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Michelle
Michelle
1 February 2012

Hog Bristle

Hog Bristle

I don't see pink in it. No chance it will throw pink while it's near the Summer Oak, the planks will throw the brown up on the wall. :wink: We are moving our Karndean…

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Michelle
Feb 01, 2012 5:40 am
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
23 January 2012

Please help with choosing colours to go with Dune roof !!!

Please help with choosing colours to go with Dune roof !!!

See how you go, sometimes it's just a matter of getting used to a new colour.

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Michelle
Jan 23, 2012 5:35 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
23 January 2012

Paint and Carpet Colours - Need Help

Paint and Carpet Colours - Need Help

If you have a lot of windows in the down stairs area I see no reason to have ¼ Tendril. If it is a dark space then only use the ¼ down stairs, the strengths will look…

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Michelle
Jan 23, 2012 5:31 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
12 January 2012

External colour combination Help!

External colour combination Help!

Once you have re sized your photos to 600 pixels host it through Image Shack by putting in the Direct Link with these....... in…

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Michelle
Jan 12, 2012 6:02 pm
Michelle
ozsupra
ozsupra
11 January 2012

Spray Paint or roller

Spray Paint or roller
1, 2

I too bought a Wagner WallPerfect Spray Gun Wand W985E and I am very pleased with the results. I did the entire ceiling in a 3 BR house in about 2 hrs and used about 1/2…

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ozsupra
Jan 11, 2012 5:46 pm
Michelle
Michelle
7 January 2012

Door colour with this combination - exterior weatherboard

Door colour with this combination - exterior weatherboard

If your working with federation colours, red is best. :D

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Michelle
Jan 07, 2012 5:22 am
Michelle
Debra50
Debra50
4 January 2012

Working with DULUX textured paint

Working with DULUX textured paint

Well it turned out awfully!!!! It looks terrible! The colour is wrong and the texture was horrid. I should have bought fine texture, not full…

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Debra50
Jan 04, 2012 6:40 am
pattycake4
pattycake4
27 December 2011

Traditional Colour Scheme

Traditional Colour Scheme

l don't have any pic of my old house where l had darker skirts etc looked very imo.l had a large house so it didn't shrink the rooms.

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pattycake4
Dec 27, 2011 9:24 am
* jas *
* jas *
26 December 2011

Internal Door Colour

Internal Door Colour

I paid a large sum to have all my doors painted white as I prefer them to be light etc but looking at yours it looks quite nice. As pp said I would wait till they are all…

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* jas *
Dec 26, 2011 8:15 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
22 December 2011

Panel colour help - ice white below, dune above.....

Panel colour help - ice white below, dune above.....

My concern was that you will have too many colours. Dune, Surfmist, Bricks and Stack stone. If you add another colour then you will have 5…

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theanonyuser
Dec 22, 2011 9:21 pm
Taniyah
Taniyah
8 December 2011

Paint Colours

Paint Colours

We're nearly finished our bathroom reno and would love help picking a paint colour. Although it's our main bathroom, it's quite tiny. We've chosen porcelain tiles in white…

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Taniyah
Dec 08, 2011 10:17 pm
jassy
jassy
8 December 2011

Furniture Colour

Furniture Colour

I'd go for a honey colour timber with those hues.

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jassy
Dec 08, 2011 8:38 pm
Michelle
Michelle
8 December 2011

Easy to clean Paint Finishes

Easy to clean Paint Finishes

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4869 Here's a thread I started, happy reading it gets a bit funny. :wink:

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Michelle
Dec 08, 2011 7:33 pm
Michelle
ECOECO
ECOECO
8 December 2011

Help please Why is my light pink paint look purple ??

Help please Why is my light pink paint look purple ??

Perhaps you have a cool (blue) fluoro light in your "purple" room... Ed

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ECOECO
Dec 08, 2011 6:11 am
ECOECO
Arianba
Arianba
2 December 2011

ceramic based finishes advantage?

ceramic based finishes advantage?

Hi all, As looking for some tips, I got to know about "Ceramic" fortified finishes. I've heard that their quality is better than others. Could someone please tell me…

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Arianba
Dec 02, 2011 10:10 pm
Michelle
Michelle
2 December 2011

Gloss, Semi-gloss, Low Sheen???

Gloss, Semi-gloss, Low Sheen???

Can someone please tell me what is the best type of paint to use for their external / internal painting? I am planning to use Dulux. I need…

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Michelle
Dec 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
1 December 2011

Feature Wall in Living Room?

Feature Wall in Living Room?

