Who Owns Buildmat?

Buildmat began in 2014 when two Melbourne high-school friends set out to give Australian renovators and builders access to premium building materials without premium markups. The initial category was kitchen sinks: rather than stocking standard commodity product, they sourced thicker steel, smarter dimensions, and designs the Australian market had not yet seen.

The ecommerce-first model expanded steadily from sinks into tapware, bathroom basins, vanities, showers, baths, toilets, cabinet and door handles, and lighting, building toward a whole-project assortment. The company grew into a roughly 10,000-SKU retailer spanning kitchen, bathroom, and laundry, positioning itself as a 'one stop shop' for renovation finishes.

Physical retail followed digital: a showroom and warehouse at Brindley Street in Dandenong South, and a Selection Centre on Warrigal Road in Hughesdale where customers can plan whole projects with product experts. In 2024 the company consolidated its direct-to-consumer, trade, and showroom operations onto Shopify Plus, reporting roughly 17 percent higher average order value and tripled trade revenue year over year after the move.

As of 2026 Buildmat remains an independent Melbourne retailer shipping nationwide, an authorized stockist of brands including Caroma, Nero, Phoenix, Fienza, ADP, Oliveri, and Johnson Suisse alongside its own imported ranges.