CHAPTER 03 · LAUNDRY RENOVATIONS · MELBOURNE
SCOPE ON THIS JOB SHEET
Ivan: preparation, tiling, flooring, plasterboard, plastering, painting
Licensed specialist: plumbing and electrical connections, coordinated by Ivan
Depends on: the room’s existing condition
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Plasterboard edge being trimmed. In a laundry, new linings go up before any tile or paint does.
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HOW I APPROACH A LAUNDRY
Laundries are small, busy rooms. They deal with water, heat from the dryer, heavy appliances and constant foot traffic, often in a space that was fitted out long ago and never really planned. When homeowners ask me to renovate one, the aim is usually simple: a room that’s more practical and more comfortable to use every day.
Before we talk about tiles or paint colours, I look at what’s already there. That means the condition of the walls and floor, any worn or damaged finishes, and how the current layout suits the way you use the room. The visible finish only lasts if the surface underneath has been prepared properly, so that’s where the work starts. I explain what I think is needed and why, and what might limit the options.
Patched plasterboard linings on walls and ceiling, before any finish goes on.
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SURFACE PREPARATION
I strip worn finishes and repair and prepare walls and floors, so every new layer goes onto a sound, even base.
TILING AND FLOORING
Floor and wall tiling, plus flooring chosen for a room that gets wet feet, dropped baskets and appliances being moved.
PLASTERBOARD, PLASTERING, PAINTING
I replace or patch plasterboard, finish the joints and paint, leaving clean walls and ceilings that are easy to keep.
A laundry renovation often involves regulated work, such as tap and drainage connections for the washing machine and tub, or new power points. Where that’s needed, it’s done by appropriately licensed specialists. I coordinate them with the rest of the job, so you still have one person to talk to about the order and timing of the work.
Not offered: 24-hour emergency call-out, architectural design, engineering, major structural alterations or new-home construction.
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No two laundries start from the same place. One might only need new flooring and a repaint. Another might have damaged linings that have to be dealt with before anything else. Any estimate or quotation I give depends on the assessed scope, the materials you choose, the existing conditions and anything specific to your property.
Nothing is booked or sold through this website. Work is arranged directly with me after I’ve assessed the room and given you a quotation. See the Assessment and Quotation Process →
HELPFUL IN YOUR FIRST MESSAGE
☐ Your suburb
☐ A short description of the laundry as it is now
☐ What you’d like to change
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