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fairy blue
fairy blue
5 December 2010

Dilema - Silver or Red? - My advent calendar.

Dilema - Silver or Red? - My advent calendar.

:: It looks great! Love the tree decorating idea.

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fairy blue
Dec 05, 2010 1:54 pm
fairy blue
xquisite
xquisite
6 December 2010

FIRST TIME USER!! Woodland Grey and Dune

FIRST TIME USER!! Woodland Grey and Dune

However, our main problem is with the main render colour we have chosen in dulux BEIGE ROYAL. It just seems a little light and possibly throws…

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xquisite
Dec 06, 2010 10:53 am
brb_654
brb_654
6 December 2010

Show Us Your Blinds

Show Us Your Blinds

Your shutters and your home are gorgeous ::

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brb_654
Dec 06, 2010 9:21 pm
brb_654
Lextacy
Lextacy
7 December 2010

Exterior Colour Advice!

Exterior Colour Advice!

Thanks guys! I think I've made quite a few changes now... Facade Render: Toffee Fingers (much lighter than the Sea Elephant) Portico Render: Sea Elephant (that way, it…

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Lextacy
Dec 07, 2010 5:26 pm
wellos
wellos
10 December 2010

Need Help on what colour to paint cladding

Need Help on what colour to paint cladding

Hi everyone Ive searched through some previous posts to see if anyone has had the same problem as me. Im after some help in a latte or light mocha colour to paint the…

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wellos
Dec 10, 2010 11:55 am
notremaison
notremaison
15 December 2010

Render colour with Blackheath bricks!

Render colour with Blackheath bricks!

We went with Blackheath also, pics are in the blog. Quite sure we went mostly Jasper, maybe Barn Floor for the majority which isn't done. Still building so still to fully…

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notremaison
Dec 15, 2010 7:33 pm
piscean
piscean
18 December 2010

Painting MDF - sand between coats?

Painting MDF - sand between coats?

you wont get the same finish where you've used a brush as a roller. carefully sand back the raised area around the moulding to get it flat with the rest of the door panel…

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piscean
Dec 18, 2010 11:17 am
Intrepid
Intrepid
4 January 2011

Vertical Blinds - pricing??

Vertical Blinds - pricing??

Some of the online blinds companies supply verticals - put in your dimensions and you'll get a baseline price. The cost will increase from there…

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Intrepid
Jan 04, 2011 1:30 pm
Glennb
Glennb
6 January 2011

External painting: needs complete strip – peel away or burn?

External painting: needs complete strip – peel away or burn?

the problem with burning it is your burning lead based paint and that is more harmful than smoking cigarettes, itll kill you ! . you got 2 ways of removing the peeling…

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Glennb
Jan 06, 2011 10:55 am
Glennb
Glennb
6 January 2011

Shiny patch after wall repair

Shiny patch after wall repair

hey what id do is, sand the wall the patch is on, recut it in then before you roll the hole wall again, spot the patch when the full size roller, then go have a coffee :D

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Glennb
Jan 06, 2011 11:02 am
d@n
d@n
8 January 2011

External Colours - HELP!

External Colours - HELP!

Evening haze might suit you but it would be a light beige. I'd get some paint samples and try to match what you see. Or consult michelle for help.

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d@n
Jan 08, 2011 7:46 am
Xander
Xander
11 January 2011

How Much??????? Quote your Painting / Tiling / Carpet

How Much??????? Quote your Painting / Tiling / Carpet
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Hi KoIL, Sorry for late response, haven't been online in a while. No worries about the photos, I've been trying to organise a time to see an example of his work but it's…

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Xander
Jan 11, 2011 6:30 pm
Xander
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Michelle
Jan 13, 2011 4:32 pm
Michelle
Miss
Miss
14 January 2011

Dulux White Duck

Dulux White Duck

I'm pleased to hear you are happy with your decision Janeylou. We've decided to use White Duck Half Strength. The kids' rooms (which will all have feature walls and are…

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Miss
Jan 14, 2011 10:30 pm
Miss
Miss
16 January 2011

Suggest a feature wall colour! Bold feature wall or neutral

Suggest a feature wall colour! Bold feature wall or neutral

I have started a new thread with more pictures to try and explain things a little better..... viewtopic.php?f=15&t=43019&start=0

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Miss
Jan 16, 2011 8:46 pm
Liz
Liz
16 January 2011

What goes with Dulux Shetland Lace

What goes with Dulux Shetland Lace

so glad you like it!! i really look forward to seeing some piccies! :-D

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Liz
Jan 16, 2011 10:55 pm
Annietom
Annietom
20 January 2011

Hog Bristle

Hog Bristle

we have HB 1/4 on our walls (which we love btw!) Our trims are the same HB 1/4, which I'm going to change to gloss white, I think it will look much classier. anyways,…

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Annietom
Jan 20, 2011 8:57 pm
Annietom
Southies
Southies
27 January 2011

Colours that go with Jasper colourbond roof

Colours that go with Jasper colourbond roof

I'm also interested in colours that go with Jasper. Our home will be a mixture of textures. I would love a 3rd colour to go with Jasper and…

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Southies
Jan 27, 2011 10:42 pm
Southies
melc500
melc500
28 January 2011

Pls help with external colour scheme - so hard to visualise!

