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joles
joles
23 September 2008

My Painting Turned Out Well *relief*

My Painting Turned Out Well *relief*
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You crack me up. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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joles
Sep 23, 2008 2:02 pm
joles
Timbacare
Timbacare
25 September 2008

Exterior front door paint finish

Exterior front door paint finish

What ???? Ok, external doors need to be tough and solid don't they? I'm amased that you had to waiver the door warrenty because you wanted it a dark colour!! As for…

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Timbacare
Sep 25, 2008 2:53 pm
Timbacare
Timbacare
28 September 2008

Timber scratch repair pens/kits- where from?

Timber scratch repair pens/kits- where from?

Just letting you all know about my latest distributor. :D You can now view colour charts and buy pens at - Casey Furniture 1 / 9 Vesper Drive Narre…

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Timbacare
Sep 28, 2008 1:02 pm
Clarity
Clarity
4 October 2008

Wallpaper Thoughts.....

Wallpaper Thoughts.....
1, 2, 3

Hi all Was just looking on the net for something and found this site http://www.allposters.com/-st/New-Wall- ... 91858_.htm They have a bunch of…

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Clarity
Oct 04, 2008 7:34 pm
Clarity
donuts
donuts
7 October 2008

For our Queen of Wardrobe Design...Paula

For our Queen of Wardrobe Design...Paula

:lol: :lol: :lol: know how that feels!

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donuts
Oct 07, 2008 11:58 pm
donuts
Michelle
Michelle
9 October 2008

Paintable textured wallpaper!

Paintable textured wallpaper!

There are other products on the market as well. Go to a large retail wallpaper store, they should have a few for you to look at. :D

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Michelle
Oct 09, 2008 10:42 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
9 October 2008

Where do I start ?

Where do I start ?

Ok….are you doing 2 coats of the paint? Don’t forget different lighting in each room, it makes a big difference to paint colours. :D

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Michelle
Oct 09, 2008 10:00 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
10 October 2008

Window Treatment Forum

Window Treatment Forum

Southies……this is a great site. :D For all of you needing to know about certain window dressing, this site will cover it for you! That’s of course if I don’t…

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Michelle
Oct 10, 2008 9:39 am
Michelle
stonecutter1309
stonecutter1309
14 October 2008

Render, Bagging, Moroka

Render, Bagging, Moroka

My understanding render - smooth finish made out of concrete - prone to cracking if not done properly bagging - rough textured coating on top of brickwork made from…

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stonecutter1309
Oct 14, 2008 2:41 pm
stonecutter1309
Newbies
Newbies
14 October 2008

Rachelle's latest dilemma - roof tiles!

Rachelle's latest dilemma - roof tiles!

have u decided on what u want to get Rachelle? I agree with gweluphome, and I like the charcoal...but again, thats cos i have charcoal roof tiles...hehe...i think the…

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Newbies
Oct 14, 2008 10:40 pm
Newbies
Neverfinished
Neverfinished
15 October 2008

Curtain Costs

Curtain Costs

Yes Cocteau, I think you have a good point. The next quote (on Saturday) will be from a small local firm who we purchased our children's bedroom curtains from several…

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Neverfinished
Oct 15, 2008 8:03 pm
Neverfinished
Paula
Paula
20 October 2008

Home Decor Website

Home Decor Website

Thanks for the link southies, there are some fab things there. The french papers are divine, think i might get some to put in frames for the…

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Paula
Oct 20, 2008 11:22 am
Paula
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
20 October 2008

Crosby Furnishings.......

Crosby Furnishings.......

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone out there has ever bought blinds/drapes etc from Crosby Furnishings? http://www.crosbyfurnishings.com.au/ Thanks in advance.

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House-To-Be
Oct 20, 2008 1:00 pm
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
20 October 2008

Timber Shutters......

Timber Shutters......

Will do, thanks Michelle (again) :wink:

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House-To-Be
Oct 20, 2008 5:35 pm
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
21 October 2008

Readymade Window Pelmets

Readymade Window Pelmets

Cool...... Opps I mean really hot for winter :D :wink:

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Yak_Chat
Oct 21, 2008 10:20 pm
Yak_Chat
Honeyfly
Honeyfly
25 October 2008

Stupid question about painting gutters...

Stupid question about painting gutters...

I'm finding that painting the gutter and facia the same colour is much easier than having to be more careful!!

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Honeyfly
Oct 25, 2008 4:29 pm
Honeyfly
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
31 October 2008

Painting a timber bed.

