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Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis

NSW

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Hi guys, We building with wisdom home, we chose the garage facade. Has anyone chose…

Sydney-build

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MatchaHome

May 19, 2024 3:37 pm

Samk

12 January 2018

Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!Our build- back on track....12 months update with piccies!

VIC

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Write reply... Got Plantation shutters installed upstairs in the TV room Gas log…

tstr1a

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Samk

Jan 12, 2018 11:46 am

nina marie

10 March 2016

Silkwood Dream Homes or Zuccala Silkwood Dream Homes or Zuccala

NSW

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Hello to anybody out there listening! We are at the tender stage with plans requiring…

nina marie

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nina marie

Mar 10, 2016 2:50 pm

rondy

20 January 2016

Silkwood Dream Homes Silkwood Dream Homes

VIC

I'd say they've either got the phones of the hook or they've been disconnected.…

TrillHome

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rondy

Jan 20, 2016 4:41 pm

MezMaz71

4 October 2015

Plantation Sienna Vogue - 1 month since Handover PICS GALORE Plantation Sienna Vogue - 1 month since Handover PICS GALORE

VIC

Hi TrillHome, we had handover with siilkwood, but we are still doing a couple of…

Intella

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MezMaz71

Oct 04, 2015 8:39 pm

stayxtrue

3 September 2015

Dale Alcock at Heron Park - We've Got KEYS!Dale Alcock at Heron Park - We've Got KEYS!

QLD

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Its been a long time since I have been around here and I have to say the house is…

Jase_Dave

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stayxtrue

Sep 03, 2015 4:44 pm

jsoetandi

22 May 2015

Engineered Spotted Gum Engineered Spotted Gum

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You're absolutely right! We will definitely figure something out.. planning to…

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jsoetandi

May 22, 2015 11:59 am

apeg

11 January 2015

Hi, I am considering to install the 1 strip universal spotted him floor from carpet…

nuadventure8

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apeg

Jan 11, 2015 8:37 am

Timber Flooring options - so confused Timber Flooring options - so confused

17 December 2014

NSW

We went Grey Ironbark

NBat

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The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update*

Dec 17, 2014 12:59 am

Stormy

19 September 2014

Txateu's Build - Mainvue Amalfi 532 Txateu's Build - Mainvue Amalfi 532

VIC

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...not so dreamy at the moment, it resembles a pig sty! Hopefully, I'll get time…

Stormy

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Stormy

Sep 19, 2014 5:12 pm

txateu

4 March 2014

Rule of thumb skirtings/cornices? Also floorboard selection?Rule of thumb skirtings/cornices? Also floorboard selection?

VIC

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I have too, but its such a waste of water. Considering the water restrictions that…

txateu

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txateu

Mar 04, 2014 2:20 pm

tyger-eye

6 February 2014

Hi, Our cornices in our home are plain Cove (standard - I don't think we had the…

bizzee38

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tyger-eye

Feb 06, 2014 8:34 am

Flooring questions Flooring questions

16 November 2013

My Timber Floor is coming from Wholesale Timber Flooring in Rockingham. It hasnt…

sioulas77

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Building out Dream Home - Metricon Nelson 43sq... follow us!Building out Dream Home - Metricon Nelson 43sq... follow us!

Nov 16, 2013 7:05 am

kpwalker

7 February 2013

Riksters place - Kid's play area Riksters place - Kid's play area

VIC

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There are heaps of new photos and posts on our blog.... http://camandkirsten.blogspot…

Camrw

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kpwalker

Feb 07, 2013 9:58 am

Rikster

6 December 2012

What do you think makes a house feel 'special'?What do you think makes a house feel 'special'?