Pls help with external colour scheme - so hard to visualise!

Thanks so much for your help!! I really appreciate it. I think we have decided on Coffee Cake now!

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melc500
Jan 28, 2011 8:25 am
Annietom
Annietom
28 January 2011

Help with kids bedroom colours please!!!!

Help with kids bedroom colours please!!!!

Hi, I did Hogs Bristle 1/4 strenth in boy - with a feature fine blue/red/cream striped wallpaper on one wall. I also painted his WIR in bright blue. With my little girl…

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Annietom
Jan 28, 2011 4:44 pm
Annietom
Etho
Etho
28 January 2011

Simple revamp of exterior colours on white brick house

Simple revamp of exterior colours on white brick house

Hi, I have just discovered h1 forum. What great advice! Hopefully someone can give me some ideas! We have an old white brick house with brown roof, gutters, facia, gables.…

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Etho
Jan 28, 2011 8:42 pm
Lunchtime
Lunchtime
5 February 2011

Furniture Websites ... cheap ?

Furniture Websites ... cheap ?

would anyone be brave enough to go to the source http://www.made-in-china.com/Furniture- ... shing.html

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Lunchtime
Feb 05, 2011 11:47 pm
scotthas
scotthas
6 February 2011

Which white?

Which white?

Hi AnnaS I would go with the Natural White at 25% Still very light and would be good with the kitchen cupboards and red floor. And another benefit of using some colour…

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scotthas
Feb 06, 2011 10:01 pm
ourhome
ourhome
7 February 2011

Anyone made their own canvas art?

Anyone made their own canvas art?

Wow Ameya, that's great. Waiting to see the art work completed. All the best

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ourhome
Feb 07, 2011 10:48 am
garden lover
garden lover
9 February 2011

Does a white roof look dirty?

Does a white roof look dirty?

Our current roof is tiles in a pale pink colour. Unfortunately we live in high humidity so the colour is very dirty and mouldy. When we redo, will be going a pale grey,…

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garden lover
Feb 09, 2011 3:40 pm
kiwi
kiwi
11 February 2011

satin/matt/ gloss/flat which paint where?

satin/matt/ gloss/flat which paint where?

nar, I want white really...those 2 are nearly white. so acrylic is fine. Easy to touch up too...dont have to clean the brush in turps!! thanks again, have emailed builder.

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kiwi
Feb 11, 2011 11:24 am
kiwi
Zinnober
Zinnober
13 February 2011

Gloss White Paint

Gloss White Paint

White enamel paint yellows over time so use an acrylic (water based), Dulux aquanamel is a great choice and it won't discolour. Hope this helps.

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Zinnober
Feb 13, 2011 9:19 pm
vivalabyford
vivalabyford
17 February 2011

Advice - Sealing / Undercoating a new room (gyprock & wood)

Advice - Sealing / Undercoating a new room (gyprock & wood)

Hi, I have a question im building a new house and should be completed within 10 weeks or so i have been told by some people that u cannot paint a house straight away and…

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vivalabyford
Feb 17, 2011 12:57 pm
hannah2011
hannah2011
17 February 2011

Help with external house colours please

Help with external house colours please

hi thanks hopefully this works

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hannah2011
Feb 17, 2011 8:36 pm
Lilmsreno
Lilmsreno
18 February 2011

Where to get wall colour inspiration?

Where to get wall colour inspiration?

I love white, always looks so nice and fresh. Friends of ours have all white, including white floor tiles, white furniture and this looks lovely, but clinical if you know…

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Lilmsreno
Feb 18, 2011 9:34 am
krissytom
krissytom
20 February 2011

Home Beautiful and Dulux Paint Question

Home Beautiful and Dulux Paint Question

Def donkey in dulux...im staring at the issue now

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krissytom
Feb 20, 2011 10:38 pm

I cant see the photo as Im at work ATM (they block…

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Cozmo
Feb 22, 2011 1:20 pm
donuts
donuts
22 February 2011

Paint Undertones

Paint Undertones

hey shonzilla... how about red, like in your avatar picture? I know they're probs on your thread, but might also help to post some pics of the room(s) here?

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donuts
Feb 22, 2011 7:50 pm
donuts
scotthas
scotthas
1 March 2011

Painting weatherboards - not filling overlap gaps - AS 2311?

