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1 July 2015

Re: I work at Carpet Court - do you have a flooring questionFlooring & Floor Covering

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Jul 01, 2015 2:00 pm

Hi Michelle, Could you please advise which is a better product between Quick Step / Readyflor (gloss) and Godfrey Hirst (satin) engineered timber boards in either spotted gum or blackbutt? Do have any pictures with these flooring? I also need help with carpet selections. We are currently looking fo...

Hi Michelle, Could you please advise which is a better product between Quick Step / Readyflor (gloss) and Godfrey Hirst ...

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sydfam

24 June 2015

Re: I work at Carpet Court - do you have a flooring questionFlooring & Floor Covering

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Jun 24, 2015 8:26 pm

Hi Michelle, Could you please advise which is a better product between Quick Step / Readyflor (gloss) and Godfrey Hirst ...

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sydfam

28 March 2015

Re: Metricon Phoenix 38 - St George Area of SydneyBuilding A New House

Mar 28, 2015 5:38 pm

Great to see you've started a blog and a forum thread! :: Love your selections and your WIR is to die for! Can't wait to see your build progress. Looks like we'll be on a similar time line. Good luck with your tile appointment. Do you know who your consultant will be?

Great to see you've started a blog and a forum thread! Love your selections and your WIR is to die for! Can't wait to se...

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sydfam

18 March 2015

Re: I work at Carpet Court - do you have a flooring questionFlooring & Floor Covering

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Mar 18, 2015 7:56 am

Hi Michelle, We are very interested in the Gaia Ocean Road carpet in the Angelsea colour. Could you please advise whether it looks grey when laid. Could you please advise whether there is a tinge of green or yellow in it. I am after a warm grey. An alternative is Hycraft Strand in the Shakespeare co...

Hi Michelle, We are very interested in the Gaia Ocean Road carpet in the Angelsea colour. Could you please advise whethe...

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sydfam

2 February 2015

Re: Cabot's chestnut stain colour - need your feedback pleasInterior Decorating Lounge

Feb 02, 2015 7:28 am

I had the same issue when I had to do my selections. Here is a picture of a chestnut stained front door: http://ourphoenixbuild.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/chestnut.jpg

I had the same issue when I had to do my selections. Here is a picture of a chestnut stained front door: http://ourphoen...

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sydfam

1 February 2015

Re: Cabot's chestnut stain colour - need your feedback pleasInterior Decorating Lounge

Feb 01, 2015 5:15 pm

For those that are still interested, the Chestnut stain is used in the Metricon Mulgoa displays and is more like a walnut brown in colour. It appears darker, like the swatches, internally. You can't go wrong with Rich walnut, it's very classic.

For those that are still interested, the Chestnut stain is used in the Metricon Mulgoa displays and is more like a walnu...

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sydfam

20 December 2014

JU Flooring from South Wentworthville NSWFlooring & Floor Covering

Dec 20, 2014 5:37 pm

We are looking at parquetry timber floors for our new home. Have you used JU Flooring and have any feedback? They seemed helpful and competitive in price. I'm in the St George area - any alternative recommendations will also be appreciated!

We are looking at parquetry timber floors for our new home. Have you used JU Flooring and have any feedback? They seemed...

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sydfam

30 October 2014

Polyurethane colour to go with Caesarstone Calacutta NuvoKitchen Corner

Oct 30, 2014 7:05 pm

We are seriously considering Caesarstone Calacutta Nuvo for our kitchen island and are thinking of using Dulux Natural White for the polyurethane cupboard doors in the satin finish. The walls will be in Natural White too. What do you think of this combination? Have you used Calacatta Nuvo in your ki...

We are seriously considering Caesarstone Calacutta Nuvo for our kitchen island and are thinking of using Dulux Natural W...

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sydfam

23 September 2014

Dulux colour to match Caesarstone Calcutta Nuvo and OspreyKitchen Corner

Sep 23, 2014 6:36 pm

We're building a new home and have to decided to get a polyurethane kitchen. Could you please suggest a Dulux white paint that will go with Caesarstone Calcutta Nuvo and Osprey? We are thinking if Dulux Natural White. What do you think?

