Doors are available with a face routered design or plain, along with a range of edge profiles and colours, giving you varied options for your new kitchen project. Tesrol is renowned throughout the industry for its high standard, quality vacuum formed doors.

Tesol has been producing high-quality vacuum formed doors for over two decades. With this comes integrity, knowledge, and experience in all of their manufacturing processes of vacuum-formed doors.

Our doors are produced with technologically advanced machinery from Germany and we only use the highest grade materials to ensure the finished product reflects our brand values.

If it’s a vacuum-formed door for your kitchen, make sure it is Tesrol backed by their seven-year warranty.

Polyurethane

Tesrol’s range of 2-pack polyurethane painted doors gives you limitless colour options in a wide range of designs and edge profiles, to define any style kitchen, whether it is modern, sleek, contemporary or provincial.

Tesrol’s 2-pack Polyurethane painted doors are available in a wide range of finishes depending on your individual taste from; 10% Matt, 30% Satin, 60% Semi-Gloss and 90% High-Gloss. We also have the capacity to indicatively colour match most of the Australian pain colours from their paint codes.

Our high-quality machinery and high-grade materials allows Tesrol to ensure a premium standing of finishing to our polyurethane doors, which, we consider to be well above the industry standard.

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We have a very unique manufacturing process and the only product of its kind in the world, containing absolutely no artificial silicas, glues, resins, or formaldehydes. Being completely safe during installation and throughout its long life, Weathetexzt ticks all the boxes.

All Weathertex products are manufactured using waste timber, PEFC certified from State Forests. No old growth hardwood is ever used, so there’s minimal environmental impact and avoids depletion of natural resources.

BENEFITS:

Made in Australia: Family owned and manufactured in the Hunter region, NSW since 1939.

Trusted: Weathertex voted #1 MOST TRUSTED brand in the building industry by Architecture & Design latest survey. Won SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR in the Australian Construction Awards.

Sustainable: Better than zero carbon footprint – with Third-Party Credentials – GreenTag certification, PhD, PEFC. Low embodied energy.

Durable: Termite Resistant. Warranty tried and tested not to rot, split or crack for up to 25 years. The Natural range is the only timber product in the market to provide a 10-year warranty. 100kg/m3 product density with a minimum 32MPa rating. Watertight – mechanical flashing and joining accessories mean that sealant control joints are seldom required.

Safe: Low VOC. meets Australian Building Standards. 100% natural product. CodeMark Australia certified – Weathergroove and Selflok. No silica, glues, resins, or formaldehydes.

Stylish Choices: A wide selection of profiles available in various styles, textures and sizes. Easy to incorporate the natural with primed profiles together to offer multiple design options. Curved walls can be achieved down to a minimum of 2.5m radius for Selflok and 7m for Weathergroove.

Value for Money: No special tools are required for cutting. Large panels and lower wastage costs on Weathergroove Range.

Quick and Easy Installation: Larger panels for quick installation. 9.5mm thickness and matching accessories across all products making it easier to mix multiple profiles within a project. Easier to paint than other materials on the market due to its smoother surface.

Sustainability & Manufacturing

Timber is the ultimate renewable resource and all Weathertex products are made from 97% hardwood and 3% paraffin wax. Weathertex primed products are finished with a water-based lead-free acrylic primer. All Weathertex boards are manufactured using waste timber sources from Australian, PEFC-Certified harvesters. No old growth hardwood is ever used, os there’s minimal environmental impact and the depletion of natural resources is avoided. Weathertex is the only product of its kind in the world to contain absolutely no artificial glues or binders.

No toxic or polluting chemicals are required when making Weathertex products. The manufacturing process of all Weathertex products minimises waste through resource recovery systems. This includes creating compost, using the offcut board as fuel, creating briquettes and using it as packaging. Weathertex’s on-site water management system is unique and highly sustainable, it reduces water usage by ensuring processed water is treated and recycled. Weathertex has a BETTER THAN ZERO carbon footprint – making it a sustainable choice!

Like most timber products, Weathertex can be reused/repurposed for various usages. – other construction applications, recycled into packaging, used as fuel or turned into compost. Even in landfills, Weathertex does not rot/break down, so the carbon stored in it will remain contained indefinitely.

