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ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 January 2023

tricky painting advice needed

tricky painting advice needed

acrylic latex paint or acrylic alkyd and I'd spray for the best finish. Oil based paints tend to change colour over time so all…

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ponzutwo
Jan 16, 2023 9:36 am
LouLou33
LouLou33
21 July 2021

which wattyl white for trims?

which wattyl white for trims?

Hi there Leisa - if you're still out there in cyber space, what Wattyl colour white trim did you decide on?? I'm having Dulux White Duck Quarter on my interior walls…

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LouLou33
Jul 21, 2021 11:54 pm
GGeorge551
GGeorge551
11 August 2020

Which render colour? Suggestions please, Austral Ash bricks

Which render colour? Suggestions please, Austral Ash bricks

1. Colors on a large surface in the exterior look usually lighter than on a small surface. It is caused by many factors, such as light, size, or surface. 2. Avoid too…

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GGeorge551
Aug 11, 2020 3:51 am
GGeorge551
IamSAM
IamSAM
8 March 2019

Fence dilemma

Fence dilemma

You are entitled to build a fence to secure your property. If they do not respond and if their build dates are not in sight, you should go ahead and secure your property.…

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IamSAM
Mar 08, 2019 4:06 pm
IamSAM

Hi all, I need help with my external color selections - mainly around selecting the right render color. Below is the facade with the rendered section in brown And…

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baronx
Sep 20, 2017 3:29 pm
baronx
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
31 July 2017

Aquanamel vs Solagard. How much paint - 1 litre or 2 litres.

Aquanamel vs Solagard. How much paint - 1 litre or 2 litres.

but late for a reply, but for future visitors reference, a 100% acrylic gloss exterior is the best thing to use in this example, as black enamels, even water based will go…

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rebuilder86
Aug 01, 2017 12:19 am
kylie_89
kylie_89
7 June 2017

Exterior Colours!

Exterior Colours!

Hi all Thank you for your suggestions. I changed from surf mist as I thought the overall facade would be too dark? Here are my following selections : Bricks: Austrial…

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kylie_89
Jun 07, 2017 1:18 am
pnkt
pnkt
28 March 2017

Help with render colour

Help with render colour

I just photoshopped (not the best but I'm no expert) - first one is the jasper, second is the portico colour

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pnkt
Mar 28, 2017 12:12 pm

Has anyone used the Ultimate Paint Shield? I saw this in a hardware shop and although it looks useful, I'm suspicious that if I buy it, I'll spend $10 to buy a device…

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brownbag
Mar 24, 2017 1:45 pm
Magavin
Magavin
19 March 2017

Is Hog Bristle a modern or contemporary colour?

Is Hog Bristle a modern or contemporary colour?

Maybe have a look at grand piano or buff it. Maybe in 1/4 strength. We have hogs bristle quarter in the rental we are in now. I'm not really a fan. It tends to look a bit…

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Magavin
Mar 19, 2017 3:30 pm
New buyer
New buyer
18 March 2017

Dennis Family homes -waterproofing stage

Dennis Family homes -waterproofing stage

Hi all We are building in Cranbourne East and just got our waterproofing stage inspected. The inspector pointed out that the laundry and the toilet(WC) have not been…

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New buyer
Mar 18, 2017 10:57 am
DiamondFinish
DiamondFinish
21 November 2016

Paint or Stain my rental Fence and Front Yard

Paint or Stain my rental Fence and Front Yard

Hi Drekko, I would say stain will give you less maintenance and will hide marks better than painting it an opaque colour. If renting just imagine that your fence will get…

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DiamondFinish
Nov 21, 2016 11:29 pm
DiamondFinish
DiamondFinish
21 November 2016

Colour experts: HELP!! Drowning in exterior choices

Colour experts: HELP!! Drowning in exterior choices

Just read your post many months on - did you end up finding a suitable colour? I'm trying to guess how much colour depth you're after... I would suggest looking at Dulux…

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DiamondFinish
Nov 21, 2016 10:59 pm
maddisonjean
maddisonjean
23 October 2016

Anyone with brick and weatherboard facade?

Anyone with brick and weatherboard facade?

Have you got any pics? We are in the process of designing a hamptons style custom build, and are struggling a little on the facade, particularly with some pillars…

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maddisonjean
Oct 23, 2016 11:24 pm
tara_m
tara_m
12 October 2016

New house roof colour colorbond

New house roof colour colorbond

I am building a new house and looking at the Jasper colorbond roofing, only thing is im stuck on brick colour choice. Has anyone used this colour before and have photos…

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tara_m
Oct 12, 2016 12:39 pm
therobdog
therobdog
15 July 2016

Exterior Colour [Urgent Help NEEDED!!]

Exterior Colour [Urgent Help NEEDED!!]

why would it matter if the developers are happy with the colour it or not? shouldn't you have that say? personally i like your original colour.

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therobdog
Jul 15, 2016 1:38 pm

Facade colour scheme help!

Facade colour scheme help!

We have a similar colour scheme and we are going with Basalt for the roof. Ironstone looked a bit on the black side to me so we kept it more grey.

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Jun 08, 2016 9:38 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
stu-day52
stu-day52
25 May 2016

Picture rail hooks

Picture rail hooks

Hi I'm looking for some advice on how to attach some picture rail hooks. We've got picture rails in our house but they are square edge rails not curved. I've found some…

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stu-day52
May 25, 2016 5:29 pm
DanielR
DanielR
3 May 2016

Help with brick, down pipe & fascia colour

Help with brick, down pipe & fascia colour

Thanks everyone. Decided to go with Surfmist fascia and Woodland Grey downpipe. :) Once decision down.