NSW

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Sure! http://www.target.com/p/itso-large-polka-dot-fabric-bin/-/A-12719724…

Rikster

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Rikster

Dec 06, 2012 7:48 pm

xxkatxx

27 November 2012

Masterton Homes - The new thread Masterton Homes - The new thread

something as simple as the shape/style of windows makes a big difference and may…

zozo

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xxkatxx

Nov 27, 2012 8:03 am

kiwi

21 September 2012

price check - boral silkwood Engineered Jarrah -and a few qs price check - boral silkwood Engineered Jarrah -and a few qs

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Buildingbee check your pms

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kiwi

Sep 21, 2012 9:32 am

HN Flooring Team

20 May 2012

Solid Vs floating timber flooring...price seem too high!!Solid Vs floating timber flooring...price seem too high!!

Ring Boral and ask them. Retailers cannot BUY those products for those prices so…

unfunkable

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HN Flooring Team

May 20, 2012 11:24 am

hemi426

30 April 2012

Cleaning timber flooring with metho?Cleaning timber flooring with metho?

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MRMR, Go with what you can afford. If you can afford to spend the $20,000 or so…

MRMR

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hemi426

Apr 30, 2012 5:20 pm

kexkez

16 October 2011

Readyfloor, Premium Floors Readyfloor, Premium Floors

vinegar and water is what Dh uses on our cork flooring as well.

Broom

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kexkez

Oct 16, 2011 9:09 am

gizmoe

16 October 2011

Our Switch Custom - Moved in Our Switch Custom - Moved in

Readyflor is a very good product for what it is, however from time to time I'm sure…

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gizmoe

Oct 16, 2011 12:06 am

westy

21 July 2011

Battens under the timber flooring Battens under the timber flooring

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Just catching up a bit here... thanks for the pics! Lookin good, at least from a…

dreamhan

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westy

Jul 21, 2011 1:59 am

B STAR

14 May 2011

Boral Silkwood Boral Silkwood

Using plywood would mean you should be able to get a better quality finish. But…

Lot927

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B STAR

May 14, 2011 1:05 pm

Oldrocker

21 February 2011

Grey Ironbark vs Spotted Gum Hardwood Floors?Grey Ironbark vs Spotted Gum Hardwood Floors?

Hello Stormy Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Silkwood, and for moving…

Oldrocker

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Oldrocker

Feb 21, 2011 9:13 pm

Dollar

13 October 2010

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We know exactly what was used as my partner and his dad do floor sanding as a business…

Becster

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Dollar

Oct 13, 2010 7:56 am

Boral's "Naturally Australian" engineered flooring Boral's "Naturally Australian" engineered flooring

18 August 2010

Thanks, Anthony! ... and ... have you checked your email recently

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Aug 18, 2010 12:15 pm

Timber Flooring Option 2 new House under contruction Timber Flooring Option 2 new House under contruction

20 May 2010

it should be dried on fresh air for months and then in the kiln for ... dunno ...…

borg

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May 20, 2010 3:08 pm

nessie

18 May 2010

Flooring Flooring

REAL TIMBER FLOOR BOARDS VS. LAMINATE FLOORING REAL TIMBER FLOOR BOARDS VS. LAMINATE FLOORING

Hey all!!....Thank you all so much for your comments. I did chase up the problems…

nessie

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nessie

May 18, 2010 8:55 pm

jbsj1974

25 March 2010

Heated coil flooring????Heated coil flooring????

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You can count on it DW is seriously snap happy...

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Mar 25, 2010 9:48 pm

9 February 2010

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That is a stunning house. Love the facade and all that decking.

Mrs B

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Rizzo

Feb 09, 2010 1:25 pm

printer75

14 January 2010

RED INK HOMES - Question on Prices and Prestart.RED INK HOMES - Question on Prices and Prestart.

Hi I have heating underneath my timber floor, I'm not sure what you mean by coil…

groovin7777

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printer75

Jan 14, 2010 10:37 pm

Purple Butterfly

21 December 2009

What are your favourite timber floor species?What are your favourite timber floor species?

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You need a photobucket account or similar, then you post the tag. HTH.

rhi3384

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Purple Butterfly

Dec 21, 2009 12:14 am

Alexandruuss

10 November 2009

Timber suppliers in Perth Timber suppliers in Perth

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I vote for Tallowwood. Is very very nice and I really like it. And the second on…

gettingThere

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Alexandruuss

Nov 10, 2009 12:20 am

damonik

24 September 2009

Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?Anyone used Embelton Timber Flooring?