Painting weatherboards - not filling overlap gaps - AS 2311?

Hi broaddd Ide be inclined just to say to the painter that his good work is being brought down by the unsightly gaps. If its not a big job involving more than a couple…

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scotthas
Mar 01, 2011 5:27 pm
d@n
d@n
2 March 2011

Please help - external render colours!!

Please help - external render colours!!

It's hard to offer an opinion without knowing what your place looks like. So adding a picture of your house or elevation plans would get more interest from people.

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d@n
Mar 02, 2011 10:37 am
86Craig
86Craig
2 March 2011

Stainless Steel fixtures and Dulux powder costs

Stainless Steel fixtures and Dulux powder costs

Dulux in Aus, NZ & PNG have NOT been bought by Akzo Nobel. They are totally seperate companies. The confusion comes from the fact that Dulux in the rest of the world is a…

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86Craig
Mar 02, 2011 10:19 pm
d@n
d@n
4 March 2011

External render colour. What colour???????

External render colour. What colour???????

Woodland grey might be ok or do it Dune also. Surfmist would be too light I think.

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d@n
Mar 04, 2011 7:00 pm
dingdong
dingdong
4 March 2011

Do I really need sealer?

Do I really need sealer?

Thanks Glenn - my gut told me that u dont need a sealer. it pays to ask an expert hey.

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dingdong
Mar 04, 2011 8:18 pm
PeasInAPod
PeasInAPod
6 March 2011

Colour match??

Colour match??

We have our prestart on Tuesday and are making our final decisions on our facade colours this weekend. We have been playing with the Envisage site which we have found…

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PeasInAPod
Mar 06, 2011 10:04 pm
PeasInAPod
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
7 March 2011

Yellow House with red door and hightlights

Yellow House with red door and hightlights

Amadio, sorry I missed your comment, but thank you for checking the colours for me. I will paint a square on the back of the house to test, but great to get advice as this…

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fitnhealthy
Mar 07, 2011 10:09 am
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
7 March 2011

Give me your opinion about my door handle. PLEASE HELP.lol

Give me your opinion about my door handle. PLEASE HELP.lol
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Thanks guys for your support..... It has convince DH that it is wrong. Will be letting the SS know today.

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Rudolf1980
Mar 07, 2011 10:37 am
Rudolf1980
Stormy
Stormy
8 March 2011

Oil based or acrylic Enamel paint for internal doors

Oil based or acrylic Enamel paint for internal doors

In all honesty, you can't beat good old oil based enamel for woodwork around the house. I have always used enamel, and I probably always will. Yes it stinks, yes white…

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Stormy
Mar 08, 2011 7:45 pm
Stormy
mishb
mishb
9 March 2011

Should one match skirtings with similar cornices?

Should one match skirtings with similar cornices?

I have a similar cornice in some rooms of my house, it's an original feature. The skirting is fairly simple though, I look at the skirting you posted and think how much…

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mishb
Mar 09, 2011 10:42 pm
renomart
renomart
11 March 2011

Black/brown varnish for wardrobe

Black/brown varnish for wardrobe

It would be wiser to have them sprayed offsite. A better colour match would be acheived by a professional.

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renomart
Mar 11, 2011 11:03 am
renomart
Michelle
Michelle
11 March 2011

Render colour help..Michelle?!

Render colour help..Michelle?!

'Dulux Exposed Elements' gorgeous colour, yes that will look really nice! :D Try your front door in this colour as well. Your gutters will be fine as they are :)

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Michelle
Mar 11, 2011 8:26 pm
Michelle
Heisenberg
Heisenberg
13 March 2011

Anyone recommend a good wallpaper company?

Anyone recommend a good wallpaper company?

Hi H, Are you looking for modern or more traditional wallpaper? Personally, I can't go past Laura Ashley, but it depends on what style you are…

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Heisenberg
Mar 13, 2011 6:46 pm
Heisenberg
PeasInAPod
PeasInAPod
17 March 2011

Seeing Red!!

Seeing Red!!

Ooooh...nice facade fairy blue and I like your RED pot too :D

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PeasInAPod
Mar 17, 2011 8:43 pm
PeasInAPod
bogged
bogged
20 March 2011

Wall paint advice,which white?YEEK so many HELP!!!

Wall paint advice,which white?YEEK so many HELP!!!

Beware... there is "antique white" and "antique white usa"... The colour "antique white usa" is a lot whiter than antique white (antique white is quite into the cream…

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bogged
Mar 20, 2011 1:13 am
bogged
bogged
20 March 2011

Expert paint advice please dulux and solver difference

Expert paint advice please dulux and solver difference

No it won't. As long as your hubby specified that it was a dulux colour... All paint companies can tint their paint to other companies colours. Cheers, Bogged

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bogged
Mar 20, 2011 11:26 am

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