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sadmaan
sadmaan
15 June 2012

Kids space

Kids space
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Once I made one for my 5 years old kid with materials. That was of a dome shape.…

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sadmaan
Jun 15, 2012 10:51 pm
mgilla
mgilla
15 June 2012

Render over render

Render over render

Just need to use an external paint, give it a wash down with a pressure cleaner before you paint if.

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mgilla
Jun 15, 2012 9:50 pm
schecher9193
schecher9193
15 June 2012

DIY Interior Painting

DIY Interior Painting
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In my opinion, you should hire a professional painters

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schecher9193
Jun 15, 2012 5:52 pm
Buttercup
Buttercup
11 June 2012

Old 70s house needs update - advice on render + brick

Old 70s house needs update - advice on render + brick

Welcome to H1 butterflybijoux, What a great looking house you already have. The problem with a 70's house is that if you try and modernize it too much it won't look good…

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Buttercup
Jun 11, 2012 7:33 pm
Buttercup
Michelle
Michelle
11 June 2012

Need to confirm colour scheme; Michelle?? Anyone?? Help!

Need to confirm colour scheme; Michelle?? Anyone?? Help!

Whoops! Sorry Michelle.... i'll remeber that for future times. Your expertise is greatly appreciated! My builder has suggested opononi in half…

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Michelle
Jun 11, 2012 11:51 am
Michelle
mgilla
mgilla
8 June 2012

Dulux ceiling paint opinions/ help

Dulux ceiling paint opinions/ help

The space where a wall meets the ceiling is tight and difficult to reach with a traditional paintbrush. If you are living in United Kingdom and want to do ceiling paint…

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mgilla
Jun 08, 2012 7:42 pm
mikeg12
mikeg12
6 June 2012

Dulux fine texture application?

Dulux fine texture application?

I am about to embark on texture coating. I wouldnt mind hearing how this went with the roll on texture. I have a product i am about to apply called Acryloc - which…

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mikeg12
Jun 06, 2012 12:50 pm
butterflypond
butterflypond
4 June 2012

Exterior Trim Colour

Exterior Trim Colour

What did you end up going with, I too am looking at all the same blues for my front door, I iwll have a colorbond Ironstone garage door, and a sandy yellow render on my…

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butterflypond
Jun 05, 2012 12:08 am
PeterHayes
PeterHayes
2 June 2012

black feature walls....

black feature walls....

Hi Yes you have made life hard but it can be done What you are propably seeing is un even roller application and that is probably on the wall that you get undiffused…

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PeterHayes
Jun 02, 2012 5:03 am
bee84
bee84
31 May 2012

Colour scheme ideas.... pleae help!

Colour scheme ideas.... pleae help!

the windows are charcoal. we were thinking of having classic cream for the fascia now

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bee84
May 31, 2012 12:20 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
30 May 2012

Weatherboard and garage door colour - something different

Weatherboard and garage door colour - something different

:th: Might seem like replying is a waste of time after so long, but someone coming along may have the same dilemma and that's where the information on this forum is invaluable…

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Treeseachanger
May 31, 2012 12:55 am
Michelle
Michelle
22 May 2012

Help finding exterior paint colour

Help finding exterior paint colour

How did you go taobelly :D

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Michelle
May 22, 2012 9:01 pm
Michelle
jen78wollahra
jen78wollahra
21 May 2012

Carpet Colour to Match Dulux Limed White or Dulux Male

Carpet Colour to Match Dulux Limed White or Dulux Male

We have just used Cavbrem velluto and are very happy. Its a wool, but the girls in the store said it is used in a lot of commercial appellations and last well, its been…

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jen78wollahra
May 21, 2012 12:13 pm
Titch101
Titch101
16 May 2012

Interior colour help.

Interior colour help.

Try Limed White half. We are using it with Vivid white ceiling and trims and found it to be a warm grey colour.

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Titch101
May 16, 2012 9:20 pm
Scout
Scout
13 May 2012

Oil paint over water based primer? AND when to paint putty?

Oil paint over water based primer? AND when to paint putty?

