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21 August 2018

Payment schedule on new kitchenGeneral Discussion

Aug 21, 2018 2:21 pm

We paid a deposit on a quote and have now received the final contract. This states 85% of the balance must be paid prior to delivery to store ($24K), I'm not comfortable paying this before we even see our kitchen. What if their business goes bust?! Is this normal practice? It would have been nice to...

We paid a deposit on a quote and have now received the final contract. This states 85% of the balance must be paid prior...

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CathyG

23 July 2018

All white laminex kitchenKitchen Corner

Jul 23, 2018 4:23 pm

Does an all white laminate kitchen (matt) look cheap? We're renovating our largish kitchen and will have stone on the bench tops but I don't think our budget will stretch to 2pac unfortunately. I'm concerned it might look more like a laundry cupboard rather a kitchen. Any opinions would be appreciat...

Does an all white laminate kitchen (matt) look cheap? We're renovating our largish kitchen and will have stone on the be...

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CathyG

23 July 2018

Re: All white laminex kitchenKitchen Corner

Jul 23, 2018 6:51 pm

Thanks for your reply. Do you know if Laminex Silk is high gloss or semi gloss? I'm not a fan of matt but I don't like high gloss either. We will definitely go stone. One more question if you don't mind, Wallspan told me that the modern flat handles have very sharp edges so aren't ideal for families...

Thanks for your reply. Do you know if Laminex Silk is high gloss or semi gloss? I'm not a fan of matt but I don't like h...

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CathyG

23 July 2018

Re: All white laminex kitchenKitchen Corner

Jul 23, 2018 8:51 pm

Thank you. All the best to you

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CathyG

26 July 2018

2Pac!Kitchen Corner

Jul 26, 2018 11:37 am

Does it really chip very easily? I much prefer the look of it over laminate however I've heard that it's not very practical (from someone trying to sell me a laminex kitchen by the way). We have a 5 and 1 year old, and the doors will need to have childproof locks stuck on. Thanks

Does it really chip very easily? I much prefer the look of it over laminate however I've heard that it's not very practi...

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CathyG

27 July 2018

Re: 2Pac!Kitchen Corner

Jul 27, 2018 8:38 pm

The person who told you that might be trying to sell you a product that they make more profit on or they sell cheap sin...

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CathyG

28 July 2018

Waterfall on island benchKitchen Corner

Jul 28, 2018 2:58 pm

I'm keen to hear thoughts on whether they are just a trend that will go out of style sooner rather than later?

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CathyG

2 August 2018

Vinyl wrap doors - matte whiteKitchen Corner

Aug 02, 2018 2:08 pm

Could anyone share photos of their white flat handle-less kitchen in matte white please? I'm tossing up whether to do 2pac semi gloss or vinyl wrap.

Could anyone share photos of their white flat handle-less kitchen in matte white please? I'm tossing up whether to do 2p...

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CathyG

3 August 2018

Re: Vinyl wrap doors - matte whiteKitchen Corner

Aug 03, 2018 12:35 pm

Have you done your research on vinyl wrap? Personally I have never sold vinyl to a customer for a kitchen and I strongly recommend against it! Its the worst product you can put in a kitchen, some of the companies still using it will tell you its a new vinyl which doesn't suffer from the same proble...

Hi there, yes the business quoting us said the same as yourself. Thanks for you help again

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CathyG

4 August 2018

Organising stone bench tops yourself to save $Kitchen Corner

Aug 04, 2018 6:13 am

We've been quoted $8k for basic range Essa Stone and do not have the measurements of the kitchen to check this price. I'm assuming kitchen manufacturers have a mark up so has anyone organised this to save some money. *Plans will be available once deposit is paid.

We've been quoted $8k for basic range Essa Stone and do not have the measurements of the kitchen to check this price. I'...

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CathyG

4 August 2018

Adhesive child safety locks on 2pacKitchen Corner

Aug 04, 2018 7:10 am

Yay or nay?

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CathyG

21 August 2018

Question on payment schedule for new kitchenKitchen Corner

Aug 21, 2018 2:20 pm

We paid a deposit on a quote and have now received the final contract. This states 85% of the balance must be paid prior...

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CathyG

21 August 2018

Re: Question on payment schedule for new kitchenKitchen Corner

Aug 21, 2018 2:56 pm

I rang him and he said it's a standard HIA contract which I will check out myself later. I do feel comfortable with the business so that is something.

I rang him and he said it's a standard HIA contract which I will check out myself later. I do feel comfortable with the ...

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CathyG

3 November 2018

Help please! Microwave provision is too smallKitchen Corner

Nov 03, 2018 7:37 pm

Hi, just wondering if there is an Australian standard for the size of a microwave provision? Our kitchen has been designed so the microwave sits above the oven. However, the microwave doesn't sit align with the oven once the fascia is on. The instruction booklet for the microwave says that the back ...

Hi, just wondering if there is an Australian standard for the size of a microwave provision? Our kitchen has been design...

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CathyG

3 August 2018

Re: Our Bathroom Before and AfterBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 03, 2018 1:36 pm

Beautiful

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CathyG

22 August 2018

Re: Bathroom TilesBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 22, 2018 2:02 pm

Heyas, My builder is about to order tiles for my new home. What's the general rule, if any, regarding mixing rectified and cushion edge tiles? Is it OK to have cushion edge wall tiles with rectified edge floor tiles? Or would this look weird? Better to just roll with rectified for both walls and fl...

Try looking for ideas on google, pinterest and houzz. I have no advice really other than to say I wouldn't be taking an...

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CathyG

30 August 2018

How long should a bathroom quote take?Bathrooms and Laundry

Aug 30, 2018 8:38 pm

We've been waiting 2 weeks. How long does it usually take? We aren't talking any major changes either.

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