 is the Big Spot in Black. You can contrast the Big Spot with their new gold cushion-covers and pillowcases at $49.95 to provide an inviting bedroom makeover. Or if a large black spot doesn’t do it for you, try AURA’s Wide Stripe in Crème and Black quilt cover in prices ranging from $139 for Single, through $179 for Double and $199 for Queen, to $229 for the King-size. There’s also a range of matching pillowcases and cushion-covers at $49.95. But believing that kids should also have great bed linen, AURA’s range is now available in single-bed sizes. Thankyou Miss Ellis!

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Megatreat™ stone in a can Chemical Developments Pty. Ltd. (Port Stephens, NSW) in 1996 developed a building material that looks, feels and wears exactly like natural stone, yet comes in liquid form, right from a can.

Megatreat Liquid Stone is a revolutionary high-quality building material that has all the qualities of natural stone because it’s made with natural stone. Megatreat is a flexible material that will not crack, is super economical, easy to use on any type of horizontal or vertical surface, and can be tinted or textured to a wide range of finishes.

The high-grade natural sandstone, terracotta and limestone have a unique combination of stone aggregates and an acrylic-based crosslink polymer. It has been designed for both interior and exterior applications, for vertical and horizontal surfaces, in residential as well as commercial properties.

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Right from the can, with no mixing or measuring, Megatreat can be spread, brushed, bagged, trowelled or sprayed onto almost any surface. For example; pebblecrete, concrete, slate, tiles, brick, wood, plastic, steel, wrought iron, glass, asphalt, fibro, blue board, hardiflex and laminates.

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Features and Benefits Summary: • Looks, feels and wears like natural stone

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Megatreat Natural, Satin or Gloss Sealers, are applied once the Liquid Stone is dry (around 24 hours after application). These tried and proven range of sealers are easily applied, wash up in water and have no offensive smells. A slip resistant additive can be mixed in to the Satin and Gloss sealers for pool surrounds, shop floors and bathrooms. The long lasting sealers give up to 5 years protection.

All of these products have been thoroughly tested by C.S.I.R.O. in Australia and Marshall Laboratories in the U.S.A. They passed all tests for flexibility, strength, fire resistance, ultra-violet light, crack resistant and mould resistant. These products are environmentally friendly, and wash up in water. Because of its advanced polymer base Megatreat products can flex with variations of temperature and moisture.

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In 1986 our now, ex tiler Director Stephen Rapaport was the first to invent a solution to fix that “Leaking Shower Recess” without the need to remove tiles. The Hitec Shower product was commercialised in 1990 and has been available in some tile stores since then.

The Hitec Shower Pack comes complete with Copyright instructions to seal that leaking shower yourself. You also have access to the inventor and manufacturer of the Hitec Product for technical or trade related training and sales. The Hitec Shower Pack retails for around $50 but if it is unavailable in your area it can be purchased direct from the manufacturer for $49.95 inc P&H. The product is also available from Masters Home Improvements and selected tile stores.

Make a career or add to your bottom line from selling or using the Hitec Product, many opportunities exist for smart operators and conscientious people for minimal outlay.

The Megatreat range of products is available nationally through hardware and paint stores, and is distributed by Taskmaster Hardware.

For further information contact Taskmaster Hardware.

Ph: (02) 6241 7477 or Fax: (02) 6241 7541 For technical or trade information contact the manufacturer Chemical Developments Pty. Ltd. Ph: (02) 4982 2877 Fax: (02) 4982 2510 Email: chemdev@nelsonbay.com or you can visit the website at www.megatreat.com RENOVATING • JUNE QTR 2014 • 23

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Removable tinted window film

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

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 is available from Bunnings and selected hardware outlets 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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Painting buddy .....

No more ladders!

Have you been putting off a painting job because it was too difficult to reach? The Painting Buddy is a new innovative product that allows you to complete all of your high and difficultto-reach painting jobs without the need for a ladder. The Painting Buddy is a 360-degree rotatable paint brush holder that easily attaches to the end of any universal extension pole, and fits any size paint brush. It’s very easy to use; adjusts to any angle; and is suitable for anyone, from the professional painter to the DIYer. You can now paint gutters, fascias, cornices and stairwells without having to pull out a ladder or stretch dangerously to complete difficult jobs. The Painting Buddy will have you painting like a pro within minutes!

Designed to mimic your own hand holding a paint brush, the Painting Buddy is lightweight and will retain a strong grip at the end of your extension pole, giving you superior control for any painting job – anywhere!

Find your local Painting Buddy stockist www.paintingbuddy.com.au

Pre-mixed cornice cement For the convenient installation or repair of cornice, CSR Gyprock has released a Pre-mixed Cornice Cement [$21.95]. The ‘wet’ formula means there’s no mixing of water and powder, allowing you to skip the messy part and get on with the renovation-job.

The pre-mixed formula is as strong as regular plaster based cornice cement and ready to use straight out of the bucket. And there is a resealable lid, so the remainder of the mix can be saved and reused at a later date.

Instructions on the bucket can be followed to install cornice in three easy steps: After selecting and cutting your cornice to size apply Gyprock Pre-Mixed Cornice Cement generously along the top and bottom edges and to the mitres. Each section should be buttered and fixed separately.

Remove any surplus cement with a cornice tool and clean over the area with a brush or sponge.

Fix the cornice to the ceiling and hold in place with temporary nails, allowing the cornice to dry for at least 16 hours before removing the nails.

Liquid bronze for walls and mouldings The beauty of ancient bronze is now available for broad wall areas, door frames, architectural mouldings and other objects with Porter’s Paints Liquid Bronze. While renovating and decorating you can add a note of lasting value with the splendour and richness of a bronze verdigris finish. You can visit the Porters website to view their “How To” video.

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18V cordless drill The new QUADRIVE DRC 18 compact cordless drill from Festool offers an impressive combination of fastening power and drilling precision in both wood and metal. The batterypowered QUADRIVE is equipped with a 4-speed gear unit: maximum 60 Nm torque in 1st gear and a top speed of 3,800 rpm.

High speeds are a decisive factor for rapid drilling progress and precision. This drill comes with an 18 V 4.2AH battery that can drive the thickest of screws powerfully into wood in first gear without the need for a pre-drilled hole. It can insert ten 300mm screws with ease. The intelligent FastFix system allows you to change five different attachments with a single click and without using tools. The drill can be converted to an angle screwdriver, angle drill, and drill with depth stop in seconds. Characterised by a low weight of between 1.6 and 2.3kg, this machine from the QUADRIVE series is easy to hold. Four LEDs provide maximum illumination in dark situations. You can also check the charging status of the QUADRIVE at the touch of a button. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Cabinets: Vintage Matrix textured finish.

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Bath: Tranquil Solid White matte finish.

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

Basin: Pride Solid White matte finish.

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

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Feel the difference. www.adpaustralia.com.au

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Convert your sink tap to multi-function Handi HomeS

Now you can take warm water outside to wash your dog or clean your barbeque with these great .

Just screw the attractive chrome receptor onto your sink tap and leave on permanently. Whenever you want you can simply click on your garden hose, hand shower or swivel aerator. are available from Bunnings and other hardware outlets for about $14.95.

Phone (03) 9460 8000 or email enquiry@handihome.com.au for further information.

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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Heavy duty grinder Festool’s 130mm Diamond Grinder RG 130 E is the large surface area specialist. With a comprehensive range of compatible grinding discs available, the versatile and powerful (1600W) RG 130 is ideal for a range of applications: concrete and hard coatings; grinding extremely hard concrete; removing epoxy resins; and roughening smooth surfaces on ceramic tiles. With the clever folding segment (no tools required to fold) you can work right up to edges, while protecting the walls from damage. The adjustable depth guard lets you remove the right amount of material quickly and accurately for a superior surface finish; and the digital electronics provide ideal protection and control. Smooth start up guarantees a gentle increase in speed, and continuous temperature monitoring protects against overload damage. The handle position can be adapted tool free or folded back completely to reach under pipes and in tight areas.

The innovative spiral extraction attachment provides excellent dust extraction results when the RG 130 is paired with Festool Dust Extraction. The preferred match is the new CT 36 Auto Clean Heavy Duty Dust Extractor, designed specifically for the removal of concrete dust. This new specialist extractor will help you achieve excellent extraction results to provide a dust-free work environment. Effective dust extraction also ensures you have a clear view of your work for greater safety and higher quality surface finishes.

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French antiquebrass door handles Memory Lane of Ascot Vale, Melbourne, has added a traditional French-Provincial style handle to its impressive range of door handles.

With so many Australians travelling to France in recent years, and to provincial areas in particular, it’s only natural that the French-Provincial style of decorating has crept into everyday decorating downunder.

Many of the handles that are brought into Australia from France are beautiful yet expensive. But the Reims, in a lovely warm antique-brass colour is a good quality handle at a reasonable price. The handle pictured has a back plate that is 240mm x 40mm; also comes in a smaller 110mm x 40mm offering; and can be ordered with a Euro-key cut-out, a mortise-key cut-out, or a privacy-snib to suit all types of doors.

As well as the lovely antique brass finish the handles also come in a bright chrome finish for those wanting a modern interpretation of French-Provincial style. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Innovative tap system Many people put up with dripping/leaking taps. It can develop into mould and mildew, and can possibly rot the structure of your home. But there is an innovative solution to fixing leaks and preventing the problems caused by leaks. The Reno Transformer from Quoss is a patented single mixer system that can be effortlessly, and cost-effectively, retro-fitted in just a few minutes to upgrade your bathroom, kitchen and laundry plumbing systems without breaking walls and tiles or other construction hassles.

It provides a permanent fix even for damaged in-wall recessed pipes, and is maintenance-free, as you don’t have to replace spindle washers in the future. It enables you to convert a two-handled shower into a single flick-mixer in as little as 10-minutes. It has an in-built flexible shower-hose for washing the kids, and you can shower with one turn of the mixer at a preset temperature with the thermo-range, thus avoiding the start-up shock (or waste) from cold water first filling the shower.

If you have a 3-hole vanity- or kitchentap there is a version that transforms all of that into a single-mixer, with their innovative connection fitting through the small middle-hole. It’s ideal for replacing damaged bathtub and vanity taps also spoiled with rust stains. It can provide an instant upgrade to a bathroom at a small cost, especially relevant at the time of selling a property. And if renting-out a property it can free you from future plumbing problems related to leaking showers and taps. And if renting, you can install one of these transformers and revert back to the old plumbing, taking the transformer with you, whenever you move on. It is a drill-free and interchangeable system. It’s available from plumbing outlets (Reece, Tradelink, etc) and hardware stores (Bunnings, Mitre 10, etc).

Customer Care Centre 1300 783 699 www.quoss.com.au www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Easy shower makeover

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

Tool transportation and storage Festool has extended its transportation and storage system to include two new products: the SYS-MFT Systainer – the mobile workbench in Systainer format; and the SYSStorage Box SYS-SB – the box with a system.

Situations often arise where there is no workbench to provide support during building- and renovatingtasks. Buckets or crates are often used as [unsatisfactory] temporary solutions. The new SYS-MFT is a professional workbench in mini format that includes: a hard-wearing MDF insert; a series of holes for securing workpieces with clamps; a non-slip rubber insert; and an integral Vgroove for reworking round items safely and accurately. It’s one of the smallest professional workbenches around.

Designed as a fold-out toolbox, the new SYS-Storage Box is just as small, practical and clever. With individual removable containers it can be configured individually to provide the perfect overview. Both the SYS-MFT and the SYS-Storage Box can be connected to any Systainer.

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Maintaining timber decks Cabot’s Deck Hand, deckmaintenance bucket, is perfect for DIYers who are looking for a hassle-free solution to refresh the deck. It has been specifically created to accommodate decking cleaners, finishes and applicators.

Ensuring the process is effortless from start to finish, the innovative Deck Hand includes special features specific to the two main steps of achieving a deck refresh: deck preparation; and coating.

Deck preparation is often a difficult task, with most household buckets incapable of fitting broom heads. The Deck Hand addresses this with its wider surface area suitable for broom heads and its 15L capacity. Before you start coating the deck, simply flip up the drainage tray. Holding 10L of Cabot’s Aquadeck without submerging the drainage tray, the Deck Hand ensures no more messy shallow paint trays are needed. The drainage tray allows you to pad off excess decking oil from applicators whilst guaranteeing that no decking oil is wasted, with the excess draining back into the reservoir. The Deck Hand also has a place to rest your dry brush, wet brush and can opener; and includes applicator pole support, which enables you to rest your tools without the bucket tipping.

Another component of this multi-use bucket is the flip-up drainage tray, which can be flipped-down when undertaking deck preparation, then flipped-up in the coating phase. In addition, the Deck Hand includes a spout, ensuring leftover product isn’t wasted when pouring it back into the can; and handles on the side for a superior grip. The high sides of the bucket also prevent splashing, keeping any mess under control.