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DanielR
May 03, 2016 3:24 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
6 March 2016

Best for external

Best for external

I have worked for dulux for many years, and it was well known within the company that our weathershield was guaranteed for the time you live in your house, but still could…

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rebuilder86
Mar 06, 2016 10:28 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
16 November 2015

Facade Colours Feedback please

Facade Colours Feedback please

I like light roofs - I pushed hard for Surfmist! but you could try shale grey instead, to brighten it a bit. Custom knockdown rebuild Newcastle NSW viewtopic.php?t=78271

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Leksie5000
Nov 16, 2015 6:56 pm
bank
bank
29 October 2015

Facade help

Facade help

I think your colours work together if you like that dark look, nothing appears to clash to me, but I'm no expert. I personally love the look of monument garage doors but…

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bank
Oct 29, 2015 2:42 pm
bank
Crazyk
Crazyk
8 October 2015

Which grey paint?

Which grey paint?

This is actually Wattyl Spirit Grey but is nearly identical to Traquil retreat @bubblynutter…

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Crazyk
Oct 08, 2015 9:33 pm
Crazyk
oneJohn
oneJohn
20 September 2015

Paint choice struggles

Paint choice struggles

I don't think there would be a problem with being too white. The main risk would be if it clashes with any other whites. White on White is slightly blue of white, but…

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oneJohn
Sep 20, 2015 5:39 pm
oneJohn
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
15 September 2015

How to Repair Cracked Wooden Furniture

How to Repair Cracked Wooden Furniture

Getting cracks in wooden furniture are very common especially with old wooden furniture. If you notice a crack in your precious wooden furniture and would like to fix the…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 15, 2015 11:17 am
flatlinerz
flatlinerz
24 July 2015

Recommend Painter in Melbourne?

Recommend Painter in Melbourne?

Hi Can anyone recommend me painter in Melbourne please? Thanks guys

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flatlinerz
Jul 24, 2015 8:52 pm
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Treeseachanger
Jul 15, 2015 8:36 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
25 May 2015

Paint coverage with Dulux

Paint coverage with Dulux

i wish i had seen this earlier, hopefully im not too late. Wattyl fluffy is nearly white, so the solids in the paint will be at a minimum, so poor coverage…

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rebuilder86
May 25, 2015 9:47 pm
sanjam
sanjam
23 May 2015

I have no idea what colour paint to choose.

I have no idea what colour paint to choose.

Hi, I think the Dulux warm neutral is quite dark & too close to the colour of cabinet. Maybe 1/4 strength Dulux hogs bristle, royal beige or white duck or light…

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sanjam
May 23, 2015 1:06 pm
Balified
Balified
2 April 2015

Help with colours

Help with colours

Thanks kimg, I'm looking forward to seeing how yours comes along http://ourasiancreation.blogspot.com.au

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Balified
Apr 02, 2015 8:53 am
Balified

I bought a timber veneer coffee table. It is not the colour I was after, but I was struggling to find the style I wanted in the right size for less than $1200. I got this…

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redjelly
Apr 01, 2015 1:54 pm
goody59
goody59
25 February 2015

What colour bar stools for new kitchen?

What colour bar stools for new kitchen?

Hi guys, might be too late but came across this feed and thought i would chip in as i've just kitted out my kitchen dining stools. If you're looking for high quality but…

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goody59
Feb 25, 2015 8:43 pm
goody59
Building2015
Building2015
18 January 2015

Staircase design

Staircase design

Hi all, We are building a side by side townhouse and have just been advised by our builder that the suspended staircase we really looked forward to having will now not be…

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Building2015
Jan 18, 2015 11:51 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
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
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

shale grey and wallaby?

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Spong
Jul 05, 2014 10:08 pm
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
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
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
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
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
Julise
Julise
13 February 2014

B&D Panelift garage door Tmbercoat Rosewwod Any pics?

B&D Panelift garage door Tmbercoat Rosewwod Any pics?

Hi Unfortunately we don't have a B&D supplier nearby or any Timbercoat doors to look at in our area. Has anyone used a Timbercoat Rosewood garage door that would be…

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Julise
Feb 13, 2014 3:41 pm
Michelle
Michelle
30 January 2014

knockdown rebuild mercer q1

knockdown rebuild mercer q1

I look forward to watching your new build.....shame about the old girl. One of my favourite styles is a Bungalow :( :D

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Michelle
Jan 30, 2014 7:42 pm
Michelle
AmyMumma23
AmyMumma23
10 January 2014

natural white

natural white

My kitchen also in natural white (silk finish) not creamy.

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AmyMumma23
Jan 10, 2014 5:46 pm
Julise
Julise
30 December 2013

Exterior Render Colours Haymes to go with Surfmist Roof

Exterior Render Colours Haymes to go with Surfmist Roof

Hi Bouquet25 Still haven't decided on external colours, going to see a Haymes paint consultant when carpet samples available to choose internal wall paint and am hoping…

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Julise
Dec 30, 2013 8:37 pm
d@n
d@n
19 November 2013

Fix my Facade... pleeeease...

Fix my Facade... pleeeease...

It sounds like you need to find out what you like in terms of combinations. Brick + render + cladding + stone etc. That's part of the design process. Then comes colours…

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d@n
Nov 19, 2013 8:29 am

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