Issue 93 VIC Edition

APRIL - MAY - JUNE QUARTER 2014

Issue 93

VICTORIA EDITION

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RENOVATING MAGAZINE CONTENTS

ISSN: 1441-9467

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KITCHEN & LAUNDRY

KITCHEN SHACK .............................................5Facilities for handicapped ...............................6SCHOTS HOME EMPORIUM ..........................13CAESARSTONE Islands concept .....................14SINK TAP CLICK-ONS ...................................26SWISH-A-SINK..............................................34EXTEND-A-RAIL ............................................50CAESARSTONE Calacatta Classic™ ...............51

FLOORING

Online flooring guide ...................................32FEAST WATSON floor finishes .......................32RUST-OLEUM EPOXYSHIELD® ...................37

HEATING & COOLING

WIGNELLS ......................................................6KEMLAN fireplaces........................................12CANNON gas log heaters ..............................14JARRADALE wood heaters ............................16HEATMASTER wood fire heater ....................16AURA throws .................................................16Under rug heating ........................................31Log basket ....................................................34THERMOGROUP undercarpet heating ..........34ECOSMART outdoors fireplace ......................35HEATMASTER Enviro gas heater ..................35ECO-PACIFIC .................................................43REGENCY FIREPLACES .................................47ECO PACIFIC AIRCONDITIONING .................57Heat & Glo Red 40 gas heater ......................62

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

SCHOTS Mason jar lights ................................8SCHOTS copper lights ...................................10MEMORY LANE .............................................15ISM OBJECTS 4 lights....................................21Designer flood lighting .................................60

WINDOWS & DOORS

FREEDOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS..............11AUTOSLIDE ...................................................12MAGICSEAL INSECT SCREENS ......................15DECORATIVE WINDOW FILM ........................20ENERGY CONTROL........................................22TINTED WINDOW FILM ................................24Reims antique-brass door handle ................26Bushfire safety shutters .................................31AUTOSLIDE ...................................................35Burglar-resistance windows ..........................40Waterproofing balconies ...............................40

AXOLOTL entrance door ...............................42VIRIDIAN GLASS product guide....................42PAARHAMMER ECO Façade .........................42External venetian blinds ...............................63THE DOOR STORE ........................................68

PAINTING & DECORATING

AURA Big Spot bed linen ..............................22PAINTING BUDDY ........................................24PORTER’s Liquid Bronze ..............................24PAINTING BUDDY ........................................31LET’S CLEAN .................................................37FAR OUT DESIGNS .......................................40FLOOD CO: TILE & LAMINATE PAINT ..........451970s era furniture .......................................62

OUTDOORS

WORX chain saw ...........................................54ZODIAC Smart Pods for pools .......................55Lawn options ................................................55ROVER Mini ride-on mower .........................55ROVER line trimmer .....................................60Cadet ride-on mower ....................................66

BATHROOM

WATERSTOP SHOP .........................................4Small bathroom options .................................9TILE DRILLING SERVICE ...............................15BUILDERS BARGAINS...................................17Designer bathroom for the aged ..................18Facilities for handicapped .............................18IXL TASTIC NEO new lamps ..........................18Coloured bathroomware ...............................20SOUTHCAPE TAPWARE.................................21SHOWER PLUG .............................................21HITEC SHOWER SEALANT ...........................23ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER PRODCUTS .....25PANELSCAPE ................................................28STORMTECH Slimline architectural grates ....29Basin hair strainer ........................................30QUOSS Aroma shower ..................................37SOUTHCAPE TAPWARE.................................43Designing a garden-bathroom .....................443D bathroom planner ...................................44SENTO bathroom accessories ........................44Mirror demister.............................................44HANSGROHE shower systems .......................46PANELSCAPE CEILING PANELS ....................46MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS & VANITIES ....48KALDEWEI Masterpiece bath-collection ........53Full Size bath in 600mm space .....................58Bathroom handbook ....................................58

REXA Unico Egg Bath ....................................58Faucet Strommen Showers ...........................58Trapezio furniture frame ..............................58Swiss hotel bathrooms ..................................61Teuco Hydroline Bath ....................................61KELLY HOPPEN designer tapware ................61KALDEWEI shower surfaces ..........................63AQUA JOY bath-lift .......................................66

TIMBER PRODUCTS

BAKER & DAVIES JOINERY .............................8PLYCO .............................................................9CABOT’S Deck Hand bucket ..........................28CABOT’S 500ml spray packs .........................28ARCHIDECK HIDDEN FASTENERS ................31Timber wall panelling ..................................43Outdoor timber projects ................................43

APPLIANCES

ELITE APPLIANCES .........................................2BOSCH CombiInduction cooktops .................15SMEG condenser dryers ................................30Electrolux 2-in-1 vacs ....................................32SMEG heat-pump dryer ................................33GAGGENAU 200 series ovens .......................33BOSCH washer with i-DOS............................34SHARP refrigerators .....................................38PRESTIGE APPLIANCES ................................41SHARP Washing machine .............................46KAMBROOK Pizza oven ................................50SMEG vintage rangehood .............................50BREVILLE microwave oven ...........................50SHARP SuperSteam oven .............................50BEKO laundry care ........................................51De Dietrich appliances ..................................52BOSCH Runn’n vacs ......................................55SMEG compacts .............................................60

SINKS, TAPS & PLUMBING

QUOSS TRANSFORMERS ..............................27STORMTECH..................................................29MALCOLM ST JAMES: SINKS ........................49NEWFORM kitchen-mixers ............................51

ROOFING

LIGHT & SPACE ..............................................8MONIER ROOFING concrete tiles ..................52BRISTILE Medio Curva roof tile ....................53TOP GLAZE ROOFING...................................60TOP GLAZE ROOFING...................................63BRISTILE Visum3 roof tile ............................66

TILING & PAVING

MEGATREAT LIQUID STONE .........................23SUREPAVE paver system ...............................30Boral paving guide .......................................30

STORAGE SPACE

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

SAFETY

Bushfire survival pumps ...............................39AUSSIE PUMPS Red Brigade units ...............55CAPITAL SAFETY lifeline ..............................66

ELECTRONICS

BENQ W7500 Home Cinema Projector ........20

DAMP TREATMENT

Installing a damp proof course .......................8

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

EPSOM HIRE .................................................12FESTOOL 18V cordless drill...........................24EXCALIBUR TOOLS nail pliers ......................26FESTOOL heavy duty grinder........................26FESTOOL tool storage ...................................28MAKINEX floor saws......................................32BND AUSTRALIA ..........................................33EXCALIBUR TOOLS .......................................39THRIFTYLINK HARDWARE ............................42FESTOOL dust extractors ...............................54RUST-OLEUM NeverWet ...............................54MAKINEX jackhammer trolley ......................54FESTOOL one-handed planer .......................55EPSOM HIRE .................................................63

BUILDING MATERIALS

STEPTOES .......................................................7RICHMOND SECOND HAND MATERIALS ........9ALLBOARD ...................................................10Pre-mixed cornice cement ............................24Fire stop foam ..............................................34Bondor insulated panels ...............................36PGH Vibrant Splits bricks..............................36Hebel DIY projects ........................................36Carbon-neutral bricks ...................................37STYLELINE building panels ..........................38Online design tool ........................................38Building materials websites ..........................39MARMOX SHOWER UNDERLAY ....................59HUGHES RENOVATORS PARADISE ...............67

OTHER

NEW RENOVATING WEBSITE ........................56RENOVATING BUSINESS DIRECTORY ...........64

THIS ISSUE FEATURES: KITCHENS | FLOORING | HEATING | LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

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Free in store Design, check measure and Half price appliances*

Kitchens from $ 1,970*

Bring your measurements in for a free design or download our easy to use design guide. Unsure about measuring up, don’t worry we can show you just how easy it is in-store, we will even give you a free check measure* when you order.

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At DIY flat pack prices

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Benefits of Buying From Kitchen Shack

- Fully assembled cabinets, at no extra cost, so you pay only $45 per unit to have installed- Over 70 years combined kitchen experience, expect personal service - 10 Year Guarantee on all our kitchens, appliances 2-3 years Guarantee - Quality, stylish kitchens based on European design and are fully assembled in Melbourne- Caring skilled staff to assist with a FREE in store 3D kitchen design - Reliable delivery 3-6 weeks, check availabilty at time of ordering

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Since 1991 we’ve been providing Waterproofing products at great trade prices Professional service and expert advice Quality products to tackle any job

We can arrange a same-day delivery of your order or you can drop into our easy-to-access shop. See our website for opening hours.

20 Dalgety Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166Ph: 03 9569 7687 Fax: 03 9563 [email protected]

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Products forBathrooms

Showers

Balconies

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Basements

Rooftops

Retaining Walls

Gutters

Parapets

Planter Boxes

Ponds

Water Features

Swimming Pools

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You won’t see our product once tiling has been com-pleted, you won’t think about it, in fact you’ll forget that it’s even there, but that’s fine because you won’t be worrying about water leaks from your balcony or bathroom destroy-ing your new carpet.

Choosing the right waterproofing membrane for a job, whether it be for a simple bathroom renovation or a new building construction is one of the most important deci-sions that you’ll have to make. The wrong choice of product can lead to serious water damage costing you tens of thou-sands of dollars in rectification work, so it is vital that you choose a high quality product suitable for the task at hand.

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Importantly Aquathane-XR® is highly resistant to heat making it ideal for Australian balconies where many waterproof membranes eventually fail due to excessive heat stress.

Tiling on this membrane is as easy as picking up a good quality tile adhesive that is generally suitable for use on waterproof membranes.

