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RENOVATION REVIEW:

I have nothing but praise for Roland and his team at Armrock Constructions who recently completed renovations on two of my bathrooms. From our first contact to the finalisation of both my new bathrooms Roland was nothing but professional, efficient and reliable. The whole job ran like clockwork from start to finish!

Roland has structured his business to make the whole renovation process seamless from directing you straight to suppliers then providing all the professions needed: tilers, plumbers, electricians…..it’s a true one stop shop experience, alleviating many of the stresses of renovating.

Roland’s high standards were evident throughout the whole renovation process, he was dependable, delivered on time and nothing was to much trouble! The whole team provided high quality workmanship resulting in an outstanding renovation.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Roland and his team at Armrock Constructions — you will not be disappointed!!

Pre-Renovation Situation

As you can see, this Gold Coast bathroom was due for an upgrade. Tired features and style, worn by time and usage – this is when we come in to make a difference. Note the layout of the bathroom, and you’ll see in the post-renovation photos below how things have changed. With our complete bathroom renovation team, we can handle layout changes, including all aspects of plumbing, electrical and carpentry work that comes with them.

Post-Renovation: Upgrade Complete

A glimpse through the door reveals the beautiful new upgraded bathroom. New cabinets, fresh tiles, new electrical, new layout, fresh paint – it is our goal to complete renovations that add value to your property and your lifestyle, and this one is no exception.

Gold Coast Bathroom Renovations

Is it time to upgrade your Gold Coast bathroom? Organise a free consultation and quote with Armrock Constructions. We’re dedicated to achieving great outcomes for our valuable clients.

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Are Laminate Splashbacks a Good Bathroom Choice?

Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast. In any bathroom renovation, a number of important choices must be made about materials, inclusions and styles. In this article, we review the topic “Are Laminate Splashbacks a Good Bathroom Choice?”

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What is a Bathroom Splashback?

A splashback goes on the wall directly behind a sink or wet area. It is a distinct section, designed to add a layer of protection against water splashing onto non-water resistant areas, and also has a role to play in the presentation of the room. In the following image, you can see the splashback on the wall beneath the lights, behind the vanity unit.

Bathroom Splashback

Splashbacks can be used in bathrooms, toilets, laundries and kitchens. Splashbacks can be made from different types of materials including tiles, acrylics, glasses, laminates, and other water resistant options. In this article, we’re looking into splashbacks made from laminates, and whether they are a good choice to use in a bathroom.

Do I Need a Bathroom Splashback?

While having a splashback isn’t essential, it is essential to protect your home from water. A splashback is not the only way of achieving this. A popular option in many of our Gold Coast bathroom renovation projects is to extend the wall tiling behind the vanity to provide a layer of water resistance and protection. This style is demonstrated in the following image:

Wall Tiled Splashback

This is just one of many possible ways to solving the problem of protecting your walls from water. Another example follows, where the mirror is extended down to the top of the vanity, ensuring water resistance is achieved:

Mirror as Splashback

While splashbacks aren’t the only way to solve the problem of water-resistance behind the vanity, they are a popular solution for this problem because of the design advantages that they can bring to a bathroom. When the decision is made to include a splashback, the next choice is the type of material to use. Are laminates a good option to use in a bathroom splashback?

Laminate Splashback Viability

Bathroom splashbacks need to be water-resistant, hard-wearing, long-lasting and easy to clean. A high-quality laminate splashback meets all of these criteria. Unlike kitchen splashbacks, where proximity to the heat of a stovetop may rule out a laminated solution, they are definitely a good option to consider in bathrooms.

In addition to these features, laminate splashbacks can also be custom-made by our team to suit your vanity unit, and come in at a favourable price point compared to other splashback options. This makes laminates a highly viable splashback option for bathroom renovations.

Laminate Splashback Benefits

There are heaps of advantages to using a bathroom splashback! Let’s check out some of the common ones, which can improve the functionality and look of your renovated Gold Coast bathroom.

Easy to Clean
A bathroom splashback is usually made of materials such as glass, acrylic or tiles that are easy to clean. They can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any water spots or stains.

Moisture resistance
Splashbacks are designed to be moisture-resistant, which makes them ideal for use in bathrooms where there is a lot of moisture. They can help prevent water damage to the wall behind the sink or vanity, which can be costly to repair.

Protection
A splashback protects the wall behind the sink or vanity from water damage, stains, and mold. This can help extend the life of your bathroom and prevent costly repairs.

Hygiene
A splashback can help prevent the growth of mold and bacteria in the bathroom, which can be harmful to your health. It can also help to maintain a clean and hygienic bathroom.

