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Michelle
Michelle
19 December 2014

Best brand of paint to use?

Best brand of paint to use?

I only ever use Dulux.... :)

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Michelle
Dec 19, 2014 9:01 pm
Michelle
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
22 November 2014

Weatherboard colour to go with Windspray Colorbond roof

Weatherboard colour to go with Windspray Colorbond roof

I used Dulux Pensive on my weatherboards.

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Beetaloo
Nov 22, 2014 10:13 pm
Beetaloo
keaorr
keaorr
18 November 2014

Dulux colour codes

Dulux colour codes

Sorry - here is the link http://pigmentsolutions.co.nz/wp-conten ... ts-NEW.pdf

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keaorr
Nov 18, 2014 4:39 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
23 October 2014

Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal?

Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal?

:D I look forward to seeing the finished product, don't be afraid to go with what you love (even if you change your mind). :D

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Treeseachanger
Oct 23, 2014 10:38 pm
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The Delailes
Oct 21, 2014 3:46 pm

Hey Nicole2014, I'm not an interior designer (I work in a related creative field)...but I'll still have a crack at it! If you're going for dark greys I'm guessing your…

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mlg85
Oct 21, 2014 2:32 pm
elinitha_au
elinitha_au
20 October 2014

Render colour help - Brahman Granite Brick

Render colour help - Brahman Granite Brick

So when creative genes were handed out, sadly i missed out. Must be the reason i work in IT :) So, we are owner building for the first time and really really need some help…

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elinitha_au
Oct 20, 2014 2:11 pm
Michelle
Michelle
15 October 2014

What Dulux white would work best with Dulux blue oar

What Dulux white would work best with Dulux blue oar

My pleasure, your kitchen sounds lovely!! :)

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Michelle
Oct 15, 2014 7:25 am
Michelle
Anna85
Anna85
9 October 2014

Render Colours - another one asking for help please!

Render Colours - another one asking for help please!

Your surfmist is too yellow looking. But overall, I think the contrast is a bit too high with the charcoal. And…

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Anna85
Oct 09, 2014 9:30 am
damienh7
damienh7
2 October 2014

Deciphering tint formula - what is the name of this colour?

Deciphering tint formula - what is the name of this colour?

Hi all, Just a quick one - I have 15lt of Haymes paint that came into my possession, but ended up being too yellow'ish for our tastes. Looking to on-sell it to someone…

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damienh7
Oct 02, 2014 12:41 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
1 October 2014

What brand of paint to use?

What brand of paint to use?

I used to use Dulux religiously, but have now realised its all marketing.. Haymes all the way, the ultra premium range is amazing and they are so helpful with colour…

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mynameisjonas
Oct 01, 2014 9:52 pm
kpravin
kpravin
29 September 2014

Monier Barramundi Roof Tiles - Roof Tile Colour Scheme

Monier Barramundi Roof Tiles - Roof Tile Colour Scheme

Are you happy with the ironstone gutters and the Barramundi? I emailed Monier and they recommended Monument gutters for the BArramundi so now im in…

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kpravin
Sep 29, 2014 10:01 pm
kpravin
Boz7
Boz7
21 September 2014

Help with Render & Gutter colours to match Terracotta Roof

Help with Render & Gutter colours to match Terracotta Roof

Thanks for the feedback d@n. I think we are going to go with Manor Red for the gutters, Paperbark for the rendered walls, and hog bristle half for the window frames &…

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Boz7
Sep 21, 2014 8:03 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
18 September 2014

Help with painting over Gloss Paint. Help! Help! Help!

Help with painting over Gloss Paint. Help! Help! Help!

Sounds to me like he sprayed water based gloss over enamel. If that's the case it'll never stick. Needs to be sanded right back. How long did it take to dry? If less…

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Crazyk
Sep 18, 2014 9:17 pm
Crazyk
mgilla
mgilla
3 September 2014

Corinthian Door with a camber

Corinthian Door with a camber

It looks to me the stop the door closes against is not nailed off and there's a bow in that. In your first pic it shows the door hanging in about 12mm when closed, is…

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mgilla
Sep 03, 2014 7:13 am
sas19621
sas19621
1 September 2014

Help with navy blue paint colour

Help with navy blue paint colour

Thanks for that information. I looked up the Dulux Navy Blue colour and see that it is part of Protective Coatings range. It looks like a colour that i am interested in,…

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sas19621
Sep 01, 2014 6:04 pm
kpravin
kpravin
19 August 2014

Urban-one Austral Silver Bricks - Home Colour Scheme

Urban-one Austral Silver Bricks - Home Colour Scheme

Thanks for sharing your photo Merlotguest. It looks like you…

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kpravin
Aug 19, 2014 8:27 pm
kpravin
LeanneR
LeanneR
2 August 2014

Sealing new walls ??

