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frankie3213

13 February 2011

Re: Polished concrete floors? Should I?Flooring & Floor Covering

Feb 12, 2011 11:36 pm

We purchased our house 5 years ago with polished concrete in the laundry and bathroom. Not sure if it is poor sealing or what but ours has seriously discoloured over the years - the major walk areas. I have read concrete is quite porous, so I suppose you just need to make sure it is sealed very well...

We purchased our house 5 years ago with polished concrete in the laundry and bathroom. Not sure if it is poor sealing or...

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frankie3213

12 February 2011

Re: Security system: wireless or wired?Safer Living

Feb 12, 2011 10:31 pm

I assume wireless would work if there was a power failure where wired wouldn't. The wireless ones we have investigated still require the main board to be wired but some have battery back up.

I assume wireless would work if there was a power failure where wired wouldn't. The wireless ones we have investigated s...

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frankie3213

12 February 2011

Re: Crimsafe in BrisbaneSafer Living

Feb 12, 2011 10:28 pm

Sorry if this is a bit too late to add to the conversation. We were recommended Davcon - and their quote seemed reasonable - $6500 for our entire house windows and doors. Some company that had a display at the Ekka - they said they were 'Crimsafe' but the quote had some other company name which I ca...

Sorry if this is a bit too late to add to the conversation. We were recommended Davcon - and their quote seemed reasonab...

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frankie3213

3 February 2011

Re: Where to buy Terracotta Floor Tiles - SaltilloFlooring & Floor Covering

Feb 02, 2011 11:02 pm

If anyone is interested I have found a Texan company that ships mexican floor tiles including Saltillo to Australia. They do custom sizes and orders. http://stores.ebay.com.au/Saltillo-Talavera-Travertine-Copper

If anyone is interested I have found a Texan company that ships mexican floor tiles including Saltillo to Australia. The...

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frankie3213

14 January 2011

Re: Where to buy Terracotta Floor Tiles - SaltilloFlooring & Floor Covering

Jan 14, 2011 6:39 pm

Thanks B2 - I will give that person a call. I am with you on the Saltillo - if we could afford to rip the whole lot up we would. We have young children - it is definately not a family friendly product.

Thanks B2 - I will give that person a call. I am with you on the Saltillo - if we could afford to rip the whole lot up w...

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frankie3213

12 January 2011

Where to buy Terracotta Floor Tiles - SaltilloFlooring & Floor Covering

Jan 12, 2011 8:37 pm

Our house is almost entirely Saltillo Terracotta Floor Tiles (28.5 x 28.5cm) with the exception of polished concrete in the bathroom and laundry. We are putting on a very small extension (2m x2m) and I need to source some additional Saltillo Terracotta Floor Tiles. I understand from the previous own...

Our house is almost entirely Saltillo Terracotta Floor Tiles (28.5 x 28.5cm) with the exception of polished concrete in ...

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