Design flexibility
Splashbacks are available in a range of materials, colors, and patterns, which makes them a versatile design feature. After all, with bathrooms, it’s all about style! Laminates represent the opportunity to incorporate a huge range of styles into your bathroom design. Check out some of the options available in the Nikpol range here. You can use them to simulate timber, stone, acrylic, or introduce patterns and dynamism into your design. Learn more about timber-look laminates here. Some laminate solutions also include texture, making their presence dimensional and truer to the original material that they are replicating.

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Toilets

Wall-Mounted Cistern
Wall-Mounted Cistern

Choosing a toilet in your bathroom renovation project is an opportunity to update the style, functionality and ecological footprint of your interior design. In this article, we take a look at some considerations behind this significant choice – what type of toilet should you include in your bathroom renovation?

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Types of Toilets

There are many types of toilets! If you’d like to learn about them all, this website has got an extensive list. When you’re choosing one for your Gold Coast bathroom renovation, you don’t need to know every type of toilet in the world. Ultimately, the choice will depend on your stylistic objectives and budget, but here are the ones you should be aware of:

Close-Coupled Toilet

Close-Coupled Toilet
Close-Coupled Toilet

A close-coupled toilet is probably the toilet you think of, when you think of a toilet. The cistern (where the water is held) is visible above the toilet, and the toilet is not connected to the wall. These toilets come in a wide variety of styles and are one of the least expensive option for modern Australian homes.

Back-to-Wall Toilet

Toilet & Bidet
Toilet & Bidet

This back-to-wall toilet was installed by our team in the renovation of a Gold Coast penthouse – nice! This one works just like the close-coupled toilet, except the unit is flush to the wall, creating a neater and more modern impression.

Wall-Mounted Toilet

Wall-Mounted Cistern
Wall-Mounted Cistern

A wall-mounted toilet is built into the wall, and may be elevated from the floor. The cistern is hidden behind the wall, reducing the footprint of the toilet for a minimal and sleek impression.

Water Ratings

Before you purchase a toilet, it’s a great idea to familiarise yourself with the WELS scheme and the energy, and cost-saving benefits of selecting a toilet that uses less water to flush. The following statistics come from www.waterrating.gov.au and illustrate the savings that can be made in water and money across common bathroom and kitchen fixtures. 

For toilets, the water rating label will tell you how much water is used in an average flush.

Every litre less water that a toilet uses in an average flush, will save a typical family of four nearly 6kL and $17.50 each year in water supply charges.

If this family replaces an old single-flush toilet with a flush volume of 12L with a new 4-star toilet with an average flush volume of 3.5L, this will save 50kL and $148 each year on their water bills.

Assumptions: each family member flushes 4 times per day, at an average water price of $2.99/kL (the national average price reported in the 2014–15 Australian Bureau of Statistics Water Account).

You can read more about the WELS scheme here.

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Black & White Contrast Bathroom Renovation

Black & White Bathroom Style
Black & White Bathroom Style

Using a simple contrasted approach to your bathroom design is a popular approach that can be utilised successfully in bathrooms of all shapes and sizes and across the full spectrum of renovation possibilities. In this Gold Coast bathroom, the evidence is plain to see. Join us for a quick tour of this project. To learn more about bathroom renovations, please contact our team. Every project includes a free consultation & quote.

Small & Functional

This is a small bathroom, but we’ve made the most of the space. Our team are experienced in optimising bathrooms and their inclusions – We make sure the fundamentals are covered, such as the way doors open and taps operate. In this room, everything you need is easily accessible. It’s a concise bathroom, and this fact is well-communicated by the sharp, contrasted colour scheme.

Bathroom Layout
Bathroom Layout

Simplicity – A Design Principle

In any type of design, elements are combined together to make a result. There is an optimal amount of variation for any design.. too many variations (colours, shapes, sizes) and the design will lose its edge. Designers know that removing elements is just as important as adding them in. To get the best result, a balance needs to be found between what can be added in and what should be left out. The principle of simplicity clarifies this and is best understood by the popular adage, “Less is More”.

When designing your bathroom, it’s great to consider all of thing things you could have, and then reduce these back to all of the things you should have. This bathroom is a great example. With a minimal approach, it’s guaranteed that important boxes are ticked – that relationships are created between elements and that the overall room has an integrated feeling.

Showerhead Detail

Opting for a combo showerhead gives you total control over both how things work and how they look. This showerhead fits perfectly into the bathroom design, with black tones contrasting nicely against the white tiles. We’ve also included a tiled niche in this bathroom which features a black strip to accentuate its position and create a relationship with other elements. It’s a simple, winning style.

Entering The Bathroom

Entering the bathroom, all features & details are visible including the black & white design, the mounted basin, inset tile drains & niche, and everything you need – toilet, vanity & shower compactly presented and ready to use.

Entering The Bathroom
Entering The Bathroom

Solving Your Bathroom Design

Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast QLD. We can help you through the entire process and guide you to the right bathroom for your home – taking the time to get the important decisions & details right. Our service is integrated, so you don’t need to deal with multiple trades or contractors. Take a look at our services here. We take care of everything!