Painting a timber bed.

Thanks Rachelle. I still don't know what to do! My daughters suite is white but it's like a satin laminate......not sure on the product. Love it. Will keep on…

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House-To-Be
Oct 31, 2008 7:38 am
DeeElle
DeeElle
31 October 2008

Letterboxes again!

Letterboxes again!
1, 2

Letterbox arrived today and it looks terrific. I hope the s/s holds up. I'll post a pic soon.

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DeeElle
Oct 31, 2008 8:03 pm
DeeElle
Paula
Paula
8 November 2008

Okay I am seriously obsessed with my walk-in / dressing room

Okay I am seriously obsessed with my walk-in / dressing room

I'd go all around the 3 sides, leaving a gap in the middle for the mirror. Or if you are still having doors on the robes, you could put a mirror…

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Paula
Nov 08, 2008 3:00 pm
Paula
DeeElle
DeeElle
15 November 2008

where is this bowl?

where is this bowl?
1, 2

The fruit bowl arrived in excellent new condition from the UK. And at half the price its well worth purchasing from ebay.

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DeeElle
Nov 15, 2008 10:22 pm
DeeElle
Rachelle
Rachelle
16 November 2008

Bloody Facade! Update: Small block, can I block porch?

Bloody Facade! Update: Small block, can I block porch?
1, 2, 3

Thanks Donuts, yay, happy everyone likes it. Yeah I was going to have roller blinds for simplicity but I think shutters might really suit the facade. Thanks PK! Love…

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Rachelle
Nov 16, 2008 12:14 am
Michelle
Michelle
24 November 2008

painter

painter

And getting close to xmas, will slow you down more. :? Good luck with it all. :D

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Michelle
Nov 24, 2008 5:30 pm
Michelle
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
8 December 2008

Curtains and Blinds on Ebay

Curtains and Blinds on Ebay

sorry Donuts, I stopped all the reply thingy's to my inbox. I'll take some and email them to you :wink:

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House-To-Be
Dec 08, 2008 5:33 pm
MBBN
MBBN
11 December 2008

What do you match your barge to?

What do you match your barge to?

I had a rep in the other day to see me & he advised that whilst it will be off the general list, it will continue to be made as it is one of their popular choices......

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MBBN
Dec 11, 2008 5:41 pm
billdsl
billdsl
12 December 2008

Exterior paint colour

Exterior paint colour

sounds like a plan

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billdsl
Dec 12, 2008 9:20 pm
billdsl
jess1
jess1
18 December 2008

Timber shutter size????

Timber shutter size????

Why don't you go and visit the display with your handy tape measure :)

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jess1
Dec 18, 2008 7:33 pm
KWOOD2
KWOOD2
19 December 2008

Painting gloss on gloss skirting boards

Painting gloss on gloss skirting boards

Im so new to this and it's driving me bonkers. It was bristol, who sold it to me, cause they had none of the oil base in stock, i was in rush…

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KWOOD2
Dec 19, 2008 9:52 pm
KWOOD2
KWOOD2
KWOOD2
21 December 2008

strength levels for painting

strength levels for painting

It's the amount of tint that goes into paint. -1/4 strength is 25% of the original colour -1/2 is obviously 50%... Double strength is 200%...but you can't always…

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KWOOD2
Dec 21, 2008 8:17 pm
KWOOD2
Michelle
Michelle
26 December 2008

Delaying painting?

Delaying painting?

Just found this, hope it helps. :D http://www.ehow.com/how_2002480_clean_p ... walls.html

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Michelle
Dec 26, 2008 2:02 pm
Michelle
DeeElle
DeeElle
5 January 2009

Facade again (yawn) 2 Qs... render thickness and windows...

Facade again (yawn) 2 Qs... render thickness and windows...

I like the way the windows are spaced i.e. narrow gap on left and wider on right. I think it looks better if they are a bit asymmetrical. Adds some interest. Great…

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DeeElle
Jan 05, 2009 11:05 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
DeeElle
12 January 2009

Front Door Ideas Wanted Please post your ideas.

Front Door Ideas Wanted Please post your ideas.

by plates do you mean the hinges? I would be putting four as a minimum, and they will be the gainsborough architecture ones that are very heavy. I…

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DeeElle
Jan 12, 2009 1:51 pm
DeeElle
Michelle
Michelle
12 January 2009

Mercer + reid cushions...who makes them?