LESS THAN ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT

More carbon is stored in the timber used to make Weathertex than is produced during its manufacture, which is why it has a better than zero carbon footprint. In this regard, Weathertex is unmatched at this price-point making it the natural choice in the changing global environment.

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According to two recent studies, one by the Home Industry Association and Houzz, the average cost of a kitchen renovation ranges between $15,000-$24,000; a bathroom between $13,000-$19,000. These can all go over the top if you decide on renovating more than one room at a time, choose premium materials, or change your mind half-way through the process.

Consider partial, instead of full, renovations

With any major renovation or building project, you need a clear indication of how much you want to spend. The median or average is a good start, but you need to ascertain what you can afford. The average bathroom renovation costs $1,600 per square metre, for example. However, if you are only looking to update tiles and a shower, it can end up a lot cheaper than going for a full renovation where you need carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other structural tradespeople to come in and rearrange entire rooms. These partial renovations give a house a new lease of life without costing too much.

Funding the project a cheaper way

According to Houzz, 80% of people draw on their savings to fund a home renovation. 20% they use a credit card and about 14% use their home equity (as well as their own savings.) Though money you’ve saved costs you nothing but time, using a credit card or home equity could end up costing much more in interest. It’s usually better to take out a home improvement or renovation loan.

“In most cases, taking out a separate renovation loan at a modest interest rate will beat putting it on the plastic – sometimes saving you a quarter in interest,” says Bill Tsouvalas, Managing Director at Savvy and home renovation finance expert. “Adding time and principal to your home loan will also increase your interest paid. Yes, a home loan interest rate is much lower than a personal loan. But the principal and loan term are higher, which all but guarantees paying more in interest over the long term.”

Set a clear budget – and don’t change your mind

When you have a clear “wish list” in mind for your renovation, set a clear budget before you apply for a personal loan. Changing your mind half-way through the renovation, or not accounting for complications by forgoing a building inspection, can cause budget overruns. According to Houzz, a quarter of all renovation projects blow their budget by at least 25% – if you’re investing $10,000 into a build, that’s an extra $2,500 you’ll have to come up with. If you don’t have savings to absorb it, you’ll have to put it on a credit card or borrow from elsewhere – which means even more interest payments.

Other cost-effective ways to ensure great reno results

There are a lot of creative ways you can renovate your place without it costing the earth! Other ways to update a kitchen or bathroom is to replace a central element such as the cupboards – pushing back cupboards to maximise space costs far less than throwing out the entire design. Another quick kitchen reno hack is replacing a benchtop and cabinet doors with similar materials or colours. In the bathroom, replacing a vanity or a shower block with a new and updated look using coloured or textured tiles can also make for a cheap and cheerful renovation. Other renovation tips for most rooms in your house can be giving it a new lick of paint; changing the curtains; removing old incandescent lights with power-efficient LED downlights; hanging new prints or pictures; introducing throw-rugs or cushions into the mix. You can create a whole new look at a fraction of the price.

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Sliding and folding doors especially are a key focus area in small residential spaces. Instead of using standard hinged doors that take up space when you open them, sliding doors are a great way to get around this issue. Whether you want a glass door or heavy timber door, there are sliding solutions for pretty much any door weight and size. Häfele has its very own range of sliding mechanisms, SLIDO, in store but also work with key European suppliers like HAWA.

In small spaces it’s hard to differentiate sections. You might have a little laundry area in your kitchen, a desk and small office space attached to the kitchen, a small wardrobe space included in your bathroom. Friends come over and you want certain areas out of eyesight. We totally get it and offer Folding solutions that seamlessly hide spaces away behind closed doors. It’s an effective solution to transform your living space into rooms with different purposes. From home office to cooking space, never has it been quicker and easier to do a change of scene.

In Commercial buildings such as hotels, schools and universities, conference and exhibition centres the sliding and folding solutions are especially used to close up certain areas. Divide your conference room in two and open it up for large gatherings. Keep private celebrations behind closed doors by easily dividing dining areas.