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Free in store Design, check measure and Half price appliances*

Kitchens from $ 1,970*

Bring your measurements in for a free design or download our easy to use design guide. Unsure about measuring up, don’t worry we can show you just how easy it is in-store, we will even give you a free check measure* when you order.

www.kitchenshack.com.au

At DIY flat pack prices

Experienced design

and management team

Fully Assembled

Braybrook, 296 Ballarat Rd, tel:9311 7538 Sandown, 11 - 54 Smith Rd, tel: 9548 4423 Behind Bunnings

Kilsyth, 13 - 144 Canterbury Rd tel: 8761 6240Opposite Kilsyth Bargain Centre

Preston, 62A Albert St tel: 9495 1739Next to Ultra Tune

NOWOPEN

Benefits of Buying From Kitchen Shack

- Fully assembled cabinets, at no extra cost, so you pay only $45 per unit to have installed- Over 70 years combined kitchen experience, expect personal service - 10 Year Guarantee on all our kitchens, appliances 2-3 years Guarantee - Quality, stylish kitchens based on European design and are fully assembled in Melbourne- Caring skilled staff to assist with a FREE in store 3D kitchen design - Reliable delivery 3-6 weeks, check availabilty at time of ordering

DIY orInstalled

*Appliance offer Conditions apply

Expect Lowest Prices

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CHEMINEES PHILIPPELooks, feels and works beautifully!

No.1 choice in Fireplace Design

Cheminees Philippe’s beautiful, innovative fires offer the best of both worlds with their unique lift up door firebox, combining style, energy efficiency and safety with real open fire enjoyment.

The Radiante collection of single, double, triple and corner fireboxes offer total design flexibility and stylish heating solutions for every home.

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C H E M I N E E S P H I L I P P EA U S T R A L I A

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 facili-ties. Accordingly, Enware now offers an expanded range of Danish-designed Pressalit Care manual- or electric-driven lifts for kitchen benchtops and wall cup-boards. 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 environ-ments. 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 cup-board 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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Step back in time as you browse through the extensive range that Steptoe’s has to offer in their corrugated iron warehouse in Collingwood, Melbourne. Their range is enormous and guaranteed to satisfy any one with the empathy for products rescued from demolition of old churches, houses, public, commercial or retail buildings.

Steptoe’s specialises in paint stripping, restoring fire inserts, repairing doors, windows and mantles, and assorted timber products. As well as the products on site, timber products can be ordered and custom made, often using recycled solid timber.

• Shopping and Wish lists: Tell us what you are looking for and we will eventually locate it.

• Huge range of reclaimed doors, windows, fireplaces, locks, handles, lighting, tiles... Just about anything you would find in old homes.

• Architectural antiques

Steptoe’s Renovating Supplies & Joinery112 Rokeby Street, Collingwood Tel: (03) 9419 9366 - Fax: (03) 9416 3886Web: www.steptoes.com.au • Email: [email protected]

New doors and windows made from recycled timber exactly to old specifications

Solid timber garden gates made-to-order from recycled timber

Gothic Style Doors & Windows

Shuttersreproduction to original design & specifications

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• Single or Double Glazed• Bi-Fold Doors• Multi-Point Door Hardware• WRC or Vic Ash (KDHWD)• Curved Heads• Match Existing• Open in Casement

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Mason jar lightsThe classic Mason jar lights-range from

Schots Home Emporium [Clifton Hill and North Geelong] look authentic and impressive when completed with vintage Edison filament bulbs. These light-fitting are ideal If you are looking for a cen-trepiece vintage-inspired fixture in your home, bar or restaurant. They look great both clustered together in various sizes on in a run of the same size.

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Renovating ideas for small bathroomsThe average bathroom measures

less than 8m2. While this may often pose a challenge for renovators, Kaldewei’s ranges of baths, shower-trays and floor-level shower-sur-faces 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 hid-den in the wall behind a designer cover, Kaldewei offers state-of-the-art 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 prod-ucts in the range allows for maximum flexibility in design. For example, Kalde-wei 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 indul-gence catering specifically to the requirements of small bathrooms.

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Copper ceiling lightsCopper is one of the oldest materials known to man. Its use has ebbed and

flowed through time, and recently it has seen resurgence in popularity featur-ing in home décor, bars and cafes. Copper has antibacterial properties and maintains a warm luxurious finish, rather than being clinical like stainless steel. The most popular way to use copper has been through its use as an ac-cent or feature piece – it looks great on a neutral white tiled or Carrara marble backdrop. These four impressive light-fittings are part of Schots range of cop-per light:

KA222005CP – Spello Pendant, $129, 36 x 41 x 41cm

KA222006CP3 – Mato 3 Light Cluster Pendant, $119, 21 x 20 x 21cm

KA222008MCP – Florac Pendant, $59, 17 x 34 x 34cm

KA222009CO3 – Lages 3 Light Cluster Pendant, $119, 26 x 20 x 20cm

Designed for french, bi-fold and sliding stacker doors and windows, as well as pillarless corners and large, difficult-to-screen openings.

Our custom-made fly screens are an elegant yet discreet way of taking control of your living environment and protecting your loved ones from pesky insects.

Freedom Retractable Screens® – innovative insect screens for modern Australian living!

The Feedom™ Infinity Zipline™ screen spans up to 4.5 metres in a single screen and up to 9 metres in a double screen and adopts a unique mesh-to-track retention system which prevents the mesh sagging and stops mesh blowouts – perfect for larger openings.

The easy to operate patented Freedom™ Brake System enables the screen to stop safely in any position along the track.

The sleek retrofit housing neatly attaches to your existing opening and is available in a variety of finishes including powder-coated and anodised aluminium, coloured end caps and brake levers.

• Available in a pull down style for servery windows and a remote controlled motorised roll-down.

• Engineered to last the harsh Australian climate.• Backed by a limited five-year warranty with a

nationwide distribution network with parts and service backup.

• Made with quality Australian aluminium and premium UV resistant fibreglass mesh.

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Designed for french, bi-fold and sliding stacker doors and windows, as well as pillarless corners and large, difficult-to-screen openings.

Our custom-made fly screens are an elegant yet discreet way of taking control of your living environment and protecting your loved ones from pesky insects.

Freedom Retractable Screens® – innovative insect screens for modern Australian living!

The Feedom™ Infinity Zipline™ screen spans up to 4.5 metres in a single screen and up to 9 metres in a double screen and adopts a unique mesh-to-track retention system which prevents the mesh sagging and stops mesh blowouts – perfect for larger openings.

The easy to operate patented Freedom™ Brake System enables the screen to stop safely in any position along the track.

The sleek retrofit housing neatly attaches to your existing opening and is available in a variety of finishes including powder-coated and anodised aluminium, coloured end caps and brake levers.

• Available in a pull down style for servery windows and a remote controlled motorised roll-down.

• Engineered to last the harsh Australian climate.• Backed by a limited five-year warranty with a

nationwide distribution network with parts and service backup.

• Made with quality Australian aluminium and premium UV resistant fibreglass mesh.

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For more information contact: Autoslide on 1300 288 675 or

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The Autoslide Au-tomatic 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-and-out, you switch back to Automatic mode to temporarily disable the pet mats [eg at night time]. With the pet door kits, one wire-less 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 wire-less 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.

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Kemlan Industries specialises in fireplace design and manufacture. To this day they re-main 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 pen-etration [from $4750, and is the most environ-ment-friendly heater in their range. The Coupe burns safely behind two large Schott ceramic glass viewing areas, with the ceramic glass kept clean through-out 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.

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 con-structed from 6mm and 8mm steel.

Or the Convectaire is available as a single [from $5655] or double-sided [from $7705]. Its strong, ceramic glass bi-fold is an added fea-ture 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.

Freestanding and built-in wood-burning heaters

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Epsom hire Australia, established in 1973, are the Temporary Power Supply specialists in Victoria. They provide a single or three phase connection to an overhead or under-ground supply, with a two day turn around for installation of a power pole; after which it is generally three weeks before the power company will connect the temporary power supply. So best to plan ahead.

Their Portable Builders’ Toilets are ideal for renovating projects, whether you are updat-ing the bathroom or doing a complete home-renovation. During a monthly hire period they will pump-out and clean the toilet as part of the hire-fee with quality anti-bacterial disinfectant, ensure the fresh water flush system is full, and re-plenish the two toilet rolls as supplied.

If you want to minimise traffic through your house at your next party their Party Toilets or Weekend-Hire Toilets look great at any event or function. They come with hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper; and can be provided with a night-light for a small extra cost. These toilets are delivered on the Friday and collected on the Monday; plus for long weekends. Pickup and delivery fees are included in the price; there are no extra costs involved.

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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. Fol-lowing 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.

Updated gas log heatersCannon 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 varia-tions 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 non-enhanced 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 un-der the floor.

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Induction cooktopsBosch has released their intel-

ligent new combination induction cookers in 60cm [PIT651F17E, $2099] and 80cm [PIT851F17E, $2499] models. These Combi-Induction cooktops feature two traditional round zones and two bridgeable zones with cross-elec-tromagnetic coils. These are for cooking with large pots and pans, including roasting trays and teppanyaki plates. The cross-electro-magnetic 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. Inte-grating with modern kitchen-design, these frameless cooktops are sleek and contemporary in design with bevelled front and side edges.

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Traditional wood heatersJarrahdale 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 average-sized, three bedroom home as it heats up to 150m2. It is available on a pedestal or legs.

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

But their jumbo Innovator is a deluxe con-vection 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.

An alternative to the heater

As an alternative to turning-on the gas or electric heater is there anything more comfortable than embracing yourself in a gor-geous 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.

Heating outdoor-loungesExtending 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 home-facilities 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.

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Height-adjustable bathroom basins

Washing hands, shaving, or any task involv-ing 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 disa-bled people and wheelchair-users, for which the height of a washbasin is sometimes not user-friendly and difficult. Accordingly, Care-design [Enware Australia] offers an innovative height adjustable wash basin to make its use easier for a person of any height or disability.

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.

Designer bathroomware for the aged

With today’s demographic change comes an in-creased need for products that facilitate independent, self-sufficient living even at old age while simultane-ously meeting the demands of modern design. Floor-level shower surfaces, invisible anti-slip finishes and comfortable baths are some of the standards of a modern bathroom. The progressive change in de-mographics 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.

Large-format, floor-level shower surfaces such as Kaldewei models Conoflat and Xetis are easy to access and designed with aesthetic appeal. Thanks to the stability of Kaldewei’s 3.5mm steel enamel they are also suitable for wheelchair users. Additional safety underfoot is facilitated by virtually-invisible surface-finishes such as Kaldewei’s Secure Plus.

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.

Energy-saving LEDs for bathroom lightingTastic® 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 ben-efits 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 retail-ers nationally.

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 elec-tronics. 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 – an-other energy saving feature.

