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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
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
1 October 2011

Argh! Did I just ruin my freshly painted theatre wall?

Argh! Did I just ruin my freshly painted theatre wall?

With touch ups you will probably find that if done properly the touchup will be less noticeable after a week or two. I just had a touch up done in a display home I…

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EthosDesign
Oct 01, 2011 1:44 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
Michelle
Michelle
27 September 2011

Exterior Paint Advice - Extension

Exterior Paint Advice - Extension

I’d really like to see a photo before I make a comment, you can email me a couple if you like and I’ll post them in your thread. Let me know who you are when you send…

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Michelle
Sep 27, 2011 6:16 pm
Michelle
eyspy
eyspy
27 September 2011

Can I use laminate flooring as a interior roof feature?

Can I use laminate flooring as a interior roof feature?

You could also use tung and groove pine lining boards. I did this to a ceiling in a kitchen years ago and it looked great.

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eyspy
Sep 27, 2011 7:06 pm
eyspy
eyspy
23 September 2011

Which Paint Brand?

Which Paint Brand?

they also now gaurantee that the paint will last as…

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eyspy
Sep 23, 2011 9:40 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
22 September 2011

Kid Leather Paint Colour- Please Help

Kid Leather Paint Colour- Please Help

We just spent 11 months in the rental living with Kid Leather walls, doors, architraves and skirtings. It was amazing how the colour changed throughout the day -…

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Mclaren
Sep 22, 2011 4:57 pm
Mclaren
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
claireh
claireh
18 September 2011

Recommend me a Painter! Melb NE

Recommend me a Painter! Melb NE

Thanks www, but we found one that we're really happy with - entire house done in about 6 days, great quality, bit more $$ than others, but well worth it!

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claireh
Sep 18, 2011 10:33 am
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
Kaytee
Kaytee
8 September 2011

Render colour help, please!

Render colour help, please!

We have Jasper windows and sliding doors. Really happy with this choice. The front windows are timber to match front door and garage door. We have a Dune colourbond roof…

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Kaytee
Sep 08, 2011 4:42 pm
Kaytee
kiwichick
kiwichick
6 September 2011

Colour scheme program

Colour scheme program

Dulux and resene both have good sites for this, colourbond has some good pics too

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kiwichick
Sep 06, 2011 6:47 pm
MickMarie08
MickMarie08
6 September 2011

Exterior woodwork

Exterior woodwork
1, 2

Thank you :D Mystery solved. :: That would explain why they didnt look Woodland Grey. Will go and have another look. I was going to email the owner but after reading they…

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MickMarie08
Sep 06, 2011 6:23 pm
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
4 September 2011

Exterior Colour Scheme Advice Please

Exterior Colour Scheme Advice Please

I have a Pinterest page where I save exterior photos. Here are few that a green or grey colour scheme which might serve as inspiration.

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EthosDesign
Sep 04, 2011 1:46 pm
EthosDesign
Judie
Judie
3 September 2011

Cost of a painter for internal, new build?

Cost of a painter for internal, new build?

My house is a similar size, but without the high ceilings. I had quotes ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to do the interior MINUS ceilings and trim. Bear in mind I'm in…

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Judie
Sep 03, 2011 9:15 pm
Judie
excalabur245
excalabur245
1 September 2011

Painting Sash windows

Painting Sash windows

Hey Im after some advice on how to paint sash windows. They are pretty old and have a few coats of paint on them, I plan to strip that back and…

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excalabur245
Sep 01, 2011 9:45 pm
Lex
Lex
31 August 2011

127mm vs. 89mm Verticals

127mm vs. 89mm Verticals
1, 2

: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
take2
take2
30 August 2011

Need render & driveway help

Need render & driveway help

That will get hot in the qld summer. most concrete companies…

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take2
Aug 30, 2011 8:52 pm
take2
d@n
d@n
23 August 2011

Need help with colour for exterior cedar cladding

Need help with colour for exterior cedar cladding

Post a picture of your place. That will help.

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d@n
Aug 23, 2011 10:49 am
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?
1, 2

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
roomela
roomela
17 August 2011

canvas art

canvas art

What does kinkos charge for canvas art prints? Kinko's offers canvas art prints and watercolor art prints in sizes 16x20 or 18x24. Does anyone know what they charge in…

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roomela
Aug 17, 2011 9:50 pm
Ziedrich
Ziedrich
16 August 2011

Plaster Glass

Plaster Glass

Thanks guys. So is it more thirsty (absorbs more paint) than normal wall plaster? I have no clue if I can still paint a wall with a primer/sealer that's meant for ceilings.