Design Detail
Design Detail

Small Bathroom Makeovers

Small Bathroom Makeovers
Small Bathroom Makeovers

Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast QLD. Talk to our team about a small bathroom makeover – each project begins with a free consultation and quote. Enjoy the Armrock advantage with custom trade teams, a flexible approach and a commitment to quality with results that speak for themselves.

Small Bathroom Makeover FAQ

How much does a small bathroom makeover cost?

The cost of a small bathroom makeover depends on variables including whether the structure and plumbing are being moved, the types of tiles selected, the extent of the project, and the fixtures and fittings selected. Our bathroom renovations usually range from $7,000 – $15,000, and we provide a free consultation and quote where we can clarify the costs involved for your project. Talk to our team for more information.

What’s the best way to create a sense of size in a small bathroom?

Creating a sense of size in smaller spaces can be accomplished with colour, layout and fixtures and fittings. The most important consideration is often colour choice, with lighter colours creating a sense of visual extension. Talk to our team for more information.

What are the best tiles to use in a small bathroom?

Tiles are an important aspect of any bathroom renovation from the point of view of aesthetics and functionality. Tiling can be done in many ways, but the relationship between tile size and room size is critical to achieving a well-balanced design. Depending on the shape of the room, square or rectangular tiles may be deployed for a more sympathetic style, and oversized tiles sometimes need more room to work with to realise their effect. Learn more about tiling here.

Bathroom Splashback Solutions

An important aspect of any bathroom renovation is the splashback – the protective section that goes on the wall behind the vanity. There are a number of considerations that affect decisions about splashbacks – do you need one? What material should you use? What style should you go for? Armrock Constructions is a leading Gold Coast bathroom renovation company. On this page, we discuss splashbacks to help you understand the important considerations around this inclusion. Learn more about splashbacks and benchtops on this page, or contact our team for a free appraisal and quote for your renovation today.

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What is a Splashback?

A splashback is the name for the protective area on the wall behind a wet area benchtop in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Splashbacks have a dual function. They add a design touch and also protect the wall from water splashes. Since this protection can also be accomplished without a distinct splashback, the design aspect is the most significant to take into account. Here is a picture of a wet area with arrows indicating the splashback:

Do I Need a Splashback?

Where there is a wet area, such as a bathroom vanity, it’s important to protect non-waterproofed aspects from water. Splashbacks aren’t the only way to achieve this. It can also be done with tiling, a popular option in quite a few of our recent Gold Coast bathroom renovation projects. In this case, the tiles perform the role of waterproofing the area, without using a distinct splashback. Here are a couple of examples from our projects:

In other words, you don’t need a splashback, but you do need to ensure your wet area provides suitable protection for your walls, which can also be accomplished with tiling.

What Are Splashbacks Made of?

Splashbacks come in a variety of materials. Examples include tiles, laminate, glass, paint, timber and stainless steel. Splashback options range in quality, looks and functionality. A successful splashback will have a relationship with existing colours or styles in the bathroom. Here are a couple of different ways this can be achieved:

Low-Contrast Splashback

This low-contrast splashback is composed of a half-wall tiled solution. This is a great look that uses contrasting textures of the same colour to create a bathroom that is interestingly different, but very low-key in delivery.

High-Contrast Splashback

This tiled splashback creates a higher contrast against the lighter basin and vanity unit. At the same time, it manages to create a contrast with darker elements in the bathroom, such as the tinted glass and dark tapware.

Integrated Vanity Splashback

Utilising the same material for the benchtop and splashback is a safe and popular approach. There are a world of possibilities with splashbacks, but our team is here to help. We know what will look good, and can help you to arrive at the bathroom layout you need to create your ideal bathroom.

Four Key Splashback Requirements

1. Waterproof

A splashback should be sufficiently waterproof to prevent water permeating the wall. Apart from the material used, this requires a professional installation.

2. Environmental Tolerance

A splashback may be located close to heat sources including stovetop elements or device motors (e.g. fridge / microwave). A splashback should be equipped to tolerate heat from these sources. Our team will work with you to ensure your materials are up to the task required.

3. Look Great

A splashback should look great! It doesn’t need to be flamboyant or OTT to do so. Well-laid tiles always look fantastic even with the simplest design, and our team can help you create a design that will work for your walls. 

4. Easy to Clean

Some materials are easier to clean than others. Ease of cleaning and maintenance should always be considered when selecting kitchen inclusions! 

For assistance with splashbacks on the Gold Coast, talk to our renovation team today – we’re here to help!

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Armrock Constructions specialises in bathroom renovations on the Gold Coast. Talk to our team for assistance with your bathroom renovation. We provide a free consultation and quote.

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