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Coordinated colours for bathroomware

For environment-conscious builders and renovators the Coordi-nated Colours Collection from Kaldewei offers colours for the bath-room 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 architec-ture. 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.

New projector offers professional-grade video to home theatres

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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Aussie-designed light-fittingsISM 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 Aus-tralian 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 EllisThe 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. Thank-you Miss Ellis!

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

Megatreat Liquid Stone is a revolution-ary 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.

Cover that surface to give a cement rendered look.

Right from the can, with no mixing or measuring, Megatreat can be spread, brushed, bagged, trowelled or sprayed onto almost any surface. For example; peb-blecrete, concrete, slate, tiles, brick, wood, plastic, steel, wrought iron, glass, asphalt, fibro, blue board, hardiflex and laminates. For example: walkways, wall, roofs, floors, bench tops, pots, pool surrounds, patios, driveways, ceramics, even styro-foam planters.

These products can be coloured using a non-organic pigment or paint tint from your local paint store. These should be stirred in slowly to achieve the best effect. After application, simple finishing tech-niques can be used to create a wide range of natural stone and masonry results. It can be used in place of wallpaper, paint or panelling. Megatreat can be applied to achieve an effect that looks and feels like real stone.

There are four types of Megatreat Liquid Stone products:-

Liquid Sandstone: 3 natural colours - Natural, Sydney White and Desert Gold. Also the stock Tinted Charcoal Grey

Liquid Terracotta: Real TerracottaLiquid Limestone:White and stock

tinted Concrete GreyTextured Primer Coat: White and Tint-

able (filler for pebblecrete, rough surfaces and/or joint colour.

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 of-fensive smells. A slip resistant additive can be mixed in to the Satin and Gloss sealers for pool surrounds, shop floors and bath-rooms. The long lasting sealers give up to 5 years protection.

All of these products have been thor-oughly 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 vari-ations of temperature and moisture.

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• Looks, feels and wears like natural stone

• Lower cost than traditional natural stone and masonry products

• Easy to use straight from the can, fast and easy to apply

• Works on virtually any surface, vertical or horizontal, inside and outside

• Original product will not fade

• Lifetime warranty because it is extremely durable and crack-resistant

• Maximum colour and texture flexibility with high-quality results

• Environmentally safe, fire retardant, mould resistant

• Around 8,000 Litres of Megatreat Liquid Stone has been applied to the “Nemo Ride” at Disneyland Anaheim California.

In 1986 our now, ex tiler Director Stephen Rapaport was the first to invent a solution to fix that “Leaking Shower Recess” with-out the need to remove tiles. The Hitec Shower product was commer-cialised 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 re-lated training and sales. The Hitec Shower Pack retails for around $50 but if it is una-vailable 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.

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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

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Have you been putting off a paint-ing 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 difficult-to-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 suit-able 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 diffi-cult 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!

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Cabinets: Vintage Matrix textured finish.Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Bath: Tranquil Solid White matte finish.Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Basin: Pride Solid White matte finish.Benchtop: Carrera Cherry Pie.Cabinet: Matte white polyurethane.

Pre-mixed cornice cementFor the convenient installation or repair of cornice,

CSR Gyprock has released a Pre-mixed Cornice Ce-ment [$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 but-tered 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.

18V cordless drill

The new QUAD-RIVE DRC 18 compact cordless drill from Festool offers an impres-sive combination of fastening power and drilling preci-sion in both wood and metal. The battery-powered 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.

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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Cabinets: Vintage Matrix textured finish.Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Bath: Tranquil Solid White matte finish.Top: ADP Solid White matte finish.

Basin: Pride Solid White matte finish.Benchtop: Carrera Cherry Pie.Cabinet: Matte white polyurethane.

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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 [email protected] for further information.

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French antique-brass 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 pro-vincial 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 interpre-tation of French-Provincial style.

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, sta-ples, 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 snap-ping or shearing often experienced with the use of traditional front-end 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.

Heavy duty grinderFestool’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; grind-ing 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 over-load 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 pro-vide 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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Innovative tap systemMany people put up with dripping/leak-

ing 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 Trans-former 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 construc-tion 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 kitchen-tap there is a version that transforms all of that into a single-mixer, with their innova-tive connection fitting through the small middle-hole. It’s ideal for replacing dam-aged 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).

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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 [email protected].


Easy showermakeover

SHandi HomeHandi HomeMaintaining timber decks

Cabot’s Deck Hand, deck-maintenance bucket, is per-fect for DIYers who are look-ing for a hassle-free solution to refresh the deck. It has been specifically created to accommodate decking clean-ers, finishes and applicators. Ensuring the process is ef-fortless 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 submerg-ing the drainage tray, the Deck Hand ensures no more messy shal-low 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 res-ervoir. 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 drain-age tray, which can be flipped-down when undertaking deck prepa-ration, 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.

Tool transportation and storage

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

Situations often arise where there is no workbench to provide support during building- and renovating-tasks. Buckets or crates are often used as [unsatisfactory] temporary solutions. The new SYS-MFT is a pro-fessional 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 V-groove 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.

Maintaining outdoor furniture with spray packs

Ensuring your outdoor furniture is in tip top shape has been made easier with the ready-to-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 con-centrates. 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, ensur-ing the perfect base before the coating phase.

The Garden Furniture Oil 500ml trigger spray pack is the same trusted Cabot’s Gar-den 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.

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The only GreenTag certified, designer linear grates and drainage systems.

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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 de-velopment 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 Prod-uct 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 pro-cesses. 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 prod-ucts 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 sup-porting sustainable plumbing design and construction to reduce the damage a plumbing system can cause to the biosphere.

Stormtech architectural grates and drains achieves GreenTag™ certification

For more information contact Stormtech Pty Ltd, 10 Central Ave, South Nowra NSW 2541

Tel: 02 4423 1989 - www.stormtech.com.au

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Guide for selecting paversPavers can offer a practical and dura-

ble 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 foun-dation 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 ac-cessed 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.

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 web-site provides information on pavers available in each state.

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 laun-dry 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 sen-sor that will turn the dryer off when the required amount of dry-ness 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 plumb-ing of the water tank to negate the need for manual emptying. The Smeg SACD8 clothes dryer [$1590] takes a maximum 8kg of laun-dry; 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.

Stabilising grass & gravel surfaces

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 slop-ing terrain; strong enough to handle heavy, turning traffic; im-proves 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; air-port 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.

ADVERTORIAL

For all of us who wash our hair over the hand ba-sin here’s a welcome prod-uct. 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 attrac-tive 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.

Basin hair strainer stops sink blockage

For more information contactHandi Home SuppliesTel: (03) 9460 8000

Visit: www.handihome.com.au

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

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Bushfire safety window-shutters

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 AS3959-2009 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.

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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Under-rug heating optionsColdbuster Australia supplies a range of heating products for

the contracting and DIY markets and has recently added an under-rug 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 so-lution 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 con-venient foot switch with LED indicator. It is fitted with a 1.8m lead and moulded plug.

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2-in-1 vacuum cleanerEngineered 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 tan-gled 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 new-generation, online visualisa-tion tool called Find Your Dream Floor, at www.quick-step.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.

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 Lim-ing White Floor Finish both have a three coat system, allowing you to choose the intensity of the colour. These reformu-lated 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 fin-ish which combines a traditional Black Japan stain with clear polyurethane for a one-step Black Japan look on interior tim-ber- 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. Ap-ply 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.

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 with-out needing to reconfigure the pulley-system. The FS-130SP Elec-tric 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 applica-tion. 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.

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Make Your Drill aPOWER SHEARINSTANTLY!

NEW

Your Drill:

A Metal Shear

Your Drill:

A Fibre Cement Shear

Fits a Drill You Already OwnLong-Life Blades are also Easily Replaced

Australian Importer and Agent:BND [email protected]

Designed for Australian Specifications

Malco Products, Inc. • Annandale, Minnesota, U.S.A. • ©2013

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.

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.

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Heat-pump clothes dryerThe 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 us-ing about 45% less than vented mod-els; and lack of condensation and heat emissions (which means there is no longer any need to duct the dryer).

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, con-denser 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 built-in flush with their surroundings. Thanks to their straight lines and pure design they blend dis-creetly 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, combi-microwave 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 bench-top 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 tem-perature 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.

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Great energy saver

S Handi Home Handi Home www.handihome.com.au

Swivelsink

magic

Simple switch from

shower to jet

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.

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

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

Undercarpet heatingThermogroup has added undercarpet-heating to their range of

underfloor heating products that suits most common floor cover-ings. Thermonet has years of experience in the field with most of their products manufactured in the Thermogroup factory in Germa-ny. 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.

Washing machine that automatically dispenses detergent

Bosch has upgraded their front-load washing machine by includ-ing the i-DOS HomeProfessional feature, a clever, fully integrated, automatic Intelligent Dosing Sys-tem 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 de-tect 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.

Fire barrier foam3M 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, inef-fective 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 consistent-ly—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.

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.

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DIY Home Sliding Door AutomationConvert 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.

Call 1300 288 675 to order or visit www.autoslide.comAutoslide Pty Ltd, 3/413 Victoria St, Wetherill Park, NSW 2164

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

Available in black or white

$399+p/h

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

Creating more space in your home is as easy as looking up

Many of us often visualise before and after images of our homes: before being a clut-tered 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-reno-vators 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-engi-neered 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.

Outdoors fireplaces

At this year’s International Builders Show, February 2014 in Las Vegas, EcoSmart Fire [The Fire Company] unveiled new build-in fireplaces from their inaugural Brown Jordan Fires collection, that bring eco-friendly 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.

Efficient heatersThe Heatmaster Enviro is a 4.6 star en-

ergy 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.

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Insulated building panelsBondor 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 build-ing 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® deliv-ers a smooth, continuous finish; InsulWall® is teenager proof with impact-resistant steel protecting your investment; external and in-ternal 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 tradi-tional 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 develop-ment offers a striking welcome to any residential or commercial project. Opening up many more design options for building pro-jects, 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 blocksCSR 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 estab-lished 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 down-loaded 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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Garage floor makeoverRefurbishing the garage

floor can expand your entertaining space. You can give your garage a make-over using Rust-Oleum® EPOXYShield® Garage Floor Coating [$199]. This DIY kit makes it easy to turn an ordinary garage floor (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 resists abrasion, as well as chemical and water dam-age. 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 use-ful 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.

