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  1. Thread: Ikea Kitchen

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    No, it is US...

    No, it is US...
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    Your sparky is right as there are standards for...

    Your sparky is right as there are standards for GPO's in wet areas.

    The only way is to put the GPO in the vanity.
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    Hi Glenn, Check out this thread...

    Hi Glenn,

    Check out this thread

    :)
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    Maybe 3 across would be better.

    Maybe 3 across would be better.
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    I don't think that will work as their is way too...

    I don't think that will work as their is way too much load on the bottom of the cabinet.

    You need to divide up the cabinet like a pigeon hole to distribute the load evenly between the top and...
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    If you can support the cabinets adequately on 3...

    If you can support the cabinets adequately on 3 sides then you should be OK. Make sure you fix the rear of the wall cabinet into the studs with plenty of long screws (60-70mm, assuming you have...
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    Can the wine cabinet be attached to a wall or...

    Can the wine cabinet be attached to a wall or cabinet either side of it?
  8. Thread: Ikea Kitchen

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    Good luck! :2tsup:

    Good luck! :2tsup:
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    You did well on the kitchen/appliance buy. Good...

    You did well on the kitchen/appliance buy. Good on ya!
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    You can try DGI Country Oil...

    You can try DGI Country Oil
  11. Thread: Ikea Kitchen

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    If you are not sure about the installation you...

    If you are not sure about the installation you can download an ebook about installing IKEA kitchens.
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    If you are worried about noise you can get a hood...

    If you are worried about noise you can get a hood with the motor mounted in the roof space.
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    What suburb are you located?

    What suburb are you located?
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    If you have rounded edges on your benchtop you...

    If you have rounded edges on your benchtop you can do a 45 degree mitre instead of a masons mitre.
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    Downdrafts are not the best choice. They are...

    Downdrafts are not the best choice. They are pretty noisy.
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    The HIA guide to 'Kitchen & Bathroom...

    The HIA guide to 'Kitchen & Bathroom Construction' specifies;

    Benchtop overhang - nominal 20mm to the front face of the floor cabinet

    Kickboard - nominal recess of 50mm from the front edge of...
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    If it was really, really (red) hot, then, yes....

    If it was really, really (red) hot, then, yes. Concrete and granite can suffer from thermal shock and the surface will chip or flake. Really hot pans will damage any sealer / wax applied to it....
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    Here is some information on concrete countertops...

    Here is some information on concrete countertops
  19. How high are your carcases? If they are are...

    How high are your carcases? If they are are approx. 720mm high then the metal adjustable legs (76mm high) will make your finished benchtop (33mm) height too low (720+76+33=829mm)
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    I would recommend 50kg drawers slides.

    I would recommend 50kg drawers slides.
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    Interesting... most vinyl door manufacturers only...

    Interesting... most vinyl door manufacturers only give a 7 year guarantee. (Kitchen Connection outsource their doors).
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    It is a Clark 'Star' sink...

    It is a Clark 'Star' sink. It has a 45mm thickness and it is 1220w x 457d. It has an upturn at the back of the sink to run a tiled splashback into.
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    I have a superb set of 'chisdrivers' that I will...

    I have a superb set of 'chisdrivers' that I will pass on to my children one day. :U
  24. Thread: Ikea Headache

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    Electronic stud finder or Measure 450 / 600mm...

    Electronic stud finder or

    Measure 450 / 600mm from the wall corner (that's where the studs should be :wink:) and drill thru wall until you hit a stud. Make sure your holes will be concealed by the...
  25. Thread: Ikea Headache

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    Don't you have to install a metal wall strip?...

    Don't you have to install a metal wall strip? Screw it into the studs and hang your wall cabinets off the strip.
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    Oops! I meant to say ''I would probably get...

    Oops! I meant to say ''I would probably get somebody to tile first...

    Yeah, that's what I would do. :U
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    Doesn't really matter. I would probably tile...

    Doesn't really matter. I would probably tile first so there's no dickin' around later.
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    How about 'kaupress pine' :D

    How about 'kaupress pine' :D
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    boom - tish :U

    boom - tish :U
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    Try Amerind (http://www.amerind.com.au) Forest...

    Try Amerind Forest Products

    47 Business Street
    Yatala QLD 4207
    07 3441 9111

    :2tsup:
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    That would probably be a frameless cabinet...

    That would probably be a frameless cabinet screwed to the back wall. Then a mirror secured to the back of the cabinet and some shelves put in last.
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    450 deep glass shelves seem pretty deep. Have you...

    450 deep glass shelves seem pretty deep. Have you considered 300mm? You could use a slatwall system that most shopfitters use for displays.
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    Maybe an auger like electricians use when...

    Maybe an auger like electricians use when drilling from the roof top plate down to a noggin?

    Carefully too...:o
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    I'd say Kauri Pine ( density 560kg/m3 is close )

    I'd say Kauri Pine ( density 560kg/m3 is close )
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    Metal laminates (e.g Laminex and the like) are...

    Metal laminates (e.g Laminex and the like) are usually quite thin, say 0.8mm.
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    Need more information. What size will the...

    Need more information.

    What size will the shelves be (width x depth) and what will you be placing on them.
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    I don't think that White Knight would recommend...

    I don't think that White Knight would recommend painting laminate for a horizontal application as it would wear too easily.
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    Are you sure they are importing? I know Paradise...

    Are you sure they are importing? I know Paradise Kitchens use CNC equipment extensively throughout their manufacturing operation and they also make a lot of kitchens so it comes down to economy of...
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    What Arms said... but I think he means 'neutral...

    What Arms said... but I think he means 'neutral cure' silicon.

    If it smells like vinegar (acetic acid) when you knock the top off it, throw it away.
  40. Thread: kitchen doors

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    Laminex timber doors are good quality. They spray...

    Laminex timber doors are good quality. They spray the centre panel first before the addition of the rails and stiles so that you don't see a 'line' when the panels move due to humidity changes.
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    Be careful with piston types because if you slam...

    Be careful with piston types because if you slam the door hard enough you will break the plastic collar. :doh:

    You can see how blumotion for doors work here.
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    Are you after face frame hinges...

    Are you after face frame hinges? If so, Blum in Sydney will be able to help you. :)
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    A 30mm gap around the top and sides is deemed to...

    A 30mm gap around the top and sides is deemed to be sufficient for most fridge manufacturers.

    The reason there is a gap behind fridge cabinets is because wall units are 300 - 340mm deep. Therefore...
  44. I think I was seriously misled about your post...

    I think I was seriously misled about your post title. :U Never mind, your hammers look great.
  45. My Makitas kept on going, and going and...

    My Makitas kept on going, and going and going......until I spilt thinners on them. :doh:

    I loved their durability, weight and balance.
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    Have a look at Earl's ('sybarite' on this forum)...

    Have a look at Earl's ('sybarite' on this forum) kitchen company.

    He has designed a range of modular and customisable kitchen cabinets called the 'Easy Build' system so your kitchen will be made...
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    Here's a bit of a heads up for you. Will your new...

    Here's a bit of a heads up for you. Will your new kitchen kill you? :o
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    Check this thread for repairing laminate...

    Check this thread for repairing laminate. The thermosetting plastic works well and is also fun to do! :2tsup:
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    I think dalysan is talking about the protective...

    I think dalysan is talking about the protective plastic film which is affixed to the vinyl. Sometimes removing it is a breeze and sometimes it can be a painstakingly long process.
  50. Thread: Laminex

    by renomart
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    Look up some benchtop fabricators in your area....

    Look up some benchtop fabricators in your area. They will have offcuts coming out of their :wink:.
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