Mercer + reid cushions...who makes them?

And Troy…..I think you’ll find it’s spam??? :shock: :? :wink:

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Michelle
Jan 12, 2009 2:42 pm
Michelle

We are fast reaching render stage for our neo-Georgian. We are looking to create a square cut quioning effect with shadow lines in between like the picture…

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Mr Ed
Jan 16, 2009 10:11 pm
Mr Ed
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
20 January 2009

Curtain Track/Pole Supplier

Curtain Track/Pole Supplier

Google is a fantastic tool!

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House-To-Be
Jan 20, 2009 9:58 pm
bel
bel
21 January 2009

Bold and Beautiful...Facade colours

Bold and Beautiful...Facade colours
1, 2

Thanks SuH. Yeh if it has the purple they won't like it!!! They are going to get a consultant in to discuss color - I thought I'd throw up a few idea's I've seen on…

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bel
Jan 21, 2009 8:07 am
bel

Hi All As stated elsewhere, we are building our own design and we have to choose outside colours this weekend. We have seen so many colours that we are starting to get…

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leebee1
Jan 26, 2009 11:54 am
thorney
thorney
26 January 2009

I need urgent help with a garage door colour!!

I need urgent help with a garage door colour!!

There is a new Colorbond colour out called Loft. It is a dark chocolate brown (with a "hint" of aubergine in it according to the colorbond site). We're having it for…

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thorney
Jan 26, 2009 2:01 pm
thorney
themax
themax
26 January 2009

canvas/wallpaper webites please

canvas/wallpaper webites please

There are some gorgeous fabrics out there instead of wallpaper. That's what I am going to do. themax

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themax
Jan 26, 2009 5:30 pm
themax
kexkez
kexkez
27 January 2009

Window treatment styles web sites

Window treatment styles web sites

if i buy the fabric here it will cost far more. The only reason Dh is agreeing is because of the saving. But if i can't find anything I like I won't get anything made…

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kexkez
Jan 27, 2009 9:18 pm
kexkez
Annietom
Annietom
27 January 2009

House bricks austral Red Gum or Tan? Help pls...

House bricks austral Red Gum or Tan? Help pls...

OMG, now I'm stuffed, I love both Rellie and Claego's bricks, at least I know we don't need to spend a cent on a brick upgrade. They look fantastic, I suppose I might…

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Annietom
Jan 27, 2009 10:12 pm
Annietom
amg
amg
28 January 2009

Too much white!

Too much white!
1, 2

hmm yes the chocolate brown could work, might get a sample pot or two this week and try it after work! annietom, i've already got a bright red shaggy rug so maybe it…

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amg
Jan 28, 2009 10:14 am
chuth77
chuth77
30 January 2009

Render Paint

Render Paint

There are a number of products out there that mimic the render look.... Just look at the Dulux website.... Also might be worthwhile checking with your renderer, how…

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chuth77
Jan 30, 2009 9:10 pm
Michelle
Michelle
31 January 2009

What to do with front facade????? Pic incl

What to do with front facade????? Pic incl

Hey pinks pinkapples…whilst I like your idea, I had to do some colour work for someone who had the same sort of thing going on but they had lattice work on the gable of…

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Michelle
Jan 31, 2009 5:36 pm
Michelle
haywgl
haywgl
1 February 2009

Cheap Wattyl Paint

Cheap Wattyl Paint

Awesome thanks Borg :) Will give them a call and see if they have the colour I need :)

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haywgl
Feb 01, 2009 9:57 pm
haywgl

Some art I did last week. This one is going in our theatre room, with the dark colour going to be the colour of our…

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The Vans
May 06, 2012 10:29 pm
The Vans
bel
bel
2 February 2009

Curtain Seamstress

Curtain Seamstress
1, 2

Yes we are! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

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bel
Feb 02, 2009 5:45 pm
bel
brodyb
brodyb
3 February 2009

Storage solutions for a study

Storage solutions for a study

Go the black.

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brodyb
Feb 03, 2009 5:06 pm
zonk
zonk
6 February 2009

anyone use browns/stone colours for exterior

anyone use browns/stone colours for exterior

here is our brown house the render is dulux stone Our garage is…

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zonk
Feb 06, 2009 10:10 am
zonk

any feedback on the colours on this one guys? Roof: Jasper Walls: Almond Sand Highlights: Dulux Teahouse Roller Door/Windows: Evening…

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billdsl
Feb 06, 2009 5:52 pm
billdsl

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