Sealing new walls ??

I was pregnant when DH sealed out last house that smell made me gag. As for cutting in with sealer i noticed my painters didnt. I think perhaps cause paint goes on…

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LeanneR
Aug 02, 2014 6:54 pm
LeanneR
Mentone3850
Mentone3850
29 July 2014

our new build colour scheme, any suggestion?

our new build colour scheme, any suggestion?

We also used austral chestnut for our bricks.. Feel free to check it out before you lock in your colours :)

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Mentone3850
Jul 29, 2014 10:01 pm
Mentone3850
Liliana
Liliana
29 July 2014

Timber protection Painters Please?

Timber protection Painters Please?

Hi sceen7, I'll give you my experience for what it's worth. We varnished our KDHW doors and windows with Quantum Nano tinted primer and Quantum Timbre Plus Vertical…

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Liliana
Jul 29, 2014 8:58 pm
Michelle
Michelle
27 July 2014

Tile Paint - anyone used it??

Tile Paint - anyone used it??

My pleasure. Remember these are quick fixes...if you want a really smick bathroom or kitchen you need to replace the tiles. Have fun!! :)

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Michelle
Jul 27, 2014 9:04 am
Michelle

Its very similar to my Dulux Mt Eden :D My bedroom and dining - way to go for giving such a deep colour a go in your home!!…

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Michelle
Jul 25, 2014 10:17 pm
Michelle
TomCat
TomCat
19 July 2014

Wattyl Magnesium pics PLEASE :)

Wattyl Magnesium pics PLEASE :)

I have it in the back half of my house -- back hall, bathroom, laundry, toilet. I really like it. It's too hard to take photos as they're small spaces

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TomCat
Jul 20, 2014 12:09 am
TomCat
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
13 July 2014

feature wall colour

feature wall colour

My house is being painted in my absence (overseas) and it seems the lounge/TV room and the big "family" room will now be switching…

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Saint Mike
Jul 13, 2014 12:04 pm
Saint Mike
nofire
nofire
10 July 2014

Solver paint equivalent of Dulux White Duck

Solver paint equivalent of Dulux White Duck

Thanks for the tip! I'll take the info with me and see what they can do :)

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nofire
Jul 10, 2014 11:26 am

shale grey and wallaby?

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Spong
Jul 05, 2014 10:08 pm
jerkywez
jerkywez
1 July 2014

Which external colour scheme?

Which external colour scheme?

We decided to go with Option 1.

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jerkywez
Jul 01, 2014 2:26 pm
Bubblegum77
Bubblegum77
25 June 2014

Colour Suggestions - render colours to match Windspray

Colour Suggestions - render colours to match Windspray

There are three hip roofs including the new carport and these will be very dominant from street level.

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Bubblegum77
Jun 25, 2014 11:28 pm
Michelle
Michelle
17 June 2014

Render, Windows & Gutter colours

Render, Windows & Gutter colours

Good luck with it all, have fun. Yes, would love to see photos when your done. :D

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Michelle
Jun 17, 2014 7:26 am
Michelle
Mellymoo
Mellymoo
30 May 2014

Taubmans Windy Beach

Taubmans Windy Beach

Thanks I went with the windy beach but I'm not 100 % happy. I wish I went with Frosted Ice. I do see the green in it. It's in my kitchen with white ceiling, white…

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Mellymoo
May 30, 2014 11:26 pm
paintmarket
paintmarket
30 May 2014

Which exterior garage and feature wall colour?

Which exterior garage and feature wall colour?

Option 2, if the roof has a blue undertone, woodland grey if anything has a Green Undertone. Basalt would carry the Blue

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paintmarket
May 30, 2014 3:41 pm
paintmarket
paintmarket
paintmarket
29 May 2014

Light render suggestions - maybe grand piano.