While sliding doors are popular for full room length, they are also a modern solution to cabinet doors in the living area. Sliding doors are especially popular on sideboards and office storage units. They are not just handy but add a lot to the design aspect too!

At Häfele, we understand that such sliding mechanisms can be a tough gig and overwhelming. To find the right sliding and folding solution for your home or project, you can visit any of our showrooms or one of over 100 studio partners across Australia.

We are excited to see your projects unfold. If you share them on social media, make sure you tag us in your image!

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What does it take for them to move from the selection to the decision phase of buying? For this post, I’m sharing with you some of the simple but effective property renovation tips that’ll help you lock in those dollars.

Do It Now

In Australia, it’s a common belief that properties don’t actually sell in winter. But you know what? The Internet now enables prospective buyers to shop around without even leaving the comfort of their own homes. So shopping for a house now is much like shopping for clothes online. This means that you can actually renovate all year-round. Doing so also offers you more access to tradies as during off-peak seasons, as there’s not much flurry of activities going on.

Enlist the Professionals

You can surely go DIY but know that you can always team up with the professionals to implement the renovation plan for you. Doing so brings heaps of benefits. For one, you can capitalise on their specialised knowledge in renovation. Two, you’re given peace of mind that with proper planning and supervision, the project will be completed on time. Three, you can save yourself from the stresses related to managing the renovation. And four, you’ll prevent the risk of under or over capitalising on your renovation.

Go Upward and/or Downward

When you renovate, check on the opportunities to add or create space as permitted by the floor plan. Now, note that you should only do this if it’s applicable without compromising structural integrity. You can either find underutilised spaces or create one. An example would be adding a utility room to a large bathroom. Another example would be creating a loft or a basement. The idea is that as long as the additional space further improves livability, it can help add value to your home.

Always Think about Your Market

From the simplest details to the paint colour you choose, always keep your buyer in mind when you renovate for wealth. That’s because you want to create a space that strangers would want to make their own. Think about this: buyers that actually buy your property and not your taste. You might have an impressive sense of aesthetics but at this point, it’s no longer about you; its all about your buyers.

Be Proportional

The prospect of adding a room to a property is attractive due to the perceived value it can add. However, if you manage to create five bedrooms and just one bathroom, you might have a hard time convincing prospective buyers. That’s because regardless of the capabilities of a property, you still need to make sure that the number of rooms you create is in proportion to usable space. So if you’re marketing your property for a family of seven and yet the kitchen can only barely contain 4 people, selling becomes a challenge.

Boost Your Street Appeal

First impressions matter. And when you’re selling a property, you don’t get a second chance. So build on what buyers see first: the exteriors of your property. This includes the lawn, the paint, the windows, and the entryway. Make it as striking and impressive as possible – something that compels buyers to give your property a closer look.

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But there’s something about adding or reinventing a space or a room on a property that makes it more valuable and more attractive to buyers. Here’s some of the rooms that when created or renovated correctly, can add immense value to a property.

Turning the Loft into a Functional Space

If you have a loft on your target property, put it to good use. From being an empty space, the loft can become the children’s bedroom, an office space, a studio, or simply a place used to re-energise and to disconnect from the world. However you want to the loft to be, always keep in mind what your target users will use it for. What it becomes then, in relation to functionality, can help boost the value of a property. And don’t forget: you can do the same for basements.

Adding an Extension

Extensions is another way for you to add value to a property. Not only does it create space in an otherwise cramped area; it also offers functionality. You can turn the room into any functional space you deem the property needs most. But keep in mind that while extensions are a flexible way for you to add space, you still need to consider council restrictions. You also need to make sure that you have enough budget to cover for the costs.

Renovating Your Kitchen

There’s plenty of opportunity to add value in the kitchen. For one, you can install energy-efficient appliances. Two, you can maximise storage. And three, you can update the backsplash and the countertops. You can even give it an entirely new look! The smallest change, provided that it’s relevant, can add value to the heart of every home.

Creating a Utility Room

If allowed by the floor plan, you can add a utility room. If not, you can divide an underutilised room for this purpose. You can then install a washing machine or a dishwasher and add a large sink to add functionality. In doing so, you can free up space in other rooms and divert domestic work into a specific area.

