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mygirlfriday

25 October 2011

Colour help please - match a colourbond colourFinishing Touch

Oct 25, 2011 1:20 pm

Hello, I live in an apartment complex which is undergoing a renovation....I would appreciate any suggestions for an outside awning and support beams for each block entrance (5 in total) Current downpipes are Colourbond Ironstone Render is going to be painted Dulux Bogart Any suggestions for awning r...

Hello, I live in an apartment complex which is undergoing a renovation....I would appreciate any suggestions for an outs...

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mygirlfriday

12 September 2011

Damage to carpet & paintwork during reno by builderWindows & Doors

Sep 12, 2011 5:14 pm

hi all, Could anyone give some advise on the following; I engaged a builder to renovate my bathroom, laundry and toilet room - in the process various paintwork in hallway + doors + door frames has been damaged and carpet in the hallway and living has been damaged. This is outside of the contract for...

hi all, Could anyone give some advise on the following; I engaged a builder to renovate my bathroom, laundry and toilet ...

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mygirlfriday

2 September 2011

Re: Practical Completion vs Actual Completion- Defects not fGeneral Discussion

Sep 02, 2011 2:56 pm

just an update I've had the building inspection done - its come back with only a few things really. The inspector basically said you should chose your battles and get the ones fixed that you can and live with the rest. And so, it was the silicone under the fixed panel of the frameless shower screen ...

just an update I've had the building inspection done - its come back with only a few things really. The inspector basica...

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mygirlfriday

18 August 2011

Re: Inspection report for renovation - recommendations needeGeneral Discussion

Aug 18, 2011 12:38 pm

hi thank you for your reposnses - I am arranging the outstanding $$ to be paid. However, I'd like to get an inspection done to ensure that everything is at it should be in terms of finishes, workmanship and building standards. its a bathroom laundry that is 10sqm so I don't imagine that it could be ...

hi thank you for your reposnses - I am arranging the outstanding $$ to be paid. However, I'd like to get an inspection d...

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mygirlfriday

25 July 2011

time period for renovation - 7 weeks?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jul 25, 2011 11:48 am

hi all my bathroom, toilet and laundry reno is hitting close to 7 weeks - it is 10 sq metre in total and no major things were moved around (ie used existing pipes, etc). it is essentially just replacing all fittings/elements for new... Is this a reasonable time period or are they having me on? Also,...

hi all my bathroom, toilet and laundry reno is hitting close to 7 weeks - it is 10 sq metre in total and no major things...

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mygirlfriday

25 July 2011

Re: door & Frame Trim Colour SelectionInterior Decorating Lounge

Jul 25, 2011 11:30 am

just plain white? great - thank you....I really can't face looking at 20 shades of white and making a decision or any more faffing around at Bunnings! :)

just plain white? great - thank you....I really can't face looking at 20 shades of white and making a decision or any mo...

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mygirlfriday

20 July 2011

Re: door & Frame Trim Colour SelectionInterior Decorating Lounge

Jul 20, 2011 2:13 pm

hi there yes, that's my issue.....there are so many whites to pick from. it's starting to make my head spin. It would be great to narrow the selection down to a few and then try the sample pots. cheers A

hi there yes, that's my issue.....there are so many whites to pick from. it's starting to make my head spin. It would be...

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mygirlfriday

18 July 2011

door & Frame Trim Colour SelectionInterior Decorating Lounge

Jul 18, 2011 2:03 pm

Hello, I am in the midst of a bathroom renovation and the new white tiles have made me realise that my doorframes & doors need some updating (they look like nicotine yellow-white in contrast to the gloss white tiles). As my apartment is concrete render, the door frames are metal and both frames/...

Hello, I am in the midst of a bathroom renovation and the new white tiles have made me realise that my doorframes doors ...

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