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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 3:57 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 12:21 pm
Michelle
Michelle
23 January 2012

Paint and Carpet Colours - Need Help

Paint and Carpet Colours - Need Help

If you have a lot of windows in the down stairs area I see no reason to have ¼ Tendril. If it is a dark space then only use the ¼ down stairs, the strengths will look…

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Michelle
Jan 23, 2012 5:31 pm
Michelle
Debra50
Debra50
4 January 2012

Working with DULUX textured paint

Working with DULUX textured paint

Well it turned out awfully!!!! It looks terrible! The colour is wrong and the texture was horrid. I should have bought fine texture, not full…

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Debra50
Jan 04, 2012 6:40 am
Taniyah
Taniyah
8 December 2011

Paint Colours

Paint Colours

We're nearly finished our bathroom reno and would love help picking a paint colour. Although it's our main bathroom, it's quite tiny. We've chosen porcelain tiles in white…

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Taniyah
Dec 08, 2011 10:17 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 December 2011

Help please Why is my light pink paint look purple ??

Help please Why is my light pink paint look purple ??

Perhaps you have a cool (blue) fluoro light in your "purple" room... Ed

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ECOECO
Dec 08, 2011 6:11 am
ECOECO
quick_silver
quick_silver
21 November 2011

Metallic Paint - Exterior

Metallic Paint - Exterior

I'd love to see pics of this once your done! We are thinking of the same on our place. Let us know how it all went.

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quick_silver
Nov 21, 2011 9:12 pm
travelbug
travelbug
14 November 2011

Painting with oil over water based

Painting with oil over water based

application methods vary with different brands and products There are water based paints that (after applying primer) can be applied to…

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travelbug
Nov 14, 2011 6:23 am
selina2106
selina2106
8 November 2011

Painters! Staining advice please

Painters! Staining advice please

Thank you that's great advice :) I'm going to try and speak them tomorrow than if necessary ill call wattyl. They seem like really nice blokes so I'm sure they'll tell me…

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selina2106
Nov 08, 2011 10:06 pm
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Michelle
Nov 02, 2011 8:08 pm
Michelle
gogo65
gogo65
27 October 2011

Exterior colour help

Exterior colour help

Try Bristol "Mortar" I have just had it painted and have Dune fascias with surfmist gutters and roof. It throws both grey and brown…

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gogo65
Oct 27, 2011 9:30 pm
gogo65
mistie
mistie
26 October 2011

Need Help with our paint colours walls ceiling !!

Need Help with our paint colours walls ceiling !!

Thanks . I think I will have to get some sample pots. Another colour I was thinking of was "white Duck", which is really popular. But Grand Piano 1/2 sounds good . The…

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mistie
Oct 26, 2011 2:46 pm
Pauline
Pauline
17 October 2011

Light warm beige?

Light warm beige?

Maybe take a look at Dulux "Buff It". We have it half strength throughout, but if I could do it over I'd go full strength as it's too light in large areas. Quite a neutral…

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Pauline
Oct 17, 2011 5:06 pm
deb17
deb17
8 October 2011

Upgrade to Dulux wash & wear?

Upgrade to Dulux wash & wear?

That sounds allot, give the painter the extra money to buy the Dulux wash and wear. You will be able to see what paint he has purchased when you visit the site, on the…

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deb17
Oct 08, 2011 11:47 am
Trish
Trish
2 October 2011

IM DESPERATE PLEASE HELP

IM DESPERATE PLEASE HELP

We have used Fair Bianca on our ceiling & ornate cornice (with haymes…

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Trish
Oct 02, 2011 12:33 pm
Trish
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
1 October 2011

PLEASE HELP WITH MY COLOUR SCHEME!!

PLEASE HELP WITH MY COLOUR SCHEME!!

Dulux Natural White is a light colour that is much warmer than Lime White or Vivid White. I imagine it would look great with creamy coloured marbles. Dulux China White is…

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EthosDesign
Oct 01, 2011 1:46 pm
EthosDesign
alt0160
alt0160
28 September 2011

Red feature wall?!

Red feature wall?!

Sarahjaneskittys, how did you go?

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alt0160
Sep 28, 2011 4:15 pm
mon_4u2c
mon_4u2c
20 September 2011

Windspray Help...

Windspray Help...

gravel is too dark... might stick with Windspray or Weekender which is more grey looking i think?

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mon_4u2c
Sep 20, 2011 11:41 am
mon_4u2c
Zarli
Zarli
11 September 2011

SHERIDAN SALE

SHERIDAN SALE

I thank you...but my credit card nor DP do.... :D

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Zarli
Sep 11, 2011 10:46 pm
Zarli
Lex
Lex
31 August 2011

127mm vs. 89mm Verticals

127mm vs. 89mm Verticals
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:lol: no probs :D (and now I have a chance to ask for some 'extras' ... maybe you can take large photos ?? and some with that nice metal chain?? aaand ... Nah, that's all!…

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Lex
Aug 31, 2011 8:37 pm
Lex
BornFree
BornFree
18 August 2011

Help me pick an exterior colour please!

Help me pick an exterior colour please!

Hi there, I thought you might value the opinion of painter and decorator.. I have painted hundreds of homes, many that "could"…

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BornFree
Aug 18, 2011 9:23 pm
Testedbytime
Testedbytime
18 August 2011

HELP: What colour to paint trims and doors?

HELP: What colour to paint trims and doors?
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Is your silicone between the trims and wall matched to your wall or trim colour?

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Testedbytime
Aug 18, 2011 3:46 pm
Michelle
Michelle
3 August 2011

Can you get sample sized pots for dulux metallic paints?

Can you get sample sized pots for dulux metallic paints?