Open Up the Floor Plan

The idea is to not only permit for unlimited movement but to also make your property is more spacious, well-illuminated, and well-ventilated. It permits for an optimised way of living. But while the prospect of an open floor plan is enticing, it may not always be possible. That’s because walls serve to keep your property’s structure up. So think about your options when it comes to opening up space, like using sliding doors, without affecting your property’s structural integrity.

Add a Basement

When you’ve already built high enough above, then your only option is to go underground. Adding a basement offers an opportunity of not only having more space but also the chance to add function-specific rooms like a gym, swimming pool, a work studio, or an entertainment room. Then again, digging presents a challenging work, so you need to allow for more time for this to be completed.

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Some may are realistic but some may not always be possible. Just like believing…

… That Perfection is Possible

Always favour quality over perfection. When it comes to generating profit from property renovation, quality craftsmanship is one factor that’ll help significantly boost its market value. Besides, things like tiling, painting, and brickwork are done by humans. And being a property renovator, it’ll be your duty to make sure that your project is progressing as planned and that the type of work done meets your quality standards.

… That Budget will Work Itself Out

As with any project, budget is the first thing that you should be thinking about. It’s something that you should be planning for. Take into account labour and material costs, factoring in things like downpayment, ongoing payments, and your final payment. You should also remember one important thing: to pay your tradies on time every time. It’s a critical part of maintaining a great working relationship with them.

… That the Cheapest Bid Will Do It

One thing about settling for the cheapest bid is that you won’t always get the best results. Just like what I’ve mentioned about perfection, you ought to be looking for quality work on your project – not the one that offers the cheapest costs. So what you can do is to consult multiple contractors, collect proposals from them, and compare the costs. You can also ask to review their previous projects and see how those performed in the market following the renovation.

… That All Contractors are Licensed

Sure, everyone you know can present themselves in a business-like manner. But what you ought to be looking for is the proof that they’re legally in business. Ask to see their license and ask about important things like liability insurance. You’re going to try to make things as safe as possible and to implement quality work, but if any of these things ever ‘fall short,’ then you know that you’re off the hook when it comes to legal liabilities.

… That the Project will Be Completed in a Jiffy

Commonly, cosmetic renovation projects take 6 weeks or more to be completed. That’s why it’s important that you work closely with your contractors to establish a timeline and a sequence of how each work needs to be completed. Being organised is the key to efficiency – and preventing over or under capitalisation.

… That You Can Go Impersonal

Look, your attitude influences the decision of a contractor to work with you and how they’ll approach the project. So if you think that you can put a considerable distance between you and your trades, then that distance will eventually reflect on the finished work. Be friends with your contractors. Talk to the trades and ask them about what they’re doing. Let them feel proud about their expertise. You’ll learn a thing or two while establishing an open relationship with them. And oh: don’t forget to ask for their opinion. They know their craft better than you do.

… That You Can Take their Word for It

Yes, you and your contractor are supposed to have a working relationship built on trust. But always remember that a renovation project is a formal project that requires a written agreement. Put everything – and I mean everything – in writing. It’s always good to have a solid reference to go back to in case clarification is needed. In addition, having a written agreement sets realistic expectations for you when it comes to the outcome of the project.

… That You Can Renovate for You

Of course, you can renovate for you! But if you’re renovating for wealth, then you should do it for your market. After all, they’re on the buying end. They’ll be looking for a place that they’ll identify with, and a place that they can customise. So in everything you do, as in every business, put your customers in mind first.

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It’s true that property renovation is a totally different strategy if you intend to profit from the property industry. It’s one of the fastest ways for you to manufacture equity and to generate cashflow. But in practice, the business of property renovation involves creating a system to help you ensure an efficient renovation timeline and optimised profits as a consequence.

So what do you need to know?

1. Property Renovation isn’t for Everyone

In renovation, you gain some but you can lose some. It’s a result of the combined contributions of various market factors that determine whether or not a property renovation project will be successful. So success is all about the actions that you do at the onset and how you do them. Research, planning, due diligence, and spotting valuable opportunities in the property are key elements to increasing a property makeover’s profit potential.