Warm Neutral is a nice colour! :D

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Michelle
Dec 01, 2011 7:32 pm
Michelle
Casa2
Casa2
28 November 2011

Lexicon Half & Quarter - Discontinued

Lexicon Half & Quarter - Discontinued

Not a big difference between Lexicon half and full. I have full on my walls, but when I looked at half I could hardly tell the difference. Lovely colour Lexicon.

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Casa2
Nov 28, 2011 7:35 pm
catjim
catjim
26 November 2011

HELP!! Sandy Day Full or Half with Paperbark Facia / Jasper?

HELP!! Sandy Day Full or Half with Paperbark Facia / Jasper?

We've got Woodland Grey gutters and Paperbark fascia, downpipes and windows. We went with Paperbark again for the eaves and trim. All just blends in together. Another option?

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catjim
Nov 26, 2011 8:31 am
mqtutor
mqtutor
23 November 2011

External colours - surfmist roof and fawn brick

External colours - surfmist roof and fawn brick

That is our brick, austral access fawn and we are wanting a…

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mqtutor
Nov 23, 2011 8:39 pm
quick_silver
quick_silver
21 November 2011

Metallic Paint - Exterior

Metallic Paint - Exterior

I'd love to see pics of this once your done! We are thinking of the same on our place. Let us know how it all went.

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quick_silver
Nov 21, 2011 9:12 pm
technomaximus
technomaximus
17 November 2011

HELP...Door /trim colours for 70's era boxy units

HELP...Door /trim colours for 70's era boxy units

Thanks for your thoughts, especially about the school doors.... I guess we just want a modern natural colour that is not too brown and isn't too yellow or green. Dark is…

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technomaximus
Nov 17, 2011 9:36 pm
technomaximus
sleven
sleven
16 November 2011

2 Pak painters - furniture restoring Melbourne

2 Pak painters - furniture restoring Melbourne

Hi Guys, Not sure of anyone can help. I have purchased a couple of old pieces of furniture off eBay. I am wanting to match the finish to my new furniture which is a 2…

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sleven
Nov 16, 2011 8:34 pm
sleven
polarbear66
polarbear66
16 November 2011

Kids Bedrooms - Feature Wall Colour?

Kids Bedrooms - Feature Wall Colour?

So Sienna, which purple colour from the Dulux charts would you pick? Purple was my preference too as it seems more girly!

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polarbear66
Nov 16, 2011 1:18 pm
polarbear66
polarbear66
16 November 2011

Eaves Paint Colour?

Eaves Paint Colour?

Thanks everyone. I think I've settled on Sago Quarter with Paperbark fascia and Jasper gutter. Do you thin that looks too much?

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polarbear66
Nov 16, 2011 12:47 pm
sienna81
sienna81
16 November 2011

Cutting-in. Once or twice?

Cutting-in. Once or twice?

I painted a house in the U.S. where they have flat eggshell/ satin/ semi gloss/ Gloss as your paint option for everything. I was talked into the semi-gloss for my living…

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sienna81
Nov 16, 2011 12:45 pm
sienna81
sienna81
16 November 2011

Grey and White Exterior Colour Scheme

Grey and White Exterior Colour Scheme

we used monument grey for our front fence and loved it- it did have a little bit of a dark blue hue in some lights

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sienna81
Nov 16, 2011 8:10 am
sienna81
sienna81
16 November 2011

Exterior colours - cream and beige overload

Exterior colours - cream and beige overload

what about a green in there? There is a lovely new home near us that just painted a stiking apple green door and trims and added some green deck chairs to the mix - took a…

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sienna81
Nov 16, 2011 8:03 am
travelbug
travelbug
14 November 2011

Painting with oil over water based

Painting with oil over water based

application methods vary with different brands and products There are water based paints that (after applying primer) can be applied to…

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travelbug
Nov 14, 2011 6:23 am
selina2106
selina2106
8 November 2011

Painters! Staining advice please

Painters! Staining advice please

Thank you that's great advice :) I'm going to try and speak them tomorrow than if necessary ill call wattyl. They seem like really nice blokes so I'm sure they'll tell me…

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selina2106
Nov 08, 2011 10:06 pm
jimhome
jimhome
7 November 2011

Powdercoat colour match

Powdercoat colour match

Did enquire, and there was a minimum order of powder (something like 80kg, at hefty cost!). For the record, dulux powderkote pottery was the closest likeness. In the…

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jimhome
Nov 07, 2011 4:12 pm
Mrs P
Mrs P
4 November 2011

Render blueboard or something else?

Render blueboard or something else?

Michelle the plan is to paint the front of the left room and its wall that runs down the entry in a feature colour.

