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| Laminex bathroom makeover |
| This bathroom was showing its age. The surface was cracked and marked and its finish is dated; but look what a facelift can do! |
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With the help of Laminex Industries, Caroma and Dorf Design Tapware, this old bathroom gets a gleaming facelift.
The original bathroom compromised of a bath, shower, toilet, vanity and laundry area; it was dated with old-fashioned tiles and colours. To create a functional modern looking bathroom, Laminex Industries commissioned a designer to come up with some ideas.
First, the walls were stripped and the bathroom gutted. The new bathroom required changes to the plumbing and piping so part of the floor was ripped up for the new drainage. The slab underneath the floor also needed to be altered. When just a shell remained, the bathroom was ready for treatment.
The floor was waterproofed with a fibreglass based compound paint. It isn't necessary to waterproof the walls before laying wet area panelling but it does add extra protection. In this case, the wall was waterproofed up to 100mm with two coats.
The next step was to cut to size and install the wet area panelling. DIY is an option but you should consult a professional to ensure waterproofing is sufficient. If the bathroom is already waterproofed, simply tidy the area and lay the panelling. We used a 3mm silicon expansion join for this bathroom but plastic cover strips can also be used.
Wet area panelling is purchased in sheets and available in various sizes. It is a wood based product made with resins and cooked. The panelling is cut with a normal panel saw and glued to the stud like Gyprock. The panels can be placed straight onto tiles.
The floor was retiled to fit with the new design. New look fittings were installed including a toilet, vanity, bath, shower wet area panelling, cupboard and glass wall. The cupboard was made specifically for this bathroom and Laminex Industries will recommend an appropriate tradesperson for the job.
Laminex Industries' LIVING™ bathroom furniture is used to complete the transformation.
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Cost
Wet Area Panelling costs $70.78 per square metre (incl. GST). Our bathroom is 24.5 square metres and cost a total of $1,740 for panelling.The LIVING™ vanity retail cost was $1,500 but the price can vary according to your selection. Our vanity unit is 1200mm classic glazed plantation and a glass colourtech with a limestone top in the classic range. The cupboard was custom made with moisture resistant laminated doors and satin chrome knobs from Laminex Door Hardware. Our cupboard cost approximately $400. Vanity tapware:Caroma Leda vanity basin set $290
Caroma Leda shower taps and detachable arm $285
Bath tapware: Caroma Leda vanity basin set $290
Caroma Leda 2000 vitreous china 6/3 (dual flush) $975
Stylist 1220 Shower Bath $200
2 Dorf Designer chrome towel rails $120
Dorf Designer chrome towel ring $45
Dorf Designer chrome toilet roll holder $45
2 Dorf Designer chrome robe hooks $45
Mirrors and frosted glass $1850
Lafaenza Tudor 33W ceramic floor tiles $280 ($35 per square metre)
Ezarri Glass Mosaics (skirting and accent tiles) $90($35-$50 per square metre)
NB: Prices will vary between styles and stores. Labour costs additional.
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Total Cost
We spent just over $8,000 dollars on our bathroom makeover.
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More Info
For a free copy of the Wet Area Panelling book, LIVING™ books or CD-ROM, or to find out where you can see the LIVING™ Bathroom Furniture range, contact Laminex Industries.
Ph: 1800 803 165
www.laminex.com.au
For more information on Caroma and Dorf Design tapware call 13 14 16.
Caroma and Dorf Design tapware is available from all major bathroom outlets.
Mirrors available from Classic Frameless Showerscreens.
Ph: 02 9522 2288
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