2. You Have to Renovate in the Right Suburb

There’s such a thing as a ‘renovation suburb.’ This is a suburb ideal for renovation for wealth. And how do you find this suburb? Research. You have to know where to find a property that you can renovate and that allows you to forecast your profit margin. For me, I keep a checklist that I use when I review potential property leads. This ensures that I have all bases covered before I make a decision to buy and to renovate.

3. You Have to Select the Right Property

Once you’ve picked the suburb, you can’t simply walk up to an agent and say that you’re buying the house he or she is selling. Keep in mind that not all properties out in the market have the potential to be renovated. There are structural, aesthetic, and financial analyses that need to be conducted before making a decision. Besides, apart from houses, apartments and terraces can also be renovated.

4. You Have to Factor in Costs

You need to be able to work your numbers out. How much renovation work is needed? How much will that work cost? How much will the property cost post-renovation? It’s a good habit to always keep the end in mind while you’re crunching those numbers so that you can properly estimate your profit margin.

5. Damaged or Defective?

A good decision for you is to target dated properties or those that have defects on them. These are properties that you can ‘fix’ through renovation. However, you should still consider the existing floor plan as you can’t simply alter the property’s skeleton. While you can move walls and windows around, you can’t simply deviate by taking off a beam as doing so may affect the structural integrity of the building.

6. Buy Well

The best way to make sure that what you’re buying is really worth it is to uncover vendor motivation. Why are they selling? How flexible are they when making adjustments to the asking price? At times, vendors make decisions based on their idealised price or the price they were told they can get when they sell. In this case, its always a good idea to know why they’re selling. This is when you can start negotiating.

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In this installment, we’ll be looking at the top 5 reasons as to why homeowners should seek professional help when it comes to their renovation projects.

Renovators are great listeners

You probably have a beautiful vision of how your home will look like post-renovation. But the question you should consider is this: how will you exactly turn that vision into reality? Professional renovators are great listeners in a way that they’ll help put your ideas into tangible plans. In turn, these plans will help with the construction process. In the end, the product of such construction is the home you’ve always been dreaming of.

Renovators have experience

Of course coupled with experience is expertise. You all know what they say about experience being a great teacher. So turning to renovators for help means that you minimise risks, losses, repeat work. This is because renovators are skilled at making realistic suggestions. Through these suggestions, you can ensure that you stay on point with your renovation plan, and that you won’t fall for the so-called renovation traps.

Renovators are knowledgeable

Apart from their experience, renovators also have spent a great deal of time getting educated about the ins and outs of renovation. They went to school so they can get their qualification. They get qualified so they can get their license to practice. What this means is that they possess the necessary credentials such that they conform to industry standards and existing building codes.

Renovators are reliable

The great thing about renovators is that you can count on them for help even if the renovation process is over. That’s because they have a wide range of contacts from the different sectors of the construction industry.
Renovators have a set of recommended tradies, too! So they can help you get in touch with electricians, plumbers, you name it.

Renovators are great financial planners

That’s in the context of a renovation budget. Renovators make sure that you stay within your budget as its easy to go beyond, especially if you haven’t renovated before. So if you think that you can save a lot on costs when you go DIY, there’s a great chance that you won’t. By working with a renovator, you’ll feel a lot relaxed because you don’t have to worry about going over your budget.

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For this installment, we’re going to answer yet another question:

What role did professionals play when it comes to renovation?

Using data from the same survey conducted by Houzz, let’s get started by looking at the types of professionals homeowners who renovated have hired to help out:

Overall, 89% of homeowners who renovated in 2015 turned to specialists for help.

The table below shows the percent distribution of homeowners who hired specialists:

So if majority of homeowners hired professionals, why did they do it? Take a look at the top 3 reasons for each type of professionals below:

Apart from quality results, project management, budget management, and sourcing quality products and materials, there are other reasons why most homeowners opt to hire renovation specialists.

In the final installment in this series, we’re going to look into a more focused discussion about the valuable contributions of professionals in renovation. Specifically, we’ll look at the contributions of pro renovators.

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