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29th February 2008, 11:14 AM
Thread: Shower Floor Tile Colour Change
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White Knight makes a special tile paint but it is...
White Knight makes a special tile paint but it is not recommended for floors. Before we totally renovated our house we gave the old bathroom floor a quick fix with this paint and it wore terribly. So...
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3rd January 2008, 01:06 PM
Thread: Greenery for the deck
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What about suculents? Agave etc. I think they...
What about suculents? Agave etc.
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30th November 2007, 08:08 AM
Thread: Pailing fence cleaning solution
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Is it painted already? Or raw timber? If it's...
Is it painted already? Or raw timber?
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24th November 2007, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hardware for holding bifold doors open
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Thanks for your replies! How do those Swing...
Thanks for your replies!
How do those Swing Down Door Holder's work? How do they stay in the up position?
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24th November 2007, 11:12 AM
Thread: Hardware for holding bifold doors open
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Hardware for holding bifold doors open
I have some external WRC bifold doors (outwards opening) that I love :U but hate how they flap around a bit when they're open.
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23rd August 2006, 04:09 PM
Thread: Noisy laser lite
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I am still deciding on whether or not to put...
I am still deciding on whether or not to put laserlite up for this very reason.
I understand that you can get some tape to go under the laserlite, on top of the rafters (sorry, don't know if... -
14th July 2006, 06:20 PM
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Thank you so much for all your answers - any pics...
Thank you so much for all your answers - any pics :) ?
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4th July 2006, 09:55 PM
Thread: floating floors
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Yes, that's exactly what our guy did (it's called...
Yes, that's exactly what our guy did (it's called a "straight edge" I think :o ). Our floor needed quite a lot of leveling compound (about $200 worth :eek: ). It was a really sloppy cement stuff that...
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3rd July 2006, 03:25 PM
Thread: floating floors
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No, we had our carpet layer friend do it. But,...
No, we had our carpet layer friend do it. But, since it was the uniclick (I think that's what they call it), it was pretty easy. The worst part was getting the very first row nice and square, then...
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3rd July 2006, 12:10 PM
Thread: Bathroom advice
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Hi there! This is the best part about...
Hi there!
This is the best part about planning a renovation/new bathroom! Here are two websites to help you fit everything in:
http://www.tradelink.com.au/consumer/designyourown/
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3rd July 2006, 11:46 AM
Thread: floating floors
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We put down 1 strip ReadlyFlor - Ironwood. We...
We put down 1 strip ReadlyFlor - Ironwood. We used the click in one.
It went down really quick - no need for sealing, you can use it straight away. There was a little bit of creaking for a while,... -
16th June 2006, 12:29 PM
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Treated Pine Sleepers - how good do they look stained?
Couldn't find the answer to this question, so hopefully I'm not doubling up . . .
In our yard I was planning on making some timber 'boardwalks' (instead of concerete path) using sleepers. If I... -
16th June 2006, 11:53 AM
Thread: Moisture from Gas Heaters
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I'm guessing your gas heater is not flued? ...
I'm guessing your gas heater is not flued?
When we first bought our house it had an un-flued gas heater and the consendsation was shocking :eek: . I used to put an old rolled up towell on the... -
16th June 2006, 11:48 AM
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We have hebel panels (not blocks), but we also...
We have hebel panels (not blocks), but we also live in a much colder area than Sydney. It is EXCELLENT insulation.
The builder put up the hebel and we have to get a separate renderer (who is... -
7th June 2006, 12:39 PM
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I'm biased because I chose Quantum Quartz (like...
I'm biased because I chose Quantum Quartz (like ceasarstone). I think it is great! I think it cost about $400.00 / lineal metre (meaning 600 x 1000) which I have been lead to believe was a pretty...
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7th June 2006, 12:28 PM
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I used the Tile paint on our bathroom floor. It...
I used the Tile paint on our bathroom floor. It says on the tin that it is not recommended for floor surfaces, only walls. I know why :rolleyes: !
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1st June 2006, 09:52 AM
Thread: building approval appeal?
