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eimaj
eimaj
30 January 2008

Tile paint

Tile paint

I've seen kitchen tiles being painted on tv but is it as easy as it looks? Does it turn out glossy or matte? And do they look like they've been…

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eimaj
Jan 30, 2008 6:07 pm
Michelle
Michelle
1 February 2008

Colours - how did we go?

Colours - how did we go?

Michelle, Thankyou for taking the time to look at this for us. Going back to work this week has meant less time surfing the net for house…

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Michelle
Feb 01, 2008 6:56 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
2 February 2008

Tile Colour?

Tile Colour?

Do you know Emi…..you have nearly been a member of the forum for a year!!!! :D You are slightly behind on postings……………. But a valuable member!!! …

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Michelle
Feb 02, 2008 9:11 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
5 February 2008

dulux pale tendril

dulux pale tendril

The colour looks nice….very fresh. Have fun….looks like a big job :shock: , but good the house is empty! :wink:

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Michelle
Feb 05, 2008 5:52 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
5 February 2008

Colours for contemporary home revisited

Colours for contemporary home revisited

I like the Rock Oyster….its not an out there colour. Good for exteriors. :D

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Michelle
Feb 05, 2008 6:59 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
18 February 2008

Advice on colours appreciated!

Advice on colours appreciated!

Mrs B…let’s say whisper white has a drop of back in it. Then they would add 2 drops instead of the 1, to make it darker. :D

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Michelle
Feb 18, 2008 9:30 pm
Michelle
Cookiemonster
Cookiemonster
19 February 2008

Skirting boards and architraves

Skirting boards and architraves

OI! Who you calling bullnose!? :shock:

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Cookiemonster
Feb 19, 2008 11:19 am
Michelle
Michelle
19 February 2008

Update re Colour Appointment 15/2

Update re Colour Appointment 15/2

My pleasure Dana!! :D Thank you.

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Michelle
Feb 19, 2008 8:01 pm
Michelle
Toon
Toon
21 February 2008

Can interior painting be done after handover?

Can interior painting be done after handover?

Does anyone know whether leaving the interior painting of a new house till after handove would be a disaster? This is the first time I've built so I'm not very sure of…

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Toon
Feb 21, 2008 10:08 am
Kryten
Kryten
5 March 2008

wallpaper...yes or no??

wallpaper...yes or no??

I'm not a huge wallpaper fan but there have definitely been improvements since the bad old days of the 70's. I remember a story my mother told me about some wallpaper…

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Kryten
Mar 05, 2008 9:11 pm
Kryten
JoBen
JoBen
31 March 2008

Where to find good wallpaper in Melbourne?

Where to find good wallpaper in Melbourne?

i think grat dorman on high st prahan has great stuff and also a small paint shop in bay st port melbourne has an excellent selection. HTH :D

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JoBen
Mar 31, 2008 1:09 pm
Paula
Paula
3 April 2008

another wallpaper thread

another wallpaper thread

Love the textured look, very stylish.

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Paula
Apr 03, 2008 9:44 am
Paula
Michelle
Michelle
11 April 2008

Painting over Suede effects....

Painting over Suede effects....

Thanks for that....I had meant low sheen....flat paint + kids = :shock: :shock: and much pulling of hair (mine not the kids ! ! !) Once we are in we…

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Michelle
Apr 11, 2008 6:28 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
22 April 2008

Paint ideas

Paint ideas

Hi, Back again with more paint questions....... I have found out that the previous owners used dulux super enamel semi-gloss on the inside doors,…

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Michelle
Apr 22, 2008 1:13 pm
Michelle
mandymoo
mandymoo
23 April 2008

Colour scheme to match a terracotta roof and cedar doors

Colour scheme to match a terracotta roof and cedar doors
1, 2

thanks michelle. Can't wait to actually get started.

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mandymoo
Apr 23, 2008 8:43 pm
mikeval
mikeval
30 April 2008

Pictures of current interiors?

Pictures of current interiors?

Alicante, your house is nice. I like the colors - brown, grey and white. I like everything especially your big fridge. 8)

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mikeval
Apr 30, 2008 10:29 pm
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royalblue
May 07, 2008 8:45 pm
kexkez
kexkez
11 May 2008

Removing Bratz Applique from wall

Removing Bratz Applique from wall

a feature wall and some artwork sounds far easier to change. :) good luck with whatever you finally decide on. haven't broken the news to the kids yet that hubby wants…

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kexkez
May 11, 2008 11:06 am
kexkez
Michelle
Michelle
14 May 2008

Painting the internal doors

Painting the internal doors

Ok….if you want to take them off the hinges, good, probably the best way to do it. But you can do it while they are upright…up to you. I would do the upright! You…

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Michelle
May 14, 2008 8:47 pm
Michelle
Paula
Paula
15 May 2008

How much white is too much white?