Yes, I got a sample pot for my artwork in my bedroom when I was doing it. :D

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Michelle
Aug 03, 2011 7:25 pm
Michelle
nic001
nic001
2 August 2011

What about a dulux render colour to match blue rio bricks?

What about a dulux render colour to match blue rio bricks?

I am building a house using blue flash steel and render colour as a feature call Boulders Ridge (Taubmans colour). I would not choose Blue Rio if you can avoid this, as…

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nic001
Aug 02, 2011 10:45 pm
kexkez
kexkez
31 July 2011

Our First BLUE EGG!!

Our First BLUE EGG!!
1 ... 8, 9, 10

one of the ladies I worked with had chooks who laid blue eggs. Never did find out why.

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kexkez
Jul 31, 2011 6:47 pm
kexkez
sanjam
sanjam
23 July 2011

which dulux white for west facing lounge room

which dulux white for west facing lounge room

Hi Try posting on the interior decorating forum - I guarantee you will receive dozens of suggestions and photos. Good Luck !!!

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sanjam
Jul 23, 2011 10:27 pm
Wallman
Wallman
20 July 2011

paint bubbling on newly renderd walls

paint bubbling on newly renderd walls

Sounds like water behind the paint :(

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Wallman
Jul 20, 2011 3:20 pm
Lot927
Lot927
19 July 2011

Cost to render on facade

Cost to render on facade

I think it will be a bit of fun but would be easier for someone else to do, but would rather put some of that money towards an upgrade of some sort..

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Lot927
Jul 19, 2011 8:45 am
bel
bel
10 July 2011

Map of world on bedroom wall!

Map of world on bedroom wall!
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Thanks wallman - I'll get a neighbour who is a retired painter to help me :D Won't be in DS's room anymore, I'm thinking study now. It's been a long time coming, so he now…

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bel
Jul 10, 2011 10:17 am
bel
johndory2193
johndory2193
7 July 2011

bedroom painting tips, colour suggestions

bedroom painting tips, colour suggestions

G'day guys, thanks for your replies. I ended up going with Dulux Chalk USA for the bedroom. I know its a colour mentioned in a lot of interior forums and i can see its…

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johndory2193
Jul 07, 2011 8:12 am
Brisbane_Painter
Brisbane_Painter
6 July 2011

HELP!- Industry Standard- painting windows

HELP!- Industry Standard- painting windows

Hi again turnip, don't know why I missed the bit about you telling the painter you wanted 2 coats!!! Indeed if you told him you wanted 2 coats I would assume he has…

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Brisbane_Painter
Jul 06, 2011 12:31 pm
Brisbane_Painter
tpiace
tpiace
29 June 2011

Anyone know what colour this is

Anyone know what colour this is

Thanks guys much appreciated. I originally thought it to be shale grey on the render and garage door although looking closer think it may be Calf Skin and Dune.

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tpiace
Jun 29, 2011 6:19 pm
johndory2193
johndory2193
23 June 2011

Picture Framers - Inner / South West Sydney

Picture Framers - Inner / South West Sydney

G'day guys, can anyone recommend a good picture framer around the Inner/South West area of Sydney. cheers

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johndory2193
Jun 23, 2011 10:15 am
deb17
deb17
21 June 2011

Preping Interior Walls for Painting

Preping Interior Walls for Painting

Hi Scott, Thanks for your suggestions although they haved a arrived a little laste and I think I may have created more work for the painter haha.…

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deb17
Jun 21, 2011 10:15 pm
Lex
Lex
18 June 2011

What tracks for vertical blinds do you have?

What tracks for vertical blinds do you have?

If anyone pays any attention to this piece of their blinds ... Is your track the new style where you rotate the blades to the max (blades parallel to glass) and then the…

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Lex
Jun 18, 2011 8:26 pm
Lex
Sdegraaf
Sdegraaf
8 June 2011

Paint advice needed help

Paint advice needed help

Hi, If you are painting yourself water based is alot easier to work with and will produce a better job than if you were to attempt oil based, but if you are paying a…

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Sdegraaf
Jun 08, 2011 9:32 am
Valed
Valed
11 May 2011

Painter recommendations - inner Sydney

Painter recommendations - inner Sydney

Hi. I would recommend you this company www.ol-painting.com.au They are good. I hope it will help you.

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Valed
May 11, 2011 9:22 pm
kpatch
kpatch
1 May 2011

Yellow leather rug

Yellow leather rug

I think I just saw one in the domayne catalogue. I loved it too but my partner can't see how fantastic it will work. I think the one I saw was a lot cheaper then $1600.

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kpatch
May 01, 2011 4:45 am
Lilmsreno
Lilmsreno
20 April 2011

Mission Brown Guttering

Mission Brown Guttering

Hey Leanne, are you able to post a picture to give us some idea?

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Lilmsreno
Apr 20, 2011 2:55 pm
Lex
Lex
12 April 2011

Water based - Enamel vs. Acrylic - ?!?!?!

Water based - Enamel vs. Acrylic - ?!?!?!
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Well, guess what. Forgot to say that I painted the timber handle of my little hand garden spade in my water based enamel white (same internal paint as I used on skirts)…

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Lex
Apr 12, 2011 3:56 pm
Lex
kdgirl
kdgirl
10 April 2011

HELP - new brick colour required

HELP - new brick colour required

Thanks taki. We went out to both Austral and PGH yesterday. We love Mild Steel and Mottled wood at PGH but neither are in our range, I will ask our builder for a quote…

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kdgirl
Apr 10, 2011 6:55 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 10:26 am
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 12:13 am
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 8:19 pm
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 7:42 pm
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 7:25 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 12:30 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 10:55 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 8:21 pm
brb_654
Bigtop
Bigtop
26 November 2010

External House Colour

External House Colour

very helpful article

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Bigtop
Nov 26, 2010 10:39 am

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