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Moogles
Moogles
26 May 2010

White for Exterior

White for Exterior

Moogles, have you used Hardies Stria on the top cladding the lines are a nice clean finish, You must be looking forward to the scaffolding coming…

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Moogles
May 26, 2010 9:23 pm
kyton
kyton
28 May 2010

Elevation Options

Elevation Options

Captain Morgan - nice plan. To post photos you need to use a photo hosting site like Flickr / Photobucket. You load the images there and then post the image code in your…

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kyton
May 28, 2010 10:40 am
kyton
kiwichick
kiwichick
30 May 2010

painting inside

painting inside

Primrose windows are tricky. Its difficult to choose paint without knowing how much light you have in the room. I think you need to try 2-3 samples on wallpaper and hang…

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kiwichick
May 30, 2010 9:35 pm
Ruralife
Ruralife
31 May 2010

Can anyone help with these colours?

Can anyone help with these colours?

Maybe take your photo down to Bristol and get them to do a colour match for you :) Another option is to have a look at the tins they might have left in one of the cupboards…

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Ruralife
May 31, 2010 9:30 am
Ruralife
suh
suh
1 June 2010

Furniture Feet problem

Furniture Feet problem

My DH is quite clever with that sort of thing and has had to do it many times over the years ::smile:: I love your chair too Southies, gorgeous colour ::kiss::

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suh
Jun 01, 2010 3:35 pm
suh
aleana
aleana
1 June 2010

LOve at first sight - Where can I find this lamp?

LOve at first sight - Where can I find this lamp?

Thanks for the replies all and the pics kek. (I forgot to subscribe to my post so I didn't know I'd gotten any further replies!) That's probably the closest that I've…

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aleana
Jun 01, 2010 6:20 pm
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Dollar
Jun 06, 2010 9:15 pm
Qiao Ru
Qiao Ru
9 June 2010

What primer to use

What primer to use

what about the strongly advertised solver paint?

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Qiao Ru
Jun 09, 2010 1:12 pm
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Northbound
Jun 09, 2010 11:15 pm
Northbound
dilla
dilla
10 June 2010

A few final touches

A few final touches
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Thanks kex - I'll keep looking (sigh - maybe I'll have to go to ikea a few times to find it :roll: :wink: :lol: )

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dilla
Jun 10, 2010 9:33 pm
dilla
d@n
d@n
13 June 2010

Please help me with exterior colours!

Please help me with exterior colours!

It does seem like a lot of paperbark, especially with your garage the same. With your house design having predominantly only 3 colours, it may seem a bit bland.

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d@n
Jun 13, 2010 11:02 pm
scotthas
scotthas
19 June 2010

Wall, Architrave, Skirting Colours. Please assist

Wall, Architrave, Skirting Colours. Please assist

Just get a percentage of the wall colour Flokati for the trims....say 12.5% which is simply a 500ml formula in a 4l tin or any variation really. Its going to match the…

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scotthas
Jun 19, 2010 3:40 pm
bel
bel
22 June 2010

External Colour Pack

External Colour Pack

Have read of these, might give you some ideas :D

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bel
Jun 22, 2010 7:32 pm
bel
Krisqld
Krisqld
28 June 2010

Exposed Beams

Exposed Beams

Yeah I was really reluctant to paint over the beams 'cause there would be no going back - I painted in between the beams in the laundry and one of the bathrooms (they run…

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Krisqld
Jun 28, 2010 9:04 am
kek
kek
30 June 2010

painting glass panels in door?

painting glass panels in door?

Have a look at Bunnings - in the aisle where the flyscreen bits and door seals etc are. They should have this DIY glass film in opaque:…

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kek
Jun 30, 2010 7:12 pm
kek
neil_se
neil_se
1 July 2010

Wall paper to Cover Glass doors??

Wall paper to Cover Glass doors??

Just pop into your nearest signwriting shop, we keep at least 20 different colours in stock ourselves. 600x2000mm should cost you under $50. Otherwise a dark tint can…

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neil_se
Jul 01, 2010 8:12 pm
Lex
Lex
6 July 2010

Professional Painting Cost

Professional Painting Cost

I was told around 15-16k for about 30-32 square house ...