How much white is too much white?
1, 2

Hi, Thanks everyone. We are getting the keys tomorrow so I will post more photos next week. The benchtop is just Ice Snow…

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Paula
May 15, 2008 8:14 pm
Paula
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
19 May 2008

Solver paint?

Solver paint?

I've used them lots and always been happy with them. They do have different grades of paint, so just like oil, "Paints aren;t paints" Sol :wink: Buy the best of their…

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Yak_Chat
May 19, 2008 9:47 pm
Yak_Chat
Dolly22
Dolly22
28 May 2008

When to paint?

When to paint?

Ok I'm trying to decide when to paint our double brick and white set plaster house. I was hoping to do most of it- living areas, hallways- before we move in, and I could…

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Dolly22
May 28, 2008 12:22 am

Hi vpande, thanks for that. But, I have seen the New york ones...and I don't think they look anything like the ones I am after :?

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donuts
May 28, 2008 7:06 pm
donuts
Polo
Polo
30 May 2008

Help with front render colours

Help with front render colours

Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind advice. Will find out how it will turn out next year when they start building.

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Polo
May 30, 2008 1:12 am
Michelle
Michelle
18 June 2008

Help - which white?

Help - which white?

I follow the link of the user Michelle. I found it very nice. SO Designing the perfect space for every individual can be challenging and…

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Michelle
Jun 18, 2008 9:19 pm
Michelle
Paula
Paula
22 June 2008

Painting over feature walls

Painting over feature walls
1, 2, 3, 4

Thanks Mrs B, Yes, good to start fresh. I just have to organise the curtains now, the bedrooms ones have been ordered, due very soon. Once this is done it will…

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Paula
Jun 22, 2008 5:39 pm
Paula
Paula
Paula
30 June 2008

Wardrobe Options

Wardrobe Options

Paula, You sold me with the picture! Although I think it will be cheap bookcases and melamine chest of drawers at the moment! I'm sticking with…

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Paula
Jun 30, 2008 7:54 pm
Paula
gpierce
gpierce
1 July 2008

Render/Bagging Brick Advice + Painting

Render/Bagging Brick Advice + Painting

On the painting, you probably used a roller with a thick rough nap. Longer naps will usually give a more rough finish and short ones smooth. There are a lot of…

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gpierce
Jul 01, 2008 3:00 pm
Lyn
Lyn
12 July 2008

Wattyl Internal Paint Colours - Photos

Wattyl Internal Paint Colours - Photos

Not wanting to rain on your parade, but what is the fascination with feature walls? That is one fad that I have never liked nor understood. :roll:

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Lyn
Jul 12, 2008 2:55 pm
Peter_OZ
Peter_OZ
22 July 2008

How to get the correct suede look

How to get the correct suede look

hello, cows foot is exactly how I did our curent home theatre toom and well conversed with it, I wanted adifferent look next time, so guess it must be the sponge effect…

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Peter_OZ
Jul 22, 2008 8:32 pm
DeeElle
DeeElle
22 July 2008

Retreat in Master Suite..

Retreat in Master Suite..
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

When we were designing our home DH practically begged me to have a separate make up area to store all my girly stuff. He had the builder put two powerpoints in my side…

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DeeElle
Jul 22, 2008 11:04 pm
DeeElle
haywgl
haywgl
3 August 2008

Feature walls that flow through the house

Feature walls that flow through the house

I didn't even think of a mirrored splashback, well done Bec this would look superb :)

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haywgl
Aug 03, 2008 9:44 am
haywgl
DeeElle
DeeElle
11 August 2008

Feature Walls

Feature Walls
1, 2

I love the wild fig ... gorgeous. No wonder DH wants to mount his rear speakers mid height ... perfect stubby holders :x :shock:. That man ! And he thought I wouldn't work…

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DeeElle
Aug 11, 2008 12:00 am
DeeElle
Paula
Paula
11 August 2008

WIR ideas

WIR ideas
1, 2

I think everyone seems to be overlooking the fact that every photo posted here of "walk in robes" are of rooms bigger than half a house! Who…

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Paula
Aug 11, 2008 8:02 pm
Paula
haywgl
haywgl
12 August 2008

To Door or Not to Door ??

