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rosypaige
rosypaige
4 February 2010

Desk Accesories

Desk Accesories

Thanks Southies

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rosypaige
Feb 04, 2010 8:20 pm
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
7 February 2010

Opinion needed. Is this "hot" or "over the top"?

Opinion needed. Is this "hot" or "over the top"?

PP mentioned they'd seen similar in Brescia furniture. If that's you're style then go for it. For people who love Brescia furniture then it may be hot. To me it's just…

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mrssnowden
Feb 07, 2010 4:49 pm
mrssnowden
mrssnowden
8 February 2010

Help with wall prep please?

Help with wall prep please?

I need help with choosing a multi purpose prep coat. Or perhaps you have similar walls to mine and have used something else that worked fabulously, was incredibly easy,…

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mrssnowden
Feb 08, 2010 1:34 am
little buddy
little buddy
9 February 2010

Dulux Once paint

Dulux Once paint

i had one of the dulux colour consultants suggest not to use Once. But they didn't say why. i can only assume they had my best interests in mind.

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little buddy
Feb 09, 2010 8:55 pm
Vundaful!
Vundaful!
11 February 2010

How would you know what render colour to use? NEED HELP!

How would you know what render colour to use? NEED HELP!

My pleasure! Glad we could help, and good choice on those colours. First time builders helping first time builders :lol: One more thing sorted hey!

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Vundaful!
Feb 11, 2010 10:03 am
Vundaful!
EKT
EKT
11 February 2010

Unleashing my inner girly-girl

Unleashing my inner girly-girl

There are so many talented people on this forum. Makes me think I need to take up a hobby.. now if only I was good at something... The pictures look fantasic

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EKT
Feb 11, 2010 2:32 pm
wizard
wizard
12 February 2010

painting whole house tips?

painting whole house tips?

Cloudy Ammonia isn't available in many places, just ring around you local paint and hardware stores. If anyone in near the Preston are in Melbourne, www.paintzone.com.au sell it

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wizard
Feb 12, 2010 7:20 am
wizard
poetic_slave
poetic_slave
12 February 2010

Stackstone or render...need your opinion on our portico pls

Stackstone or render...need your opinion on our portico pls

Thanks all, based on your recommendations we've decided to go with the render using Colourbond Woodland Grey for the portico and Solvers Lundy Grey for our main render up…

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poetic_slave
Feb 12, 2010 10:25 am
poetic_slave
CarolineJ
CarolineJ
12 February 2010

Website for childrens prints/artwork

Website for childrens prints/artwork

I used someone I found on Ebay, and she did a custom painting for my daughter's room to match her bedlinen. It was an awesome job, and I was thrilled with the price. PM…

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CarolineJ
Feb 12, 2010 11:25 am
Southies
Southies
13 February 2010

DAMAGED ARTWORK - HOW TO REPAIR

DAMAGED ARTWORK - HOW TO REPAIR

I'll check it out :D

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Southies
Feb 13, 2010 9:14 pm
Southies
silvana7
silvana7
20 February 2010

painters

painters

hi everyone, just wanting to know if anyone knows of any reasonably priced painters in melbourne (preferably in the western suburbs)? any suggestions will be most…

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silvana7
Feb 20, 2010 3:45 pm
Vidaeus
Vidaeus
21 February 2010

Interior & Exterior Colour Combo Help

Interior & Exterior Colour Combo Help

This thread has exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for pointing me in the…

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Vidaeus
Feb 21, 2010 3:28 pm
swarvy
swarvy
24 February 2010

Which order ?

Which order ?

if the floor is in need of protecting, use builders plastic (the big black rolls) is quite cheap and you roll it out over the floor, doesnt tear easily etc drop sheets by…

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swarvy
Feb 24, 2010 2:29 pm
VintageModern
VintageModern
25 February 2010

Painting your front door / frame

Painting your front door / frame

Thanks for that! It's funny the random things you never think about until they're relevant to you... I've been checkiong out every door I walk past to try and see what…

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VintageModern
Feb 25, 2010 8:57 pm
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Imber
Mar 04, 2010 4:33 pm
Southies
Southies
5 March 2010

POP ART

POP ART

Found this online..........thought I'd pass this on. Prices appear on the website. Pop art from your own pics : …

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Southies
Mar 05, 2010 2:59 pm
Southies
Ms Builder
Ms Builder
12 March 2010

Dulux Gray - Taupe exterior weaterboard colour suggestions

Dulux Gray - Taupe exterior weaterboard colour suggestions

Dont know if anything has been picked yet b ut we had a last minute change of mind and went with Dulux Malay Grey... I think the grey has had two coats, but it may have…

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Ms Builder
Mar 12, 2010 4:05 pm
PeterH
PeterH
15 March 2010

What colour facias??