Maintaining outdoor furniture with spray packs Ensuring your outdoor furniture is in tip top shape has been made easier with the readyto-use spray packs from Cabot’s, comprising Cabot’s Garden Furniture Prep and Cabot’s Garden Furniture Oil. Pre-mixed and ready to go, the Garden Furniture Prep 500ml trigger spray pack cleans timber furniture without the mess and hassle of diluting cleaner concentrates. It is an oxalic acid timber cleaner so you simply spray on, scrub and wash off.

Cabot’s Garden Furniture Prep can remove tannins and oil from new timber and remove dirt and grime from weathered timber, ensuring the perfect base before the coating phase.

The Garden Furniture Oil 500ml trigger spray pack is the same trusted Cabot’s Garden Furniture Oil formula but in a convenient spray pack, so it’s easier to coat hard-to-reach areas. Being water-based it is fast-drying and has a low odour. For an even finish, simply spray on and lightly back brush over the timber. The 500ml spray bottles are based of refurbishing a 3-piece setting, with the Garden Furniture Oil accounting for two coats. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Stormtech architectural grates and drains achieves GreenTag™ certification Stormtech, the Australian inventor of linear drainage systems, has just passed GreenTag™ certification across its entire Slimline series. A first for architectural grates and drains, this development will be welcomed by architects and specifiers seeking wet area solutions for green building projects. The use of certified products is increasing dramatically in both consumer and commercial sectors. A recent report shows that eco-labelled products in the consumer sector are growing at 41% compared to 2% in the base market. Recognised eco-labels like GreenTag™ are business-critical in many sectors where Green Star certification is relevant. It is also business-critical for projects that are looking to undertake a Life Cycle Analysis such as Lend Lease’s Barangaroo and projects using the new Green Star LCA and Environmental Product Declarations Innovation Challenges credits.

Globally, Stormtech obtained Gold LCARate and Level A GreenRate GreenTag™ certification across every product line. The GreenTag™ certification is a third party, green building rating and certification system, underpinned by rigorous scientific and Life Cycle Assessment processes. Stormtech decided to obtain the certification to assist specifiers and home-renovators/ builders to source an architectural drainage system for its environmental credentials. It also assists green design and procurement professionals and companies requiring certified products for projects involved in the Green Building Council of Australia Green Star rating system.

Stormtech knows that building companies are increasingly pursuing Green Star certification for their projects in health, retail, multi-unit residential, industrial or public buildings.

As an Australian design and manufacturing business, Stormtech is also committed to supporting sustainable plumbing design and construction to reduce the damage a plumbing system can cause to the biosphere.

For more information contact Stormtech Pty Ltd, 10 Central Ave, South Nowra NSW 2541 Tel: 02 4423 1989 - www.stormtech.com.au www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Clothes dryers without that moisture problem The Smeg SACD8 8kg clothes dryer is a condenser dryer, which means there is no hot, moist air being expelled from the dryer into the laundry. A condenser dryer uses a heat exchange to cool the air and extract the water vapour before returning the air to the clothes drum to collect more water vapour and continue the process.

Therefore there is no need for ducting or ventilation in the laundry area. There are 20 programs that have been designed to suit every type of fabric from the most delicate silks and synthetics to woollens, denims, cottons and sports gear; plus an integrated sensor that will turn the dryer off when the required amount of dryness has been reached. You can choose from iron-, cupboard-, or extra-dry. There is also a choice of four different spin speeds – 600, 800, 1000 and 1200rpm – plus reverse drum action which reduces creasing in the load. Drying temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C so there is less risk of shrinkage or damage to delicate fabrics.

It also has a one to 24 hour delay-start timer so that you can set the dryer to operate at night to take advantage of off-peak power.

Other features include an internal light and the convenient plumbing of the water tank to negate the need for manual emptying. The Smeg SACD8 clothes dryer [$1590] takes a maximum 8kg of laundry; while the slightly smaller SACD7 model [$1390] takes up to 7kg. Kits are available so that both dryers can be stacked with the Smeg front load clothes washers.

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Basin hair strainer stops sink blockage For all of us who wash our hair over the hand basin here’s a welcome product. The Handihomes Basin Hair Strainer traps loose hair before it disappears into the drain and creates a potential blockage. It’s goodbye to that hair nest which so often forms in the top of the drain. So when you prepare to wash your hair, just drop the attractive chrome finish strainer over the basin outlet. The loose hair is collected by the strainer during your shampoo for easy disposal afterwards.

The Handihomes Basin Hair Strainer is available at Bunnings and other hardware outlets for about $5.95.

For more information contact Handi Home Supplies Tel: (03) 9460 8000 Visit: www.handihome.com.au

Guide for selecting pavers Stabilising grass & gravel surfaces Pavers can offer a practical and durable solution for refreshing outdoor areas.

Boral accordingly offers some tips to help you combine practicality and design to achieve your preferred look. First establish a clear idea of your garden’s intended overall look, as paving can form the foundation of a landscape-theme. This can vary greatly from a beach-inspired design to a contemporary Euro-feel. Next, consider the practical requirements of the space.

For example, poolside pavers should be salt-resistant and non-slip; while driveway pavers must be able to withstand weight and heavy traffic. When selecting a colour, always look at pavers outside in the natural light. Choose pavers that are a similar colour to your internal floors to provide consistency from indoors through to the garden. To open up small spaces, select neutral coloured, large pavers. Laying pavers in a stretcher bond pattern across the width of a path will make it appear more substantial. Measure the area to be paved and work out how many pavers will be required.

Boral has a handy calculator to help with this, which can be accessed at www.boral.com.au/pavingcalc. A retailer or landscaper can also advise on quantity. Maintenance should be considered, as some pavers will require resealing approximately every two years, depending on the area.

The SurePave™ grass and gravel stabilising paver-system offers excellent ground reinforcement by creating a surface made up by an open-cell structure that can be used with either grass or gravel.

Features and benefits include: stabilises paths, driveways and sloping terrain; strong enough to handle heavy, turning traffic; improves drainage; reduces dust; and surfaces are free draining thus eliminating potholes and ponding.

They are able to withstand 700 tonnes/m² when filled and may be used for: patios; car parks (grass or gravel); tree root protection; bus/caravan/boat/trailer parks; forklift load-out or turning areas; airport taxiways and helipads; cycle ways; paths/walking tracks (grass or gravel); emergency access roads (grass or gravel); wheel chair paths; golf paths; driveways; overflow parking; and farm gateways and tracks. Available from Bunnings stores throughout NSW and Victoria.

Boral offers a number of guides to assist with choosing and installing pavers, including the latest Your Landscaping Guide. Boral pavers are available in a variety of sizes, colours and textures to suit any style of home and garden. They are suitable for patios, paths, steps and some can be used for driveways. The Boral website provides information on pavers available in each state.

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HIDDEN DECK FASTENERS If you want a clean, safe and smooth finished deck without dangerous nail heads popping up, try the New Archideck Hidden Deck Fastener Range. It’s designed for all kinds of exotic hardwood timber decking and solid composite decking.

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Bushfire safety windowshutters Strict building regulations for building and renovating in areas in high risk of bushfires have put many conditions on all aspects of the external built-environment. After much R&D and testing Shade&Shield Shutters [Paarhammer Windows & Doors] have passed the BAL-FZ [Flame Zone] requirements, meeting AS39592009 and AS1530.8.2. All such products are suitable for new builds and retrofitting; and these shutters make it possible to use standard windows [using a minimum 5mm toughened glass] for BAL-FZ compliance. Moreover these shutters provide a 100% block-out of radiant heat in the hot weather, helping to keep the house cool.

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NEW! The Painting Buddy will have you quickly painting like a PRO! Saving you time and money.

The Painting Buddy is a 360o rotatable and adjustable paint brush holder to help you reach and angle, without the need for a ladder!

Easily attach to any extension pole to paint high, low and difficult to reach areas - all with your feet safely on the ground.

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Under-rug heating options Coldbuster Australia supplies a range of heating products for the contracting and DIY markets and has recently added an underrug heater plus a footwarmer. The Under-rug heaters come in three sizes to provide an economical solution for existing chilly floors.

The three sizes and running costs are: 280Watts 1.1 x 1.6m – 7 cents/hour; 470Watts 1.4 x 2.1m – 12 cents/hour; and 775Watts 1.8 x 2.7m – 20 cents/hour. It has a silicone-insulated element sandwiched between two layers of aluminium foil, then covered on both sides with a neutral grey fabric, and overlocked around the edges. It has two over heating thermal cut-out switches built into the heater for safety and has a convenient foot switch with LED indicator. It comes fitted with a 1.8m lead and moulded plug.

Alternatively, the Footwarmer, measuring 400 x 550mm, comes with a durable grey carpet finish on top, a non-slip rubber base, and is overlocked around the edges. It provides a cost effective solution to keep your feet warm at home or in the office. The 150W heater costs less than 4 cents/hour to run and has one over heating thermal cut-out switch built into the heater for safety and a convenient foot switch with LED indicator. It is fitted with a 1.8m lead and moulded plug.

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2-in-1 vacuum cleaner Engineered with a more powerful motor-fan in combination with a redesigned nozzle head, the third-generation Electrolux Ergorapido 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner delivers better airflow that sucks up dirt, crumbs or pet hairs around the home more effectively. Its 180-degree swivel nozzle and larger rear wheels have also been redesigned for improved manoeuvrability. And it can do this over a variety of surfaces - including low-pile carpets, hard floors, soft surfaces and mats – all without getting stuck. To clean shelves, table surfaces or upholstery, simply detach the handheld unit and use the relevant accessory.

Cleaning the vacuum itself has never been easier. With the innovative BRUSHROLLCLEAN technology, just step on the pedal to ensure tangled dirt and fibres are cut-off and sucked into the dust cup. A cone-shaped pleated filter, now 50% larger, ensures that dirt and dust is filtered and stays within the dust cup for easy and hygienic disposal.

The new Ergorapido 2-in-1 at a glance: Voltage: 18V (Lithium) & 14.4V (Ni-MH) Operation time in high setting: 13 mins (both models) Operation time in regular setting: 37 mins (18V model) & 28 mins (14.4V model) Charging time from empty: 4 hours (18V model) & 16 hours (14.4V model) Colours & RRP: Steel blue, Watermelon Red, Tungsten (18V) $329.95. Ice White (14.4V) $249.95

Online flooring design guide Flooring specialist, Quick Step, has developed a newgeneration, online visualisation tool called Find Your Dream Floor, at www.quickstep.com.au/FindFloor that can be accessed by all smart phones and tablets. The choice of a new floor has an overall impact on any interior design project. It is not just a floor, but one of the most dominant colour surfaces in the room. The floor sets the scene for the entire room.

One of the initial choices most people need to make is whether to go for laminate, bamboo, engineered wood or vinyl. Although these floor types are similar in appearance, they are all quite different. The Quick-Step website guides you through the benefits of each product. Next, you select the type of room you are looking to decorate or renovate, or you upload a photo of your own room. Model the room by painting the walls and see for yourself which Quick-Step floor is the best for your interior.

Quick-Step’s clever interior design tool guides you step by step in helping you select a matching Quick-Step floor with lots of tips and information accessible via the menus for type, colour, size, joint, etc.

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Saws for cutting concrete floors with accuracy Makinex has released three new petrol and electric Floor Saws that allow a greater cut depth. These saws are for concrete cutting at depths of up to 153mm [6 inches] using a 14- or 16-inch blade without needing to reconfigure the pulley-system. The FS-130SP Electric 14-inch, FS-150P Petrol 16-inch and FS-150ETP Electric 16-inch Floor Saws are ideal for cutting concrete slabs, crack chasing, roads and footpaths with improved precision as the clever flush-cutting angle allows greater depths with less physical force; while the pneumatic shock absorber adjusts the cut depth to suit the application. These floor saws also improve accessibility in hard-to-reach places as they have an adjustable rear axle enabling the blade to cut flush against walls and curbs. Other features include: a depth indicator for accurate cut depth; guided sight for straighter cutting; and adjustable handle bar height for ergonomic operation.

Traditional floor finishes with modern technology With its milky white appearance, Feast Watson Liming White Floor Finish is ideal for introducing tranquillity into a space. It works for softer looks, such as Coastal or Hamptons trends; though with black accents it also provides an ideal base for contrasting and bold interiors. Conversely, there is nothing soft about the daring Feast Watson Black Japan Floor Finish, which allows you to achieve a dark, exotic timber finish.

The Black Japan Floor Finish and Liming White Floor Finish both have a three coat system, allowing you to choose the intensity of the colour. These reformulated products by Feast Watson create a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of timber to shine through.

FEAST WATSON BLACK JAPAN FLOOR FINISH is an oil-based interior floor finish which combines a traditional Black Japan stain with clear polyurethane for a one-step Black Japan look on interior timber- and parquetry-floors. But with three coats of Black Japan Floor Finish there is no need for a clear coat.