Oh great, thanks for replying. :) On another note, if anyone happens to read this, I have restored some old windows myself and have had to re-putty around some of the…

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Scout
May 13, 2012 5:24 pm
Scout
Abby
Abby
9 May 2012

Updating our house colours advice please

Updating our house colours advice please

Hi, The image I uploaded is not my home. I wish it was. My home is a very modern box style lol. We used Dulux Raku and Dulux Stepney. My daughter is building a townhouse…

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Abby
May 09, 2012 10:13 pm
Michelle
Michelle
7 May 2012

Internal paint colour advise pls

Internal paint colour advise pls

I went right through my house with the one colour. I don't really care if its modern or not, it suited the look I wanted and needed for a small house. I think what you…

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Michelle
May 07, 2012 7:45 am
Michelle

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Michelle
May 07, 2012 7:30 am
Michelle
taobelly
taobelly
2 May 2012

Internal paint colour scheme - opinions pls

Internal paint colour scheme - opinions pls

Hello. I don't know exactly the colour of 'limed white' but Peplum is a very pinkish white. I had a friend who painted her whole house inside peplum and it was SO pink. …

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taobelly
May 02, 2012 1:26 pm
tinkster
tinkster
2 May 2012

Dulux White Duck - is it too grey? What strength? other?

Dulux White Duck - is it too grey? What strength? other?

Hi all...I notice these threads are really old LOL...but I need some help please!!! Am building and want to do the outside of the house either: 1. Limed white or 2. White…

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tinkster
May 02, 2012 9:44 am
tinkster
PHL
PHL
30 April 2012

Framing canvas paintings

Framing canvas paintings

I'd like to get a few canvas paintings stretched onto frames; for transportation reasons, the paintings were sold rolled-up. Can anyone recommend someone who does a good…

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PHL
May 01, 2012 12:16 am
mgilla
mgilla
24 April 2012

Paint that has a 'gassy' smell

Paint that has a 'gassy' smell

I come across off paint fairly often when I go and do maintanance. But in these cases you will smell it as soon as you take the lid off the tin, if it's only a small touch…

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mgilla
Apr 24, 2012 10:48 am
deb17
deb17
23 April 2012

Curtain help need. Please give your opinions.

Curtain help need. Please give your opinions.

yes its a roller blind. U have two. A day and a night blind. They look great.

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deb17
Apr 23, 2012 4:40 pm
Ren123
Ren123
20 April 2012

Testing paint samples

Testing paint samples

Yes that would be the easy thing to do, i know. but I have a particular render colour in mind and want to get a visual on it with the shale grey roof, as I have not seen…

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Ren123
Apr 20, 2012 9:39 pm
jodge
jodge
18 April 2012

Never pass up a bargain

Never pass up a bargain
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Ohhh. . . amazing thread. . . just what I've been looking for! Some amazing restorations on here. . . I'm INSPIRED! Now to pull my finger out. . . hmmmm. Stormy. . . I…

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jodge
Apr 18, 2012 11:57 pm
jodge
jen78wollahra
jen78wollahra
17 April 2012

Help, which pendant?!

Help, which pendant?!

We ended up using the Dunlin ones, with the cost for uk shipping they ended up being the same price, and they had next day delivery, perfect!

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jen78wollahra
Apr 17, 2012 7:44 pm
alice_oro
alice_oro
16 April 2012

What window/sliding door Dressings

What window/sliding door Dressings

Yes there are so many options out there. Double roller blinds are great. Have you had any quotes yet?

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alice_oro
Apr 17, 2012 12:01 am
alice_oro
off2theburbs
off2theburbs
16 April 2012

Exterior colours for render

Exterior colours for render

Id like some red !! but that won't get past the estate planning :) might be a DIY change after handover

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off2theburbs
Apr 16, 2012 10:09 pm

What about this combo of roof colour, brick and render?

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EntertainerStar
Apr 16, 2012 11:05 am
d@n
d@n
14 April 2012

Exterior paint scheme

Exterior paint scheme

... basically another light grey colour. Seems…

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d@n
Apr 14, 2012 9:38 pm
Eve Dweller
Eve Dweller
12 April 2012

Do I need to undercoat "primed" timber doors and windows

Do I need to undercoat "primed" timber doors and windows

The factory protective coat is not quite the same as a proper paint primer. Depending on which paint finish you go with a primer is still essential. Don't forget to sand…

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Eve Dweller
Apr 12, 2012 11:23 am
saxlady
saxlady
10 April 2012

Where to buy (and which) paint sprayer

Where to buy (and which) paint sprayer

Still going - wow did we underestimate the job. But we've had other things come up in the meantime as well, so doing it in sections rather than all at once as we had…

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saxlady
Apr 10, 2012 10:18 am

Mud…

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Michelle
Apr 10, 2012 7:07 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
6 April 2012

Here’s something you hope you don’t get!

Here’s something you hope you don’t get!

Thanks Sandra! :D The house isn't finished....its a reno by a single man doing it as he finds the time. He'll have the front done in the Dune colorbond pretty soon I will imagine.

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Michelle
Apr 06, 2012 10:12 am
Michelle
grumblebum54
grumblebum54
26 March 2012

What is the latest trend in Paint Finishes?