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I used to work in an architects office in...
I used to work in an architects office in Brisbane - I agree, get the Council officer on side ;) . Also, not saying that your certifier is not good (in fact he sounds too good) - but I seem to...
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29th May 2006, 02:01 PM
Thread: Spring Ring?
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Hi there . . . This is what I found:...
Hi there . . .
This is what I found: http://www.ronnebytrees.com.au/index.html
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28th May 2006, 03:46 PM
Thread: Best Heating/Cooling Solution For My House
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We have a natural gas space heater and it is...
We have a natural gas space heater and it is great - AND we live in one of the coldest places in Australia. We have excellent insulation though, but I don't understand why people want heating in...
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26th May 2006, 10:14 AM
Thread: Inset Bath support
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You've decided to do the right thing. ;) Our...
You've decided to do the right thing. ;) Our builder told us he once saw a plumber use it and went a little overboard and the bath actually popped out!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
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23rd May 2006, 05:51 PM
Thread: Tile before or after installing vanity
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Sounds like your tiler is the same tiler I used...
Sounds like your tiler is the same tiler I used ;) ! My tiler also did the waterproofing.
I too had a wall hung vanity and the tiler wanted to 'tile up to' the vanity. He thinks it gives a much... -
17th May 2006, 07:46 PM
Thread: Shower Waste - Gutter type
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Yes, very expensive - I had one installed in my...
Yes, very expensive - I had one installed in my ensuite - much to the disgust of my husband! I had mine custom made which was even worse.
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5th May 2006, 09:53 AM
Thread: Sensor Light
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I'm not 100%, but I thought you flicked it on,...
I'm not 100%, but I thought you flicked it on, then off, then on again (quickly) and it stays on.:confused:
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4th May 2006, 04:09 PM
Thread: Part 1 - Painting my antique wardrobe
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Hello! A friend of ours bought a restaurant...
Hello!
A friend of ours bought a restaurant and all course everything that comes with it, including all the tables and chairs. They were solid timber, painted with gloss enamel blue and yellow... -
21st April 2006, 10:43 AM
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A funny picture relating to what your talking...
A funny picture relating to what your talking about . . .
This is my house being renovated (almost finished now), the floor and wall area that has been taken out below the roof line was an after... -
18th April 2006, 10:20 AM
Thread: Silicone Remover
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Thank you for all your replies - of course after...
Thank you for all your replies - of course after posting, I went looking for this product - it was no where in town :rolleyes: .
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10th April 2006, 05:22 PM
Thread: cleaning toilet
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What about it??? :D
What about it??? :D
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10th April 2006, 03:16 PM
Thread: cleaning toilet
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Just saw an ad on TV . . . How about C.L.R ...
Just saw an ad on TV . . . How about C.L.R
Instantly removes CALCIUM deposits from glassware, decanters, tea and coffee pots. Instantly removes LIME scales from coffee makers, humidifiers, tubs,... -
6th April 2006, 12:12 PM
Thread: Silicone Remover
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Silicone Remover
I had a vanity unit made with an engineered stone benchtop and a semi-recessed basin. Of course the installer put the basin in before the plumbing was in and it is now IMPOSSIBLE to get the pipes in...
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31st March 2006, 05:48 PM
Thread: umm... help?
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Our bathroom in our house was 'rooted' too. The...
Our bathroom in our house was 'rooted' too. The bottom cupboard of the old vanity was all kind of rotten and gross, the floor tile grout was FILTHY and it was a *itch to clean. We were going to do it...
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31st March 2006, 05:30 PM
Thread: The bathroom reno
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Looks great!!!! Almost good enough not to use -...
Looks great!!!! Almost good enough not to use - you wouldn't want to wreck it ;).
It's a bit hard to tell from the pics . . . did you tile up to the cornice or cornice later, over the top of the... -
What brand??? I don't know - it was blue :D :D :D...
What brand??? I don't know - it was blue :D :D :D :D . I'll find out.
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23rd March 2006, 09:48 AM
Thread: when to lay my floor?
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While this MIGHT be a sterotype, it is certainly...