FEAST WATSON LIMING WHITE FLOOR FINISH combines a traditional lime stain with clear polyurethane for a one-step soft milky white colour for interior timber floors. As the formula is water based, Liming White Floor Finish will not yellow over time and you can complete your project in a single day. Apply one coat for a subtle pale colour; or multiple coats to build the opacity and whiteness. But a clear top coat is not required after three coats of Liming White Floor Finish. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Heat-pump clothes dryer The once energy-hungry clothes dryer has been reinvented, using half the energy of earlier models. Smeg has recently launched a heat pump dryer with a capacity of 7kg and 20 programs catering for cottons, denim, woollens, delicates, sportswear and shirts. The SAHP7 uses conventional heat pump technology – whereby the heat pump re-uses the hot air from within the dryer instead of expelling it like traditional vented electric-dryers.

Advantages of the heat pump model are its lower energy consumption using about 45% less than vented models; and lack of condensation and heat emissions (which means there is no longer any need to duct the dryer).

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Smeg’s new dryer has four spin speeds – 600, 800, 1000 and 1200rpm plus dry temperatures of 5 to 35°C – plus a delay start control, anti-crease cycle and reverse drum action for even drying.

You can therefore tailor drying programmes to suit specific types of fabrics and dry to a particular level. A further plus with a heat pump dryer is that temperatures are not as high as conventional dryers so there is less chance of shrinkage or damage to cottons and woollens. Sensor-technology within the dryer means it will automatically stop when the clothes have reached the required level of dryness. For convenience, and in order to access the lowest electricity rates, there is also a delay-start control up to 24 hours.

Features of the LCD display include a filter cleaning indicator, condenser cleaning indicator and time-remaining count down. The Smeg SAHP7 has a six star energy rating and an optional stacking kit for use with a front loading clothes washer.

Built-in ovens from Gaggenau Gaggenau has presented their new built-in concept that allows all appliances in the ovens 200 series to be combined and builtin flush with their surroundings.

Thanks to their straight lines and pure design they blend discreetly into any interior. Colour variations on the 60cm wide full glass fronted appliances include Gaggenau Anthracite or Metallic.

Another innovation is the control module with TFT touch display distinguished by intuitive operation.

The ovens 200 series is designed to satisfy various culinary styles and preferences, and comprises ovens, combi-steam ovens, combimicrowave ovens, microwaves, fully automatic espresso machines and warming drawers. They can be built into wall cabinets, beside or over one another; or the ovens can be installed under the benchtop in any combination.

All appliances in the new series follow a consistent operation philosophy, and feature a control module with TFT touch display.

The primary functions are operated by two rotary knobs and are always in view on the TFT touch display. Secondary functions can be activated over the touch fields of the display, and are indicated only as required. All functions are thus user-friendly: the core temperature probe, a feature in some models, ensures that meat, fish, pastries and pies are cooked to perfection; while the baking stone accessory ensures that pizza, bread and tarte flambée taste as if they had been baked in a professional brick oven.

Your Drill:

A Metal Shear NEW No. TSCM / CC316 This specially designed TurboShear attachment cuts challenging, closely spaced corrugated metal profiles.

Navigates cross cuts and round or square outlet cuts in most non-standing-seam metal roofing and building panels.

No. TSHD / CC280 This Heavy Duty TurboShear Attachment cuts 1.22 mm (18-gauge) mild steel and most other sheet metals encountered on the job. Makes straight and left cuts with ease including tight patterns and square corners.

Your Drill:

A Fibre Cement Shear No. TSF1 Make fast cuts in fibre cement siding plank with minimal dust!

This specialized attachment makes efficient trim cuts and mild arcs in 8 mm (5/16-inch) fibre cement siding plank.

No. TSF2 / CC297 This versatile attachment cuts both 13 mm (1/2-inch) fibre cement board and 8 mm (5/16-inch) fibre cement siding plank. Makes precise, easy cuts with minimal dust.

Designed for Australian Specifications Australian Importer and Agent: BND Australia malco@bnd.net.au www.malcoaustralia.com.au

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Undercarpet heating

Swivel sink magic

Thermogroup has added undercarpet-heating to their range of underfloor heating products that suits most common floor coverings. Thermonet has years of experience in the field with most of their products manufactured in the Thermogroup factory in Germany. Underfloor heating is silent, does not need to be packed away in summer, and does not stir the air (ideal for allergy sufferers).

With the range of controls it is possible to select a heating schedule to fit various lifestyles.

Simple switch Great from shower to jet energy saver

This Italian made SWISH-A-SINK swivel aerator, in the new modern smooth shape, has a patented double swivel joint to provide fullest sink coverage. Wonderful vegetable spray and just great for rinsing large platters and woks. Simply switches from shower to jet as required.

So easy to install. Just unscrew your existing aerator and screw on SWISH-A-SINK. Hand tighten.

The product is available in chrome/black or chrome/white from Bunnings and other hardware outlets for about $12.95. www.handihome.com.au

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Washing machine that automatically dispenses detergent Bosch has upgraded their frontload washing machine by including the i-DOS HomeProfessional feature, a clever, fully integrated, automatic Intelligent Dosing System that dispenses the precise amount of liquid detergent needed for each wash. Using too much detergent leads to increased water and energy consumption. With i-DOS sensors automatically detect the hardness of water, type of fabric, weight of load and level of soiling before dispensing the precise amount of detergent. A single fill of the detergent-chamber is enough for 26 perfectly dosed washes. The result is a saving of up to 7,000 litres of water per year due to reduced rinsing cycles. i-DOS HomeProfessional is designed to remove 16 of the most common stains, including coffee, make up, red wine and oil, by automatically adjusting the temperature, drum action, and soaking time before the wash program starts. Bosch model WAY32840AU is priced at $2,599. Specifications include: 8kg capacity; 5 Star WELS Water rating using 58l/wash; 14 wash programs; VarioPerfect; foam detection with additional rinse cycle; AquaSensor technology; AquaStop anti-flood protection; TFT Clear text display; time start delay; time remain indicator; and child lock.

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Storing logs by the fireplace In autumn and winter one’s thoughts quickly turn to heating the house. The MADRA log basket from Blomus® is not only a stylish way to store logs next to the fire but it also provides the solution for transporting them inside. You simply slide the basket off the stainless steel frame; collect supplies from your woodpile; bring it back inside; and hang it back onto the frame. It is available in black and brown; is elegantly simple in design; and will suit any décor. Distributed by Master Distributors through hardware stores.

Fire barrier foam 3M Fire Protection Products [USA] has developed 3M FIP 1-Step Firestop Foam, a breakthrough technology that is UL tested and listed and satisfies the International Building Code for passive fire protection. 3M FIP 1-Step gives contractors a state-of-the-art alternative to mineral wool, bricks and runny, ineffective foams; and it enables fire-barrier installations to be completed up to three times faster than traditional methods.

With a non-runny formula the foam stays in place and expands consistently—up to five times. The foam is similar to many two-part epoxy sealants, but its one-step application means that trips up and down the ladder are reduced. As it expands it creates a seal around cables, conduit and cable trays, so complex installations can be tackled fast, with less clean-up. It can be installed in both vertical and horizontal applications without running or sagging.

Contractors who have struggled with mineral wool, bricks and caulk will appreciate the simple application; and some installations can even be completed from just one side of the opening. With these ease-of-use advantages it saves time and money: the more complex the opening the greater the potential for savings. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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DIY Home Sliding Door Automation Convert your existing patio, screen or cavity sliding doors into fully automatic doors with the AUTOSLIDETM Lifestyle Kit. The simple Do-It-Yourself add-on kit is a convenient solution for many including busy parents, renovators and pet lovers, and a long-awaited necessity for the elderly, disabled or physically challenged and their families.

There’s no need to constantly open the door for pets to come in and out

Call 1300 288 675 to order or visit www.autoslide.com Available in black or white

Autoslide Pty Ltd, 3/413 Victoria St, Wetherill Park, NSW 2164

Outdoors fireplaces At this year’s International Builders Show, February 2014 in Las Vegas, EcoSmart Fire [The Fire Company] unveiled new buildin fireplaces from their inaugural Brown Jordan Fires collection, that bring ecofriendly warmth to the high-end outdoors fireplace market. The Evolution model is a zero-clearance firebox that has an elegantly curved back, which encourages the heat to radiate out. Its self-locating frame makes installation simple and the EcoSmart Fire burner, fuelled by clean-burning bioethanol, requires no utility hook-ups or venting.

Creating more space in your home is as easy as looking up Efficient heaters The Heatmaster Enviro is a 4.6 star energy rated gas heater that keeps the power bills down. Its defining features include its rectangular, louvre-free frontage and its ability to comfortably heat 250m2. The Enviro comes with the options of coals, logs or pebbles for a sleek contemporary look; plus a programmable thermostat that turns the unit off when the desired temperature is met. Prices start at $5556.

Many of us often visualise before and after images of our homes: before being a cluttered disorganised home; and after a comfortable, relaxing home with extra space. The solution is as easy as looking up.

Turning your attic or roof-space into a usable space is the creative, cost effective and quicker alternative to building an extension. The Attic Group has been helping home-renovators transform their homes for decades and offer attic storage and room options to suit many needs. The choices are plentiful.

The Standard Attic Storage option includes a ladder and flooring and is ideal for those looking for a basic solution and easy-to-access storage area. The Dust Proof Attic Storage room protects valuable items and includes durable white-cell lining on walls and ceilings, particleboard flooring and an attic ladder. While the Premium Attic Storage room is ideal for frequently accessed attics and heavier storage requirements, with structurally-engineered floors and plastered walls and ceilings.

Finally, the Attic Living option is a popular way to create extra room with an integrated stairwell. From an extra bedroom, to a study, or a rumpus room, the Attic Group can create a beautiful space that adds value to your home.

Organising a consultation is the first step to determining what can be created in your roof space.

Contact the Attic Group on 1300 655 525 or visit one their nationwide showrooms, details on their website at www.atticgroup.com.au www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Insulated building panels Bondor InsulLiving® houses are built from fully engineered insulated panels that fit together to form a thermal shell, offering protection from the heat or cold. This revolutionary house building system delivers an eight star energy rating, cheaper ongoing energy bills and year-round comfort. The InsulLiving® system capitalises on the buildability and speed of construction afforded by insulated panels. It features Bondor’s InsulWall® panels and SolarSpan® all-in-one insulated roof and ceiling system that deflect heat and cold.

InsulLiving® panels can be rendered, giving them the good looks and street appeal of any other modern Australian home. This house building system is suited to single or double-storey designs, split level construction, studio or modular housing, and extensions to existing homes. It is a simple building system that reduces the need for multiple trades when skilled workers are often in short supply.

Other benefits include: high ceilings without the need for timber/ steel roof trusses; no need for plasterboard as InsulWall® delivers a smooth, continuous finish; InsulWall® is teenager proof with impact-resistant steel protecting your investment; external and internal walls contain built-in high performing insulation at no extra cost; low maintenance with Colorbond® steel pre-painted roof and ceiling finishes; InsulLiving® is lightweight and ideal for difficult to access or sloping blocks; and quicker build time compared to traditional frame and brick homes

Coloured bricks 50mm high The new Vibrant Splits collection from PGH Bricks & Pavers is fresh and funky, bold and bright. This new glazed brick development offers a striking welcome to any residential or commercial project. Opening up many more design options for building projects, the Vibrant Splits are 50mm in height instead of the standard 76mm, complementing the existing Vibrant collection. The range comes in seven colours that are extraordinary for bricks: Fizz (lemon), Paris (pink), Cosmic (plum), Rhapsody (blue), Watermelon (red), Tango (orange) and Wasabi (green). Each vivid shade suggests bright, happy days with a pop of passion and vibrancy. Finished in a full ceramic glaze, the Vibrant palette places a new perspective on bricks and the way they are used. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Channel 9’s most recent season of The Block – The Block Sky High – demonstrated a stunning application of the Watermelon hue with Vibrant Splits in the internal foyer. Outside, the standard sized bricks from the Vibrant collection in the same shade take centre stage at the external entry to the building. The Watermelon glazed colour gives an inviting and playful entrance. The contrasting use of both the standard size and the split fully glazed bricks creates a wonderful variation of texture and an overall finish that is unique, fun and fresh.

DIY renovating with Hebel concrete blocks CSR Hebel has released some DIY-projects, ranging from those suited to adventurous DIYers through to more simple projects like building a letterbox or dog kennel. These DIY projects are designed to be easy to make and use readily available Hebel blocks and panels, which are available from hardware retailers like Bunnings. In addition to the established uses of Hebel blocks to build homes and internal walls, Hebel is increasingly being used around outdoor areas such as BBQ bases, outdoor seating, letterboxes, planter boxes and garden beds. Lightweight, yet solid, Hebel aerated concrete makes building outdoor lifestyle projects much easier for the home handyperson. To better highlight these DIY attributes Hebel has launched Hebel Handi - a range of DIY projects for both inside and outside the home that include an easy-to-follow DIY project sheet that can be downloaded from the Hebel website.

