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Clever Kitchen Organiser Solutions: The Benefits of Using Roll-Up Sink Drainers The kitchen is often the heart of a home, where meals are prepared, memories are made, and family and friends gather. However, kitchen spaces can sometimes be limited, making it essential to organise the available area efficiently. One innovative solution for achieving this is the use of roll-up sink drainers. In this blog, we will explore how rol...
Check Out Our Fireclay Sink Review: We Put Our Fireclay Sinks to the Test!
Welcome to our latest Fireclay Sink review blog post where we dive deep into the world of fireclay sinks. At Turner Hastings, we take our commitment to quality seriously. To ensure that our fireclay sinks are built to last and stand up to the demands of everyday life, we've put them through rigorous testing. In this post, we'll share the insights ...
Maintaining Your Farmhouse Kitchen or Laundry Sink: Expert Tips and Tricks Ensure your farmhouse sink remains as beautiful as the day it was installed with our maintenance guide. Learn how to clean, protect, and prevent common issues for long-lasting durability.Your farmhouse laundry or kitchen sink is a valuable addition to your home, not only for its functionality but also for its timeless elegance. To ensure your farmh...
6 Reasons to Consider a Fireclay Sink for Your Outdoor Kitchen
When it comes to creating an outdoor kitchen, one of the key considerations is choosing the right sink, and it's hard to overlook the compelling advantages of a fireclay sink. Durability: In an outdoor kitchen environment, durability is paramount. Exposed to the elements, your sink needs to withstand the challenges of outdoor living. Fireclay sin...
Experience Luxury at Turner Hastings' Curated Collection Retailers In today's digital age, the convenience of online shopping is undeniable, but the experience of visiting a physical store or showroom remains unmatched. At Turner Hastings, we're committed to enhancing this experience with our exclusive Curated Collection.In an era where everything is available with a click, Turner Hastings believes in preserving t...
A Complete Guide to Heated Towel Rails in Australia
How Far Should My Butler Sink Protrude From the Benchtop?
The recommended distance that a butler sink should protrude from the bench top can vary based on the specific sink and installation method being used. However, a typically it is installed with a 40mm overhang.This allows for easy access to the sink and provides enough clearance for you to comfortably wash dishes or prepare food without feeling cram...
Looking for an Easy to Clean Basin to Handle Everyday Use?
Consider a fireclay basin, it is a type of ceramic basin that is fired at very high temperatures, resulting in a strong, non-porous finish that resists stains and scratches. Fine fireclay is a popular material choice for bathroom basins for several reasons:Durability: Fine fireclay is a very durable material that is resistant to scratches, chips, a...
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 t...
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 fi...
Can I use an InSinkErator or other food waste disposer with
my ceramic 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 ceramic o...
my ceramic 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 ceramic o...
Best Practices to Prevent Glass Breakage in Fine Fireclay Sinks
Understanding Fine FireclayFine 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 he...
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.
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 KitchenStriking 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. Fea...
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 the ...
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 upwardsTip: What's important when reinstalling the...
How to install the flush handle on a Birmingham Close Coupled Toilet Suite
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 ...
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Small Bathroom
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 ru...
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 fe...
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 n...
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 caref...
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 ...
5 Advantages of a Rimless Toilet
What is a Rimless Toilet?Traditionally toilets have a rim around the inner part of the toilet, this is also known as a "box rim" where there are a number of holes around the rim to release water when flushed. A rimless toilet without the rim inside the pan is the most hygienic choice for your toilet, they are very easy to clean and has an excell...
How to Repair a Scratch on Your Marble Bench Top
Even with regular cleaning and proper care, marble can become scratched and dulled over time. These surface scratches can be removed at home, by wet-sanding the marble to wear away any scratches or etch marks, then buff it to leave a smooth finish. For deeper scratches we recommend seeking advice from a professional.1. Clean the area with a mixt...
What is TitanCast Solid Surface?
TitanCast is a solid surface material made from blend of premium light materials, with a ratio of 50% high-quality mineral fillers (such as Titanium and Quartz) and 50% resin. This unique formula of higher than industry average level of high-quality resin ensures the baths' quality allowing us to guarantee it with a lifetime warranty.Using ...
Design Trends: Matte White Finishes
Not only are colour trends a huge focus for interior design but surface trends are a real focus these days and matte finishes are leading the charge. Glossy finishes in paint choices, appliances, and fixtures are giving way to a more sophisticated alternative in a matte finish. The low glare nature of matte white fi...
