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Can I Install a Butler Sink in a Laminate Bench Top?

What is a laminate bench top? A laminate bench top is a type of countertop that is made by layering and compressing thin sheets of paper, plastic or a moisture resistant wood like particleboard or MDF with a resin-based adhesive.The layers are then pressed together under high heat and pressure to create a durable, solid surface. The top layer of th...

Why You Should Choose Fine Fireclay for Your Butler Sink

Fine fireclay has many benefits over standard ceramic sinks and even more over stainless steel sinks. We will walk you through the key benefits of why you should choose a fine fireclay sink. Is Fireclay Good for Sinks? Fine fireclay is a type of ceramic material that is used to make sinks. It is made by mixing clay, feldspar, and quartz and...

Can I use an InSinkErator or other food waste disposer with my Fine Fireclay Farmhouse sink?

Insinkerator and other food waste disposer brands are becoming a popular choice in kitchens in Australia to reduce food waste going to landfill, instead sending it to sewerage where it biodegrades quicker. It also is beneficial to stop food waste rotting in your kitchen bin where it can attract fruit flies. Farmhouse style sinks made from fireclay ...

Best Practices to Prevent Glass Breakage in Fine Fireclay Sinks

Understanding Fine Fireclay Fine fireclay is a type of ceramic material that is used to make sinks. It is made by mixing clay, feldspar, and quartz and firing it at a high temperature (usually around 1200 degrees Celsius) in a kiln. This process gives the material a hard, durable, and non-porous surface that is resistant to stains, scratches, and h...

How to Install a Butler or Farmhouse Style Sink

For over 25 years, Turner Hastings has been providing unique and exclusive product ranges that allow you to design your bathroom and kitchen with exceptional ceramic pieces both timeless and classic. Watch this video below to join us as we show you how to install your new Turner Hastings fine fireclay butler sink. Please note that we highly recomme...

Inside the Design - Scott Cam’s Country Home on The Block

Blending new and old perfectly for a country luxe look. The 2022 season of The Block was certainly a tree change for the channel 9 television series that featured stunning bedroom, bath, and kitchen styling ideas. Usually filmed within and around Sydney or more often Melbourne since 2003, this season the show was filmed in Gisborne, Victoria on a 7...

Choosing the Best Freestanding Bath: A Buyer’s Guide

Are you thinking of installing a large freestanding bath to go with your newly built or renovated bathroom? A freestanding bath in Australia naturally takes center stage in the shower room. It's an independent fixture that stands on its own and brings luxury to the space. More than aesthetic, your bath will become an escape after a hard day's work....

How to Design a Classic Luxurious bathroom

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A classic style bathroom will stand the test of time, void of trends that come and go, a classic style bathroom is timeless and luxurious. When creating your dream bathroom explore new ideas by expanding your scope of interest. Look to nature, or a particular type of architecture and decorating style. Would you like to recreate a luxurious hotel fe...

What do kitchen sinks cost?

Kitchen sinks are no longer just a utilitarian tool in the kitchen, they have become a stylish focal point in kitchens over the years. Not only do they need to be functional, but they can elevate the design of your kitchen. When renovating or building your home, the most common question asked is "how much will it cost?" We understand costs can buil...

Get the Look – Inspired by The Block Bathroom Week

The race to the auction on The Block 2022 has officially begun, and the stakes for bathroom week were high, with the winner taking away not only $10,000 plus a $250,000 kitchen upgrade. Tom & Sarah Jane have created a sophisticated bathroom that hits the perfect blend of country, heritage, and contemporary style and completely appropriate for t...

12 Contemporary Spaces to Inspire

Going Darkin the Kitchen Striking black cabinetry, benchtops, and warm wood tones create a sleek but inviting kitchen. Monochromatic kitchens have stood the test of time and enhances the modern aesthetics of the home. The contrast of dark cabinetry against a white sink adds a dramatic element. Kitchen Design by Carole Whiting Interiors. Feat...

How Durable is a Matte Black Fireclay Sink?

We are often asked how durable are the matte black fine fireclay sinks . There is a perception that if they were to be scratched, you would see the white fireclay under the surface. In fact, our matte black glazing is highly durable , as the colour is sprayed onto the sink prior to it being fired at very high temperatures (in excess of 1200˚C) in t...

How to Remove & Install a Spout on the Frances Mixer

The Frances twin mixer is one of our popular French provincial style mixers in our tapware collection. In this video we demonstrate how to remove and install the spout on the Frances twin mixer. To remove the spout: Use an allen key to unscrew the screw at the back and pull the spout off upwards Tip: What's important when reinstalling the spo...

How to install the flush handle on a Birmingham Close Coupled Toilet Suite

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A beautiful classic feature of our Birmingham Closed Coupled Toilet Suite is the ceramic flush handle. This is a touch of luxury together with the lift handle detail on the toilet seat, for any traditional heritage style bathroom. In this video we explain how this Birmingham flush handle installs into the Birmingham cistern. To start put the handle...

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Small Bathroom

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When it comes to building or renovating your home, trying to get the most out of every available inch of the floorplan is quite a challenging yet rewarding task. A common theme amongst homeowners, after the required number of bedrooms have been agreed upon, is to work out how many bathrooms you will need for your family to avoid the peak hour rush ...

How to Install a Birmingham High Level Toilet

A high-level toilet is a traditional style of toilet which due to older plumbing systems relied on gravity, so the tank is installed high on the wall approximately 2 metres high. The flush is assisted by gravity as the water flows down the long flush pipe connecting the toilet pan. Often this traditional style of toilet has period features, ornat...

How Do I Care for My TitanCast Solid Surface Bath and Basin?

TitanCast is a solid surface material made from blend of premium light materials, with a ratio of 70% high-quality minerals (such as Titanium and Quartz) and 30% resin. Using this superior material, the Turner Hastings TitanCast Solid Surface Freestanding Baths and Basins are unparalleled in quality, performance, durability, and beauty. They are no...

Fireclay Sinks vs Granite Sinks

There are many options of sinks on the market today. When purchasing a new sink for your kitchen there is much to consider. Next to style and functionality, material is one of the most important considerations. This article will break down the differences between fine fireclay and granite composite. What is Fine Fireclay? Fine Fireclay is a ...

How To Remove and Install a Toilet Seat

Removing and installing a Turner Hastings toilet seat is very easy. Jordan demonstrates how to remove and then install a Turner Hastings toilet seat. The luxury soft closing seat and quick release allows you to simply press two buttons and the seat slips off its hinges for easy cleaning around the fixing area. Using a flat head screw driver careful...

How Durable is a Turner Hastings Fireclay Sink?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you dropped a saucepan into a fireclay sink? Rest assured your sink can withstand the impact! Cettina demonstrates in this video what would happen if you dropped a saucepan into the sink from a height, you will see the sink is not affected at all only slight metal marks which will easily clean off with a ...