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Mrs P
Nov 04, 2011 8:00 am
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Michelle
Nov 02, 2011 8:08 pm
Michelle
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
1 November 2011

Dulux Mycolour Doesn't work!

Dulux Mycolour Doesn't work!

Its working now...

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theanonyuser
Nov 01, 2011 9:01 am
gogo65
gogo65
27 October 2011

Exterior colour help

Exterior colour help

Try Bristol "Mortar" I have just had it painted and have Dune fascias with surfmist gutters and roof. It throws both grey and brown…

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gogo65
Oct 27, 2011 9:30 pm
gogo65
mistie
mistie
26 October 2011

Need Help with our paint colours walls ceiling !!

Need Help with our paint colours walls ceiling !!

Thanks . I think I will have to get some sample pots. Another colour I was thinking of was "white Duck", which is really popular. But Grand Piano 1/2 sounds good . The…

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mistie
Oct 26, 2011 2:46 pm
McKinnon
McKinnon
24 October 2011

TRADEX taubmanns

TRADEX taubmanns

Well if you have not lived in a house with it you would not know. I have and I hate it. It feels chalky to run your hands over.. It not the ceilings I tried to wash but the walls.

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McKinnon
Oct 24, 2011 8:08 pm
Upnorth
Upnorth
22 October 2011

Hog Bristile to yellow

Hog Bristile to yellow

We don't have any chocolate flooring but we've done our place in White Duck and are very happy with it. Our floors should hopefully be done by the end of the week coming…

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Upnorth
Oct 22, 2011 8:01 pm
jagvale
jagvale
22 October 2011

Another newbie in need of some external colour guidance!!

Another newbie in need of some external colour guidance!!

Thankyou, i feel better about the colours now. Was thinking of planting out the garden with dwarf magnolias so i think that'll soften it up a bit. I really appreciate…

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jagvale
Oct 22, 2011 8:05 am
Pauline
Pauline
17 October 2011

Light warm beige?

Light warm beige?

Maybe take a look at Dulux "Buff It". We have it half strength throughout, but if I could do it over I'd go full strength as it's too light in large areas. Quite a neutral…

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Pauline
Oct 17, 2011 5:06 pm
polarbear66
polarbear66
12 October 2011

Jasper or Paperbark?

Jasper or Paperbark?

Have you tried the Colorbond website colour selection pages? Just pick a house that looks your style. I think Jasper is a bit darker than mid…

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polarbear66
Oct 12, 2011 10:51 am
scotthas
scotthas
10 October 2011

Paint chipping really easy?

Paint chipping really easy?

Hey Rizzo Not sure about the tiny hairline cracks, but its not so uncommon with set plaster work....so many variables that can cause these cracks. No big deal to…

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scotthas
Oct 10, 2011 9:28 pm
chrisk
chrisk
10 October 2011

Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.

Austral Elements Graphite Bricks - help choosing colours.

Hi all, Just looking for some advice on whether woodland grey would work ok with Austral Elements Graphite Bricks? We have so far chosen the following Bricks - Austral…

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chrisk
Oct 10, 2011 11:35 am
deb17
deb17
8 October 2011

Upgrade to Dulux wash & wear?

Upgrade to Dulux wash & wear?

That sounds allot, give the painter the extra money to buy the Dulux wash and wear. You will be able to see what paint he has purchased when you visit the site, on the…

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deb17
Oct 08, 2011 11:47 am
Michelle
Michelle
7 October 2011

WHITE, OFF WHITE ?? HELP..........

WHITE, OFF WHITE ?? HELP..........

Get sample pots :wink:

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Michelle
Oct 07, 2011 4:01 am
Michelle
Southies
Southies
5 October 2011

Exterior Colour Scheme Photographs

Exterior Colour Scheme Photographs

Hi I think that is more profitable way to expand photography business.

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Southies
Oct 05, 2011 6:33 pm
Southies
pondsdream
pondsdream
5 October 2011

What are some great online homewares stores?

What are some great online homewares stores?

I love Oasis Homewares, so much so that I have just become a consultant!

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pondsdream
Oct 05, 2011 11:47 am
d@n
d@n
3 October 2011

External Colour Scheme - Help!

External Colour Scheme - Help!

Do you have a picture or elevations of your facade?

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d@n
Oct 03, 2011 9:22 pm
Trish
Trish
2 October 2011

IM DESPERATE PLEASE HELP

IM DESPERATE PLEASE HELP

We have used Fair Bianca on our ceiling & ornate cornice (with haymes…

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Trish
Oct 02, 2011 12:33 pm
Trish

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