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Choppy182

5 August 2018

Re: Adhesive child safety locks on 2pacKitchen Corner

Aug 05, 2018 8:19 am

I wouldn't if they attach to the front of the door. I've always recommended these to people https://www.bunnings.com.au/perma-child-safety-concealed-magnetic-locks-with-key-4-pack_p4211349 They attach to back of door and use a magnetic 'key' to open. Magnetic de activates the lock and once door is c...

I wouldn't if they attach to the front of the door. I've always recommended these to people https://www.bunnings.com.au/...

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Choppy182

2 August 2018

Re: Caesarstone - mitred or butt joint waterfall ends?Kitchen Corner

Aug 02, 2018 6:43 pm

Mitre is the way to go. Look so much better no doubt about it.

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Choppy182

1 August 2018

Re: Changing cabinet doors after handover?Kitchen Corner

Aug 01, 2018 5:50 pm

First of all congrats on getting your first home! If you want the shaker style doors yes thermolaminated doors from Polytec are the cheapest. They wouldn't make the cabinet caracass' out of the same stuff, it would be doors AND panels. I'm a Cabinet Maker and my suggestion would be to go cheap in re...

First of all congrats on getting your first home! If you want the shaker style doors yes thermolaminated doors from Poly...

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Choppy182

14 July 2015

Re: Do you have Green in your KitchenKitchen Corner

Jul 14, 2015 6:19 pm

I love the nuance finish on the doors, good choice.

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Choppy182

2 August 2018

Re: Doing up a bathroom/ensuiteBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 02, 2018 6:46 pm

White grout is the safest bet with a blue'ish tile. Particularly if you get nice gloss white vanity/basin down the track.

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Choppy182

27 December 2015

Re: Gap between island bench and cabinetry - normal?Kitchen Corner

Dec 27, 2015 7:44 pm

Because the panel has an edge on the top (closest to bench top) its meant to be like so, however that gap shouldn't be there. Its been allowed for a 16mm shadow line it seems which is silly as the board for doors come in 16mm thick, leaving no room for error. 10mm shadow line would have looked bette...

Because the panel has an edge on the top (closest to bench top) its meant to be like so, however that gap shouldn't be t...

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Choppy182

5 August 2018

Re: Glass Splashback - Gas CooktopKitchen Splashbacks

Aug 05, 2018 8:24 am

I'd do it before the kitchen is installed, if you do it after you may risk damaging the bench top. Unless its stone, then you can do it before the stone goes on as it takes an extra 5 days for the tops to go on.

I'd do it before the kitchen is installed, if you do it after you may risk damaging the bench top. Unless its stone, the...

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Choppy182

13 July 2015

Re: Handleless Kitchens - AdviceKitchen Corner

Jul 13, 2015 9:04 pm

As a Cabinet Maker I have experienced both and to be honest, finger pull is the way to go. Practicality does not suffer, if anything it's more practical. More and more kitchens are going with this option. Pro's - Great if you have to worry about children. - Look great! especially with the shark nose...

As a Cabinet Maker I have experienced both and to be honest, finger pull is the way to go. Practicality does not suffer,...

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Choppy182

14 July 2015

Re: Handleless Kitchens - AdviceKitchen Corner

Jul 14, 2015 6:15 pm

I'm interested in hearing what people think too. I really want handleless. The only thing I've picked up is to achieve the shark nose profile, apparently this can only be done in polyurethane and not laminex/polytec. Just means I'll have to rethink my colour scheme (and budget!) That is not true. A...

That is not true. Absolutely you can have shark nose on Laminex and Polytec board. It's a matter of cutting the 45 degr...

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Choppy182

29 August 2018

Re: Has anyone removed laminate flooring skirting.Kitchen Corner

Aug 29, 2018 5:40 pm

Just rip it out, you wont see it behind the fridge Do you know if its hard to get off? Assuming it's glued down. Definitely won't be glued, as CEK said, chisel under and pull. Keep off cut. Can come in handy if you need to fill in any spots particularly if fridge doesn't cover the whole wall.