What colour facias??

Thanks for your ideas everyone :) I think we'll just do it white to start with, and then if that's no good we can experiment with different colours. It needs a white…

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PeterH
Mar 15, 2010 12:07 pm
kid81
kid81
17 March 2010

Any recommendation?

Any recommendation?

Solver Maxi range. Odourless and chemical free tints. Go with a three coat application though even though they say it can be done in 2.

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kid81
Mar 17, 2010 10:46 am
Nightshade
Nightshade
20 March 2010

Blinds options for a 3.1m high window

Blinds options for a 3.1m high window

I have a similar window. I'm getting a roller blind...not sure how it'll go but will know in 3 weeks when they come and install it

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Nightshade
Mar 20, 2010 8:22 am
take2
take2
28 March 2010

Websites for decorating inspiration

Websites for decorating inspiration

Have a look at the trends idea website, has heaps of photos from the trend magazine, plus in some cases it will tell you what products have been used.

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take2
Mar 28, 2010 5:17 pm
take2

hi ikon interiors just a quick query, when advising cl;ients on colour of blinds.....what are your suggestions?do you match the paint in hte room…

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IkonInteriors
Mar 28, 2010 11:43 pm
IkonInteriors
lisanne
lisanne
31 March 2010

Q. How do you make your tea taste better?

Q. How do you make your tea taste better?

At work I have loose leaf green tea (sencha) with a hint of peppermint in it - very nice! I've got really nice glass tea cup which has it's own internal strainer type…

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lisanne
Mar 31, 2010 8:40 am
karry327
karry327
1 April 2010

Facade help please! (sorry, another one!)

Facade help please! (sorry, another one!)

I tend to prefer the guttering and fascia's to be different colours. So I'd match the fascia's to the windows. It tends to tie all the colours in nicely from what I've…

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karry327
Apr 01, 2010 12:54 pm
karry327
penny73
penny73
2 April 2010

Need a rug for under my dining room table. PICS

Need a rug for under my dining room table. PICS

Thanks everyone In the end I wanted a square rug which was nigh on impossible to find. I went and found a good quality plush remainder piece in a non - offensive beige…

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penny73
Apr 02, 2010 10:43 am
karry327
karry327
2 April 2010

Help with Taubman whites please

Help with Taubman whites please

Thanks for the last post, I didn't even consider that. Awesome idea.

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karry327
Apr 02, 2010 5:10 pm
karry327
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themax
Apr 03, 2010 9:21 am
themax
MagicJ
MagicJ
5 April 2010

My birthday present from DH

My birthday present from DH

Hi ladyhawk, Here is the link. http://www.ezibuy.com.au//Gift/Gifts_fo ... 52027.shtm I buy from these guys a lot and their stuff is always well-packaged and arrives…

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MagicJ
Apr 05, 2010 7:54 pm
MagicJ
robbo3
robbo3
6 April 2010

What colour eaves please :)

What colour eaves please :)

Thanks Michelle. :D My hubbie thinks Surfmist is the way to go but I have convinced him that doing an undercoat in white and seeing how looks will be a good idea.…

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robbo3
Apr 06, 2010 10:20 am
GregC
GregC
6 April 2010

Painting - Number of coats

Painting - Number of coats

Thanks for your advice. I did go ahead and give it a white undercoat and then just 1 coat of cream over that. I was prepared to get more paint for the 2nd coat but it…

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GregC
Apr 06, 2010 3:05 pm
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
6 April 2010

Decorating PRoducts Website

Decorating PRoducts Website

LOL...cute stuff indeed!!! Don't you just hate how they get you with the postage!!! Just buy more stuff and hopefully it wont matter how much the postage is... ::wink:: ::: :::

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PhoenixStar
Apr 06, 2010 7:06 pm
PhoenixStar
swarvy
swarvy
10 April 2010

HELP - Is this expensive for interior painting?

HELP - Is this expensive for interior painting?

should cost you about 5 grand be weary of the cheaper quotes and check the scope of works and spec of more expensive quotes, don't right anyone off go by the scope of…

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swarvy
Apr 10, 2010 5:59 am
aLLaNNa1
aLLaNNa1
12 April 2010

Solver paints

Solver paints

Does anyone have picture of their house external wall in Solver White Cliffs? I'm wondering how it would look like against the c/bond Jasper roof and Solver Mahogany front door...?