Hi guys, I'm in the process of beginning my first renovation and I've found this…

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damonik

Sep 24, 2009 5:09 pm

Mupps

29 August 2009

Silkwood floating flooring Silkwood floating flooring

Hi everyone, Went searching today to find a floating floorboard product for my unit…

Mupps

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Mupps

Aug 29, 2009 8:19 pm

woodworm

14 July 2009

Hydronic Heating and solid timber floors Hydronic Heating and solid timber floors

Thanks kyton, checked out the link. Touchy subject, floating flooring, it seems!…

woodworm

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woodworm

Jul 14, 2009 3:01 pm

Jo K

11 July 2009

Laying ReadyFlor Uniclic Laying ReadyFlor Uniclic

Perhaps you should send a PM with your fax details to the nice person they could…

TinaS

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Jo K

Jul 11, 2009 9:09 pm

osmosis

26 June 2009

Matching hardwood stairs to engineered timber floor - solved Matching hardwood stairs to engineered timber floor - solved

Hi I am also looking into engineered floors. Have you looked at Unique Timber Floors…

PaulM

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osmosis

Jun 26, 2009 6:33 pm

dave-

26 May 2009

Probably should just have this thread deleted but I've solved the issue sort of.…

dave-

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dave-

May 26, 2009 1:48 pm

Time frame for solid timber floor installation Time frame for solid timber floor installation

27 April 2009

12mm is actually the normal thickness for overlay flooring up to 80mm in width with…

wonderland

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Boral Silkwood or Premium Floors ReadyFlor - recommendation?Boral Silkwood or Premium Floors ReadyFlor - recommendation?

Apr 27, 2009 7:42 pm

serge44

15 March 2009

READY.....SET..... GO!!!!!!!!!!!READY.....SET..... GO!!!!!!!!!!!

is Universal an option you've considered?

Coastal_Gal

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serge44

Mar 15, 2009 2:26 pm

Nexus

12 January 2009

Floor Question Floor Question

VIC

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Hey Nicola, I noticed both in your blog and your post in the Carinya thread that…

PhoenixStar

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Nexus

Jan 12, 2009 1:19 pm

eho

11 December 2008

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Oh, one more thing I want to mention. I upgraded archatraves to 18mm. The edge…

Boral Silkwood or Readyflor cant decide please help! Pic inc Boral Silkwood or Readyflor cant decide please help! Pic inc

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eho

Dec 11, 2008 9:57 am

Renovation gal

26 November 2008

Hi Amanda, I hope I am not to late to respond to your post. I to went around and…

amanda26

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Renovation gal

Nov 26, 2008 1:12 pm

Boral Silkwood Boral Silkwood

19 October 2008

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Is it the same as timber flooring or less time for engineered floor between recoats…

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Floor - carpet or bamboo?Floor - carpet or bamboo?

Oct 19, 2008 9:20 pm

Mikaela_D

3 August 2008

Comments on Silkwood flooring Comments on Silkwood flooring

Not in summer Ash! For some reason Canberra seems to be known as only a cold place…

Aulyna_1

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Mikaela_D

Aug 03, 2008 9:31 pm

Michelle

1 August 2008

It’s basically like any other type of wood flooring. Silkwood is just the type…

Tolstoy

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Michelle

Aug 01, 2008 9:27 pm

Removing direct stick floorboards Removing direct stick floorboards

27 July 2008

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Boral are happy for you to put a floating floor over hydronic heating. They even…

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Jul 27, 2008 10:29 pm

When to do flooring?When to do flooring?

8 July 2008

Thanks Toni, once I get my working drawings I will pop down to Fowles and ask what…

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Flooring in Henley display homes Flooring in Henley display homes

Jul 08, 2008 10:29 am

PhoenixStar

30 June 2008