What is the latest trend in Paint Finishes?

I was advised to: a)Paint the walls with a washable silk, paint the doors, architraves and skirts with a gloss the same colour. Did this but in different strengths and…

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grumblebum54
Mar 26, 2012 11:23 am
grumblebum54
jen78wollahra
jen78wollahra
25 March 2012

Help I think we have made the wrong decision for our paint

Help I think we have made the wrong decision for our paint

Oh god it is such a bad feeling isn't it when the colour is not quite what you wanted! Good luck with it, I found the only option was sample pots, and lots of them!

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jen78wollahra
Mar 25, 2012 4:57 pm
saxlady
saxlady
23 March 2012

How to wipe down new gyprock for painting? Or just vacuum?

How to wipe down new gyprock for painting? Or just vacuum?

Thanks for the thoughts. It was a paint shop that put me onto it - Zissner Allcoat. We plan on spraying everywhere now to protect it, walls and ceiling and then going…

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saxlady
Mar 23, 2012 9:33 am
deb17
deb17
17 March 2012

Poor paint finish quality

Poor paint finish quality

Happy with the guy that did the wallpaper, I wish we had of had him paint our…

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deb17
Mar 17, 2012 6:08 pm
d@n
d@n
16 March 2012

New House Exterior Wattyl Colour Help Please

New House Exterior Wattyl Colour Help Please

For render I would select something in between eclipse and surfmist. eg. Stormy, Sheer Granite, Windspray etc. Stick with cool neutrals. You could also explore a secondary…

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d@n
Mar 16, 2012 1:21 pm
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Michelle
Mar 13, 2012 5:15 pm
Michelle
d@n
d@n
2 March 2012

Suggestions for house colour to go with PALE EUCALYPT roof?

Suggestions for house colour to go with PALE EUCALYPT roof?

Being a green colour, creams naturally go well with it in a traditional sense. You could try evening haze. There was a weatherboard place near me that had a Pale eucalypt…

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d@n
Mar 02, 2012 4:59 pm
sands
sands
1 March 2012

Need help with colour for pergola

Need help with colour for pergola

Hi Bruno, Just wondering if you have any photos of your place? The colours sound similar to what we would like and if I could see a few pictures it would be great. Thanks! Sash..

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sands
Mar 01, 2012 8:11 pm
kyton
kyton
29 February 2012

colour scheme

colour scheme

We have 4 ensuites, 2 powder rooms plus a kitchen in the house then another kitchen plus bathroom in a pool house. Every single one is a different colour scheme. The only…

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kyton
Feb 29, 2012 10:45 pm
kyton
Michelle
Michelle
27 February 2012

Whiteboard paint

Whiteboard paint

Pretty sure White Night Paints do a chalk board paint. Its very affordable. :wink:

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Michelle
Feb 27, 2012 7:33 pm
Michelle
Bigtons
Bigtons
25 February 2012

Non metalic flashing

Non metalic flashing

Hi I need a non-metalic (PVC, fibreglass, Vinyl, ??) 90 degree flashing 100 x 50mm. it's to tidy-up an outdoor rail on the balcony used as a shelf. I've used colourbond…

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Bigtons
Feb 25, 2012 3:50 pm
caytie06
caytie06
23 February 2012

Help with choosing a colour: here are my pics!

Help with choosing a colour: here are my pics!

Thanks for your advice. I really liked the Limed White so i bought a test pot. Turned out a bit darker than expected so I might go with 1/2 Strength :-)

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caytie06
Feb 23, 2012 11:33 am
Michelle
Michelle
23 February 2012

building new house - really need colour help

building new house - really need colour help

You should check out Google "Images" for all the selections you mentioned. Its amazing how many ideas you will get browsing through photos. Also try the decorating…

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Michelle
Feb 23, 2012 5:59 am
Michelle
Wateman
Wateman
7 February 2012

House painting Prices

House painting Prices
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Be careful of picking the cheapest too.. My parents picked the cheapest quote, guys ad said 40 years experience but it was the worst job ive ever seen.. He painted over…

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Wateman
Feb 07, 2012 6:54 pm
Wateman
ali0712
ali0712
1 February 2012

Paint selection please help

Paint selection please help

thank-you everyone

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ali0712
Feb 01, 2012 9:22 pm
clair and kris
clair and kris
1 February 2012

Roof colour too light

Roof colour too light

thanks for your input, clair likes it so i guess its not too bad. The paint colour is sheild coat "stone". I do want to paint the gutters, the window frames are aliminuim,…

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clair and kris
Feb 01, 2012 7:48 am

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