Hebel is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) manufactured from sand, cement, recycled material, lime, gypsum and aerating agents. It is first specially 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 finish. Hebel is marketed and developed in Australia by CSR Building Products Limited.

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PAINT STRIPPERS ADHESIVE REMOVERS GRAFFITI REMOVERS ICKEE STICKEE UNSTUCK 100% biodegradable Removes: Graffiti from non-porous surfaces, painted surfaces • Adhesives • Glues • Permanent Marker • Tape Residue • Crayon • Gum • Tar • Grease from Floors, Car Engines, Tools • Ink • Great Pre-Wash for Textile

Rustmasters Rustmasters rejuvenation and protection system is successfully used on the following: Refrigerators, bicycles, fences, guttering, clotheslines, Aluminium window surrounds, pool setting, playgrounds, timber decks, floors, furniture, Chipboard: Wet areas, restoring faded paint systems close to coast, silos, tanks, roller doors.

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BEAN-e-doo An environmentally friendly mastic remover, excellent on carpet, tile and asbestos mastic.

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Garage floor makeover Refurbishing the garage floor can expand your entertaining space. You can give your garage a makeover using Rust-Oleum® EPOXYShield® Garage Floor Coating [$199]. This DIY kit makes it easy to turn an ordinary garage floor Before (55 square metres) into the ultimate concrete surface with a terrazzo-like finish. It is an epoxy based paint kit specifically designed for use on concrete floors. It will not flake, peel or rub off if done correctly. It comes in a number of different sizes depending on the amount of space you need to paint.

Just one coat of the thick EPOXYShield® formulation After resists abrasion, as well as chemical and water damage. The result is a garage floor that’s easy to keep clean, with a quality finish protected against petrol stains, motor oil and hot tyre pick up. A non-slip coating can also be applied for additional safety – particularly useful if used on laundry, basement or other interior concrete floors.

It is available from hardware stores and paint specialists nationally.

The kit includes a base and activator, concrete etch, decorative colour chips, stirring stick, instruction sheet and DVD. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Certified carbon-neutral bricks Brickworks Building Products has announced the launch of their new carbonneutral bricks and pavers under the Federal Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard. The bricks are available nationally under the Daniel Robertson brand and are manufactured

by Brickworks’ subsidiary Austral Bricks at its Longford plant in Tasmania. The carbon-neutral certification of the range of pavers and bricks manufactured at Longford is largely achieved by the use of an alternative fuel for kiln-firing. That fuel is sawdust, a biomass material and a by-product of the Tasmanian timber industry. The use of low-emissions biomass, as opposed to fossil fuels, is largely responsible for the Longford plant’s low carbon dioxide emissions.

Emissions from the biomass are just 215 tonnes per year - about the same as 12 average Australian households. The certification under the Carbon Neutral Program measures all emissions contributors, such as raw material extraction, onsite transport, product deliveries across Australia and internationally, water usage, packaging, waste and business operations - not just kiln emissions.

All remaining greenhouse gas emissions are offset by purchasing carbon credits in Tasmanian projects, like tree planting under the Forests Alive program.

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Super gloss panel for kitchens and bathroom renovations

Online design tool for house facades and roofing

Australian design and manufacturing company EGR Building Products has launched its superior high gloss and anti-ripple panels as part of its contemporary StyleLite panel collection.

The StyleLite super gloss panel’s sheet, substrate and lamination are all manufactured in Queensland, and available throughout Australia. StyleLite products are specifically designed for the Australian climate, are resistant to UV fading, easy to work with and are durable-alternatives for the kitchen and bathroom. These panels have a superior gloss level, have no ripples when laminated, and can be easily repaired and refinished. They have been designed to offer home-renovators the image of luxury without an expensive price tag.

The ability to create and visualise the exterior of your home before a brick has even been laid is possible with the online tool ColourTouch from Monier Roofing and PGH. ColourTouch enables home renovators to create and experiment with various colour palettes and combinations for bricks, feature walls, roof tiles, gutters, pavers, facade, garages, doors, trim, render and windows with the click of a mouse. It helps take the guess work out of which products, textures and colours will complement one another.

StyleLite has a wide range of in-home applications and can be used on all vertical surfaces including drawers, doors, cabinets, wall units and cupboards; and is ideal for all kitchen-, bathroom- and bedroom-applications. The company expects to see an increase in pickup of StyleLite due to its sleek and sophisticated look, longterm durability and how easily accessible it is for tradespeople compared to two-pack paint and other high gloss panels.

This online tool provides you with the option to choose from a range of pre-selected colour schemes or to design your own. The pre-selected ColourTouch colour palettes are based on popular schemes and include reds, rich creams, silver greys, golden tans, rustic browns and new naturals. Each of the new ranges for PGH Bricks & Pavers and Monier are available on the ColourTouch tool.

Designs can be uploaded to Facebook, Pinterest or incorporated into a personalised My Scrapbook account and a link emailed to an architect, builder, family and friends.

Four new fridges from Sharp Sharp’s affordable new range of refrigerators includes the SJFJ676VBK [$2699] which combines intelligence and sophistication with premium styled frameless black glass French doors and a stylish LED touch control panel. The AG+ Nano deodoriser cleverly absorbs odours within the fridge to keep contents fresher for longer; while the energy saving ECO and vacation modes make this fridge ideal for the environment. The sleek SJF676STSL [$2299] is a 676L, four French door refrigerator with a stainless steel finish. It has an external LED control panel, child lock, door alarm and pole handles. This fridge’s express freezer mode can rapidly freeze a large quantity of fresh food or quickly chill drinks.

The ergonomic SJF624STSL [$1999] offers all the elegance and intelligence of the 676L on a slightly smaller scale [624L]. And the budget friendly SJGJ584VBK [$1399] is a space-saving top mount refrigerator. It has stylish black glass doors – usually reserved for top-of-line models; and like the advanced models, this compactly designed fridge incorporates the express freeze mode, AG+ Nano deodoriser, and a hybrid cooling system which combines the benefits of direct cooling with fan cooling to keep food and drinks at an optimal temperature.

Models SJFJ676VBK, SJF676STSL and SJF624STSL are available at electrical retailers and home improvement stores; while model SJGJ584RBK is exclusive to Harvey Norman stores.

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Building materials websites Daniel Robertson Bricks has launched a new website at www.danielrobertson.com.au for their bricks and pavers. The products’ point of difference is their rustic, textured appearance.

Users of the website can access images in the Design Gallery and search for case studies using products from the Daniel Robertson range for inspiration. The site allows you to download CAD files of brick swatches, providing the option to digitally-design, as well as save or print them.

Austral Precast, supplier of customisable precast concrete panels and other concrete products, has revitalised their website for designers and renovators at www.australprecast.com.au. This new website offers an increased level of information and web support in an easy-to-use, functional design, including information on the company’s walling and flooring products, as well as other items including columns and beams, parapets and signage products.

Brickworks Building Products has updated its website www.buildforliving.com.au. The website is split across four categories: Make – covering production; Move – focusing on packaging and processing; Use - which focuses on the energy efficiency and environment-benefits of the group’s products; and Re-Use – the recycling and reuse processes.

Bushfire survival pumps The Aussie Bushfire Survival Plan [prepared

by Aussie Pumps and available online] maps out two options: stay and defend; or leave early and avoid the fire altogether. The company warns against emotional decisions about staying to defend when equipment, water or supplies are inadequate.

People often think they can use their pool pump or other electric pump to protect their property.

But what many people don’t realise is that one of the first things that happen in a bushfire is that the power goes out leaving an electric pumping system useless.

Accordingly, the foundation of a protection plan is a quality petrol-powered pump. The Aussie Fire Chief was designed for Australian bushfire fighting conditions. It’s typical of the type of top quality product that should be the heart of any external sprinkler or fire protection system. This powerful pump will enable you to run a sprinkler system while, at the same time, supporting a 1-inch firefighting hose and nozzle for mopping-up. The Aussie Bushfire Survival Plan deals with an analysis of the site conditions and provides recommendations and practical advice on property fire protection systems.

Property preparation and guidelines on design and installation of sprinkler systems are all included in the guide. Other vital information includes: the advantages and features of either petrol or diesel drive pumps; the use of lightweight, Ultralight pumps; and the vital pre-season preparation and servicing that must be carried out to equipment to make sure it works when it has to. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Burglar-resistant windows

Fix leaking balconies

15 seconds – that’s how long a professional burglar needs on average to get through a door or window into a house. Because security at home is so important it is worthwhile to invest in products with security features.

Quality doors and windows by Paarhammer provide a strong impediment and put up resistance, security which warns off even professional burglars. About 70% of burglaries are deeds of opportunity – the burglar strikes when the opportunity arises. Many windows and doors can be opened with just a screwdriver or a credit card. Windows or doors with high security fittings will deter burglars: the thief knows that this takes a lot of work and time to get in; and who takes longer to break in risks being seen. Windows and doors with multi-point locking act as a deterrent for burglars. Paarhammer uses special metal-to-metal locking spaced around the frame which securely fastens the sash into the frame. And for doors they use a multipoint locking system.

A common problem in apartment buildings is leaking from balconies into the interior of the apartment during very wet weather. This can lead to damage to floor coverings and possibly also to the building-structure in the longer term. An easy and effective solution that stops balconies from leaking is to brush-on CPC Product’s SHOWER PLUG waterproofing sealant over the substrate. This will prevent water from entering the surface for up to ten years. The process is easy and inexpensive as it is not necessary to remove tiles and replace membranes in order to fix the leaks.

SHOWER PLUG is a penetrating sealant that soaks into the substrate and does not change the appearance and texture of the surface. An added benefit is that it inhibits efflorescence and mould, thereby keeping the building’s exterior clean and attractive. Available from hardware stores.

Double or triple glazing is not easily broken and removing the shards to gain entry takes time; it is loud and increases the danger of injury, both things a burglar tries to avoid. For those homeowners who would like to increase their security even further, it is possible to use laminated or even special burglar-proof glass. For entry doors there are extra security features like hooks on multi-point locks available. All these are difficulties designed to send the burglar packing. If they don’t get in after two attempts they usually give up. The risk of being discovered is too great for burglars. Quality windows and doors today need to offer many advantages: next to aesthetics and energy-efficiency, security is often a deciding factor in the purchase.

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Architectural glass selection guide

Designer doors for luxury home

Viridian has launched its 141-page 2014 Viridian Architectural Glass Selection Guide.

Designed to provide architects and specifiers with a broad range of information relating to glass types, sizes, properties, behaviours and configurations in Viridian’s product range, this latest guide presents numerous updates to the 2013 edition.

Offering comprehensive glazing solutions to building design professionals, the 2014 guide outlines many of the key considerations around glass selection in facades, interiors and glazing systems. The Guide profiles Viridian’s comprehensive range of glazing solutions which include security, fire protection, decorative, noise control and self-cleaning glass options. It can be downloaded from the Viridian website www.glassguide.viridianglass. com; or is available in print version from Viridian.

A recently completed waterfront project in Sydney’s Drummoyne illustrates the creative new Axolotl coating techniques that can make a statement of any entrance.

The client worked directly with Axolotl’s in-house design team to select finishes and designs that complemented the natural stone and bronze elements already chosen for the home. The door and side panel were finished with a contemporary lineal pattern and then coated with Treasury Bronze Pearl with a Lunar texture. Axolotl LINK glass, with a Seaweed pattern in Brown Rust, was chosen for a divider wall on the top level. It brings a soft diffused view from the lounge and a stunning feature for guests arriving from the lift. The results beautifully reflect the meticulous material selection and perfectly executed workmanship.

Energy efficient glass façade for doors and windows With a low U-value of 0.8 the new ECO Façade by Paarhammer is constructed from timber, double- and triple-glazing and aluminium cladding. Doors, windows, fixed glass or solid panels are easily inserted to create an architectural look while being functional. Used in Europe, USA and Canada in medium-rise commercial as well as in multi-level residential buildings, these façades can reduce energy-use by up to 80%, saving on heating and cooling costs every day for the life of the property.

Paarhammer’s new release is slender and sturdy. The visible hardwearing and maintenance-free aluminium outer skin profile is only 50mm wide and available in a variety of colours. The internal timber structure ensures stability and high energy efficiency, which makes it suitable for a passive-house façade; and the internal timber-construction can be load bearing. As each glass panel operates independently, inserts of openable windows or doors can easily be accommodated to suit design-requirements, operated manually or motorised. Doors can be single, French, bi-fold or sliding; while glass units between 24 and 48mm to customer’s specifications can be inserted. All different glass including Low-E, tinted, self-cleaning, are 1 THR combinations 069 RenovatingMag Ad 7/6/02 3:12 PM etc, Page possible to make up double- or triple-glazed units.

