https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/ bathroomwerx.com.au Blog en 06/03/2012 12:00:00 AM https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/recycling-bathrooms-good-for-the-environment https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/recycling-bathrooms-good-for-the-environment Bathrooms and Toilet facilities are the most expensive part of a renovation per square metre than any other part of a house or commercial premises. This is because all the trades are required to be hired to complete this type of renovation and this can be very costly and difficult to co-ordinate so the project is finished in a timely manner. Today there are many options available to restore existing bathroom fixtures and fittings instead of replacing them with new items. Of course you can replace them with new items and there are a plethora of suppliers in the market you can ch... Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/upcycle-your-bathroom https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/upcycle-your-bathroom Upcycle your bathroom: Renovating alternatives for the environmentally conscious bathroom renovator. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics*, Australia has a strong dependence on landfill as a form of waste management. The majority of waste that is not recycled or re-used in Australia is disposed of in the nation's landfills. Landfills can impact on air, water and land quality. Landfill gas, mainly methane, is produced by decomposing organic waste which contributes to global warming when released to the air. Water moving from, or through, landfill waste for... Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/8-bathroom-renovation-tips---ideas https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/8-bathroom-renovation-tips---ideas Eight top bathroom renovation tips from 33 Years in Bathrooms  Determine what will be your must-haves and "lux"-haves.  The essentials such as a good-sized bath and extensive storage, need to be accounted for in the budget, while more luxurious items (such as a rainshower), should only be considered when the final costings are completed. Less is more a simple, pristine, uncluttered layout utilising clever storage will make your bathroom appear more spacious and engaging. Make the most of every space by adding recessed niches (great to store things) an... Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/do-i-need-to-certify-my-new-bathroom- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/do-i-need-to-certify-my-new-bathroom- Is bathroom certification required? The answer is yes and no. If you are renovating your bathroom like for like, keeping the exact same functionality and design in your bathroom by simply updating tiles and fittings, then you do not require certification. However if you are changing anything structural, by removing a wall, cupboard, or modifying any plumbing, then you will need Certification. This includes things like expanding the bathroom, changing windows, removing a bath or hand basin, and tampering with the waterproofing. Here is what's involved in certificat... Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/bathroom-werx-available-in-regional-cities https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/bathroom-werx-available-in-regional-cities Bathroom Werx recently expanded it's operations from major cities, and now operates in regional cities across Australia. On top of offering the following services: Complete Bathroom Makeovers Bathtubs & Spa Baths Basins & Vanities Shower Areas Wall tiles Specialist Chip Repair Service You can now take advantage of Bathroom Werx cutting edge technology and professionalism in a regional city near you. Whether you have a minor chip which needs repairing, or you require a complete bathroom resurfacing or re-tiling of your bathroom, ... Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/what-s-the-difference-between-bathroom-re-surfacing--re-glazing--and-re-finishing- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/what-s-the-difference-between-bathroom-re-surfacing--re-glazing--and-re-finishing- WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BATHROOM RE-SURFACING, RE-GLAZING, AND RE-FINISHING? NOTHING! They are all terms used to define the same thing. Basically, they refer to applying a new surface over an existing surface in a bathroom.  The existing surface might be a bath, basin, or wall tiles. The new surface is usually a paint of some sort that is being sprayed on to the existing surface. Over the years, we have come across people using house paints, two pack car paints, industrial paints, and other combinations, to try and re-surface sanitary ware in a bathroom. ... Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/ken-tembo-talks-about-how-he-got-into-bathroom-werx https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/ken-tembo-talks-about-how-he-got-into-bathroom-werx Ken Tembo talks about how he got into a Bathroom Werx Franchisee You wouldn't normally consider it a promotion to go from the hotel checkout to the hotel bathroom. But for me that's what it was! I was in the hospitality industry for about 13 years, managing restaurants, bars and staff. To be honest I was just tired of the long hours. I don't mind long hours if you're getting paid, but there is not much overtime in hospitality. I like to be in control of what I do each day, and in a Hotel, I found myself spending most of my day putting out spot fires. So I deci... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:31:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/when-is-a-good-time-to-apply-for-a-loan-to-buy-a-franchise- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/when-is-a-good-time-to-apply-for-a-loan-to-buy-a-franchise- Start looking at finance options the minute you decide you want to buy a Franchise business. If you are currently employed, I would look at establishing lines of credit with my Bank on property/assets that you own before resigning your position. Get advice from a Financial Advisor or an Accountant on much money you can borrow on your current assets. Once you know how much money you can access then you can decide on which Franchise system you can afford to buy. It can be just heartbreaking after spending a lot of time researching the market to find the business that is righ... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-sort-of-business-i-would-like- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-sort-of-business-i-would-like- Ask yourself the following questions: Can I see myself getting up every morning and running this business? Does it excite me? Does my family support me in my decision in buying this business? Getting into business is a serious undertaking that is going to consume a lot of your waking hours. So it is a good idea that the business is something that you enjoy doing. You will be putting a lot of hours into your business especially in the first few years so having the support of your family is very important. Call Bathroom Werx on 1800-644-171 for more inform... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/-i-want-to-get-into-my-own-business---where-do-i-start-- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/-i-want-to-get-into-my-own-business---where-do-i-start-- Good question! Make sure you have the support of your partner and family as being in business is going to consume a lot of your time so it is important that they are behind you in this undertaking. Then start saving money so that you have at least half the purchase price in cash. Then you don't have to borrow more than 50% of the purchase price and that will take a lot of pressure off you. The next thing is to start thinking about what sort of business you are going to enjoy getting up every morning to go to. Then look at the skills you currently have. Can you use tho... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/-i-want-to-buy-a-franchise-business-but-i-am-not-sure--do-i-have-control-and-do-i-have-a-say-in-the-business-- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/-i-want-to-buy-a-franchise-business-but-i-am-not-sure--do-i-have-control-and-do-i-have-a-say-in-the-business-- Something very important that you should understand about Franchising is that it is not about control. Franchising is about the synergy that develops from two people combining their entrepreneurial spirit to grow and develop their mutual business. The aim of this synergy is to create wealth for the both of them. This means that in running the business you will have certain functions to perform to make sure that you are successful and your Franchisor has certain functions to perform to ensure that the value of the brand, and therefore the business you are in, continually incre... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/i-m-thinking-of-buying-a-franchise-business-for-my-25year-old-son--is-this-a-good-idea- https://www.bathroomwerx.com.au/blog/i-m-thinking-of-buying-a-franchise-business-for-my-25year-old-son--is-this-a-good-idea- I think that it is a great idea... and for many reasons! Firstly, a franchise business is going to offer your son the training he is going to need to run a business. And as you know there are many skills that you need to run a business. Secondly, the advantages that a good franchise operation offers are that they have systems in place to monitor his performance and benchmark him against others in the system.  He will have access to continuous training, benchmarking, reviews and peers to network with. This all adds up to developing skills that will help him run a successf... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000