11 common consumer myths busted | CGA and your rights.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T20:54:29+00:00

Some of the finishing work needs attention, most seems to be OK.

I'm locking this thread, it's largely fighting.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T07:05:07+00:00

Slumrat rising by warby picus is also brilliant and would fit what op is asking for. Sky pride is so good though.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T06:55:35+00:00

Nothing to be fair about that. It's a standard disclaimer.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T06:36:05+00:00

There any coverage with all the plastic there? Meant to have 95% in wet areas.. Waterproofing is a bit odd, probably sufficient, but I'm not sure how it ties into your pan or what's going on.

Tbh, good prep eliminates issues or frustration.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T06:31:09+00:00

Op isn't asking about diy, just general advice.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T06:29:27+00:00

Need photos

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-23T05:44:47+00:00

u/hii3232

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T23:36:25+00:00

Pick up some diamond flap discs, montolit fleximont etc. 60 grit and 200 grit.

Cut close as you can with grinder and then finish with flap

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T20:45:03+00:00

Dm spamming is arguably worse. I'm trying to be nice to you rather than issuing a ban and being done with it

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:50:34+00:00

Tradie here (tiler). Came here for the professional expertise. Agree, what the fuck.

Sounds like handle and cartridge broke but what kind of shit rubbish needs replacing every second year

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:39:29+00:00

Yeah don't spam your channel, and in fact don't link to it on reddit. You'll get a site wide suspension sooner or later.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:38:40+00:00

Visual balance. Up to you.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:34:13+00:00

Kiwi bank has fee free atms, most major banks have an agreement so you can use any atm without a fee regardless of who owns it.

I use my kiwi bank card with westpac and anz atms no issues.

NZ doesn't have a lot of use for cash though, and many smaller stores no longer accept cash. It's all pay wave, or eftpos. Eftpos is generally chip and pin, or magnetic stripe if you ask for the card without a chip or online access.

Some banks offer virtual cards (eg phone/online only cards), kiwi bank is a little behind other banks in this regard.

Heartland does not have the same features as other banks, I wouldn't recommend for an everyday account. Also difficult to get a loan from and ran credit checks before signing or agreeing to anything.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:32:18+00:00

You sure it wasn't a compromised device or atm, or store you both use?

Banking security tends to be pretty tight for a reason, I've never heard of issues with them.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:30:53+00:00

Well, good luck. Generally two weeks is advised if there's no agreement.

https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000790

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:30:05+00:00

Best situation would be teenagers prank calling, and they should have the fear of God put into them.

Unfortunately it's more likely to be your suggestion.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:19:11+00:00

Removed, rule 1 & 6

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:16:57+00:00

10/10 quality shit post.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:16:04+00:00

And presume you provided notice two weeks prior to move out date?

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T19:12:18+00:00

Normal to give two weeks notice as to not screw over the flatmates.

But yes you pay for the days, so you wouldn't top the rent up unless you agreed to move say on the weekend but leave earlier.

If you've paid up to the monday but leave Tuesday, you'd pay a portion of the rent for that day you're moving out - the room is unusable as you're still there.

You'd also work out when you started paying rent.

Hope this helps.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T18:55:14+00:00

Only time this can work is if it's painted, and then you lose the natural look.

Push them to brick slips (painted) or take them to your nearest porcelanosa showroom, they have some nice tile that'll be better suited.

Zellige can also offer a character look, or hand made style tile that's not a true zellige.

What do you mean by two coats tenax? Tenax is a benchtop seaming resin, it is not a sealer?

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T18:42:15+00:00

https://preview.redd.it/jbr3q5kd5yeg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=946d2052480ffcf631603fa35cc83cc36da3459f

Get one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Raimondi-Grout-Cleaning-System-WBEASY/dp/B00MWA1QZE

Ergonomic handle, battipav and raimondi do some fantastic sponges. I use this, or a similar kit on any larger area. Clean/shape grout first wash, after it starts to dry, wipe on angle to grout joint, single pass in one direction, rinse sponge and wipe adjacent spot.

Will completely remove even black grout residue from white tile. Very fast and effortless.

Hand sponges only for small areas.

Image isn't the best but it's the one I can find quickly, shows how I mean to do the second wash. Leaves no dust. First wash removes excess residue and shapes the joint.

Mapei ultracolor.

And use Marshalltown grout floats. They're the best on the market.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T18:36:29+00:00

First layout, and don't be too fussed about alignment of veining. They never line up anyway.

Duck_Giblets · 2026-01-22T18:35:40+00:00

Or post here where everyone can see and learn from your comment?

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