Certified carbon-neutral bricks

Brickworks Building Prod-ucts has announced the launch of their new carbon-neutral bricks and pavers under the Federal Govern-ment’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 Long-ford 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 con-tributors, such as raw material extraction, onsite transport, product deliveries across Australia and internationally, water usage, pack-aging, 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

Australian design and manu-facturing company EGR Building Products has launched its supe-rior high gloss and anti-ripple panels as part of its contempo-rary StyleLite panel collection. The StyleLite super gloss panel’s sheet, substrate and lamination are all manufactured in Queens-land, 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 lami-nated, and can be easily repaired and refinished. They have been designed to offer home-renovators the image of luxury without an expensive price tag.

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, long-term durability and how easily accessible it is for tradespeople compared to two-pack paint and other high gloss panels.

Online design tool for house facades and roofing

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.

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 SharpSharp’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 com-pactly designed fridge incorporates the express freeze mode, AG+ Nano deodor-iser, 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 de-signers 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 cate-gories: 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 pumpsThe 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 compa-ny warns against emo-tional 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 Aus-tralian 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 fire-fighting hose and nozzle for mopping-up. The Aussie Bushfire Sur-vival 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 informa-tion 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.

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Burglar-resistant windows15 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 impor-tant it is worthwhile to invest in products with security features. Quality doors and windows by Paarhammer provide a strong impediment and put up resist-ance, security which warns off even professional burglars. About 70% of burglaries are deeds of opportunity – the burglar strikes when the oppor-tunity arises. Many windows and doors can be opened with just a screw-driver 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. Paarham-mer uses special metal-to-metal locking spaced around the frame which securely fastens the sash into the frame. And for doors they use a multi-point locking system.

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 secu-rity features like hooks on multi-point locks available. All these are dif-ficulties 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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Specialising in custom made furniture, including bedroom, living and entertainment pieces, FarOut Designs furniture is created by a passion using state-of-the-art machinery and produced by skilled tradesman, using the latest finishes, materials and hardware. For example the Sweet Series bedside table incorporates a ‘skirting-adjustable kickboard’ that provides a flush wall fitting whether a skirting board is present or not. An optional Bluetooth sound system can be fitted snugly into the rear ‘power cavity’; while soft-close drawers with illuminated glass LED panels are standard. The design elements include innovative solutions that are often overlooked in off-the-shelf furniture. Their custom-made furniture can be made to suit any part of your home or office; including the outdoors utilising decorative and hard-wearing materials.

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Viridian has launched its 141-page 2014 Viridian Archi-tectural 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 glaz-ing solutions to building design professionals, the 2014 guide outlines many of the key con-siderations around glass selec-tion in facades, interiors and glazing systems. The Guide profiles Viridian’s comprehensive range of glazing solutions which include security, fire protection, decora-tive, noise control and self-cleaning glass options. It can be down-loaded from the Viridian website www.glassguide.viridianglass.com; or is available in print version from Viridian.

Designer doors for luxury home

A recently completed wa-terfront 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 Treas-ury 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 windowsWith 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 in-serted 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 hard-wearing 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-construc-tion 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 combinations including Low-E, tinted, self-cleaning, etc, are possible to make up double- or triple-glazed units.

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Laminated timber for the walls

Quick-Step’s laminate- and timber-flooring 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.

Landscaping backyards with timber

Creating a backyard retreat, an outdoors-room, is becoming a popular renovation-pro-ject, 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 per-sonal touches. Landscaping with timber can improve the aesthetics and layout of an out-doors area and expand a home’s living space. Garden walls, timber screening, seating-and-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.

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 materi-als. 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.

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Online DIY 3D bathroom design

Renovating a bathroom has been made easier with the 3D Bathroom Planner recently launched by Reece. Available on the Reece website, this in-novative online planning tool is helping home owners be-come 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 spe-cific room dimensions, existing plumbing, power outlets and win-dow 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.

Designing a garden-bathroom

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 particu-lar 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 free-standing 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.

Bathroom mirror demister

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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 con-structed 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. Distributed by Master Distributors through hardware stores nation-wide.

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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:

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The Sharp 8kg Front Load Washing Ma-chine [ESV80HA, $759] has been designed for the time-poor and for the environment-conscious. Features and benefits include: 14 washing programs including Easy Iron-ing; 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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Simpler-to-use microwave oven

The Breville Quick Touch microwave oven incorporates the three variables criti-cal 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 perfect-ly: so all you need to program is the weight. Baking-enthusiasts will appreciate the Sof-ten 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 cook-ing 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 colour-matched kitchen scales also available [$69.95].

Pizza oven for the homeKambrook’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 store-bought 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 cook-ing-process without having to lift the lid; and there is a 30-minute auto-off timer for safety.

Steam-microwave-convection ovenThe 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 Super-Steam™, 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-in-One cooking options; 0.5L water reservoir for steam and SuperSteam™ cooking; two-layer cooking option for maximum oven usage; energy-saver mode; descaling/cleaning func-tion; child lock; demonstration mode; dimensions of 438(h) x 553(w) x 483(d) mm. Model AX1500JS; priced at $1319.

Vintage rangehood to match vintage stove

Smeg introduced their Victoria upright-cooker early-2014 meld-ing the beautiful aesthetics of the 1920s iconic wood-fuelled stove with the very latest in culinary technology [see Renovating Maga-zine 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 per-formance motor, four speeds, electronic controls and two 20W halogen lights; metal grease filters; and automatic switch-off after 10 minutes.

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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 op-tions 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 Ital-ian designer Massimiliano Della Monaca. Hand-crafted to create its aesthetic form, this decadent tap looks more like a work

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 avail-able nationally through tapware retailers supplied by PARISI.

Large capacity front-load washers and dryers

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 Auto-matic Water Control System adjusts water levels to ensure the machine works to its full potential depending on the size of the load and fabric.

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 con-densing dryer and an air conditioner; moreover, this Beko dryer uses smart technology to sense when your selected dryness-level 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 com-bat the pain of waiting for heavy materials to dry Beko has also developed a Jeans Program ideal for thicker fabrics.

Caesarstone marble designs

Caesarstone intends to include their 5131 Calacatta Classic™ in their existing Supernatural designs within the Clas-sico™ 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-mainte-nance that their quartz surfaces are known for. Available in a 20mm thickness Cala-catta Classic™ is ideal for kitchen bench-tops and splashbacks, while its appearance also makes it suitable for kitchen feature islands.

Kitchen mixers from Italy

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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 spec-trum 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 leather-like and moves to the popular classics of mid-greys and earth tones, right through to black (Sambuca).

Monier has extended its palette into the blue-grey 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 green-greys 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).

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, dish-washers and streamlined induction cooktops and is split into two collections: The Premium Collection; and the Corium Collection.

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 tem-peratures simultaneously.

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

Luxury kitchen appliances from France

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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 Me-dio 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 prac-tices 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, includ-ing monotone, duotone, blended and aged colour options, exuding classic European style. The monotone tiles have one consistent col-our across the body, creating a clean finish that blends seamlessly

with traditional and contemporary architectural designs. The duo-tone 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 cen-turies. 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 hand-finished to perfection to include panelling made from prestigious Kaldewei 3.5mm steel enamel. All three models address the desire for spacious bath-room 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 transi-tion 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 Master-piece version measures 170 x 80 cm.

All baths in the Masterpiece collection are provided with Kaldewei’s easy-care finish as standard, and are available with optional features to enhance the indi-vidual bathing experience in-cluding the new Sound Wave bath audio system, where the bath acts as the sound box. Sound Wave allows you to en-joy a hot bath immersed liter-ally in your favourite music. Other special features include the Kaldewei whirl system Vivo Vita for pure, relaxation; or the Kaldewei electronic controls Comfort Select.

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Dust extractors for trade-tools

Festool has revamped its range of dust-extractors by introducing the new CTL MINI/MIDI generation with up to 40% more suction pow-er, and the new CT 17 E universal extractor. The 40% greater suc-tion power of the new mobile CTL MINI and MIDI is attributed to the combination of 3,700 l/min suc-tion 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 intelli-gent 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.

Alternatively, the CT 17 E mobile vacuum is ideal for cleaning-up 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.

Compact lightweight chainsaw

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 Lithi-um 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 indica-tor to let you know when it’s time to top up. Accessories include an extra battery pack, charger, lubrication oil and blade protection cover.

Surface protection against water

Rust-Oleum® NeverWet is a new class of surface protection. A super-hydrophoic 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 expo-sure 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 win-dows or windshields, clothes or electronic devices and accessories. Available from Bunnings Warehouse and hardware stores nationally for $29.95.

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 indus-try 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 sys-tem; 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.

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Lawn turf replacement

A new national group of accredited turf growers, called The Lawn Solutions Aus-tralia 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 va-rieties for their local region. The Lawn Solu-tions 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.

Pre-measured pool care pods

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 con-tain 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 reseal-able two-dosage pouch.

Bagless vacuum cleaner range

Bosch has just released its Runn’n compact bagless vacuums, ideal for smaller households. The new ProSilence [$499] and ProEssen-tial models [$399] are quiet, powerful and compact, weighing just 5.8 kg. The ProSilence operates at just 71dB (A) and features a high performance noz-zle that operates at 62dB (A). The nozzle is optimal for all floor surfaces and clean-ing 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 perform-ing 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.

Mini ride-on lawnmower

The Rover Mini Rider [$1699] is de-signed 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 transmis-sion 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

Festool’s electric one-handed planer [the EHL 65] uses an inclined spiral blade. In addition to the surface finish, an empha-sis 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 impres-sive 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 comfort-able 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 con-nected to the left or right depending on requirements, thereby providing greater freedom of movement.

Tough pumps for emergencies

Aussie Pumps’ new Red Brigade en-hanced performance fire pumps were de-veloped for Australia’s often- catastrophic fire seasons. Chris-tened 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 prop-erty, livestock or even human lives.

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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Full Size bath in 600mm space

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.