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aLLaNNa1
Apr 12, 2010 5:55 pm
Stormy
Stormy
13 April 2010

White wooden shutters for windows

White wooden shutters for windows

Hi JaseTash, Are you referring to outside window shutters, or internal plantation shutters? There are many threads on plantation shutters in the 'Windows and Doors' forum…

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Stormy
Apr 13, 2010 1:16 pm
Stormy
kerrin62
kerrin62
14 April 2010

painting over varnish

painting over varnish

Thank you for your advice. It is very much appreciated. I will get to work straight away. :D

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kerrin62
Apr 14, 2010 11:36 am
kerrin62
Perth Builder
Perth Builder
19 April 2010

websites for inspiration?

websites for inspiration?

Try this Blog http://www.newhouseofart.com/home-house/living-room

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Perth Builder
Apr 19, 2010 3:40 pm
Glitter
Glitter
20 April 2010

Liquid Surface Creations

Liquid Surface Creations

Just wondering if anyone has used this product - http://www.liquidsurfacecreations.com.au/ They say it can be used for almost any application, floors, bathrooms,…

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Glitter
Apr 20, 2010 12:00 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
22 April 2010

Window Coverings for Bathrooms and Laundry

Window Coverings for Bathrooms and Laundry

We have chosen to go with translucent glass for the bathroom and toilet…

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Deemaree
Apr 22, 2010 11:10 pm
Deemaree
Dollar
Dollar
25 April 2010

Too many whites!

Too many whites!
1, 2

We have antique white throughout the entire house. I love it. It does look very white though.

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Dollar
Apr 25, 2010 10:27 pm

I LOVE my woodwick candles. It only needs to burn for a short time, and its not an over powering smell. :D

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Michelle
May 05, 2010 6:11 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
6 May 2010

Dulux River Rock

Dulux River Rock

Just found your post…..its shame those instructions…

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Michelle
May 06, 2010 6:23 pm
Michelle
mel_mox
mel_mox
8 May 2010

Gardening tips

Gardening tips

Ok guys I will take some pics tomorrow & post ::smile:: thks

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mel_mox
May 09, 2010 12:56 am
fairy blue
fairy blue
9 May 2010

lead based paint ?

lead based paint ?

We had our former home painted for sale. The painter just used this product: http://www.floodaustralia.net/products/esp.htm He didn't sand the gloss trims at all. If…

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fairy blue
May 09, 2010 6:58 pm
fairy blue
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d@n
May 13, 2010 1:41 pm
xquisite
xquisite
13 May 2010

Advice on internal paint color

Advice on internal paint color

Hi Iplau, Natural white is a great choice for a white. Most commonly the internal doors will be painted to match the architraves & skirtings, so in your case they would be…

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xquisite
May 13, 2010 8:57 pm
kiwichick
kiwichick
14 May 2010

Please help me choose modern colours for my facade

Please help me choose modern colours for my facade

Gorgeous house, I would have been tempted to keep the red in the paintcan, maybe bring it in with your trees/ vegetation. I think the wood repeated on the red areas would…

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kiwichick
May 14, 2010 2:06 am
kiwichick
kiwichick
14 May 2010

Please help with this House Exterior... Paint / Stain?

Please help with this House Exterior... Paint / Stain?

You have a very simular house to one in a home makeover in House Beautifull magazine. Its an american ranch house done in a mocha /tan paint that looks really nice. If you…

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kiwichick
May 14, 2010 2:19 am
Southies
Southies
15 May 2010

Shadow Box Wall Decor

Shadow Box Wall Decor
1 ... 4, 5, 6

OK will pop out there on monday & see what they're like. Thanks kyton. :D

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Southies
May 15, 2010 7:56 pm
Southies
kek
kek
20 May 2010

Colours to complement New England Oak flooring?

Colours to complement New England Oak flooring?

Is it similar to Tassie Oak? That has a pink tinge... We have Tas Oak (pretend) floorboards and I barely gave it a thought when selecting colours. We've gone for dark…

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kek
May 20, 2010 8:13 pm
kek
Moogles
Moogles
21 May 2010

Horizontal Dune colorbond cladding - Vertical ?? Cladding

Horizontal Dune colorbond cladding - Vertical ?? Cladding

Oooh the Axon does look nice, stunning in fact! I honestly (IMO) think the Axon would look good either horizontally or vertically - it would definitely add interest! With…

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Moogles
May 21, 2010 7:59 pm

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