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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 11:15 pm
ElephantGuy
ElephantGuy
19 June 2011

Where to buy Canvas Wall Art in Melb!!!!

Where to buy Canvas Wall Art in Melb!!!!

You could always get some custom ones made with your own photos/images I've used this site before and was very happy with the quality.

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ElephantGuy
Jun 19, 2011 6:09 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 9:26 pm
Lex
Starz
Starz
12 June 2011

Matte paint on doors and skirting boards?

Matte paint on doors and skirting boards?

I went for low sheen doors, skirtings and architraves so it blends in with the walls and has a more modern look.

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Starz
Jun 12, 2011 8:42 pm
Starz
shakyreno
shakyreno
11 June 2011

Advice needed on hearth colour - too much white?

Advice needed on hearth colour - too much white?

Thanks Michelle and everyone for your comments - 3 to 1 white... mmmm, i might have to go with the majority!

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shakyreno
Jun 11, 2011 8:02 pm
shakyreno
B STAR
B STAR
8 June 2011

Shiplap Cladding

Shiplap Cladding

I was going to suggest cedar. Its brilliant to work with and weathers well. However its too soft perhaps and easy to dint. I think you would have to look at some type of…

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B STAR
Jun 08, 2011 6:43 pm
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 10:32 am
d@n
d@n
5 June 2011

Create perfect colour

Create perfect colour

Best to ask a paint specialist. I don't mix paint. My comments were more based on the difference between rgb and printed colours.

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d@n
Jun 05, 2011 11:21 pm
gelatiii
gelatiii
5 June 2011

Window frame colours

Window frame colours

Hello all I need help with two colours, if anyone have samples of both could you please tell me if they're the same? Thank you. Trend windows: Anodic Natural Matt…

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gelatiii
Jun 05, 2011 4:28 pm
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
5 June 2011

Dulux Metallic Paint

Dulux Metallic Paint

I would love to have this in our master bedroom behind the bed but my partner doesn't like it - sigh!

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ourdiydream
Jun 05, 2011 9:40 am
ourdiydream
building1
building1
2 June 2011

Wallpapering, how many walls?

Wallpapering, how many walls?

:th: Would have to say all three walls as the room is open into the hallway and I can imagine sitting in alfresco looking into the lounge…

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building1
Jun 02, 2011 1:41 pm
humble
humble
2 June 2011

Help! Need advice on render colours pwease.lol

Help! Need advice on render colours pwease.lol

I am bias, we are going either the homestead tans (cat1) or the hawthorns cat6!) and time capsule for the render, with CB Jasper for the windows, should look smick

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humble
Jun 02, 2011 9:25 am
CA3105
CA3105
2 June 2011

when to paint?

when to paint?

The general consensus is that plaster only needs a few days to a week to be fully cured, although some people say 6-8 weeks. Either way, by the time you have handover…

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CA3105
Jun 02, 2011 2:35 am

Mary, we went natural white in our place. I'll post a few rooms with different amounts of light so you can see.…

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Mrs P
May 31, 2011 9:02 pm
Kayles
Kayles
31 May 2011

Colour Selection Help Needed

Colour Selection Help Needed

Hi have you tried the Laminex Designer 3D software. I found it helpful for visualising what my selections would look like all together. Your choice will also depend on…

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Kayles
May 31, 2011 6:03 pm
LeanneR
LeanneR
31 May 2011

cheap paint vs. one coat paints

cheap paint vs. one coat paints

I have only heard bad reviews on the Dulux Once paint...Apparently it is hard to work with as it is so thick. I agree…

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LeanneR
May 31, 2011 12:49 pm
LeanneR
Lex
Lex
30 May 2011

Oil Vs Water based enamel paint

Oil Vs Water based enamel paint

And if you happen to be unlucky enough to have your trims painted in oil based paint, you will notice that it has cracked on joints (joins? :shock: :roll:) where the trim meets…

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Lex
May 30, 2011 9:06 pm
Lex
Jase
Jase
29 May 2011

Undercoats

Undercoats

I like Taubmans 3in1, it is a great undercoat. I don't like Tradex, not very good undercoat or paint.