Bathroom design ideas

Hansgrohe has followed-up the publication of their planning brochure “Das Hotelbad 38°” with their new “Design Handbook”, the latest companion for architects and interior de-signers 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 home-page (www.pro.hansgrohe.de) provides sup-plementary information across the entire product range. The “Design Handbook” planning tool is available in both German and English and free of charge from Hans-grohe Deutschland GmbH. To order, you can e-mail [email protected]

The “Das Hotelbad 38°” planning bro-chure 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 Hand-book” is a compendium of outstanding products and large-scale projects in hous-ing, hotel and cruise operations, as well as public institutions. Both publications are for architects and interior designers.

Egg-shaped bath

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 integrat-ed shelf adds functionality; while the dif-ferent incline-grades at the two ends of this Korakril™ bath provide comfort whether seated or lying down. Comprising a mix-ture of acrylic, resins and natural minerals Korakril™ produces a resistant, hygienic, antistatic, light- and stain-proof bath.

Electronic shower systemThe key compo-

nent to a perfect shower system is the showerhead. Respon-sible for administer-ing the water pres-sure and distribution, showerheads are the most pivotal part of any functional show-er. Faucet Strommen has developed their showerheads in Aus-tralia, but the system’s technological star is its ther-mostatic shower mixer. This sleek mirror-polished interface reflects true minimalism and understated luxury in any modern architectural bathroom. Multi-faceted controls and adjustments guarantee the per-fect 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 mo-tion and flux of water. The system allows you to ad-just the pressure of the water whilst showering with-out 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.

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. Alter-natively, the Cow basin, with its contem-porary 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 Aus-tralia and available from Just Bathroom-ware, Sydney.

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

Advantages• Pre-laid to falls (min 2% to centre or offset drain)• Lightweight as little as 4.5 kg• Can be easily cut down to irregular shapes.• Provides flexibility to accommodate different drain locations.• Acoustically better than screed. • Compatible with all waterproofing systems.• Rebated to house leak control flange. • Drainage of any moisture under the tiles.

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One garden tool for all maintenance jobs

Taking the time to mow the lawn but then neglecting the edges is akin to wear-ing 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 Trim-mer [$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 Bat-tery 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 comple-mented 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 attach-ment [$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 direc-tions and reduce vibration for comfort.

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Compact kitchen cooking appliances

Smeg has seen significant growth in its compact applianc-es that are the standard 600mm wide but just 450mm high, de-signed to be installed in a bank either at the ‘midway point’ (chest or eye level) or under-bench. The range comprises: convection oven with micro-wave [$3290]; combi steam/convection oven [$4490]; dedi-cated steam oven [$3290]; mi-crowave oven with grill function [$2790]; and a built-in coffee machine [$4290]. These appli-ances are offered in two distinct design aesthetics: the Classic all stainless steel (in the kitchen pictured); and the contempo-rary Linear in stainless steel and glass. Each appliance, be it Classic or Linear, has matching aesthet-ics to provide that homogeneous look to a kitchen.

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.

Designer flood lightingErnesto Gismondi is the founder and visionary behind Artemide,

and is a leading contributor of product development, with particu-lar 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 pro-vide 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 anthra-cite; 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. Con-structed of die cast aluminium, this high performance commercial fitting features metalized polycarbonate optics sealed behind a shock resistant tempered glass screen. Provoca offers direct illumi-nation via its high performance LED light sources providing a wide and efficient lighting landscape for open areas.

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Swiss hotel bathroom luxuryOpened 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 propor-tioned Conopool with Vivo Turbo whirl system offer-ing enjoyable bathing in a luxury pool.

With space of 50-100m2, the 104 guest rooms com-plement the surrounding mountain scenery. The high standard of design applied throughout the hotel is evi-dent 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 comfort-able 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. The same pleasure of customised Conopool baths with Vivo Turbo whirl system is available for guests to enjoy in the luxury apartments. These large whirl baths made of Kaldewei’s 3.5mm steel enamel and measuring up to 195 x 145cm were manufactured specifically for this project.

Award-winning European bathwareTeuco [distributed nationally by DELSA] has

been awarded two impressive accolades by the German Design Council: the Interior In-novation award for The Seaside Hydroline T08 bathtub; plus The Interior Innovation Award – 2014 Selection for the Milestone in Duralight pedestal basin.

The bathtub embraces Giovanna Talocci’s tal-ent, 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 cre-ates a dynamic dialogue between straight lines that define the surface characteristics.

British designer tapware

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 bath-room collection features soft curvaceous shapes and functional design. Prices start at $799 with the collection available na-tionwide from June 2014.

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

Kaldewei Conopool.

Photo: Reto Guntli

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Issue 93

Heat & Glo RED 40 See Thru gas fireplaceThe Heat & Glo RED 40 See Thru from Jetmaster Fireplaces has an innova-

tive 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 fire-place can enhance any room-setting. Features include: top or rear venting op-tions 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 distri-bution; and 205mm top or rear flueing. The red 40 see-through gas-fire includ-ing 2x black trims, glass media, LED lights and remote is priced at $8620 [not including installation costs].

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 peo-ple] the 1970s. With an array of colours and patterns, the 7eventy Range promises to add a burst of vibrancy to any living space, irrespec-tive 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 late-60s 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.

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Non-slip enamelled steel shower surface

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 fa-cilitates 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 materi-al surface that guarantees complete and lasting safety and comfort underfoot. These enamelled shower surfaces are highly durable, ro-bust 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.

External metal venetian shade-blinds

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The aluminium blades have adjustable slat angles for easy con-trol 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.

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APPLIANCESCamberwell Electrics Camberwell 03 9809 2222Domain Appliances Rowville 9763 8988Dux Hot Water 1300 365 116Electron Vacuum Systems 9764 8633Elite Appliances Prahran 9510 1444Elite Appliances Abbotsford 9417 7599Elite Appliances Hawthorn 9813 4399Food Equipment Dist. Melbourne 1300 659 409Prestige Appliances Blackburn 1300 885 135Prestige Appliances Sth Melbourne 9894 2265Schweigen Silent Rangehoods 1800 440 558The AGA Shop Prahran 9521 4965Vac City Oakleigh 9568 6005Wholesale Appliances Briar Hill 1300 132 180 BATHROOMS & KITCHENSAbey Melton 9747 7777Allboard Distributors Bayswater 9721 5700Allboard Distributors Hallam 9796 3020Allboard Distributors Thomastown 9465 1611Allpumps Sales & Service Sydney 1800 631 202Acrywall Panels Thomastown 9466 1611Architectural Designer Products 02 4271 2444B & KS 1300 667 257Balwyn Plumbing Plus Balwyn 9817 4521Bathroom Warehouse Brisbane 1300 788 653Benton’s Plumbtec Campbellfield 9357 9022Benton’s Plumbtec Coburg 9386 9022Benton’s Plumbtec Hoppers Crossing 9368 9100Benton’s Plumbtec Keilor East 9325 6211Brewers 9579 2122Brilliant Building Concepts 0408 758 173Builders Bargains Bayswater 9720 8886Builders Bargains Mitcham 9874 7333Builders Bargains Oakleigh 9874 7333Builders Best Buys 0419 995 504Builders Reno. Warehouse Carrum Downs 9775 1944Builders Reno. Warehouse Mitcham 9872 4112Cabbyvac 1300 650 553Camberwell Bathrooms Toorak 9889 0005Choice Bathroom & Kitchen Springvale 9548 1033Clearly Frameless Brighton 9544 6111Colonialine Bayswater 9761 4655Cozy Kitchens Kilsyth 9761 4251Deluxe Bathrooms & Tiles Nunawading 9877 2388Designer Laminates Burwood 9888 7400Drain King Thomastown 9460 8000Enduroshield 02 9639 7167Evans Glass Bulleen 9852 0817Everhard Industries 131 926Flair Bathroom Products 1300 369 595Flatpack Kitchens Kilsyth 9728 8400Flatpack Kitchens Bayswater 9762 7055GIA Bathrooms Elwood 0433 154 557Global Kazbi Kilsyth 9761 5629Hafele Dandenong 9212 2059Handi Home Supplies 9460 8000Hettich Australia 1800 687 789Interbath 9558 0655Kitchen Network Campbellfield 9359 2444Kitchen Shack Kilsyth 8761 6240Kitchen Shack Preston 1300 574 225Laminex Melbourne 13 21 36Madison Kitchens Ferntree Gully 9752 3355Magic Kitchens & Furn. Coburg 9350 3544Malcolm St James Sydney 02 9719 2400Manorhouse Malvern 9824 4088Marbletrend Industries Bayswater 9729 6777Marmox Shower Underlay 1300 783 693Megasealed Bathrooms 1300 658 007McCanns Plumbing Plus Essendon 9374 2000McCanns Plumbing Plus Geelong 5223 2233McCanns Plumbing Plus Regent 9470 3366McCanns Plumbing Plus Sunshine 9364 6333McCanns Plumbing Plus Yarraville 9314 6622Murson Builders Ashwood 9885 9911New Millenium Marble Thomastown 9464 0056Nover & Co Bayswater 9729 0666Novus Renovating Greensborough 9432 3676Nuline Cabinets Heidelburg West 9458 2522Panelscape Thomastown 9460 8000Prestige Kitchens Blackburn 1300 885 135Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Albury 02 6021 2655Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Cheltenham 03 9553 1331Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Hallam 03 9702 3800Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Mitcham 03 9872 3199Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Mornington 03 5976 4155Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Port Melbrne 03 9645 4866Plumbers’ Supplies Co-op Preston 03 9484 9299Plumbtec Ballarat 5334 3208Potter’s Bath & Kitchen Centre Keilor East 9336 3555Quoss Transformer Sydney 1300 783 699Saniflo Sydney 1300 554 779