We're building a new home and have to decided to get a polyurethane kitchen. Could you please suggest a Dulux white pain...

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sydfam

20 September 2014

Re: Pictures of timber look laminate kitchensKitchen Corner

Sep 20, 2014 5:18 pm

I suggest you also try formica for vincenza walnut, mocha firwood, fini chocolate, habitat, metro wood, these are all in mid brown range (to my eye). The others are tending towards smoky colours or quite reddish/yellowish. Thanks Treeseachanger. I will definitely check out the colours you've sugges...

Thanks Treeseachanger. I will definitely check out the colours you've suggested.

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sydfam

20 September 2014

Pictures of timber look laminate kitchensKitchen Corner

Sep 20, 2014 8:55 am

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appreciate it if you could post pictures of the following: * Laminex Divine Oak * Formica Urban Wood * Laminex Natural Zebrano Can someone id the laminate used in the following picture ...

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appre...

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sydfam

20 September 2014

Re: New Ceasarstone - Catacatta NuvoKitchen Corner

Sep 20, 2014 8:52 am

Hi Michelle, Do you think poly in Dulux Natural White, satin finish, will match Calcutta Nuvo? Thanks!

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sydfam

20 September 2014

Help with Laminex or Formica timber coloursBuilding A New House

Sep 20, 2014 8:07 am

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appreciate it if you could post pictures of the following: * Laminex Divine Oak * Formica Urban Wood Can someone id the laminate used in the following picture from Metricon: http://ourp...

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appre...

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sydfam

20 September 2014

Timber look laminate from Laminex or FormicaInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 20, 2014 7:59 am

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appreciate it if you could post pictures of the following: * Laminex Divine Oak * Formica Urban Wood Can someone id the laminate used in the following picture from Metricon: http://ourp...

We are looking for a mid-brown (no reds or yellow tones) laminate for our build. I've looked at a couple and would appre...

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sydfam

16 September 2014

Re: Colour Scheme - HELP PleaseInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 16, 2014 8:28 pm

[It's whether the combination will match the floor tiles I've chosen that concerns me. What a dilemma! I would go back to Di Lorenzo and see whether the Laminex colours match the floor tiles. They are both nice!

I would go back to Di Lorenzo and see whether the Laminex colours match the floor tiles. They are both nice!

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sydfam

16 September 2014

Re: Guidelines in selecting laminates for new house buildInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 16, 2014 8:17 pm

Don't get a laminate with a texture as they are much harder to keep clean. Thanks bashworth. I was told they are easy to maintain. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks bashworth. I was told they are easy to maintain. Thanks for the advice!

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sydfam

16 September 2014

Re: Guidelines in selecting laminates for new house buildInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 16, 2014 7:44 pm

Thanks deluxes and Michelle! What are your thoughts on dark timber look laminates like Laminex Burnished Wood, Espresso Ligna, Licorice Linea and Smoky Sapelle in the Nuance and Riven finishes? Do you think the dark laminates will date quickly? I think if used correctly they can look smart but hesit...

Thanks deluxes and Michelle! What are your thoughts on dark timber look laminates like Laminex Burnished Wood, Espresso ...

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sydfam

15 September 2014

Guidelines in selecting laminates for new house buildInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 15, 2014 1:29 pm

There are so many laminates to select from and would like to hear the guidelines I should be following when selecting them for a new build. I would like to know whether I should try to use the same laminate colour in the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms, or should they be different but in the same ton...

There are so many laminates to select from and would like to hear the guidelines I should be following when selecting th...

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sydfam

10 September 2014

Re: Internal Tile SelectionInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 10, 2014 7:36 am

My builder also advised that they refuse to paint houses in Dulux Lexicon (any strength) because of the blue tinge they throw. 90% of people who ask for it are disappointed when it goes up. Look at Dulux Natural White or Dulux Antique White USA - they are the most popular whites. So id probably sug...

@whzzz28 I was leaning towards natural white and agree that lexicon and the like are quite stark. I think I will need t...

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sydfam

6 September 2014

Re: Internal Tile SelectionInterior Decorating Lounge

Sep 06, 2014 5:05 pm

I haven't forgotten you! ..... :D Thanks Michelle!

Thanks Michelle!