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Lex
Jul 06, 2010 1:29 pm
Lex
Stormy
Stormy
6 July 2010

Blinds - Bedroom at front of house (ideas wanted)

Blinds - Bedroom at front of house (ideas wanted)

I guess I'm lucky that my MB is upstairs, but it still faces the street, so the potential for prying eyes to look in is still there! :lol: At the moment I have redishades,…

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Stormy
Jul 06, 2010 11:47 pm
Stormy
swarvy
swarvy
16 July 2010

bumpy paint finish? some advice please

bumpy paint finish? some advice please

However the paint is applied you will see the effect of the tool you're using to apply it. i.e brushs have stroke marks, rollers have texture marks etc. there are…

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swarvy
Jul 16, 2010 12:44 pm
karry327
karry327
17 July 2010

Can I have your opinions & advice pls with final colours?

Can I have your opinions & advice pls with final colours?

Thanks Bel, checked out all 3 threads / blogs. Absolutely love both colours and will check them out with my flooring & other colours :D

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karry327
Jul 17, 2010 10:24 pm
karry327
flagstaffIV
flagstaffIV
18 July 2010

Painting stripes?

Painting stripes?

Hi Oshi, Welcome to H1! To start I would suggest painting both colours onto a board/canvas so you can see what the colours look like under light in your house. Also make…

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flagstaffIV
Jul 18, 2010 7:27 pm
flagstaffIV
Rowena
Rowena
18 July 2010

Another Online Home Decor Spot

Another Online Home Decor Spot

Bumping this as I've found an American website that delivers to Oz : Don't you love this variation of the shade/chandelier combo…

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Rowena
Jul 18, 2010 7:36 pm
Rowena
Brett2010
Brett2010
20 July 2010

Paint to go with Jarrah floor.

Paint to go with Jarrah floor.

Hi all Just wonder if i could have some help with a wall colour for my new house. The kitchen will have a black benchtop, gloss white/cream cupboards (armico cream flush)…

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Brett2010
Jul 20, 2010 7:46 pm
sezza
sezza
27 July 2010

Solver Flintstone and Solver Pewter.

Solver Flintstone and Solver Pewter.

yeh we have already done our prestart and locked these colours in. they are both from the same colour slide.. so we are safe in them being same tone. this is what the…

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sezza
Jul 27, 2010 9:25 pm
Michelle
Michelle
28 July 2010

Internal doors to suit VJ walls

Internal doors to suit VJ walls

Liz, are you living there while doing the renovating? Do you have a photo you can post of the rooms? :D

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Michelle
Jul 28, 2010 7:46 pm
Michelle
bel
bel
30 July 2010

Exterior colour scheme ideas

Exterior colour scheme ideas

Hi Janette, Welcome to the forum :D It's always easier for us to help you if you could post some pictures :D Here is a how to guide viewtopic.php?f=6&t=31082 Bel :D

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bel
Jul 30, 2010 3:54 pm
bel
kek
kek
30 July 2010

Blinds

Blinds

You should be able to get one custom made. We've had blinds made for very narrow bathroom windows in the past. Forget the off-the-shelf ones and try some local businesses? :th:

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kek
Jul 30, 2010 9:05 pm
kek
suh
suh
6 August 2010

White Duck Quarter Strength!!!!

White Duck Quarter Strength!!!!

Yeah I know, thought I would chuck it in...am sure there will be someone.

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suh
Aug 06, 2010 11:06 pm
suh
Melly03
Melly03
9 August 2010

Brescia Furniture

Brescia Furniture

Thanks Danma...it's always comforting to know that they care about their customers. I think after sales service is just as important. We have been dealing with their…

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Melly03
Aug 09, 2010 6:19 pm
Michelle
Michelle
14 August 2010

Exterior paint scheme for old clad home

Exterior paint scheme for old clad home

I’d say the tank is C/Bond….its pretty much the same colour as the paint work so all paint work must be C/B Deep Ridge. Its easy to paint over. :wink: Have a think about…

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Michelle
Aug 14, 2010 9:23 pm
Michelle
to_do_list
to_do_list
16 August 2010

Wardrobes from IKEA - Can I cut them

Wardrobes from IKEA - Can I cut them

Tip: Buy extra shelves and odds and ends for the project in the color that you are using to make up bridging pieces and brackets ets. IKEA will always take back any…

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to_do_list
Aug 16, 2010 11:22 am
to_do_list
to_do_list
to_do_list
16 August 2010

Château TDL....The WIR Chapter

Château TDL....The WIR Chapter
1, 2

Planner...schmanner...paper and pen... :wink:

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to_do_list
Aug 16, 2010 11:25 am
to_do_list
kek
kek
20 August 2010

Mood boards

Mood boards

Thanks frosty. :D I'll have a look at that one. And I think I'll go back to the old Photoshop. This new one is giving me the irrits. :?