Southcape Tapware Sydney 02 9666 8100Stormtech Grates Sth Nowra 02 4423 1989Tapware Centre Bentleigh 9557 1109Tempo Kitchens Thomastown 9466 2688Topform Australia Thomastown 9462 6666The Bathroom Specialist Campbellfield 9357 8989Tile Drilling Service Warrenwood 0409 538 536Vinidex 13 11 69Zesta Kitchens Mt Waverley 9543 5755Zesta Kitchens Nunawading 8878 9555Zesta Kitchens Richmond 9429 7616Zesta Kitchens Southland 9584 4491Tradelink Plumbing Centres Bayswater 9729 2988Tradelink Plumbing Centres Briar Hill 9435 6755Tradelink Plumbing Centres Brooklyn 9312 2433Tradelink Plumbing Centres Bulleen 9852 1223Tradelink Plumbing Centres Campbellfield 9357 8989Tradelink Plumbing Centres Cheltenham 9553 2600Tradelink Plumbing Centres Coburg 9354 3222Tradelink Plumbing Centres Dandenong 9792 0271Tradelink Plumbing Centres Essendon North 9379 7944Tradelink Plumbing Centres Ferntree Gully 9758 7455Tradelink Plumbing Centres Frankston 9786 6666Tradelink Plumbing Centres Hoppers Xing 9749 4070Tradelink Plumbing Centres Lilydale 9739 7933Tradelink Plumbing Centres Mitcham 9873 2411Tradelink Plumbing Centres Mordialloc 9580 5588Tradelink Plumbing Centres Mornington 5975 9000Tradelink Plumbing Centres Mont Albert 9890 0451Tradelink Plumbing Centres Murrumbeena 9568 1744Tradelink Plumbing Centres Narre Warren 8790 1877Tradelink Plumbing Centres North Fitzroy 9481 3666Tradelink Plumbing Centres Pakenham 5941 9644Tradelink Plumbing Centres Richmond 9428 1051Tradelink Plumbing Centres South Melbourne 9645 6877Tradelink Plumbing Centres Springvale 9546 1444Tradelink Plumbing Centres St Kilda 9534 8316Tradelink Plumbing Centres Sunbury 9744 7244Tradelink Plumbing Centres Syndal 9802 8466Tradelink Plumbing Centres Thomastown 9488 1377Tradelink Plumbing Centres Williamstown 9391 1125 DAMP CONTROLTech Dry S.Melbourne 9699 8202Concrete Protection Burnley 9429 3377 DOORS & WINDOWSAll Architectural Hardware Sydney 02 9517 4800Aluminco Australia Clayton 9544 8286Autoslide Sydney 1300 288 675Baker & Davies Moorabbin 9555 3322 Boronia Door Centre Bayswater 9729 2299Canterbury Windows Springvale 1800 104 000Colonial Warehouse Williamstown 9397 5816Doors A-Plenty Reservoir 9478 2555Freedom Retractable Flyscreens Richmond 1300 727 336Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9544 3263Knobs & Brass Galore Hallam 9796 3111Knobs & Knockers Brighton 9592 6630McKay Joinery East Preston 9484 1764Magicseal Insect Screens Waterways 9769 0445Omega Corp Security Footscray 9689 3488PC Joinery New Gisborne 0407 573 279Profile Doors Thornbury 9416 9697Rylock Windows & Doors Nunawading 9877 9577Schots Home Emporium Clifton Hill 9482 6400Steptoe’s Collingwood 9419 9366The Door Store Moorabbin 9532 3055Uptons Shield Somerton 8339 2252Wrought Iron Renovators Preston 0406 178 128 BLINDSViva Blinds Essendon North 1800 457 775 BUILDING SUPPLIESAll Grades Timber & Hard. Coburg North 9354 0124Archiclad Fibre Cement Thomastown 9460 1144BlueScope Steel 1800 022 999Chatterton Lacework Tullamarine 1800 815 475Coldstream Timber & Hard. Coldstream 9739 1387Costless Bolts Moorabbin 9555 1922Dahlson’s Hardware Cranbourne 5996 7277Dahlson’s Hardware Croydon North 9726 4555Dahlson’s Hardware Kilsyth South 9726 4555Dahlson’s Hardware Laverton 9254 6700Demac Timber & Hardw. Heathmont 9738 2411 DeMar Timber Centre Clifton Hill 9481 3200Discount Warehouse Glenroy 9304 3788Fantech Mulgrave 1300 387 587Fasten-Lok Supplies 1800 829 988Formica 132 136HANDIY Products Sydney 02 4677 2533Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9530 9468Hoogies Hardware Yarra Glen 9730 1611Jackson’s Hardware Boronia 9762 3622Jalex Hardware www.jalex.com.au

Jaydes Hardware Newmarket 9376 1236JMJ Timber & Hardware Tullamarine 9330 2911John Stonemart Thomastown 9359 0898JPS Coatings 9357 6644Kilsyth Bargain Centre Kilsyth 9761 5511Marmox Australia 1300 783 693Melbourne Hardware Fitzroy North 9481 4973Oldfields 1300 306 888Parbury Building Products Scoresby 1300 361 313Penhalluriak’s B’dng Supplies Caulfield S. 9523 6000Pickwick House Clifton Hill 9489 0671Renovations Warehouse Dandenong 9792 9288Robot Trading Co Dromana 5987 1166Robot Trading Co Notting Hill 9543 3322Robot Trading Co Preston 9487 9700Robot Trading Co Sunshine 9363 0666Schot’s Restoration Clifton Hill 9482 6400Stratco Dandenong 9767 6363Stratco Deer Park 8390 1111Stratco Ferntree Gully 9724 6100Stratco Epping 9465 6333Taylors Lakes Sand & Soil Taylors Lakes 9390 9455The Bargain Centre Dandenong 9794 8288The Restoration Store Melbourne 9818 0091Vinco Hardware Products Sydney 02 9517 4800Home Hardware Beaconsfield 9707 5055Home Hardware Belgrave South 9754 2956Home Hardware Brighton 9596 2888Home Hardware Camberwell 9830 1922Home Hardware Caulfield 9509 9811Home Hardware Cheltenham 9584 8855Home Hardware Clifton Hill 9489 8255Home Hardware Eltham 9439 5533Home Hardware Footscray 9689 1444Home Hardware Malvern 9571 1250Home Hardware Melton 9743 5033Home Hardware Richmond 9428 1206Home Hardware Rye 5985 2247Home Hardware Seville 5964 4573Home Hardware Somerville 5977 5237Home Hardware Sth Melbourne 9699 8655Home Hardware Syndal 9802 9211Home Hardware Tooronga 9822 3381Mitre 10 Bayswater 9729 1355Mitre 10 Box Hill 9890 0737Mitre 10 Brooklyn 9314 6322Mitre 10 Geelong S. 5221 2899Mitre 10 Geelong W. 5229 5400Mitre 10 Clifton Hill 9489 8899Mitre 10 Cranbourne 5996 1003Mitre 10 Diamond Creek 9438 2077Mitre 10 Heidelberg 9457 2645Mitre 10 Hoppers Crossing 9749 6499Mitre 10 Karingal 9789 7999Mitre 10 Melton 9747 9799Mitre 10 Moorabbin 9553 0155Mitre 10 Mornington 5975 4788Mitre 10 Niddrie 9379 1001Mitre 10 Pakenham 5941 1477Mitre 10 Watsonia 9435 2555Mitre 10 Werribee 9741 2099Thrifty Link Ascot Vale 9370 1427Thrifty Link Bacchus Marsh 5367 2089Thrifty Link Balnarring 5983 1404Thrifty Link Brighton 9592 2837Thrifty Link City 9602 3444Thrifty Link Clifton Hill 9489 8899Thrifty Link Dandenong 9792 3599Thrifty Link Oakleigh 9568 8047Thrifty Link Pearcedale 5978 7300Thrifty Link Prahran 9510 3077Thrifty Link St Kilda 9534 5454Thrifty Link Upper Beaconsfield 5944 3310Thrifty Link Watsonia 9434 7950Thrifty Link Whittlesea 9716 2008Thrifty Link Williamstown 9397 6234 BUILDING & GARDEN SUPPLIESAaron’s Outdoor Rec. Campbellfield 9308 5111Aussie Outdoors Bayswater 9729 5566Bark King Group Montrose 9728 5200Barton Glass Box Hill 9899 1533Baybrown Garden Supp. Ringwood 9847 0888Beaconsfield Garden Supp. Beaconsfield 9707 5144Bennett’s Garden & Building Supp. Ashwood 9807 9293Manna Gum Ferntree Gully 9752 2434Melbourne’s Mower Centre Mitcham 9872 3132Melbourne Turf Supp. Ringwood 9847 0111Officer Garden & Building Supp. Officer 5943 1229Sherwyn Garden Supplies Montrose 9728 4488Studfield Garden Centre Bayswater 9729 6100Victoria Garden Cottages Croydon 1300 660 817 BALUSTERS & GATESIntl Metal Security Preston 9480 3343 HEATING & COOLINGAffordable Fireplaces W. Footscray 9689 5885

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Capital Safety 1800 245 002 Artemide Lighting 1300 135 709AURA bed linen 03 9552 6090Aussie Pumps 02 8865 3500Austral Precast 1300 778 668Axolotl Group 02 9666 1207Beko Appliances 1300 282 356BenQ Electronics 1300 130 336Bondor InsulLiving panels 1300 300 099Boral Bricks 1300 134 002Boral Timber 1800 818 317Bosch Appliances 1300 368 339Breville Appliances 1300 139 798Brickworks Products 13 27 42Bristile Roofing 1300 274 784Cabot’s Timbercare 1800 011 006Caesarstone Benchtops 1300 119 119Candana Designs 02 9389 8631Cannon Gas Log Heaters 1300 727 421Coldbuster Australia 1300 653 914CSR Gyprock 1300 306 556CSR Hebel 1300 369 448Cub Cadet Mowers 1300 951 594Daniel Robertson Bricks 13 27 42De Dietrich Appliances 1300 694 583Delsa Bathware & Design 02 9712 0900EGR Building Products 07 3718 1100Electrolux Appliances 1300 365 305Enware Australia 02 9525 9511Excalibur Tools 02 9624 7200Feast Watson 1800 252 502Festool Australia 1300 063 900Fielders Roofing 1800 182 255Fox Line Design 02 6280 0110Gaggenau Appliances 1300 727 421Hansgrohe Bathroomware 1800 00 19 01Heatmaster Fireplaces 03 9761 7130ISM Objects 1300 888 646Jarradale Wood Heaters 08 9493 6512Jetmaster Fireplaces 02 9597 7222Jim’s Building Inspections 1300 765 618Just Bathroomware 02 8070 9207Kaldewei Bathroomware 02 9509 0000Kambrook Appliances 1300 139 798Kemlan Fireplaces 07 3490 5560Kohler Bathroom Products 1800 228 476Lawn Solutions 1300 883 711Makinex Tools 1300 795 953Master Distributors 03 9538 9200Memory Lane 03 9370 6765Monier Roofing 1800 666 437Paarhammer Windows & Doors 03 5368 2645Paco Jaanson 1800 006 260PARISI Products 02 9559 3666PGH Bricks & Pavers 131 579Porter’s Paints 1800 656 664Quick-Step Flooring 03 9798 0808Quicksmart Homes 02 8920 8007Reece Plumbing Centres 03 9274 0000Robertsons Brick Tiles 03 8199 9599Rover Lawn Equipment 1300 951 594Rust-Oleum Paints 1300 784 476Safe Bath Australasia 1800 505 712Sampford IXL 1300 727 421Schots Home Emporium 1300 774 774Sharp Appliances 1300 135 530SHOWER PLUG 02 9476 8818Smeg Appliances 02 8667 4888Stormtech Architectural Grates 02 4423 1989SurePave paver-system 1800 012 681The Fire Company 02 9997 3050The Flood Company 1800 226 113Thermogroup 1300 368 631Viridian Glass 1800 810 403Worx Power tools 1300 889 028Zodiac Pool Equipment 1800 688 552