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Super Star high efficiency compact gas ducted heater As a result of five year’s R&D, Eco Pacific Pty Ltd, a Victorian manufacturer based in Dandenong, has developed an innovative, very compact, all-Australian-made gas ducted-heater for residentialuse. Called the Super Star it comes in a range of 12.5, 16.5, 20, 26.5, and 31.5 kW models for internal and external installations. This brand-new product is non-condensing and therefore no drain discharge is required; offers high efficiency; carries a 4.5 to 4.8 stars energy-rating; and is a true high end builders’ model that is easy to fit and service within low-height roof spaces. Most models are 435mm in height and can be taken into the roof-space through the standard manhole. Servicing is via the front-panel; and the fan-box can be separated for internal installation if circumstances require. Moreover it is compatible to add-on refrigerative cooling if desired at a later date.

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European-style state-ofthe-art tapware Offering European styling to Australian renovators, Southcape offers the latest in modern tapware.

To enhance your bathing experience Southcape Tapware has added to its waterfall collection with the Niagara. Australian made, the all new Niagara features designs that emulate the shape and form of a tropical waterfall. Niagara is manufactured from quality brass and bright chrome, plated to the highest possible standard.

Eco Pacific Pty Ltd 23 Marni Street, Dandenong South Vic 3175 Tel: 03 9706 6228 • Email: sales@ecopacific.com.au www.ecopacific.com.au

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Landscaping backyards with timber Creating a backyard retreat, an outdoorsroom, is becoming a popular renovation-project, whether it’s for an inner city courtyard or a suburban garden. The Australian climate means we can dine and entertain al fresco for many months of the year. Renovators can spruce up outdoors areas by getting creative with colour and space and adding some personal touches. Landscaping with timber can improve the aesthetics and layout of an outdoors area and expand a home’s living space.

Garden walls, timber screening, seatingand-storage offer value-adding design features as well as functionality. Timber walls and screens can create privacy and also blend with the garden. If existing walls and fences are unsightly, applying timber decking, horizontally or vertically, is a smart makeover idea.

Laminated timber for the walls Quick-Step’s laminate- and timberflooring can also be installed on walls and ceilings to create an interesting new look to many rooms of the house. The use of timber on walls often exudes class and grandeur. Timber floor panels on the walls will also create a slick, contemporary focal point or feature wall to any living area or bedroom. The symmetry and flow from wall to floor will be fluid and sassy. For the ceiling, timber panels can create a cosiness and warmth that resembles a log cabin.

Timber structures can help define different areas for various uses, creating casual or formal spaces for entertaining, gardening or play. You can add some foliage, furniture and soft furnishings to finish off the look. When selecting timber for landscaping projects, consideration should be given to its strength and how easily it complements other materials. Australian hardwood species are an excellent choice not only for decking but also for a variety of exterior home improvements, because of their high density, toughness and durability. Some species, such as Blackbutt and Spotted Gum, are bushfire-resistant with Blackbutt also offering termite-resistance. Boral decking is seasoned to ensure optimum hardness, stability and long service life. Hardwoods are easy to stain to coordinate with an outdoors colour scheme, or can be left untreated to create a natural, weathered look.

Boral has achieved Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) chain of custody certification (AS 4707-2006) for its timber products. This means that timber used to produce Boral Timber’s hardwood flooring, decking and structural timber has been sourced from certified, legal and sustainably managed resources. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Designing a gardenbathroom Bringing the outdoors in is a rising trend in bathroom design: a large window framing lush green foliage; a glass door or louvres opening to the garden; or a bathroom opening completely to a pond, courtyard or patio. Key to achieving the look is to keep the interior of the bathroom uncluttered. Smaller bathrooms in particular will benefit from ‘visual trickery’ whereby wall-hung fixtures, such as vanities and toilets, create the illusion of more space and ‘dead space’ (such as a tight corner) is used for storage, keeping toiletries and ‘clutter’ out of sight. For those with space, a freestanding sculptural bath is a must-have and Kohler’s Escale brings just the right shape and proportions to the mix. It is available as either a conventional bath or with BubbleMassage technology.

To complement the shape of the Escale bath Kohler has released the Escale 1010mm bench top basin with integrated counter space – this sits atop your vanity of choice and can be teamed with a sculptural mixer tap such as the four star WELS rated Symbol [7.5L per min]. To complete the Escale look there is a four star WELS rated back to wall toilet suite [4.5L full flush/3L half flush]. If you want to enhance the feeling of space, choose the wall hung version with concealed cistern [4 star WELS, 4.5L full/3L half]. Showers can be open-plan, or defined by a shower screen or free standing wall. Whatever the space, choose a multifunction shower that can pamper tired bodies and aching muscles with a strong massage spray or a refreshing, restorative deluge of water. Kohler’s Flipside showerhead [3 star WELS, 8.5L/min], with its four spray functions at a flip of the head, is the easy answer.

Economically accessorising your bathroom The SENTO range of bathroom accessories from Blomus® pure spa comprises soap dispensers, a toothbrush-holder [which can be slid-apart for cleaning], toilet roll holders, toilet brushes, shelves, towel rails, wall hooks and a hair dryer holder. All items are constructed from quality stainless steel and come in a choice of matt or polished finishes. Both free-standing and wall-mounted options are available. If mounting to a wall the Blomus® No More Drilling kits are available for the SENTO range. There is no need to attempt to drill holes in your walls; just securely stick them on. And you have the option of damage-free-removal if required at a later date.

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Online DIY 3D bathroom design

Bathroom mirror demister Coldbuster Australia supplies a range of heating products for the contracting and DIY markets. Their latest Mirror De-misters come in two sizes: 400 x 600mm (40Watts); and 600 x 800mm (85Watts).

These demisters are paper thin, mounted on an adhesive backing with a 1.3m long lead. You simply pull off the wax paper backing and stick it to the back of the mirror. The demister is usually connected to the light circuit by an electrician.

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Renovating a bathroom has been made easier with the 3D Bathroom Planner recently launched by Reece. Available on the Reece website, this innovative online planning tool is helping home owners become their own designer and bring bathroom ideas to life in just a few clicks. The 3D Bathroom Planner puts the entire Reece bathroom range at your fingertips, enabling you to select and swap products to create your preferred look. It also lets you choose fittings, lighting and tiles to complete the look; and allows you to experiment with different bathroom designs and products, letting you visualise the final result before you even step in store.

You can view your completed designs from any perspective, including 2D and birds-eye views; and it is able to incorporate specific room dimensions, existing plumbing, power outlets and window and door spaces, to reflect the realities of your own bathroom project. For those looking for a little inspiration, it includes a gallery of pre-designed bathrooms created by Reece experts. And to make sharing your dream bathroom easy, you can save and print your bathroom designs, including the floor plans, elevations, product selections and multiple-perspective views. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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New Tile & Laminate Paint The Flood Company has released a brilliant new product range that will rejuvenate and re-colour old tiles, laminates & appliances.

Flood Tile & Laminate Paint is an interior high performance coating designed to give a hardwearing high gloss finish. It will totally transform your kitchen, bathroom or appliances saving the cost of major renovations.

Save time and money when using Flood Tile & Laminate Paint as there is NO primer required.

No Primer Needed

Transform your tiles

Colour up your kitchen

Don’t Replace...

Repaint

Follow the easy 3-step-application system

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Use Flood Tile & Laminate Cleaner to remove grime, grease, soap residue & any other contaminates before application of the Flood Tile & Laminate Paint.

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Scuff the surface thoroughly using a180220 sanding block to key the surface. Remove all dust after sanding with clean water. If there has been mould present in the past, apply Flood Mould Action, following the label instructions. Allow the surface to dry thoroughly.

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Apply Flood Tile & Laminate Paint after stirring with a wide blade stirrer. A good job requires a good quality brush. When brushing use even strokes in one direction, then the other, do not over brush the product. For larger areas we recommend using a roller with low pile; a mohair cover would be a good choice.

For more details and availability call us on 1800 226 113 for the informative and creative colour guide which from the 52 great colours available will guide you through the renovation process.

Visit our web site www.floodaustralia.net

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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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What is a shower system?

A shower system is a combination of multiple showers in the one shower unit, such as: overhead showers, body jets, hand shower and thermostat with diverters to control the temperature and flow. Available through Just Bathroomware at Drummoyne and Crows Nest, Sydney, a Hansgrohe shower system provides an experience like a day spa with relaxing water jets at every angle. Precise temperature control with the thermostatic mixer ensures constant temperature without hot and cold flushes. Hansgrohe thermostats keep the shower at a constant temperature independent of toilet flushes, dishwashers and other water use in the home. For a shower that suits all members of the family, regardless of preference, height or age, you can choose from overheads or rail showers, while body jets are great for massaging tired muscles and for showering without getting your hair wet.

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Budget-priced front loader The Sharp 8kg Front Load Washing Machine [ESV80HA, $759] has been designed for the time-poor and for the environmentconscious. Features and benefits include: 14 washing programs including Easy Ironing; TwinJet system; pre-wash function; half-load detection; spin-speed adjustment; temperature adjustment; LCD display; time delay; child lock; cold inlet with heating element (up to 95 degrees Celsius)

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Modern Fires

by Regency

Recognized as one of the premium brands in the industry, Regency fires offer unique, modern fireplace solutions that heat beautifully indoor or out. Visit a showroom to find the Regency gas or wood fire that fits your home.

Call or visit our web site to find the dealer nearest you.

www.regency-fire.com.au 1800 081978 sales@regency-fire.com.au Regency Greenfire GF900C gas fire

Regency Greenfire GF900L gas fire

Regency Greefire GFI300L gas insert

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Gas fireplaces either inbuilt or free-standing Regency Fireplace Products offers fireplace aesthetics, highly efficient home heating, product quality and a worry-free warranty. Regency manufactures traditional and contemporary wood and gas fireplaces, and inserts for existing fireplaces; and provides you with the ability to customize the look of your fireplace. They continually research trends to develop a line of tailored and stylish options that allow you to choose from an impressive range of options for a customised look.

The Regency Greenfire™ GFi300L Gas Inbuilt can transform your old fireplace or blank wall into a modern efficient gas log fire, combining modern styling with the efficiency of a realistic gas log fire. Like all Regency gas inbuilt-models, the Greenfire GFi300L will fit into most existing chimneys using a simple flexible flue installation; or as a zero clearance unit into a timber-framed wall. With impressive heat output, a realist driftwood log set and contemporary clean lines, this model offers electronic ignition and a 3-speed fan to circulate heat into large areas.

As an alternative, the Regency Greenfire™ GF900 Gas Fireplace adds modern expression to any living space with sleek, linear styling. With a range of decorative-choices this series features seamless design and wide-angle flames set on your choice of a coastal driftwood log fire or a bed of shimmering crystals and volcanic stones. Features include: black enamel reflective panels; the ability to heat between 80-120m2; and a 3-speed fan as standard. These features can be operated via the remote control from the comfort of your sofa. You also have the choice of contemporary door frames Regency Fireplace Products Australia Pty & fascia in brushed stainless steel, mitred black fascia, or premium 1-3 Conquest Way, Hallam Vic 3803 glass fascia in black or clean edge finish options (no fascia required).

Regency promises to deliver the best quality products in the industry with limited lifetime guarantees on all gas products, and with all wood heaters engineered to the standard of Australian clean air requirements, featuring a 15 year warranty. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Vintage rangehood to match vintage stove Smeg introduced their Victoria upright-cooker early-2014 melding the beautiful aesthetics of the 1920s iconic wood-fuelled stove with the very latest in culinary technology [see Renovating Magazine March quarter 2014 issue]. The Victoria offers two electric ovens, separate grill, seven gas burners, teppanyaki plate and generous storage drawer, with either a gloss black or panna enamel exterior.

Smeg has completed the ensemble with the introduction of a 110cm wide rangehood, in matching gloss black or panna enamel, in two distinct designs: a traditional chimney hood style [$2490]; and a more linear, squared design [$2290]. Both have a high performance motor, four speeds, electronic controls and two 20W halogen lights; metal grease filters; and automatic switch-off after 10 minutes.

Steam-microwave-convection oven Simpler-to-use microwave oven The Sharp SuperSteam™ Oven is designed for cooking convenience. It provides SuperSteam and Convection for baking, roasting & grilling. The Complete Meals feature is designed for cooking entire meals for the family with eight pre-programmed auto menus comprising beef, lamb, chicken and seafood meals. There are 34 other pre-programmed auto-cook menus, developed in Australia to suit a variety of tastes [total of 42 pre-programmed meals], utilising SuperSteam™, convection, roast, grill, and baked with steam. It is designed to expertly cook fresh & frozen vegetables, fresh seafood, frozen convenience foods and rice. Other features and benefits include: large LCD display with visual prompts; inverter function [MWO]; 6 microwave power levels; Four-inOne cooking options; 0.5L water reservoir for steam and SuperSteam™ cooking; two-layer cooking option for maximum oven usage; energy-saver mode; descaling/cleaning function; child lock; demonstration mode; dimensions of 438(h) x 553(w) x 483(d) mm. Model AX1500JS; priced at $1319.

