Posts by TomS • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Good brand of door handle, Novas vs NidusWindows & Doors

12 August 2019

Aug 12, 2019 5:56 pm

Anyone know if this is a good quality handle? https://www.keelerhardware.com.au/nidus-vtorpasss-door-handle-venetian-torcello-passage-lever-set-brushed-stainless-steel VS https://www.accesshardware.com.au/novas-b04-lever-on-rose-furniture-privacy-set-sss-nh60-b04-50-sss Would also love to know if ei...

Anyone know if this is a good quality handle? Link VS Link Would also love to know if either spec is easier/harder to in...

Replacing doors and painting architravesWindows & Doors

12 August 2019

Aug 12, 2019 5:18 pm

I am going to replace my doors, new door, hinges and handles. I am going to re-paint the door jamb, architrave. Should I do this all before the new door is hung? Also I am purchasing a primed door, do I paint it before the door is hung?

I am going to replace my doors, new door, hinges and handles. I am going to re-paint the door jamb, architrave. Should I...

Re: True centre of bedroom vs visual centreLighting + Lighting Design

12 August 2019

Aug 12, 2019 9:21 am

As the wardrobes now create a new cornice line, I would use the smaller ceiling dimensions to find the centre point. Also, I would lie in each bed and look up to see what looks best. That is the position from which the light will be looked at the most. Thanks!

Thanks!

9 August 2019

Aug 09, 2019 9:17 am

Where the rounded corners of the door architrave are I will have a gap, tried to show an exaggerated version on the blue here. So still cut straight? There would be a fair bit to fill... https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565306224.jpg

Where the rounded corners of the door architrave are I will have a gap, tried to show an exaggerated version on the blue...

Re: True centre of bedroom vs visual centreLighting + Lighting Design

9 August 2019

Aug 09, 2019 9:12 am

This is the smaller room with the same problem... https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565305938.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565305938.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565305939.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565305939.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_15653...

This is the smaller room with the same problem...

Re: True centre of bedroom vs visual centreLighting + Lighting Design

9 August 2019

Aug 09, 2019 9:09 am

We have just had some built in wardrobes installed. They take up the majority of one side of the master bedroom. We will be installing new ceiling lights, and I've realised that the centre of the room looks off now we have the builtins installed. Does anyone have any advice on this? Is it a prefere...

Without seeing a picture, I would err on centering it over the bed. Sorry not the best photos, but does this help?

8 August 2019

Aug 08, 2019 6:01 pm

Where I am joining the skirting to the door frames it is rounded, would I cut at an angle and just fill with silicone? https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565251263.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565251264.jpg

Where I am joining the skirting to the door frames it is rounded, would I cut at an angle and just fill with silicone?

8 August 2019

Aug 08, 2019 5:53 pm

You can just glue it but you run the risk of it coming off eventually when it's knocked. Construction adhesive (liquid nails) gets quite hard and often what happens is when the skirting is knocked the glue stays stuck to the paint but the paint pulls of the plaster. If the paint and plaster is good...

This is so helpful thank you! I read a few people didn't liquid nails the boards only dowel and nailed. is that accepta...

Which order to paint in and how to tackle this?General Discussion

8 August 2019

Aug 08, 2019 4:08 pm

Hi all, is it best to pain skirting and door frames first? If I can't do this does it matter? Also wondering how I should tackle the below, is some scraping and sanding enough to even everything out? I don't think it would be realistic to strip everything back but not sure? What would be the recomme...

Hi all, is it best to pain skirting and door frames first? If I can't do this does it matter? Also wondering how I shoul...

8 August 2019

Aug 08, 2019 4:01 pm

Thanks! Can I just glue the skirting to the wall or do I have the risk that it may bow?

Replace skirting boardsGeneral Discussion

8 August 2019

Aug 08, 2019 11:44 am

We have laminate floors in our apartment. The skirting used looks pretty poor: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565228309.jpg I was hoping to replace with something like the below: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/90777_1565228358.jpg I had a few questions listed below: The previous skirting is n...

We have laminate floors in our apartment. The skirting used looks pretty poor: I was hoping to replace with something li...

True centre of bedroom vs visual centreLighting + Lighting Design

7 August 2019

Aug 07, 2019 11:26 am

We have just had some built in wardrobes installed. They take up the majority of one side of the master bedroom. We will...

Updating an intercomGeneral Discussion

2 August 2019

Aug 02, 2019 10:38 am

I am replacing a simple intercom in my house. I purchased the newer model, it looks like a telephone cord. Are there electrical currents running through these? Not sure whether you need to turn off power to change or if turning off the breaker would even do anything as it's connected to the outside?

I am replacing a simple intercom in my house. I purchased the newer model, it looks like a telephone cord. Are there ele...

Re: What type of windows are these?Windows & Doors

1 August 2019

Aug 01, 2019 6:43 pm

I agree with Arcadelt. But you likely can't get parts for the vintage spiral balance so you will need to buy new. Here's Bunnies https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/3082_1564633975.JPG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se-YGNegpOo Se-YGNegpOo That was super helpful thanks! I was looking at videos but coul...

That was super helpful thanks! I was looking at videos but couldn't find anything exactly what we have. Perfect. I thin...

Re: Best kelvin and watts for our bedrooms?Lighting + Lighting Design

31 July 2019

Jul 31, 2019 9:06 pm

Can anyone recommend which lights (below) would be best for two bedrooms. I am unsure on watts and kelvins for the room: Bedroom 1: 12.58m2 (3.7 x 3.4) Bedroom 2: 8.64m2 (3.6 x 2.4) https://thelightingoutlet.com.au/products/razor-led-oyster-light-round-28w-in-white-nickel-3000k-5000k-martec-lightin...

It's not watts you should be thinking about but Lumens. A LED provides around 80-100 lumens per watt and you should be ...

Best kelvin and watts for our bedrooms?Lighting + Lighting Design

31 July 2019

Jul 31, 2019 10:43 am

Can anyone recommend which lights (below) would be best for two bedrooms. I am unsure on watts and kelvins for the room:...

Re: Good brand of downlightsLighting + Lighting Design

30 July 2019

Jul 30, 2019 6:10 pm

It's a little confusing but Bella Luce is not a Bunnings brand: http://bellalucelighting.com.au/ The Bunnings version is: https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/brands/l/luce-bella

It's a little confusing but Bella Luce is not a Bunnings brand: Link The Bunnings version is: Link

Re: What type of windows are these?Windows & Doors

30 July 2019

Jul 30, 2019 5:15 pm

Thanks! Would you suggest putting architraves on these windows or they don't lend well? They seem to have a lot happening inside the window box? It’s up to you. Architrave is usually used to cover the gap between the window frame and wall, but in your case looks like it was not needed. You could ho...

It’s up to you. Architrave is usually used to cover the gap between the window frame and wall, but in your case looks l...

Re: Good brand of downlightsLighting + Lighting Design

30 July 2019

Jul 30, 2019 5:11 pm

Brand SAL https://www.sal.net.au Thanks, I have seen SAL and ATOM, are they both the same? I was reading SAL did have some recalls? Has anyone heard of Bella Luce?

Thanks, I have seen SAL and ATOM, are they both the same? I was reading SAL did have some recalls? Has anyone heard of ...