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NAME SUBURB PHONE NAME SUBURB PHONE NAME SUBURB PHONE NAME SUBURB PHONEAgnews Fireplaces Richmond 9426 2900Amuheat Sydney 02 9114 6934Antique Firegrates Surrey Hills 9898 5040Australian Mantlepiece Camberwell 9889 0866Bradmac Air Conditioning Thomastown 9466 4333Cheminees Chazelles Mornington 5977 0899Eco Pacific Airconditioning Dandenong Sth 9706 6228Gas Log Fires Brighton 9596 2644Kev Wignell Trading Co. Abbotsford 9417 3315Pot Belly Stove Co Ferntree Gully 9758 7777Real Flame Richmond 9428 4443Regency Fireplaces 1800 081 978Sneddons’ Yarraville 9314 7172Thermofilm Springvale 9562 3455 FLOORINGBoral Timber 1800 818 317Complete Floor Service Ringwood 9870 9129Just Old Flooring Thomastown 9460 1477R&D Timber Products Reservoir 9462 1899Sandpaper Plus Fairfield 9499 8753Serfloor Australia Hallam 9796 4626Skilled Floors Burwood 9808 9000Tasmanian Oak Floorboards 0400 873 371Tek Enterprises Campbellfield 9357 6980 FENCING Aussie Outdoors Bayswater 9729 5566Chatterton Lacework Tullamarine 1800 815 475 GUTTERING PRODUCTSAce Gutters Braeside 9586 4888The Leaf Man Melbourne 1300 888 743 HIRE EQUIPMENTAdam Hire & Scaffolding Mordialloc 9580 8217Citiwest Rentals Werribee 9748 6811Citiwest Rentals Williamstown 9399 1311Coates Hire Coburg 9384 0242Epsom Hire Mordialloc 9580 5470Kennards Hire Airport West 03 9338 8744Kennards Hire Bayswater 03 9720 6999Kennards Hire Brooklyn 03 9314 1511Kennards Hire Clayton 03 9549 4999Kennards Hire Dandenong 03 9791 2155Kennards Hire Frankston 03 9783 8499Kennards Hire Geelong 03 5243 9468Kennards Hire Moorabbin 03 9563 9777Kennards Hire Narre Warren 03 9704 0444Kennards Hire Preston 03 9416 7777Kennards Hire Richmond 03 9428 3111Kennards Hire Sth Melbrne 03 9646 3232Kennards Hire Thomastown 03 9465 8666Monash Hire Hastings 9579 4000National Hire N. Melbourne 9326 3000 HOME IMPROVEMENTSEuropean Prestige 1300 368 983Extension Factory Mulgrave 9561 5444Hille’s Home Extension Airport West 9379 8022Hills Industries 08 8301 3200Home Ideas Centre Clayton 9544 9611Home Ideas Centre Geelong 5278 8066Pottery Plus Bayswater 9720 1222Recollections Richmond 9428 0844Recollections Ormond 9578 8818Stately Paving & Landscaping Werribee South 0413 343 569The Building Centre 1300 884 876 LIGHTING & ELECTRICALBeacon Lighting Strathmore 9374 4022Beacon Lighting Sunshine 9312 7712Home of Lights Fairfield 9499 5116Home of Lights Nunawading 9894 4133Home of Lights Ormond 9578 8611Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9544 3263Ideal Electrical Keilor Park 9331 6222Ideal Electrical Kilsyth 8756 2100Ideal Electrical Nunawading 9873 8844Light Up Fawkner 9537 2299Light Up Springvale 9540 3477Local Lighting Hoppers Crossing 9748 9919Memory Lane Ascot Vale 9370 6765Surrey Lighting Surrey Hills 9836 0836 METAL PRODUCTSAluminium Trade Centre Clayton 9544 6659Melbourne Al & Iron Lacework Fairfield 9489 5100 PAINT STRIPPINGPeelaway Australia Melbourne 02 9746 6733 PAINT & WALLPAPER3D Paint & Colour Campbellfield 9359 28113D Paint & Colour Narre Warren 9796 6521Adicolor Decorative Paints Sydney 02 9599 6993Blitz Paints Sydney 02 9623 4022Bristol Decorator Centres Victoria 13 16 86

Colours R Us South Yarra 9827 6469Dulux Trade Centre Armadale 03 9509 9011Dulux Trade Centre Bayswater 03 9729 2455Dulux Trade Centre Camberwell 03 9882 2384Dulux Trade Centre Eltham 03 9439 6682Dulux Trade Centre Frankston 03 9783 2803Dulux Trade Centre Moorabbin 03 9557 9322Dulux Trade Centre Narre Warren 03 9796 6521Dulux Trade Centre Nunawading 03 9878 8211Dulux Trade Centre Preston 03 9484 5711Dulux Trade Centre Springvale 03 9574 1297Dulux Trade Centre Sunshine 03 9363 3622Dulux Trade Centre West Melbourne 03 9326 8458FX Australia Sydney 02 9725 5888Haymes Paint Dandenong 9792 5514Heritage Paints & Decor Balwyn 9817 2222Inspirations Paint & Colour 1300 467 747ITW Polymers & Fluids 02 9757 8800Let’s Clean 02 9438 2047Malvern Paint & Tim. Fn. Malvern 9885 2883Megatreat Liquid Stone 02 6241 7477Olarenshaws Sunshine 9311 2306Paintaway Bayswater 9720 7211Paintaway Dandenong 9793 6544Paintaway Preston 9480 6799Paintaway Sunshine 9334 7999Paint Mart Airport West 9335 5573Paintmobile Dandenong 9794 8688Paintmobile Preston 9484 6100PaintPlace Croydon 9725 2800PaintPlace Pakenham 5941 7977PaintRight Berwick 9707 1565PaintRight Cowes 5952 2522PaintRight Eltham 9439 9696PaintRight Fitzroy North 9489 6139PaintRight Lilydale 9735 5162PaintRight Melton 9743 1781PaintRight North Coburg 9354 4870PaintRight Nunawading 9877 4800PaintRight Pt Melbourne 9645 4081PaintRight Ringwood 9870 1668PaintRight South Bank 9317 9789Paint Shield Thomastown 9466 1611Paint Spot Bentleigh 9557 2862Paint Spot Bundoora 9467 5114Paint Spot Carrum Downs 9776 9277Paint Spot Craigieburn 9308 2177Paint Spot Footscray 9689 8500Paint Spot Frankston 9781 1288Paint Spot Hoppers Crossing 8742 9200Paint Spot Knox 9801 8011Paint Spot Moorabbin 9555 0555Paint Spot Niddrie 9335 5573Paint Spot Sunbury 9744 2593Paint Spot Sunshine 9311 9333Paint Spot Windsor 9521 2111Painting Buddy 0423 231 336Porter’s Paints Prahran 9521 7818Porter’s Paints Fitzroy 9486 9599Quantum Timber Finishes 9776 8831Sikkens Woodcare Sydney 02 9360 4500Solver Paints Narre Warren 8790 1872Supreme Paints Sydney 02 9821 1224The Flood Company Highett 9555 9244The Paint Drop Carnegie 9578 0401Top Paint Fitzroy 9419 4166Trade Paints Laverton N 9369 3455Viponds Paints North Coburg 9350 4188Wagner Spray Tech 1800 064 790Yarraville Paints West Footscray 9314 8610Zinsser Asia Pacific 1300 784 476 PLASTERING SUPPLIESArchiclad Thomastown 9460 1144Aust. Plasterboard Co Campbellfield 9305 4088Bayside Plaster Moorabbin 9576 5233Bell Plaster Brunswick 9388 1669BGC Plasterboard 1300 306 223Boral Plasterboard Sup. Airport West 9330 3411Boral Plasterboard Sup. Altona North 9314 9335Boral Plasterboard Sup. Berwick 9707 4522Boral Plasterboard Sup. Hoppers Crossing 9748 5111Boral Plasterboard Sup. Lynbrook 9791 2855Boral Plasterboard Sup. Mt Waverley 9544 4788Boral Plasterboard Sup. Nunawading 9878 7666Boral Plasterboard Sup. Murrumbeena 9570 1228Boral Plasterboard Sup. Port Melbourne 9645 1877Boral Plasterboard Sup. Ringwood 9879 5399Boral Plasterboard Sup. Sunbury 9740 9300Boral Plasterboard Sup. Thomastown 9466 3606Chad Plaster Oakleigh South 9544 8899Chad Plaster Oakleigh 9579 2944Croydon Plaster Mould. Bayswater 9729 5505F Vitale & Sons Essendon 9375 2571