Pizza oven for the home Kambrook’s Rotating Stone Pizza Oven [$79.95] makes it easy to do your own pizzas. It features a 12-inch rotating ceramic pizza stone-plate that draws moisture away to create that authentic crispy base.

Matched with dual heating elements, including a top butterfly element, it provides edge-to-edge heat with no cold spots. You have the option to cook storebought or homemade pizzas, fresh or frozen, as well as gluten-free pizza bases, pita or Lebanese bread.

The viewing window allows you to monitor the cooking-process without having to lift the lid; and there is a 30-minute auto-off timer for safety.

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The Breville Quick Touch microwave oven incorporates the three variables critical to achieving best results: power level; ingredient weight; and time. This appliance understands how much time and power is required to reheat, cook or defrost perfectly: so all you need to program is the weight.

Baking-enthusiasts will appreciate the Soften Butter and Melt Chocolate settings; and lovers of leftover pizza will enjoy the one touch Favourite setting for reheating. The ‘A Bit More’ setting that was introduced into Breville toasters has also been included in the Quick Touch microwaves. This adds an additional 15% of the programmed cooking time at the right power level. The new Breville Quick Touch microwave [$399.95] is available in four colours [stainless, white, cranberry or black sesame]; with colourmatched kitchen scales also available [$69.95].

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Lower cost alternative tile for that slate-roof look Bristile Roofing has developed a new roofing product, their Visum3 roof tile, designed to replicate the profile of traditional slate tiles as an affordable alternative for those desiring a shingle roof.

Part of Bristile’s premium, European-style terracotta roof tile collection La Escandella Ceramica, the Visum3 features a low profile design with a slim 9mm nose to achieve ultraflat laying for that shingle and slate appearance. A triple cambered design gives each tile the appearance of three traditional plain tiles laid side-by-side, enabling designers, architects and home-renovators to replicate a slate finish on any project.

The Visum3 range is available in five monotone and duotone colours comprising: Slate, dark grey tone; Truffle, mid brown; Russet, vibrant red terracotta with darker shades; Old England, earthy terracotta with brown tones; and Vermont Grey, weathered grey shade.

This broad colour palette allows for applications in both traditional heritage settings and modern architectural designs.

Whilst the Visum3 replicates the classic beauty of natural slate, it offers a number of advantages. Not only does it have a colourfor-life warranty, it is more durable and lightweight and features an innovative interlocking design that facilitates the installation process and ensures an excellent watertightness. The Visum3 roof tile also offers energy saving benefits thanks to the thermal insulating qualities of terracotta which manage heat transmission, helping to keep a home cool in summer and warmer in winter. The same mass that contributes to its thermal performance also provides sound insulation.

Be safe working at heights Capital Safety has released their new Nano-Lok™edge selfretracting lifeline engineered for both foot level tie-off and sharp edge applications. The unused lifeline retracts so workers can anchor at their feet, move freely and with confidence at height.

It incorporates a 2.4m working length lifeline, ergonomic design, and is available in single or twin (100% tie-off) units. Its tough lifeline material, innovative energy absorber, and durable harness connector work together to absorb and limit the arresting forces in the event of a fall, and to mitigate the effect of a sharp edge on the lifeline even under harsh conditions. The Nano-Lok edge personal SRL includes: an integrated backpack-style energy absorber; tough and flexible galvanised cable or webbing lifelines; various hook/karabiner options; and an easy-to-install connector for direct harness attachment. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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ADVERTORIAL

Not a timber floor a tile floor

Kalafrana Ceramics of Sydney have released the unique Lugo range of Spanish floor tiles. Each tile measuring up to 20cm x 120cm (4 sizes available) is an outstanding reproduction of timber flooring. The size, texture and colours make it hard to differentiate from the real thing.

As the Lugo is a tile it possesses the hardwearing mechanical properties of floor tiles, with the beauty of timber.

The series has a PEI (resistance to wear) factor of 4 - which means that it is ideal for heavy Prices start from $47.00 per domestic and light commercial square metre (including GST). applications.

Retail and trade enquiries The Lugo series comes in welcome. seven colours with three distinct features, parquet, Contact: Kalafrana Ceramics rough-sawn, and natural 107 Marion St, Leichhardt grain. The clever use of Phone: (02) 9569 5010 the textured glaze adds Mobile: 0417 416 055 amazing depth and www.kalafranaceramics.com.au warmth to the product.

Ride-on mower for medium sized blocks The Made-in-USA Cub Cadet RZT S46 [$5100] is a zeroturn ride-on mower that is suitable for medium to largesized blocks and comes with features to enhance the overall mowing experience.

Sitting atop a large 117cm twinblade cutting deck, the 22hp V-twin ProfessionalGrade Kohler® Courage engine provides a superior ride and quieter operation. Engine life is prolonged with the Smart Jet™ Deck Wash System that uses high pressure technology to clean out grass and debris build-up. Additionally, with easy engine access, routine maintenance and servicing is quick and easy.

With little effort from the driver, the RZT S46 can tackle jobs both big and small thanks to its ability to easily manoeuvre around landscaping, trees, driveways, and other obstacles. The steering wheel system gives you greater control and confidence on different terrain whilst also providing added comfort; and the specially designed wheels provide stability on slopes. The cutting deck is lifted with a handle lever beside the driver for ease of use, while the seat is fully adjustable with high-back support and rests for for Dulux added Ellaarm Leoncio comfort.

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Concrete roofing tile in 12 colours Inspired by the latest trends, Monier Roofing’s new concrete tile colour palette contains a broader and more versatile range of colours. The new palette includes 12 new colours [not available in all states], allowing greater flexibility when it comes to the colour scheme of a home.

The palette starts at the lighter end of the spectrum with a range of lighter tones in response to a shift to lighter-coloured roofs and the desire to manage climate change. The colour palette then deepens into tawny colours that are almost leatherlike and moves to the popular classics of mid-greys and earth tones, right through to black (Sambuca).

Monier has extended its palette into the bluegrey colours with Babylon, Camelot and Atlantis.

Camelot is a dark, smoky blue that adds another dimension to concrete roof tiles and is destined to be a popular colour based on current trends. Other greys also remain a popular aspect of the range with colours ranging from brown-greys to greengreys and pure greys.

These grey tones bring a more sophisticated selection to the concrete roof tile, which is also mirrored in current interiors and exteriors colours.

Monier’s contemporary new colour palette has been lightened with the introduction of Vodka, which is joined by other lighter tones of Huon (green), Atlantis (blue), Marlin (grey), Wild Rice (off white) and Chai (brown).

Luxury kitchen appliances from France Eurolinx, the distributor of ILVE Appliances, have launched a new range of products from the luxury French appliance company De Dietrich. Known for their French artistry, premium quality product offering, technological innovation and contemporary designs, De Dietrich kitchen appliances will fit well into the Australian market.

The range comprises built-in electric ovens, rangehoods, dishwashers and streamlined induction cooktops and is split into two collections: The Premium Collection; and the Corium Collection.

Defined by glossy finishes in Dark Pearl and Platinum, complemented by top and bottom stainless steel profiles, the Corium Collection’s array of intelligent cooking systems will make for a distinctively sleek and modern kitchen look. This collection includes induction cooktops, vitro-ceramic cooktops, domino hobs, electric ovens, steam ovens, pyrolytic ovens and rangehoods.

The Premium Collection is characterised by elaborate design, clean lines and sophisticated Grey Pearl or White Pearl finishes, accentuated by chrome elements. The standout from the Premium Collection is the ‘Le Piano’ cooktop – a fully zone-less induction cooktop. The cutting-edge, intuitive technology built into ‘Le Piano’ allows up to five different vessels to be cooking at different temperatures simultaneously.

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Create a roof reminiscent of those seen in Spain, Italy and other parts of old-Europe Bristile Roofing now offers the Medio Curva from La Escandella Ceramica, a roof tile designed for architectural projects seeking to capture the distinctive and exquisite character of mission-style roofs that have crowned homes, civic buildings and architectural landmarks for centuries.

Traditionally, this two-piece tile, also referred to as a mission-barrel tile, was the most frequently used roof tile in European and Spanish colonial buildings. Today, the Medio Curva tile can be used in existing projects to restore historic roofs to their former beauty; and in new builds and renovations to add a distinctive and sophisticated architectural aspect to a roofline. Unlike most roof tiles it is ideal for tiled domed roofs, including churches and monasteries, thanks to its special installation-process.

Employing a system of installation which has long been used in European and Mediterranean architecture, the Medio Curva is laid as a two-piece with alternate tiles inverted so each tile cups the previous one, creating an eye-catching finish. Time-honoured techniques and contemporary practices are bought together in the installation of the Medio Curva tile, which can be laid on curved roofs and roof pitches as low as 10-degrees due to the innovative use of fibre-cement sheet corrugated to the shape of the tile. This makes the tile an aesthetic finish and the fibre cement sheet the roof-sealing component.

The Medio Curva tile is available in an array of colours, including monotone, duotone, blended and aged colour options, exuding classic European style. The monotone tiles have one consistent colour across the body, creating a clean finish that blends seamlessly

with traditional and contemporary architectural designs. The duotone finish is achieved through use of a colour overspray applied to either a red or white clay tile base; while the pre-mixed blended colours create a roof reminiscent of those seen in Spain, Italy and other parts of Europe where these tiles have been popular for centuries. These blends combine three to five different tiles, which are merged across the roof. The aged colours add a distinctive finish to a home or building and are suited for historic restorations, creating a weathered or reclaimed look without the associated costs.

Luxury baths with seamless enamelled panelling Kaldewei’s latest range of baths, Masterpiece, embodies state-of-the-art manufacture and precise craftsmanship. In a sophisticated technique their bath-models Conoduo, Asymmetric Duo and Centro Duo Oval are handfinished to perfection to include panelling made from prestigious Kaldewei 3.5mm steel enamel. All three models address the desire for spacious bathroom architecture that provides for positioning of the bath anywhere in the room. In a new approach to production using modern technology for deep drawing the steel, Kaldewei applies precise handcrafting for a smooth transition from panelling to bath as a guarantee of the outstanding quality of this new bath. The Masterpiece collection is geared to high-end housing and five-star hotels.

Initially, these three baths are offered in Alpine White: the Centro Duo Oval is available in the two sizes 170 x 75 cm and 180 x 80 cm; the Conoduo comes in the size 170 x 75 cm; while the Asymmetric Duo bath in Masterpiece version measures 170 x 80 cm.

All baths in the Masterpiece collection are provided with Kaldewei’s easycare finish as standard, and are available with optional features to enhance the individual bathing experience including the new Sound Wave bath audio system, where the bath acts as the sound box.

Sound Wave allows you to enjoy a hot bath immersed literally in your favourite music.

Other special features include the Kaldewei whirl system Vivo Vita for pure, relaxation; or the Kaldewei electronic controls Comfort Select. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Dust extractors for trade-tools

Compact lightweight chainsaw

Festool has revamped its range of dust-extractors by introducing the new CTL MINI/MIDI generation with up to 40% more suction power, and the new CT 17 E universal extractor. The 40% greater suction power of the new mobile CTL MINI and MIDI is attributed to the combination of 3,700 l/min suction capacity, 240 mbar vacuum and a special tapered suction hose.

These two compact extractors are ideal for assembly, installation and renovation applications and are equipped with a number of intelligent features such as a hose holder for shorter set-up times; self-clean filter bags for constant suction power; and they are compatible with the SYS T-LOC system which can be attached to the top.

The WG368E [$299] is the latest addition to the WORX 40V Li-Ion cordless garden range and is an ideal chainsaw for domestic trimming and pruning jobs. Powered by the 40V Max 2.0 Ah Lithium Ion battery, a single charge will provide around 80 cuts through a 10x10cm block of pinewood. Weighing 3.8kg it is relatively light and surprisingly mobile; and with a bar length of 30cm it’s suited to just about every backyard gardening job. Chain tensioning and replacement is easy and can be done without the use of a tool. The WG368E also features automatic oil lubrication with a level indicator to let you know when it’s time to top up. Accessories include an extra battery pack, charger, lubrication oil and blade protection cover.

Alternatively, the CT 17 E mobile vacuum is ideal for cleaningup in the workshop or garage; and is suitable for both wet and dry extraction. The single-speed high-performance turbine ensures a high suction power and flow rate. It also incorporates an additional blow function with a sealing cap on the rear of the housing, and a control for adjusting the suction power.