How Durable are our Special Finish Basket Wastes?
We have a large range of basket waste finishes and are often asked how durable are your basket wastes or what is the difference between a PVD or an electroplated basket waste? Below we take you through the different materials you will find in our special finish basket wastes and the key advantages of each.Stainless Steel with Electroplated finis...
How to Create the Ultimate Laundry
Laundries are no longer just a utilitarian room, your laundry has the potential to be a stylish and functional space. Clever design and organisation details will make often the smallest and hardest working room in the house a pleasure to spend time in.COHESIVE STYE LAUNDRY - Matching your benchtop, cabinets, taps, and finishes in the laundry wit...
Will the New Matte White Basket Waste Stain?
We are often asked will the matte white basket waste stain? So we put it to the test! You can see from the results below the basket waste is made from a premium polypropylene material that is stain resistant as you can see from our before and after image!
Before: Turmeric and Beetroot left on the waste for over 60 minutes.
Afte...
How to design a Hamptons Style Bathroom
The Hamptons style is a design trend well at home in Australia. Characteristically inspired by the architecture and decorating of homes and buildings in the luxury seaside estates along the eastern beaches of upstate New York's neighbouring Long Island. This distinctive Hamptons style of a fresh airy palette of white, natural textures, ocean inspir...
How to Clean Marks Off Your Fine Fireclay Sinks
Should you find yourself with slight grey metal marks on your fine fireclay sink, we highly recommend a readily available product called "Bar Keepers Friend". The 340g Cleanser & Polish is now available in Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets throughout Australia.We have demonstrated how easy it is to remove these marks with Bar Keepers Friend ...
Are You Concerned your Fireclay Sink will Stain?
Our fine fireclay sink collection is manufactured with a 100% natural organic and recyclable material used by craftsmen. The sinks are fired to temperatures that reach 1200°C until the clay transforms into a durable, impact-resistant dense material. The special glaze coating that is fused with the fireclay body during firing gives fireclay sinks...
Ever wondered how to fix a chip on your ceramic basin or sink?
We recommend Cramer repair products from Germany.Firstly, match the colour of your sink with the Cramer repair colour options.Alpine White has a market share of about 90% in white tones in Europe (it is a light greyish white).Small tip: if you place a sheet of white paper in a sink and the sink appears much greyer than the paper, then the sink p...
Why do people buy a fireclay butler / farmhouse sink instead of a stainless steel sink?
Have you been wondering "why buy a fine fireclay sink over stainless steel or any other type?" The main reason is aesthetics or personal preference but there are many benefits to choosing a fine fireclay sink. "Why buy a fine fireclay sink over a stainless steel sink?"A butler sink can be the centrepiece in your kitchen and make it look a mil...
Sanitaryware Solutions for Today's Childcare Centres and Maternity Wards Childcare facilities have quite a bit to contend with, and when it comes to having the right equipment to do their job they need something they can rely on, that's great quality that will meet the health and safety requirements set out by governing bodies. A key area for many childcare centres is their baby baths, and the Turner Hastings Baby Bath ...
The History of the Butler/Farmhouse Sink
The Butler Sink (also known as the Farmhouse Sink and Apron Sink) has quite an interesting history.Before the implementation of plumbing systems, if people wanted water they would need to haul buckets from lakes, rivers, streams and wells in to the home to use for their everyday needs like washing dishes, boiling food and cleaning clothes. Not all ...
Choosing Ceramic or Fine Fireclay basins over Polymarble and Acrylic Durability and design are key features to consider when creating the bathroom of your dreams. Your basin is the centrepiece and one of the most used fixtures within your bathroom.Features of Ceramic· Ceramic basins are highly stain, scratch and chemical resistant.· Ceramic is much more hygienic than acrylic and polymarble and is much easier to clea...
Expert Tips for Renovating Your Bathroom Make your bathroom a showpiece in your home, after all, it is one of the most used rooms in the house! Before embarking on your bathroom renovation, take some time to consider the following tips:1. Make a list – identify the items in your bathrooms which are essential and what are the indulgence items. This will help you work out where to allocate ...
Thin Rim Ceramic and Fine Fireclay Basins
Bathroom basins have come a long way since the two-inch-thick wash basins of the 1900s. In fact, bathrooms have come a long way since those days where regular bathing was considered decadent and unnecessary. The latest in European styling is now seeing the rise of elegant thin rim basins to compliment designer bathroom spaces. These basins are slim...