Hopkins Plaster Studio Armadale 9824 4299Northern Plasterboard Thomastown 9466 3666PlastaMasta Centre Bayswater 9738 0111PlastaMasta Centre Hallam 9702 3099PlastaMasta Centre Moorabbin 9576 5233Surrey Plaster Products Surrey Hills 9830 5299The Render Warehouse Oakleigh 9540 0963Top Line Cornice Sunshine 9364 6222 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTAltech Equipment Sunbury 1800 268 324Auspower Bayswater 9720 6886Baybury Power Equip. Bayswater 9729 1250Brentool Campbellfield 9305 4554Bric-Crete Tools Kilsyth 9761 5336Chris Hunter Sales Melbourne 0419 884 194Clampline Distributors Brisbane 07 3807 4080Excalibur Tools 02 9624 7200GBT Tools Campbellfield 9357 6168H B Fuller 1800 423 855Hare & Forbes Dandenong 9212 4422Kaylock 9482 4911Langfords Tool Shop Frankston 9786 3108Ladderworld Reservoir 9462 4007Prestige Power Tools Mordialloc 9587 0400Ridgid Tools Campbellfield 9930 7000Store-Safe 9314 0444The Tool Centre Co. McKinnon 9578 2022United Tools Airport West 9338 0811United Tools Coburg 9354 0744United Tools Dandenong 9791 7776United Tools Fairfield 03 9486 2088United Tools South Melbourne 9696 5722United Tools Springvale 9546 1033United Tools Williamstown 9391 5088 ROOFINGAttic Ladders Oakleigh 9570 8882Ceilink Sydney 02 9821 2199Ceiling Dust Removal 0438 643 513Cool World Solar Brighton 1300 474 835Deks 8727 8800Gargoyles & Dragons Reservoir 9836 9555Light & Space Bulleen 9852 0311Mack Bros Caulfield 9571 7911Polycarb Roofing Supplies Nunawading 9894 2488Topglaze Roofing Melbourne 1800 88 77 98Versiclad Sydney 02 9821 2199Water Guys Moorabbin 9555 5799 SAFETYProtecta Group Sydney 1300 88 12 32Safemaster 1300 889 875Safety Anchors 1300 24 24 84Sayfa systems Boronia 8727 9000 SECOND-HAND SUPPLIESA&R Campbellfield 9357 2900Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9544 3263Lost Ark Restorers Barn Williamstown 9397 3643Richmond Second-Hand Richmond 9427 0933Select Salvage Kensington 9376 2543Steptoe’s Collingwood 9419 9366Urban Salvage Spotswood 9391 0466 STAINED GLASSAce Leadlight Burwood 9808 4722Essendon Leadlights Essendon 9331 3299Hartley Leadlights Essendon 9374 1071 SKYLIGHTSVELUX Skylights Sydney 02 9550 3288 STAIRCASESAttic Ladders Oakleigh 9570 8882 TILES & PAVERSAccent Ceramics Essendon 9331 0851Any Tile Oakleigh 9563 4422Ballarat Tiles Ballarat 5333 5336 Better Bricks & Paving Geelong 5249 4555C&T Tile One Bendigo 5441 3977Canterbury Court Yards Surrey Hills 9830 5703CBFD Ceramics Werombi 02 4653 1026Classy Tiles Rowville 9764 8777Cobblestone Paving 9359 0611Creative Design Tiles Coburg East 9350 7266Creative Tile Gallery Carrum Down 9775 1515Decor Pebble Burwood 9888 9888Decorator Tiles Greensborough 9434 6800Graphic Tile Studio Preston 9470 2266Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9544 3263Hynes Tiles Hoppers Crossing 8742 9600Ital Ceramics Brunswick 9387 5911Kefton Ceramics Balwyn 9817 6177Lifestiles Point Cook 9369 1103Lilydale Tiles Lilydale 9739 5228Living Edge Ceramics Campbellfield 9359 3515Luscombe Tiles Essendon 9379 1533

Luscombe Tiles Sunbury 9744 7565Megatreat Liquid Stone 02 6241 7477Melbourne Brick Co Bayswater 1300 722 102Melbourne Brick Co Glen Inis 1300 722 102Melbourne Brick Co Hallam 1300 722 102Melbourne Brick Co Hoppers Crossing 1300 722 102Mitcham Tile Centre Nunawading 9874 7142North East Tiles Wangaratta 5721 2077Olde English Tiles Richmond 9427 7677Pavers Plus Ringwood 9870 0900Prestige Tiles Shepparton 5831 2060Romano Tiles Kilsyth 9720 4633Romano Tiles Preston 9478 5838RFM Tiles Thomastown 9464 6699Southern Tile Moorabbin 9555 8889Supergress Tiles Lalor 9401 4255The Tile People Bairnsdale 5152 6828The Tile People Ballarat 5333 5336The Tile People Balwyn 9817 6177The Tile People Bendigo 5441 3977The Tile People Carrum Downs 9775 1515The Tile People East Keilor 9336 4222The Tile People Eltham 9439 2211The Tile People Essendon 9379 1533The Tile People Geelong 5229 9111The Tile People Hoppers Crossing 8742 9600The Tile People Lilydale 9739 5228The Tile People Preston 9470 2266The Tile People Rowville 9764 8777The Tile People Shepparton 5831 2060The Tile People Sunbury 9744 7567The Tile People Wangaratta 5721 2077The Tile People Warrnambool 5562 7566The Tile Place Mitcham 9872 5119The Tile Shed East Keilor 9336 4222The Tile Studio Blackburn 9894 2219Ultimate Tiles Narre Warren 9704 9900Ultimate Tiles Pakenham 5941 6900 Volare Concepts Geelong 5278 7988Welsh’s Tiles Warrnambool 5562 7566Western Distributors Sunshine North 8312 0044Yarrabee Clayton 9544 7839Yeoman Tiles Eltham 9439 2211 TIMBER PRODUCTSArchideck Australia Bayswater 0418 567 201Australian Recycled Timber Campbellfield 9359 0300Aust. Timber Moulding Sunshine N 9310 7788Australian Treated Pine Campbellfield 9305 2000A. Lewis & Co. Ormond 9578 6218Australia Lattice & Timber Dandenong Nth 9793 6288Biowood Composite Decking Melbourne 0422 877 839Boral Timber 1800 818 317Chippys Timber Ringwood 9879 4296Glenferrie Timber Hawthorn 9818 6669Demak Timber & Hardware Ferntree Gully 9756 0444Demak Timber & Hardware Heathmont 9738 2411Easycraft Brisbane 1800 852 086Epping Timber Epping 9401 1033Hughes Renovators Paradise Huntingdale 9544 3263Hume City Timber Coolaroo 0403 327 122Karem Woodcraft Bayswater 9720 7266Kilsyth Bargain Centre Kilsyth 9761 5511Lifetime Pine Bulleen 9850 4222Lyrebird Enterprises Moorabbin 9555 4620Nullabor Sustainable Timber Williamstown 9399 9300Plyco Fairfield 9499 4997Plyco Mornington 5975 7911Plyco Springvale 1300 75 99 66Precision Woodworks Moorabbin 9553 2633R Cornall & Son Reservoir 9469 7333Shiver Me Timbers Maidstone 9317 7122Tilling Timber 1800 337 703Timber Advisory Service Blackburn 9875 5000WR Timbers Kilsyth 9761 4300 WATERPROOFINGCPC Shower Plug 02 9440 8800Gripset Industries 1800 650 435The Waterstop Shop Oakleigh 9569 7687 WARDROBES & SHOWER SCREENSU-Nique Storage Systems Cheltenham 9553 4585Wardrobe World Ballarat 5335 8579Wardrobe World Croydon 0438 069 018Wardrobe World Essendon 0418 178 498Wardrobe World Geelong 0423 002 232Wardrobe World Greensborough 0407 362 116Wardrobe World Leongatha 0407 863 383Wardrobe World Mildura 0427 596 733Wardrobe World Moorabbin 9555 3466Wardrobe World Mornington 5976 3112Wardrobe World Pakenham 5940 2225Wardrobe World Traralgon 5176 5588Wardrobe World Warrnambool 0409 094 045

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Bathing chair for disabilities

A bathing chair that lowers and raises people with disabilities and in-firmities so they can safely enter and leave the bath has been introduced by Safe Bath Australasia. The battery-powered Aqua Joy Bath Lift can reduce substantially the costs of renovating homes to suit people with disabilities because it can fit without modification into existing baths, including walk-in, spa and traditional types. Instead of renovating or building an entirely new bathroom, an Aqua Joy Bath Lift is simply placed inside an existing bath and [at the push of a button] the bather sitting on it moves into and out of the bath. The swivel seat projects over the lip of the bath so users can move easily onto it; then it slides back over the bath to place the occupant into the bath. It is ideal for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and walk-ers. Transferring from a wheelchair to the bath-lift is unproblematic because the transfer is made at the same level between the two seats. One charge generally lasts for 15 lifts; but it will not lower unless there is sufficient charge to rise back to the top of the bath.

Aqua Joy Bath Lifts are both portable and versatile. They are suit-able for deep baths, (having a maximum seat height of 460mm); as well as for shallow baths (with a minimum seat height of 88mm); and the maximum weight limit is 170kg. It separates easily into two compact sections, saving storage space and enabling portabil-ity. Being able to take it to hotels or to a relative’s house eliminates the need to find accommodation with specialised facilities. A range of accessories is available, such as vertical detachable side flaps, lap belts, chest restraints, head rests and pommels, enabling children and adults suffering Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, and other debilitating illnesses to enjoy a bath in safety without fear of injury.

Lower cost alternative tile for that slate-roof look

Bristile Roofing has devel-oped a new roofing product, their Visum3 roof tile, de-signed 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 fea-tures a low profile design with a slim 9mm nose to achieve ultra-flat 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-renova-tors to replicate a slate finish on any project.

The Visum3 range is available in five monotone and duotone col-ours comprising: Slate, dark grey tone; Truffle, mid brown; Russet, vibrant red terracotta with darker shades; Old England, earthy ter-racotta 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 colour-for-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 insulat-ing 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.

Ride-on mower for medium sized blocks

The Made-in-USA Cub Cadet RZT S46 [$5100] is a zero-turn ride-on mower that is suitable for medium to large-sized blocks and comes with features to enhance the overall mowing experience. Sitting atop a large 117cm twin-blade cutting deck, the 22hp V-twin Professional-Grade Kohler® Courage engine provides a superior ride and qui-eter 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 de-signed 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 arm rests for added comfort.

Be safe working at heights

Capital Safety has released their new Nano-Lok™edge self-retracting 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 work-ing length lifeline, ergonomic design, and is available in single or twin (100% tie-off) units. Its tough lifeline material, innova-tive 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 gal-vanised cable or webbing lifelines; various hook/karabiner options; and an easy-to-install connector for direct harness attachment.

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