Jackhammer trolley for floor-renovations The Makinex Jackhammer Trolley has recently been re-designed for improved ergonomics. It is able to reduce labour time by as much as six times and has been widely used in the flooring industry for tile-removal, demolition and surface-preparation. It takes the majority of weight, vibration and impact of a jackhammer, thereby reducing back-pain and operator-fatigue. Improved features include: better grip and traction when pushing the trolley via sheet metal burst holes on the foot plate; less force on the user when adjusting the trolley height due to a more rigid cable release system; assembly of hammers and block sets made easier with clear instructional sticker; and improved brand-specific block kits for Hilti, Makita, Bosch, Hitachi and DeWalt. The unit is manufactured from steel components and comprises a main frame, base frame, handle and hammer clamp. Optional attachments such as a wide chisel and tile smasher are available.

Surface protection against water Rust-Oleum® NeverWet is a new class of surface protection. A superhydrophoic treatment causes liquid to form nearly perfect spheres, which roll away keeping items clean and dry. It also guards surfaces against corrosion and wear caused by exposure to moisture. When water, mud and ice contact a NeverWet treated surface, the extreme contact angle causes the liquid to form beads, like marbles of water, which then glide off the surface, keeping the item clean and dry. Suitable for use on a wide range of materials including metal, wood, aluminium, concrete, canvas, and most plastics, this temporary surface treatment is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

Applications include: protect car wheels and paint finishes from corrosion; gardening tools and outdoor furniture are easier to clean; camping equipment stays dry for quick pack-up and storage; shoes and school bags stay clean and dry; scooters and bikes can be protected from rust; and no more wet puddles from dripping umbrellas.

A two-step spray-on application, NeverWet dries to a flat, lightly frosted finish and is touch dry within 30 minutes of the final top coat. Formulated with UV inhibitors, the NeverWet coating will not degrade from exposure to sunlight. Resistant to normal wear and tear, NeverWet needs to be reapplied when liquids no longer easily roll off the surface. You would then lightly scuff or sand the item [to remove the residual treatment] then reapply base and top coat.

NeverWet is not recommended for use on glass surfaces, like windows or windshields, clothes or electronic devices and accessories.

Available from Bunnings Warehouse and hardware stores nationally for $29.95.

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Smeg has seen significant growth in its compact appliances that are the standard 600mm wide but just 450mm high, designed to be installed in a bank either at the ‘midway point’ (chest or eye level) or underbench. The range comprises: convection oven with microwave [$3290]; combi steam/ convection oven [$4490]; dedicated steam oven [$3290]; microwave oven with grill function [$2790]; and a built-in coffee machine [$4290]. These appliances are offered in two distinct design aesthetics: the Classic all stainless steel (in the kitchen pictured); and the contemporary Linear in stainless steel and glass. Each appliance, be it Classic or Linear, has matching aesthetics to provide that homogeneous look to a kitchen.

Bosch has released their intelligent new combination induction cookers in 60cm [PIT651F17E, $2099] and 80cm [PIT851F17E, $2499] models. These CombiInduction cooktops feature two traditional round zones and two bridgeable zones with cross-electromagnetic coils. These are for cooking with large pots and pans, including roasting trays and teppanyaki plates. The cross-electromagnetic coils also ensure precise detection of the cooking utensils used. Depending on the size and shape of the pot or pan, either one coil or two coils can be activated for convenient cooking.

The CombiZone function allows you to combine two smaller cooking zones into a single, large cooking area at the touch of a button; while MoveMode allows for a transition between fast boiling on the front-zone and simmering on the rear with a simple slide of the pot; and PowerBoost rapidly increases temperature levels.

Integrating with modern kitchen-design, these frameless cooktops are sleek and contemporary in design with bevelled front and side edges.

The owners of the kitchen pictured, designed by Kim Duffin of Sublime Architectural Interiors, wanted to take full advantage of natural light and surrounding rural views. While the midpoint bank of appliances satisfied the ergonomics, ventilation posed a different hurdle. A solution was found in the twin Smeg cylindrical stainless steel rangehoods [$2490 each], 370mm in diameter and moving up to 620m3 of air/hour. www.renovatingmagazine.com.au

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Bright orange-coloured bed linen Orange, tangerine, citrus or mandarine. No matter which way you cut it, this orangecoloured collection from AURA Bed Linen is refreshingly different. Bold and beautiful diamonds shine out from both sides – bold orange or neutral oatmeal on the reverse. The collection comprises: Quilt Cover [S $139, D $179, Q $1299 and K $229]; Pillowcases at $49.95 and $59.95; Throws at $149 and $169; and an umbrella striped sheet set in orange [S $2155, D $2189, Q $3329 and K $349].

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Full Size bath in Bathroom 600mm space design ideas

Egg-shaped bath

The Kaldewei Studio Bath provides a full-size bath solution which will fit into a 600mm space behind the door [at the foot end], opening into a full width bath to accommodate the bather in complete comfort. So in a bathroom where there was apparently no possibility of a full bathing experience, Studio offers a solution with its integrated panel. This may also provide the opportunity for a separate showering area as well, which may not be defined with a glass screen but just be an integral part of the room and be a “wet area”, maybe with a concealed “gutter” along one wall.

Paco Jaanson has included the Rexa Unico Egg Bath in their bathroomware collection. With this model Rexa aims to make space more usable and create lasting impressions. Offering a spa-like design that can rejuvenate any bathroom, this bath embodies tasteful blends of stylish and contemporary bathroom decor. Its integrated shelf adds functionality; while the different incline-grades at the two ends of this Korakril™ bath provide comfort whether seated or lying down. Comprising a mixture of acrylic, resins and natural minerals Korakril™ produces a resistant, hygienic, antistatic, light- and stain-proof bath.

Hansgrohe has followedup the publication of their planning brochure “Das Hotelbad 38°” with their new “Design Handbook”, the latest companion for architects and interior designers produced by the German bathroom and shower specialist.

The “Design Handbook” provides support in the selection of showerheads and mixers for project business. The Hansgrohe homepage (www.pro.hansgrohe.de) provides supplementary information across the entire product range. The “Design Handbook” planning tool is available in both German and English and free of charge from Hansgrohe Deutschland GmbH. To order, you can e-mail prospektversand@hansgrohe.de The “Das Hotelbad 38°” planning brochure is available in a new edition for 2014.

Full of solutions, products and inspirational ideas, it is aimed at hotel operators and bathroom designers. The “Design Handbook” is a compendium of outstanding products and large-scale projects in housing, hotel and cruise operations, as well as public institutions. Both publications are for architects and interior designers.

Electronic shower system The key component to a perfect shower system is the showerhead. Responsible for administering the water pressure and distribution, showerheads are the most pivotal part of any functional shower. Faucet Strommen has developed their showerheads in Australia, but the system’s technological star is its thermostatic shower mixer. This sleek mirror-polished interface reflects true minimalism and understated luxury in any modern architectural bathroom. Multifaceted controls and adjustments guarantee the perfect temperature and water flow for each and every shower.

The in-wall electronic mixing valve regulates the hot and cold water supply to deliver the perfect motion and flux of water. The system allows you to adjust the pressure of the water whilst showering without impacting the temperature of the water. From a gentle trickle to a maximum flow, the thermostatic shower mixer will suit all shower needs. Adjusting the water temperature is as simple as an easy rotation of the upper control dial. Smooth rotation promises no uncomfortable surprises as the temperature changes at your own comfort and speed. Available through Candana Designs, Sydney.

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Italian-made bathroom items TheTrapezio Furniture Frame has a wide shelf and a wooden towel bar. Inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian furnishings, Trapezio is the vision of Sandro Meneghello and Marco Paolelli of Italian design firm Meneghello Paolelli Associati. Crafted in natural oak, the organic texture of this beautiful structure is complemented by either the Piattone or Cow bench basin.

The Piattone basin delivers an opulent and refined look with its wide base and thin rim, reflecting the expertise of Art Ceram’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. Alternatively, the Cow basin, with its contemporary soft lines, enables Trapezio to take on a more playful feel. Along with Piattone and Cow, Trapezio is manufactured entirely in Italy by Art Ceram, a global leader in sanitaryware and bathroom furnishings.

These bathroom products are new to Australia and available from Just Bathroomware, Sydney.

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Large capacity front-load washers Caesarstone and dryers marble designs Beko’s 8kg LCD-controlled front-load washing machine [$1079] not only helps save energy, water and money it also has smart features like an Anti-Allergy program, and comes with the Woolmark Apparel Care approval. If you live with someone with an allergy, you will understand how important it is to reduce the opportunities for allergies to take effect.

With a 4.5 star WELS water rating and a 4 star energy rating, this washing machine has an LCD display that lets you choose temperature, spin selection and has a time-remaining indicator.

It has 16 Wash Cycle Programs including cottons, shirts, jeans and bedding, as well as 14-minute Quick Wash Programs for Delicates and Fashion Care. It does 8kg of lightly soiled clothes in 28 minutes and has a spin speed of 1600rpm. The Automatic Water Control System adjusts water levels to ensure the machine works to its full potential depending on the size of the load and fabric.

Caesarstone intends to include their 5131 Calacatta Classic™ in their existing Supernatural designs within the Classico™ collection from July 2014. This is Caesarstone®’s interpretation of natural Calacatta marble that offers wide, elegant, cascading grey veins on a light grey base.

It offers the look of luxurious natural stone with the durability and ease-of-maintenance that their quartz surfaces are known for. Available in a 20mm thickness Calacatta Classic™ is ideal for kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, while its appearance also makes it suitable for kitchen feature islands.

Meanwhile, the Beko 7kg Sensor Controlled Heat Pump Dryer [$2399], with a 6 star energy rating, helps save power, money and time; and can dry 2kg of laundry (8 shirts) in just 35 minutes. This economical dryer uses energy efficient Dry & Save (Heat pump) Technology that is a combination of a condensing dryer and an air conditioner; moreover, this Beko dryer uses smart technology to sense when your selected drynesslevel has been reached. An Auto Anti-Creasing function after the drying cycle means laundry is also ready to be worn after it has dried; perfect if you are in a rush. Another great feature for quick drying includes a Daily Program to dry 4kg of laundry in just one hour. To also combat the pain of waiting for heavy materials to dry Beko has also developed a Jeans Program ideal for thicker fabrics.

Kitchen mixers from Italy Made in Italy, the D-Rect kitchen-mixer (4-Star WELS rating) is in good company with trend, modernity and attention to detail. Available in chrome or a hand painted pearl white finish, D-Rect has options for a versatile pull out hand-spray or a practical LED light that changes colour with water temperature.

The breathtaking Morpho kitchen-mixer (5-Star WELS rating) is the creation of Italian designer Massimiliano Della Monaca.

Hand-crafted to create its aesthetic form, this decadent tap looks more like a work

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of art, at home in any modern kitchen setting.

The Italian made Libera kitchen-mixer (6-Star WELS rating) embodies the pure design approach of Newform. With a stylish, versatile hand-shower and colour options for the hose in chrome, brush chrome, black or white, this beautiful single lever mixer provides a modern and sophisticated finish to any kitchen. All three Newform kitchen-mixers are available nationally through tapware retailers supplied by PARISI.

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Award-winning European bathware British designer tapware Teuco [distributed nationally by DELSA] has been awarded two impressive accolades by the German Design Council: the Interior Innovation award for The Seaside Hydroline T08 bathtub; plus The Interior Innovation Award – 2014 Selection for the Milestone in Duralight pedestal basin.

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen has entered the world of bathroomware with a fresh and impressive collection of tapware, distributed in Australia through Paco Jaanson. Her latest collection of basin mixers employs her signature style of clean lines and sleek simplicity. The collection titled KH Zero 2 is aerodynamic in form and has been designed to add a touch of luxury to any bathroom. This contemporary bathroom collection features soft curvaceous shapes and functional design. Prices start at $799 with the collection available nationwide from June 2014.

The bathtub embraces Giovanna Talocci’s talent, and the versatility of the functions, such as the concealed taps and water blade, enhance the pleasure of a soaking bath. Meanwhile the wash basin with a monolithic pedestal topped by a horizontal plane by Carlo Colombo creates a dynamic dialogue between straight lines that define the surface characteristics.

Swiss hotel bathroom luxury Opened in December 2013, the Swiss Chedi hotel subtly blends tradition with modernity. Inspired by the charm of Swiss grand hotels and chalets, it is built in an alpine architectural-style. Natural materials such as stone, polished wood and supple leather are paired with Asian features. The bathrooms were fitted with the free-standing Centro Duo Oval bath alongside the Kusatsu Pool inspired by Japanese bathing culture and the Conopool, all made from Kaldewei’s 3.5 mm steel enamel. This hard-wearing material ensures that the surface looks as new even after years of daily use.

The spa area and the luxury apartments present a new initiative from Kaldewei: the generously proportioned Conopool with Vivo Turbo whirl system offering enjoyable bathing in a luxury pool.

Bathroom with free-standing Kaldewei Centro Duo Oval bath. Photo: Reto Guntli

With space of 50-100m2, the 104 guest rooms complement the surrounding mountain scenery. The high standard of design applied throughout the hotel is evident in the bathrooms, equipped with free-standing Kaldewei Centro Duo Oval baths. Four other rooms were fitted with the Kaldewei Kusatsu Pool: inspired

by Japanese bathing culture, this model is as comfortable as an armchair and allows guests to submerge their whole body in water.