To Door or Not to Door ??

Thanks again guys - I agree I think its a great compromise. Doors definatly to ensuite, cavity slider to DD's WIR to maximise space.

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haywgl
Aug 12, 2008 10:26 pm
haywgl
haywgl
haywgl
13 August 2008

Wattyl id vs Wattyl Washable Velvet

Wattyl id vs Wattyl Washable Velvet

Excellent thanks jo :)

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haywgl
Aug 13, 2008 5:41 pm
haywgl
gumboots
gumboots
17 August 2008

Storage ideas

Storage ideas
1 ... 4, 5, 6

What a fantastic thread! I'm not sure if this thread is dead and you aren't doing it anymore but Paula if you get time and feel inclined can you please look at…

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gumboots
Aug 17, 2008 8:26 pm

Sorry Donuts, think I've hi-jacked your thread slightly :wink: Here are two photos from other Cremorne blogs (hope they don't mind). I'm yet to find some pics showing the…

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House-To-Be
Aug 19, 2008 6:07 pm
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
19 August 2008

Bathroom accessories...

Bathroom accessories...
1, 2

Have you thought about making an arrangement up yourself? Then you can get exactly what you want? There are a few wholesalers in Melbourne that sell to the public and…

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PhoenixStar
Aug 19, 2008 6:20 pm
PhoenixStar
to_do_list
to_do_list
22 August 2008

Plastering...bogging secrets....please share!

Plastering...bogging secrets....please share!

Thanks for the tips will have…

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to_do_list
Aug 22, 2008 7:36 pm
to_do_list
Timbacare
Timbacare
22 August 2008

Choosing Paint Colours...Too Many Choices!!!

Choosing Paint Colours...Too Many Choices!!!

White ...OK which white??? Antique white usa Polar White White Opal Chalk USA etc etc hehehe sorry, couldn't resist. And here's something to cheer you up.…

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Timbacare
Aug 22, 2008 7:40 pm
Newbie8
Newbie8
27 August 2008

What paint brand?

What paint brand?
1, 2

Thanks! I'm gonna get the paint now.... :oops:

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Newbie8
Aug 27, 2008 2:14 pm
Paula
Paula
1 September 2008

An idea for left over floor tiles................

An idea for left over floor tiles................

Excellent idea for the alfresco....

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Paula
Sep 01, 2008 11:35 am
Paula
Mikaela_D
Mikaela_D
1 September 2008

painting tiles

painting tiles

I don't think it would look weird, it would just be more obvious they were painted and not natural tiles, but I don't see a problem with that.

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Mikaela_D
Sep 01, 2008 2:48 pm
Mikaela_D
acm2269
acm2269
2 September 2008

Recommended Painter Southeast Area (Melbourne)

Recommended Painter Southeast Area (Melbourne)

Hi! Can anyone recommend a good painter in Melbourne,particularly Southeast area. I plan to do featured walls after handover. I'd appreciate any help... :) cheers, Hannah

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acm2269
Sep 02, 2008 3:38 pm
acm2269
grace_slick
grace_slick
5 September 2008

Dulux Designer Silk anyone?

Dulux Designer Silk anyone?

My bathroom here is painted in the same paint as the rest of the apartment. A low sheen normal paint. Same colour and same exact appearance. The bathrooms in my new…

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grace_slick
Sep 05, 2008 9:53 pm
grace_slick
ausfatcat
ausfatcat
7 September 2008

Paint for ceiling????

Paint for ceiling????

FYI, didn't need the paint I brought to finish the job (maybe 200mls left over)

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ausfatcat
Sep 07, 2008 6:04 pm
suh
suh
8 September 2008

Flat or Low Sheen/Gloss?

Flat or Low Sheen/Gloss?

No idea, we have always been advised to use low sheen. Like you I don't like shiny walls and many years ago asked for flat only to be told it wasn't a good idea. I have…

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suh
Sep 08, 2008 9:26 pm
suh
Paula
Paula
18 September 2008

Painting over "suede effect" paint?

Painting over "suede effect" paint?

we painted over suede effects - it takes a lot of elbow grease to sand the texture off. depending on the colour that was there you may need a base coat.

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Paula
Sep 18, 2008 8:45 pm
Paula

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