Light render suggestions - maybe grand piano.

the coverage of these colours are very poor. Even Dulux themselves released a letter in regards to these colours. They tend to look light as well outside which is fine…

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paintmarket
May 29, 2014 4:35 pm
paintmarket
Scott2233
Scott2233
23 May 2014

world map mural in living room

world map mural in living room

Hi Grumblebum That is amazing you can…

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Scott2233
May 23, 2014 10:22 am
paintmarket
paintmarket
19 May 2014

Colorbond wall cladding colour options

Colorbond wall cladding colour options

Woodland Grey is quiet dark, I have always liked C/B Night Sky (Black) as a rood option, fits well with it. Unless you want to change it up a little and go for a lighter colour?

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paintmarket
May 19, 2014 2:47 pm
paintmarket
paintmarket
paintmarket
19 May 2014

What color to paint fascia ?

What color to paint fascia ?

You have a few options here that i would suggest. To match you fence you could choose Brunswick Green to tie it in. Popular Options - Keep it the same as you roof c/b…

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paintmarket
May 19, 2014 1:03 pm
paintmarket
building-expert
building-expert
19 May 2014

new plaster walls - how many coats of undercoat needed?

new plaster walls - how many coats of undercoat needed?

You can buy sealer/undercoat and have it tinted same as your finish coat then just go over with a final coat. Two coat finish well applied and with quality paint can give…

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building-expert
May 19, 2014 1:02 pm
building-expert
yokumoku
yokumoku
10 May 2014

Painting Hardie's "Sycon" Cladding

Painting Hardie's "Sycon" Cladding

Any review on Duragroove vs brick veneer would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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yokumoku
May 10, 2014 8:06 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
26 April 2014

Which of these 2 front doors look better?

Which of these 2 front doors look better?

I think I prefer the 2nd. But either look good imo.

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Saint Mike
Apr 26, 2014 8:56 am
Saint Mike
vicshaz
vicshaz
23 April 2014

black butt staircase

black butt staircase

We are currently building, and about to install our staircase. We plan to use black butt timber, to match our engineered black butt flooring, however our builder is…

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vicshaz
Apr 23, 2014 9:12 pm
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Lex
Apr 17, 2014 6:13 pm
Lex
ashilleong
ashilleong
15 April 2014

Thoughts on window coverings.

Thoughts on window coverings.

Definately consider the interior of your room first! Timber shouldn't be a problem, probably a lighter colour due to your other wood. It doesn't have to be matchy-matchy though.

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ashilleong
Apr 15, 2014 1:48 pm
ashilleong
jerkywez
jerkywez
7 April 2014

Which front door looks better?

Which front door looks better?

Thanks guys i added a new post which includes a poll.

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jerkywez
Apr 07, 2014 11:14 pm
TLC
TLC
3 April 2014

Boral Horizon brick range

Boral Horizon brick range

Hi Whzzz28, I have addresses that Boral have provided me for Graphite in NSW ( Newcastle) Is this any help? I can inbox them to you...

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TLC
Apr 03, 2014 11:36 am
joey1434
joey1434
2 April 2014

Having trouble with driveway colour :/

Having trouble with driveway colour :/

Thanks Grey Man. Do you think Bluestone would be too dark? I have Ben googling and just can't seem to find anything similar.

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joey1434
Apr 02, 2014 6:50 am
chopstix
chopstix
1 April 2014

white white and white can't decide

white white and white can't decide

Vanilla quake is lovely in 1/2 or 1/4 strength, I went through a load of sample pots and finally settled on this

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chopstix
Apr 01, 2014 10:51 pm
chopstix
Michelle
Michelle
28 March 2014

What colour is the facade

What colour is the facade

Flick through the photos again tradeup, you'll see the back looks different to the front in colour. I wish they didn't take afternoon photos, its hard to get the colour…

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Michelle
Mar 28, 2014 6:29 pm
Michelle
Jake12
Jake12
24 March 2014

Finishes

Finishes

Neither finish is ‘better’ just a different style when a particular finish may be desired. If your building brick veneer you will need to use better quality and…

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Jake12
Mar 24, 2014 12:50 pm
trixee
trixee
14 March 2014

Laminate options

Laminate options

Thanks Tina, good to know!

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trixee
Mar 14, 2014 12:11 pm
trixee
KB_PETERS
KB_PETERS
10 March 2014

Our facade colours - which do you like or any new ideas?

Our facade colours - which do you like or any new ideas?

Hello Delatite 13, the picture above this post I saved some time ago on google and have used this house façade as an example of how I would like our house to be built,…

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KB_PETERS
Mar 10, 2014 10:44 am

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