Independent Melbourne planner — not a contractor. General information only. Confirm licences, waterproofing, permits, and quotes with qualified trades and the Victorian Building Authority.
Risk
Waterproofing — why it matters
Tiles are clothes. The membrane is the room.
At a glance
Who
A licensed waterproofer, named on the quote
Before coat
Falls to waste already exist
After coat
Photos of upturns and penetrations
Tiles
Do not tile early; mosaics take falls more honestly
FAQ
Direct answers
Why does bathroom waterproofing matter?
Because Melbourne bathrooms fail years later at wastes, upturns, and penetrations — not at the tap. A pretty tile on a skipped membrane is a second demolition with interest.
What tile choices work in wet areas?
Porcelain floors with a slip rating you can live with, a size that can still take a fall, and grout you can maintain. Large slabs look calm and show lippage. Ask the tiler how they will form the fall, not only which colour they like.
Internal ledger
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Next step
Take a written brief to a licensed trade
We do not quote, design, or install. Pair the cost-framing assumptions with the waterproofing questions, then verify the practitioner on the VBA register.