In the spa area of The Chedi, Kaldewei presents its generously sized Conopool, a recent initiative.

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Kaldewei Conopool.

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Where do you find 1970s era furniture?

For those of you familiar with the Days-of-Gough, VietNam, The Who and the unveiling of the Mini Skirt, Fox: Line Design has released its new 7eventy Range, a funky collection of sofas, armchairs and Pebbles reminiscent of the psychedelic decade that was [for many people] the 1970s. With an array of colours and patterns, the 7eventy Range promises to add a burst of vibrancy to any living space, irrespective of which decades you embrace.

The 7eventy Sofas are sleek and stylish in design. Made from polysynthetic leather, they are durable and cost-efficient, coming in three striking colours: Subcontinent Purple, Gobi Red and Aurora Black. Available in two sizes, large [216cm, $1755] and small [183cm, $1440], each sofa comes with a set of five boldly patterned cushions, making for the perfect combination of retro and modern aesthetic.

Meanwhile, the Pebble [$375] is a soft, rounded ottoman that is a quaint addition to the 7eventy Range, adding texture and comfort to any space. It comes in six colour palettes, making them simple and effective to match with existing furniture or other pieces from the 7eventy Range. Perhaps the standout of the Pebble range is the pink, blue, orange and yellow floral design, which pays homage to the late60s and early-70s Flower-Power movement. Perfect for coffee table books or a place simply to rest your feet, the Pebble creates a dynamic continuity and harmony throughout a living room or lounge space.

There is also a range of armchairs [$685] in the 7eventy Collection featuring three designs: a sleek grey; a retro yellow; and a funky black-based floral. The floral design in particular has taken the best of the Flower-Power motif - much like that of the floral Pebble - and works to define the vibrancy of the 7eventy Range. The beauty of the grey and yellow pieces lies in the simplicity of their design. Their understated elegance adds warmth and comfort to modern design and living.

Heat & Glo RED 40 See Thru gas fireplace The Heat & Glo RED 40 See Thru from Jetmaster Fireplaces has an innovative modern design that reflects style and sophistication with a see-through firebox consistent with the high standards for custom linear gas fireplaces. It is highly efficient, heating around 70m2. With a variety of stone and glass media options and customisable accent lighting to further enhance its impact, this fireplace can enhance any room-setting. Features include: top or rear venting options for installation flexibility; zero clearance provides ease of installation and costs savings; IntelliFire Plus™ ignition system; choice of fronts to complement the Crystal Glass media; balanced flue technology provides a sealed combustion chamber, maintaining indoor air quality; selection of accent lighting options to enhance visual impact; optional heat zones (2 per unit) to maximise heat distribution; and 205mm top or rear flueing. The red 40 see-through gas-fire including 2x black trims, glass media, LED lights and remote is priced at $8620 [not including installation costs].

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

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

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

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SUBURB

PHONE

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

Australian Tech Dry

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

Sydney

1800 832 437

Comfort Zone Ventilation Pymble

1300 668 202

VENTILATION

DOORS & WINDOWS

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

The Plan Shop

FENCING

T. Foster & Sons

Drummoyne

9181 2820

Minchinbury

9675 2122

AUTOMATIC GATES

Raclo Remote Control

Gladesville

HEATING & COOLING

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

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

AGL Restoration Centre

St Peters St Peters Stanmore Castle Hill Melbourne

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

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

Auburn Lansvale

Dural

GARDENING PRODUCTS

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

9517 4800 9980 6455 45 77 4577 1300 288 675 9558 8066 9604 5733 1800 104 000 9833 0855 0417 282 191 1300 727 336 9809 7700 9764 4994 9559 7399 9597 1003 1300 553 634 9634 7017 9502 2700 9630 8190 1800 681 168 1300 247 247 9938 4999

Earlwood Mulgrave Terrey Hills Gladesville Casula

9651 2745 9718 2337 4577 4522 9450 2455 9817 4377 9821 1132

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SUBURB

PHONE

Guildford

9892 3000

GLASS PRODUCTS

Liverpool Glass New City Glass Penrose Glass

Liverpool St Peters Kogarah

GUTTERING PRODUCTS

Ace Gutters The Leaf Man

Mortdale Sydney

HIRE EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

4 Pumps Belrose 1300 101 277 DPF Property Maintenance Rouse Hill 0488 603 333 Cedarspan Pendle Hill 9636 8597 Home Ideas Centre Alexandria 9304 4900 Quikpoint Alexandria 8338 8914 The Building Centre Surry Hills 1300 884 876 SBIC Inspections Surry Hills 8303 0555 Warringah Outdoor Centre Brookvale 9939 7751 LIGHTING

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

Drummoyne Ashfield Cremorne Burwood Canterbury Drummoyne Kingsford

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

Lightpower Lights for you Lights for you

Mona Vale Ashfield Crows Nest

9997 7455 9716 7563 9956 8988

Light-Up

Willoughby

9419 4007

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SUBURB

Lights for you Luminous Imports

NAME

Liverpool Stanmore

9822 8999 9519 2322

Regal Lighting Sydney Lighting Solution The Lighting Centre

Taren Point Sylvania Bankstown

9544 6999 9522 3060 9790 1464

Sikkens Woodcare Solver Paints Solver Paints Supreme Paints Taubmans Trade Centre Taubmans Trade Centre The Designer Paint Co The Flood Co Wagner Spray Tech Zinsser Asia Pacific

Darlinghurst 9360 4500 North Parramatta 9890 9422 Wollongong 4257 3444 Moorebank 9821 1224 North Parramatta 9630 2722 Penrith 4721 0325 St Peters 9550 3855 Padstow 1800 226 113 1800 064 790 1300 784 476

Peninsula Lighting

Brookvale

9939 4414

MARBLE, GRANITE, SLATE & STONE

The Slate People

Campbelltown

4626 7455

METAL PRODUCTS

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

Peelaway

PAINT & PAPER

Homebush

9746 6733

3D Paint & Colour Maroubra 9314 3766 Adicolor Decorative Paints Sydney CBD 9599 6993 Amazing Paints Warehouse Blue Mountains 4739 5200 Amazing Paints Warehouse Camperdown 9557 1392 Amazing Paints Warehouse E. Maitland 4934 1878 Amazing Paints Warehouse Fairy Meadow 4227 1498 Amazing Paints Warehouse Maroubra 9314 1570 Amazing Paints Warehouse Marrickville 9564 5256 Amazing Paints Warehouse Mayfield 4967 3925 Amazing Paints Warehouse North Ryde 9888 6581 Amazing Paints Warehouse Queanbeyan 6299 1444 Amazing Paints Warehouse Randwick 9398 3300 Amazing Paints Warehouse Seven Hills 9674 6729 Amazing Paints Warehouse St Marys 9623 0900 Annandale Paint & Wallp. Annandale 9519 4139 Blitz Paints St Marys 9623 4022 Brinlay Paints Blacktown 9831 4900 Brinlay Paints Bondi 9386 1825 Brinlay Paints Campbelltown 4626 1499 Brinlay Paints Castle Hill 9899 2711 Brinlay Paints Corrimal 4283 6630 Brinlay Paints Five Dock 9713 4333 Brinlay Paints Kirrawee 9521 8777 Brinlay Paints Liverpool 9821 4252 Brinlay Paints Punchbowl 9740 3641 Bristol Decorator Centre NSW 13 16 86 Colormaker Industries Brookvale 9939 7977 Corrimal Paint Stripping Corrimal 4284 8108 Covered in Paint Newtown 9519 0204 Crockers Miranda 9525 7489 Crockers Sefton 9644 2954 Dulux Trade Centre Blacktown 9621 8355 Dulux Trade Centre Castle Hill 9894 5966 Dulux Trade Centre Chippendale 9319 6453 Dulux Trade Centre North Parramatta 9683 4601 Dulux Trade Centre Punchbowl 9750 4988 Dulux Trade Centre Rosebery 9699 9166 Dulux Trade Centre Taren Point 9525 3014 FX Australia Smithfield 9725 5888 Galmet Metal Protection Wetherill Park 1800 063 511 Hornsby Paint Warehouse Hornsby 9477 7122 Inspirations Paint & Colour 1300 467 747 Inspirations Paint & Colour Burwood Heights 9747 6728 Inspirations Paint & Colour Gladesville 9879 5711 Inspirations Paint & Colour Penrith 4732 5903 ITW Polymers & Fluids Wetherill Park 9757 8800 Johns Paint Shop Hornsby 9476 4966 Kogarah Paint Discounts Kogarah 9588 2323 Let’s Clean 9438 2047 Megatreat Liquid Stone 6241 7477 Merilux Paint & Paper Five Dock 9712 2333 Merilux Paint & Paper Haberfield 9569 3744 Merilux Paint & Paper Hurlstone Park 9716 9866 Merilux Paint & Paper Penrith 4721 7241 N&E Roufas Discount Paint Earlwood 9787 3265 Natural Paint Place Newtown 9519 0433 Peelaway Homebush 9746 6733 Paint Place Bexley 9554 3525 Paint Place Collaroy 9971 5877 Paint Place Gladesville 9816 4343 Paint Place Merrylands 9897 0400 Paint Place Penrith 4731 1178 Paint Place Petersham 9569 7734 Paint Wholesalers Bondi Junction 9369 1960 Paint Wholesalers Caringbah 9525 2826 Paint Wholesalers Kirawee 9542 1366 Paint Wholesalers Padstow 9774 1520 Paint Wholesalers West Ryde 9804 8011 Paint Wholesalers Sutherland 9545 4665 Painting Buddy 0423 231 336 Pascol Paints Alexandria 9667 4497 Pascol Paints Artarmon 9439 2525 Pascol Paints Belmore 9750 7056 Pascol Paints Campbelltown 4626 4111 Pascol Paints Leichhardt 9569 9705 Pascol Paints Liverpool 9602 2137 Pascol Paints Waverley 9387 3061 Peel Away Aust Homebush 9746 6733 Porters Paints Taren Point 9698 5322 Porters Paints Waterloo 9698 5322 Porters Paints Leichhardt 9572 6022 Porters Paints Taren Point 9531 5093 Porters Paints Willoughby 9958 0753 Premier Discount Paints Belfield 9642 4693 Robertson’s Paint Barn St Marys 9623 0900

PHONE

NAME

PLASTERING SUPPLIES

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

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

Sydney Ceiling Restorations Croydon

9319 4355

0418 647 846

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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

Dunn & Horne Ratcliff Residential Rod Jones R.E.

Melbourne Lidcombe Brisbane Melbourne Seven Hills Stanmore

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

RESTORATION SUPPLIES

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

Recollections Recollections Recollections Windsor Rest’n Supplies

9602 4600 9981 6255 9970 1444 9567 1322 9376 7800 9958 1766 9958 6355 9564 1513 9440 0711 4627 9733 4577 4853

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

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

SAFETY

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

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

Gladesville Locksmiths Rhino Co Rhino Co Rhino Co

Gladesville Haberfield McGraths Hill Villawood

PHONE

Ceiling Domes Australia VELUX Skylights

Alexandria

4385 2494 9550 3288

Leichaardt Manly Brookvale Peakhurst Willoughby

9560 9642 0412 622 894 9905 2343 9533 4333 9958 3140

STAINED GLASS

Australian Stained Glass Bennett Leadlight Creative Stained Glass.

Finn’s Stained Glass Reproduction Stained Gl.

TILING & PAVING

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

St Marys 9623 0499 Maryong 9831 4838 NSW 1300 362 241 Eastwood 9874 2500 Willoughby 9967 5870 Camperdown 9550 5204 Werombi 4653 1026 Wentworthville 9631 1444 Peakhurst 9534 6308 Rockdale 9599 0639 Castle Hill 1300 392 774 1800 354 759 Leichhardt 9569 5010 Dulwich Hill 9560 1988 Campsie 9789 3288 Mulgrave 4577 9355 6241 7477 Camperdown 9519 4333 Camperdown 9565 1144 Leichhardt 9560 6022 Kingsford 9344 3866 Guildford 9892 3513 Randwick 9399 6368 Drummoyne 9719 9969 Mona Vale 9979 8233 Hurlstone Park 8033 3933 Girraween 9896 5666 Willoughby 9967 2743 Mona Vale 9997 4711 Taren Point 1300 133 135 Manly Vale 9949 4300 St Peters 9557 2358 Cranebrook 4777 4214 Lansvale 9726 2200

TIMBER PRODUCTS

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

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

Branson’s Bldg Materials Taren Point

Rockdale Kensington Willoughby Willoughby Leichhardt Pymble Campbelltown Windsor

ROOFING

SUBURB

SKYLIGHTS

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

9545 3616

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

April Waterproofing CPC Shower Plug Sydney Trade Centre

Rydalmere St Peters

1300 790 488 9476 8818 9550 4722

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