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Jase
May 29, 2011 9:57 pm
Starz
Starz
20 May 2011

Has anyone used Resene Metallic & Special Effects paint?

Has anyone used Resene Metallic & Special Effects paint?

I received a stack of Resene color charts the other day and have fallen for the shimmery sparkly pearl and pixie dust effects. I read the 'how to' guide and it seems…

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Starz
May 20, 2011 8:28 pm
Starz
xquisite
xquisite
18 May 2011

Silver splashback, neutral/browns furniture

Silver splashback, neutral/browns furniture

The browns will go great. i can't see your plans for some reason, but whether you go dark or light grey depends on the rest of the room. how much light does it get? I…

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xquisite
May 18, 2011 9:36 am
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
16 May 2011

Enviroguard or Maxi Wash for internal Walls?

Enviroguard or Maxi Wash for internal Walls?

I rang two different solverpaint stores today and they both recommended different products for painting the internal Walls with. Which one would you recommend?…

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blueblueblue
May 16, 2011 11:16 pm
Rizzo
Rizzo
15 May 2011

How you have dressed your sliding/stacking door??

How you have dressed your sliding/stacking door??

I am doing curtains too. We wanted roller blinds, but I didn't want them banging if we wanted the doors open for air and we needed them down and also, I was told I would…

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Rizzo
May 15, 2011 12:24 pm
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 10:22 pm
NitchFarms
NitchFarms
6 May 2011

Down to the final decisions with paint

Down to the final decisions with paint

Hi I need some help with my paint colours and finishes for my interior. Have decided for my walls to go with half strength Dulux Ecru not sure though what to do with my…

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NitchFarms
May 06, 2011 5:20 pm
NitchFarms
Michelle
Michelle
2 May 2011

What about barge boards?

What about barge boards?

My pleasure, good luck with your build. :D

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Michelle
May 02, 2011 10:26 pm
Michelle
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 5:45 am
baley@thefarms
baley@thefarms
27 April 2011

Choosing external colours and bricks and tiles

Choosing external colours and bricks and tiles

I can't think of where your cladding will be? Is there alot of it? Surfmist is pretty much white, some pics it looks grey but I have surfmist windows, doors, fascia and…

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baley@thefarms
Apr 27, 2011 6:15 pm
SarahidMentor
SarahidMentor
25 April 2011

Problem with Roman Blinds

Problem with Roman Blinds

Hi TIA, I would go with your gut feeling, if problems start to show further down the track you can bet they wont want to touch it with a ten foot pole. Because the fabric…

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SarahidMentor
Apr 25, 2011 11:12 am
SarahidMentor
mickve
mickve
21 April 2011

Tips for painting interior door pleas...

Tips for painting interior door pleas...

I am not a pro but what i do is cut in then roll quickly then brush over what you have rolled so you see the brush marks. I add a small amount of turps to the paint it…

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mickve
Apr 22, 2011 12:23 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 3:55 pm
beckandbubs
beckandbubs
18 April 2011

Spray painting raked ceilings

Spray painting raked ceilings

Ok so I've spent the entire weekend painting our raked celing in one room, the kitchen. It's nearly killed me! The beams are mission brown and the rest of the ceiling…

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beckandbubs
Apr 18, 2011 10:43 am
kiwi
kiwi
13 April 2011

Finishing master bed help please!

Finishing master bed help please!
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well, dont be long...cos we will be sitting here waiting...waiting ...waiting!! I do like what you have achieved though, you must be very proud (in a very un humble way),…

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kiwi
Apr 13, 2011 5:26 pm
kiwi
loretta
loretta
13 April 2011

Wattyl ID vs. Dulux Wash n Wear

Wattyl ID vs. Dulux Wash n Wear

yes we can do that although its a bit hard to test its durability with a small amount. I guess I was just hoping that those far more experienced that I might have a view :)

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loretta
Apr 13, 2011 12:59 pm
loretta
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 4:56 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 7:55 am
rayjay
rayjay
8 April 2011

Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions

Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions

Yes, lights will get replaced eventually ( they are all around the house ) existing screen door is going to be replaced by a proper security door ( which is how this all…

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rayjay
Apr 08, 2011 10:47 am
kwiwkim
kwiwkim
6 April 2011

Laminate colour HELP/suggestions

Laminate colour HELP/suggestions

Colour suggestions please for a built in study desk. Painted walls are white, carpet will be dark Grey/tuape. There is a desk (5 Metres) with draws and a cupboard…

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kwiwkim
Apr 06, 2011 8:09 pm
Liz
Liz
4 April 2011

Feedback requested on colour choices

Feedback requested on colour choices

oh Miss...the colours look just wonderful!!!! :) That Henna Red looks great, as does Red Box ! Well done!!

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Liz
Apr 04, 2011 4:23 pm
Lex
Lex
3 April 2011

Opinions on painting vs staining

Opinions on painting vs staining

I didn't. I used whatever they recommended (and that happened to coincide what I thought to use anyway). Plus, I cannot imagine working with an old rug :shock: , I think it…

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Lex
Apr 03, 2011 9:48 pm
Lex
Glennb
Glennb
3 April 2011

cedar finish - sikkens or cutek? internal finish

cedar finish - sikkens or cutek? internal finish

you will want to use an oil, sikens is pritty much the ducks nuts of timber oil stains. the gr8 thing about sikens is the colour ranges and the penitration it acheives…

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Glennb
Apr 03, 2011 12:50 pm
Mrs P
Mrs P
3 April 2011

Painting ceiling and Walls same colour?

Painting ceiling and Walls same colour?

Your ceiling colour will change your wall colour same with trims. I saw another house with same wall colour but had white ceiling and trims and their walls look very…

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Mrs P
Apr 03, 2011 12:23 pm
d@n
d@n
3 April 2011

Anyone used Jasper as exterior colour?

Anyone used Jasper as exterior colour?

Don't think i've seen it done. Tends to be used mostly as a feature colour here, rather than a main. You would really have to like the dark look.

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d@n
Apr 03, 2011 12:01 pm
pacheco10
pacheco10
1 April 2011

Solver Mourne Grey colour

Solver Mourne Grey colour

We chose Mourne Grey as our render colour thinking it was going to be a nice grey tone. But just drove past the house and the painters have done the garage wall. And to my…

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pacheco10
Apr 01, 2011 6:34 pm
deb17
deb17
1 April 2011

paperbark as an exterior colour??

paperbark as an exterior colour??

I can't see the…

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deb17
Apr 01, 2011 5:54 pm
shakyreno
shakyreno
29 March 2011

Check out my ext colour examples - feedback please

Check out my ext colour examples - feedback please

Thanks Rudolf - yes, the Jasper type of colour was what I was leaning towards - its a muddy grey, nice and neutral, and being darker looks great with the white trim. Very…

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shakyreno
Mar 29, 2011 10:48 am
shakyreno
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
28 March 2011

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Even with non-fixed TV units and standard height power points, I tend to run a power-board from the powerpoint through the cable hole in the back and leave the board…

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rockabilly_kid
Mar 28, 2011 12:16 pm
rockabilly_kid
jtnru
jtnru
25 March 2011

external colours help

external colours help

any body have any thoughts???

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jtnru
Mar 25, 2011 10:32 pm

Do you have Everyday Living near where you guys live? I just bought this table and chairs from there. The chairs are 100% leather and have a 10 year guarantee - they are…

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n&n02
Mar 25, 2011 3:47 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
25 March 2011

HELP... schlarge corfu entrance handle and madison door.....

HELP... schlarge corfu entrance handle and madison door.....

That's much better and doesn't look out of place now. Good news after all that angst!!

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Mclaren
Mar 25, 2011 11:08 am
Mclaren
miss_petepie
miss_petepie
21 March 2011

Rendering in Perth

Rendering in Perth

my parents had the frontage of their house done and the rest is being done at the end of this month. really happy how its turned out and was a reasonable price also. can…

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miss_petepie
Mar 21, 2011 4:35 pm
miss_petepie

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