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Ziedrich
Aug 16, 2011 5:36 pm
Bam
Bam
7 August 2011

Wall decals - anyone have any tips?

Wall decals - anyone have any tips?

I have one set which is reusable so can come off and on without any problems. The one I bought for Little Miss' "big girl" room isnt reusable so Im hoping I dont stuff it…

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Bam
Aug 07, 2011 9:02 pm
Bam
kyton
kyton
7 August 2011

terracoter colour tile roof aaaahhh

terracoter colour tile roof aaaahhh

Are you sure there wasn't a covenant in the suburb choosing those colours? Eg Joles had to pick a Terracotta roof colour from memory by her developer in Wallan.

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kyton
Aug 07, 2011 8:22 am
kyton
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
Wallman
Wallman
1 August 2011

Order of painting: architraves and walls

Order of painting: architraves and walls

Sorry, I was thinking like a tradesman as I'm a painter and decorator by trade and in Brisbane as well

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Wallman
Aug 01, 2011 5:46 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
Wallman
Wallman
29 July 2011

Wallpaper

Wallpaper
1, 2

Not as stunning as where you live, we love Mornington, we go there nearly every Xmas as my inlaws…

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Wallman
Jul 29, 2011 8:23 pm
sheznay
sheznay
29 July 2011

Should I put Colorbond 'Surfmist' on a white house?

Should I put Colorbond 'Surfmist' on a white house?

I understand your thoughts! I am a white lover myself. I think they could look just fine. If you have a contrasting trim like the grey suggested. I think an all white…

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sheznay
Jul 29, 2011 1:45 pm
sheznay
Brisbane_Painter
Brisbane_Painter
27 July 2011

What method/sequence should I paint my rennovated house?

What method/sequence should I paint my rennovated house?

Hi Luke, 5k Isn't at the higher end of what you may expect to pay from what you have described. I wouldn't consider spraying if you havent tried before and if you are…

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Brisbane_Painter
Jul 27, 2011 11:33 am
Brisbane_Painter

Hi, Hopefully this is the correct section. I've done some modelling of my house in google sketchup to attempt to better visualize the colours. However I'm still…

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theanonyuser
Jul 26, 2011 10:34 pm
fmus0993
fmus0993
26 July 2011

need help choosing external portico render colour

need help choosing external portico render colour

Oh really? But if a dune fascia is sandwiched between an ironstone roof and ironstone cladding then won't it look…

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fmus0993
Jul 26, 2011 12:50 pm
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
23 July 2011

Wallpaper

Wallpaper

Can you post up a photo viewtopic.php?f=15&t=49343 you might find it here. http://www.silkinteriors.com.au/

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Wallman
Jul 23, 2011 3:53 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
Wrighty1
Wrighty1
17 July 2011

Large Vase

Large Vase

I have seen VERY similar vases at Sam's Warehouse, although they were in blue, they had a similar shape BUT this was going back about 5 years ago and I know they rotate their stock

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Wrighty1
Jul 17, 2011 6:59 am
deb17
deb17
13 July 2011

How much for double Roller Blinds?

How much for double Roller Blinds?

The day blind is the most expensive part of the double blinds Mrs P. My curtain guy had good prices, but I had all different types of window coverings for our house, he…

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deb17
Jul 13, 2011 3:01 pm
just Erin
just Erin
11 July 2011

Bath spout

Bath spout

:lol: That obvious?

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just Erin
Jul 11, 2011 8:51 am
just Erin
bel
bel
10 July 2011

Map of world on bedroom wall!

Map of world on bedroom wall!
1, 2

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
verycheekymonkey
verycheekymonkey
9 July 2011

Help with colour choices

Help with colour choices

Well, we went with pebble bay, which is looking good, and then beaver creek for 2 feature walls, and stone grey for the tv wall.

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verycheekymonkey
Jul 09, 2011 9:17 am
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
Vicster
Vicster
4 July 2011

Help! What colours for older rendered house?

Help! What colours for older rendered house?

Wow, it looks great! Love the contrast with the timber feature at the front. I always find it difficult to visualise things so your colour scheme has given me some…

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Vicster
Jul 04, 2011 12:10 am
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
3 July 2011

Roller Blinds

Roller Blinds

I also found some other sites that you might be able to get a good price from. If you are Brisbane/Gold Coast based you could try http://www.xsstock.com.au. Another site…

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ourdiydream
Jul 03, 2011 10:25 am
ourdiydream
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

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