A collection of ideas and notes from Armrock’s recent bathroom renovation projects. From drains and laminates to tiles and tubs, every decision matters in a reno. This information is here to help you start thinking about the options and decisions that will make your project a success.
Is Polished Concrete ‘The Look’ For You?
Could the Polished Concrete look be the solution for your Gold Coast bathroom renovation? This style is popular and can bring interest and value to your design in part or whole. In this article we’ll explore some practical applications of polished concrete style for bathrooms, with examples from recent Armrock bathroom renovations. What is Polished Concrete…
Water Efficiency Ratings For Kitchen and Bathroom Products
When you’re purchasing products for your new kitchen or bathroom, it’s worth paying attention to their water efficiency ratings. These ratings indicate how ‘thirsty’ the products are – and how much water (and money) you can save by using them. In Australia, The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme uses a rating system to…
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Marble Laminate Benchtops
Laminate benchtops are a fantastic way to get the look and feel of natural materials such as timber and stone, at a fraction of the price. On the Gold Coast QLD, Armrock Constructions is getting great results with laminate options and a particularly popular version is marble laminate. Opulent, lavish and design-oriented, a touch of…
Splashbacks & Benchtops
Every kitchen needs a splashback! In this article, we’ll look at kitchen splashback considerations, options, and popular trends amongst our Gold Coast renovation clients. Quick Splashback FAQ Here are answers to common questions about kitchen splashbacks. If you’re renovating on the Gold Coast, talk to our team for more information about the perfect splashback for…
Industrial Silver Bathroom Style
Bathroom plumbing, tapware, and fixtures and fittings are frequently silver in colour. This is due in part to the manufacture of many components in stainless steel, which is silver in colour. To some extent this has now changed with modern parts now available in a variety of different colours and styles. However, it’s a fact…
Planning Your Custom Bathroom Vanity
When it’s time to plan your custom bathroom vanity, it’s best to keep an open mind – to not be limited by the functionality of the previous vanity. When you’re designing the look, feel and function of your new vanity, there are multiple ways of aligning your budget with the vanity of your dreams. If…
Six Things to Know Before Choosing Tiles For Your Renovation
Looking for the perfect bathroom tiles? It won’t take you long to realise there’s more to choosing tiles than meets the eye. The world of tiles can appear complex, confusing and expensive. The style, functionality and cost of your tiles need to be mapped to your renovation objectives in order to achieve a great result,…
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Starting Your Renovation – Where to Begin
A bathroom or kitchen renovation is a project requiring a number of stages and the application of expertise towards specific goals. Our team specialises in renovations on the Gold Coast QLD, and on this page are some notes designed to improve your understanding of concepts and stages that you may encounter during the renovation process. …
Why Tiling is a Great Solution for Kitchens and Bathrooms
If you’re thinking about using tiles in your bathroom or kitchen makeover, you’re not alone! There are many reasons why tiles are such an enduring solution for both types of rooms. Used in part or whole, tiles bring a strength of presentation and character to practically all of our Gold Coast bathroom renovations. In this…
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Tiled Bathroom Niches
A niche is a great addition to a bathroom that adds functional value to the design. In our recent Gold Coast bathroom renovations, we’re finding tiled bathroom niches to be a popular addition. In this article we’re going to explore this option, with examples from our projects. What is a “Niche”? A ‘niche’, ‘cavity’ or…
Creating Contrast with Gloss White in your Bathroom Renovation
When making decisions about your Gold Coast bathroom renovation, the realm of colour selection is an important one where it’s easy to lose your way. When you’re putting together a prospective colour palette for your bathroom, don’t forget about a common colour that is almost certain to be there already – and how working with…
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Timber Look Laminate
Based on the Gold Coast QLD, Armrock Constructions are bathroom renovation specialists. We use a variety of solutions to achieve optimal results in our renovations. A popular option we’re looking at here are timber-look laminates – they look amazing, especially when used as a bathroom vanity solution. On this page we’ll discuss the advantages of…
Top 10 Gold Coast Bathroom Renovation Trends
Bathroom design changes over the years. Here’s our top-ten bathroom renovation trends from recent projects we’ve done on the Gold Coast QLD. 1. Timber-Style Laminates Access the look of a variety of timbers at a fraction of the price with a timber-style laminate benchtop. We’re achieving some amazing results working with modern laminates, some of…
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