Do you know if its hard to get off? Assuming it's glued down. Definitely won't be glued, as CEK said, chisel under and ...

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Choppy182

28 October 2018

Re: Kitchen cupboards that look like drawers?Kitchen Corner

Oct 28, 2018 3:39 pm

Kitchen manufacturers are more than capable of doing this. Personally I have installed many kitchens for clients who have gone for this look. Very easy to do however be careful how much people with slug you extra for, its really not extra work and thats the argument they may make to you.

Kitchen manufacturers are more than capable of doing this. Personally I have installed many kitchens for clients who hav...

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Choppy182

18 March 2019

Re: Kitchen layout questionKitchen Corner

Mar 18, 2019 6:24 pm

option 2 allows people to get into the WIP without disrupting the work area (working triangle) whilst creating more bench space. Though if you went option 1 you should bring your island of the wall to create a walkway to the WIP, especially if the fridge is in there.

option 2 allows people to get into the WIP without disrupting the work area (working triangle) whilst creating more benc...

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Choppy182

10 June 2018

Re: Kitchen QualityKitchen Corner

Jun 10, 2018 5:59 pm

MDF doors or polyurethane painted? Applying shark nose onto MDF doors and hand edging the shark nose profile by hand requires plenty of patience. If so I'd be interested to know if the used 0.5mm which edge tape instead of the standard 1mm thick.

MDF doors or polyurethane painted? Applying shark nose onto MDF doors and hand edging the shark nose profile by hand req...

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Choppy182

12 June 2018

Re: Kitchen QualityKitchen Corner

Jun 12, 2018 3:36 pm

absolutely!

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Choppy182

5 August 2018

Re: Kitchen Splashback - WindowKitchen Splashbacks

Aug 05, 2018 8:30 am

Brother has one, gets very dirty very easily and quickly. No issues with cracking.

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Choppy182

10 June 2018

Re: Kithen - Part RenovationGeneral Discussion

Jun 10, 2018 6:24 pm

You would have a real hard time finding a kitchen mob to do that, no worth it for them. Best bet would be handyman services or even a Cabinet Maker or similar looking for cash work.

You would have a real hard time finding a kitchen mob to do that, no worth it for them. Best bet would be handyman servi...

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Choppy182

1 August 2018

Re: My first kitchen reno designs. Please tell me what you tKitchen Corner

Aug 01, 2018 5:56 pm

drawers under your sink are a no no. The plumbing will take out most of the space leaving you with potentially hundreds of dollars worth of drawer hardware for next to no use.

drawers under your sink are a no no. The plumbing will take out most of the space leaving you with potentially hundreds ...

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Choppy182

5 August 2018

Re: Oil or wax finish for hardwood splashbackKitchen Splashbacks

Aug 05, 2018 8:28 am

I'd use your regular Canola Oil. Safest option for food prep area as you said. This is what woodworkers use for things like timber chopping boards, some bench tops etc. Cheap, easy and always some in the cupboard.

I'd use your regular Canola Oil. Safest option for food prep area as you said. This is what woodworkers use for things l...

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Choppy182

5 August 2018

Re: Organising stone bench tops yourself to save $Kitchen Corner

Aug 05, 2018 8:12 am

With stone, you are paying for a slab, which I think from memory are 3600x1200. So for example if you wanted a small vanity with stone tops, you have to pay for the whole slab, despite not using most of it. Price won't vary too much based on this. If you organise yourself you may not get the stone a...

With stone, you are paying for a slab, which I think from memory are 3600x1200. So for example if you wanted a small van...

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Choppy182

11 September 2018

Re: Replacing cabinet doors with handle lessKitchen Corner

Sep 11, 2018 8:22 pm

Blum tip on tandem drawers and push catch doors for floor cabinets (10mm under hang on over heads) is the cheapest way around this. As some users have said, shark nose profile handles will require alterations to the cabinetry which will make the whole job pointless to renovate as it would be much mo...

Blum tip on tandem drawers and push catch doors for floor cabinets (10mm under hang on over heads) is the cheapest way a...