While this MIGHT be a sterotype, it is certainly a true stereotype in my experience with renovating our house. "Tradesmen don't care about wrecking anything". They are men afterall ;) .
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I can answer this! We are getting our bathroom...
I can answer this! We are getting our bathroom done at this very moment and the waterproofing guy has waterproofed the outside villaboard paneling of the bath.
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17th March 2006, 09:11 AM
Thread: Caesarstone
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For our new kitchen (currently being installed,...
For our new kitchen (currently being installed, so I haven't actually used it), I chose Quantum Quartz which is similar to Caesarstone.
The idea they push with the engineered stone is that it is... -
14th March 2006, 10:35 AM
Thread: Floating Floors
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I agree with the others - if you are thinking...
I agree with the others - if you are thinking about taking the skirtings off then definately do it - it is a much better finish.
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9th March 2006, 02:58 PM
Thread: a quick question for painters
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I'm no painter, and don't know what's norm, but...
I'm no painter, and don't know what's norm, but how about . . .
Above the picture rail use what ever colour the ceiling is (around the whole room, not just the feature wall), then you can have... -
6th March 2006, 01:49 PM
Thread: Paint on Polyurethene
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Haven't tried metho (used turps only because it...
Haven't tried metho (used turps only because it was what we had at the time) - metho shouldn't damage it???
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6th March 2006, 09:22 AM
Thread: Paint on Polyurethene
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Paint on Polyurethene
Eeeeek!!!! We have been storing our new kitchen cabinets in one of the bedrooms until it was ready to install. They are beautiful white polyurethene doors.
Anyway, during the week we had the... -
3rd March 2006, 08:46 AM
Thread: Painting over Bathroom Wall Tiles
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I've used the White Knight stuff, and yes there...
I've used the White Knight stuff, and yes there are definately brush marks at first, but somehow they just disappear to leave you with a nice smooth finish.
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24th February 2006, 12:50 PM
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All different types of spiders, but there are...
All different types of spiders, but there are ants too.
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21st February 2006, 09:38 AM
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Anyone? :confused:
Anyone? :confused:
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17th February 2006, 05:06 PM
Thread: Outdoor Sink
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We are having a 'bench' put outside, alongside...
We are having a 'bench' put outside, alongside the bbq, but unlike you, I don't think we have access to water and waste to allow us to have a sink.
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16th February 2006, 01:08 PM
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Pest Control - is it okay to spray on my beautiful timber window?
Our renovations are nearing completion and I have noticed while Sikkens-ing the windows that there are creepy crawlies EVERYWHERE:eek: . Will my nice new windows be able to handle the pesticide?
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No, not personally, but I have seen it used...
No, not personally, but I have seen it used vertically for a screen - looked pretty neat. Don't know about using it for decking though - although it says you can, I don't have doubts about that, but...
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3rd February 2006, 06:23 PM
Thread: Timber Window Finish
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Poll: Timber Window Finish
Okay - finally time to put the finishes on the WR Cedar windows and doors (bi-fold & french).
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2nd February 2006, 12:39 PM
Thread: Big River Timbers - Prefinished Flooring?
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Thank you! I was waiting for you to show up!
Thank you! I was waiting for you to show up!
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1st February 2006, 02:00 PM
Thread: Big River Timbers - Prefinished Flooring?
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Unfortunately, I would probably need a...
Unfortunately, I would probably need a prefinished floor, since I need it to float over the concrete slab.
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1st February 2006, 09:21 AM
Thread: Big River Timbers - Prefinished Flooring?
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Big River Timbers - Prefinished Flooring?
Hi there!
I remember reading not so long ago that Big River Timbers were starting a 'finishing plant'. I emailed them to ask when they thought they'd be producing the prefinished flooring and... -
1st February 2006, 09:02 AM
Thread: hedge trimmers
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I have an electric one - and contrary to what one...
I have an electric one - and contrary to what one may think, I have never cut the cord with the trimmer :D (yet!:eek: )
I just use that aerosol spray oil (canola) to lubricate the cutters -...