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kek
Aug 20, 2010 8:44 am
kek
themax
themax
23 August 2010

Show me your rug!

Show me your rug!
1, 2, 3

OOOHHH veeeerrry nice!!!! shellb78

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themax
Aug 23, 2010 4:00 pm
themax
THOMMO77
THOMMO77
6 September 2010

Render Colour Help

Render Colour Help

Have also posted this in the Building a New House Forum.. any render\colour experts out there?? Our house if progressing and we are happy with how all the external…

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THOMMO77
Sep 06, 2010 8:41 pm
xquisite
xquisite
10 September 2010

Shale Grey roof with cedar windows. Render colour????

Shale Grey roof with cedar windows. Render colour????

melc, I think grey would be fine. I regard timbers as neutral so can go with cool or warm colours.

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xquisite
Sep 10, 2010 2:43 pm
*daisy*
*daisy*
10 September 2010

Please help with exterior EVERYTHING! Concrete block house.

Please help with exterior EVERYTHING! Concrete block house.

What about jasper for the windows and garage door with woodland grey roof, gutters and fashia? I have been able to convice hubby to use Jasper now! They are largish…

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*daisy*
Sep 10, 2010 10:26 pm
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fairy blue
Sep 11, 2010 7:56 pm
fairy blue
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
13 September 2010

Master Bedroom Colour Scheme

Master Bedroom Colour Scheme

I would keep the curtains as close to the wall colour (that they are hanging on) as possible. I don't like too much contrast when it comes to window dressings though.

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mrssnowden
Sep 13, 2010 10:49 pm
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
15 September 2010

Taubmans white smoke

Taubmans white smoke

Taubmans white smoke is also bristle white smoke which we have chosen for our home for walls, skirts and ceiling. Very happy with our chioce as i think it goes well with…

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Rudolf1980
Sep 15, 2010 1:39 pm
Rudolf1980
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
17 September 2010

Thought on exterior colour scheme??

Thought on exterior colour scheme??

I think the old stone wall would look fabulous with the natural white. A strong contrast and very sophisticated colours. How do they match up with the colourbond…

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mrssnowden
Sep 17, 2010 5:14 pm
scozzy
scozzy
17 September 2010

Wall Paper

Wall Paper

Have a look at the wallpaper thread in Michelles forum, there's a few sources there.

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scozzy
Sep 18, 2010 12:34 am

Hi Renee&Jarred, I thought I'd move this thread to the Windows and Doors forum as you might get a bit more of a response here! I have had my plantations for about 3…

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Stormy
Sep 19, 2010 10:00 am
Stormy

Here is a picture of Romans split in 2 (in fact I think during winter one side has been down most of the time due to heat loss when up) they are set…

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mdzzj
Sep 21, 2010 2:51 pm
feeg
feeg
22 September 2010

Help! Struggling with facade colors!

Help! Struggling with facade colors!

Hi Beeg, have you checked out Taubman's Silkworm?? Thats the color I am going for which has kinda lightish greyish finish..guess will look good…

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feeg
Sep 22, 2010 9:13 pm
Southies
Southies
23 September 2010

Framing Canvasses

Framing Canvasses

yes, you're right but I have to admit that I'm pretty concerned about cutting the canvas ::hyst::

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Southies
Sep 23, 2010 6:16 pm
Southies
Adrian008
Adrian008
27 September 2010

Help on Exterior Colour Scheme

Help on Exterior Colour Scheme

Has anyone used the following combination: Brickwork: Zinc Render: Shale Grey (even thinking about windspray) Some other colours that were thrown to me today…

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Adrian008
Sep 27, 2010 9:36 pm

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