Laundry design and build ideas
How to design your laundry
Designing a good laundry is often a matter of balancing what you need, with the amount of space that's actually available. Find out how best to design a laundry that'll meet your family's needs.
What is a 'European laundry'?
There's plenty of debate about what the term 'European laundry' actually means. Find out what to expect - and how best to plan a European laundry.
Standard laundry spaces and clearances
A badly designed laundry won't just be uncomfortable and inconvenient - it can also be dangerous. Find out how much space should be allowed for different parts of your laundry.
How to tile and waterproof a bathroom
Find out more about how waterproofing and tiling are done to ensure that they meet the relevant Australian Standards.
Where should hot water systems be installed?
The position of your hot water system relative to your taps is vital to your system's efficiency. Find out how best to plan your layout, and what to consider when space is limited.
Traps, drains and wastes
Also called drains and plugholes, wastes are the grills through which water is drained as it leaves your bathroom. Find out what variations exist for wastes.
WaterMark labels
The WaterMark certification label signifies that a plumbing product complies with certain quality and performance standards.
Distance between water and power points
Regulations in Australia restrict where you're able to position power points in relation to sinks and taps. Find out what the rules say, and how far your power points will need to be from your kitchen sink.
Waterproofing for floors
An important part of building a bathroom is to ensure that floors and walls are properly waterproofed, to prevent rot and mould.
Laundry floors
Laundry floors are very similar to kitchen floors in terms of demands, and because they're often next to each other these rooms often share a floor covering.
Basins and sinks
Learn what differentiates different kinds of basins and sinks in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, as well as what types are available, and how they're attached to your plumbing systems.
Lagging and heat loss
See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water system.
Grey water systems
Just because water from the tap has been used, it doesn't mean it can't be used again. See how grey water systems can help reduce your water waste.
Sink and tap regulations
There are several regulations in Australia that affect how you buy plumbing products, how they need to be positioned in relation to other parts of your kitchen, and how they need to be installed.