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yellowdieselgolf
yellowdieselgolf
10 September 2009

What colour timber floor to suit a grey house?

What colour timber floor to suit a grey house?

Thanks for the ideas guys . . . I'm still no closer to making a decision! I went to 4 flooring shops today and I can't even get the shade right! I've looked at…

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yellowdieselgolf
Sep 10, 2009 11:43 pm
yellowdieselgolf
alpino
alpino
11 September 2009

Accubrush

Accubrush

We are about to paint the whole house , so I went on youtube to get some tips on painting and saw the demonstration of this roller called ''accubrush'' . It look amazing …

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alpino
Sep 11, 2009 12:39 pm
leeton
leeton
12 September 2009

Kitchen colour to compliment Wattyl Donkey

Kitchen colour to compliment Wattyl Donkey

We have Donkey in the lounge and 1/4 strength in kitchen and 1/2 strengh elswhere...maybe the other way around...but in all 3 shades of donkey, full, half, quarter.

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leeton
Sep 12, 2009 10:13 pm
kb46
kb46
13 September 2009

White base paint?

White base paint?

I find it hard to explain sometimes ,hopefully i've helped you've understand alittle better. And personally i love deep dark rich…

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kb46
Sep 13, 2009 7:52 am
digga123
digga123
14 September 2009

Moroka applier in Sydney

Moroka applier in Sydney

give this company a call......they were quite helpful when I spoke to them last year....they might be able to help :D

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digga123
Sep 14, 2009 12:57 pm
Perth-1st Timer
Perth-1st Timer
16 September 2009

Anyone used Dulux Tuft or Grand Piano?

Anyone used Dulux Tuft or Grand Piano?

I painted my first house in Dulux Grand Piano Half - every room except the Theatre which I used Grand Piano (FULL). Looked great and I am planning on using the same…

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Perth-1st Timer
Sep 16, 2009 6:45 pm
ash108
ash108
16 September 2009

Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?

Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?

We have picture rails throughout our house except for the kitchen and back room. We have just finished painting the whole house and we…

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ash108
Sep 17, 2009 12:13 am
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
17 September 2009

Custom made cornices anyone?

Custom made cornices anyone?

I think by your meausrements you need a bulkhead built. Look in your local paper for a builder. This is an easy job but I highly doubt less than $200. I dont think tradies…

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buildingwithhamra
Sep 18, 2009 12:42 am
newby126
newby126
22 September 2009

Colour changes for our exterior - opinions welcome!

Colour changes for our exterior - opinions welcome!

Hi kek The window frames are timber. Two colours would be ok. As it is now, the garage door is a slightly different green to the rest. We are going for more a neutral…

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newby126
Sep 22, 2009 10:30 pm
kb46
kb46
23 September 2009

Panel glide blinds

Panel glide blinds

Got it! And I never had to leave my chair LOL! Thanks, Kylie

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kb46
Sep 23, 2009 3:39 pm
lgale
lgale
25 September 2009

anyone know any good painters in perth

anyone know any good painters in perth

We used Pereira and Sons painting, they charged $4400 for a house slightly larger than yours (oil based sealer + 2 top coats in Solver Maxi Wash). They've actually got an…

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lgale
Sep 25, 2009 4:29 pm
girlfriday
girlfriday
29 September 2009

Reviving old outdoor furniture

Reviving old outdoor furniture

wow! looks great enjoy the summer in your "new" outdoor setting

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girlfriday
Sep 29, 2009 5:51 pm
vid
vid
2 October 2009

Which bar stools?

Which bar stools?

They are very strong and we have sat in them for quite a while and…

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vid
Oct 02, 2009 12:23 pm
vid
alpino
alpino
5 October 2009

Which paint shop ?

Which paint shop ?

Hi Borg, we painted our big living room yesterday. We Bought Haymes paint fro ceiling and walls in Eltham. Great paint , and guess what ? Cheaper than Dulux from…

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alpino
Oct 05, 2009 10:59 am
merryl
merryl
13 October 2009

White full gloss enamel...In or Out??

White full gloss enamel...In or Out??

I think it can be very elegant if it is beautifully and good made/ solved. You should definitely go for it if you want it :) I love it truly. It is a good and classy idea.

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merryl
Oct 13, 2009 12:24 am
JilaMint
JilaMint
16 October 2009

question for DIY painting pro's

question for DIY painting pro's

... and that dear friends is why you pay the pros for a pro finish! Awesome advice…

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JilaMint
Oct 16, 2009 11:54 am
loftgirl
loftgirl
21 October 2009

Experience with Ikea furnitures?

Experience with Ikea furnitures?

Thank you all for your replies. Appreciated all your feedback. Buildingwithharma: Thanks for the heads up, I'm looking at amart online catalogue now.

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loftgirl
Oct 21, 2009 5:49 pm
loftgirl
CarolineJ
CarolineJ
21 October 2009

Wanted: Photos of exterior house colours

Wanted: Photos of exterior house colours

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22582&hilit=surfmist+roof My house facade is on this thread, scroll down. We have white lustre window frames.

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CarolineJ
Oct 21, 2009 8:29 pm
miloolimm
miloolimm
27 October 2009

Which white to paint entire interior of house?

Which white to paint entire interior of house?

Have decided to go Vivid white throughout (and ceiling white for roof of course, also no tint to presumably same colour). Lostris, good to hear you went a stark white…

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miloolimm
Oct 27, 2009 6:25 pm
webzone
webzone
2 November 2009

Help, exterior colours

Help, exterior colours

I have duchess bricks right in front of me. They have a light apricot base with a little bit of red added. The first one looks similar to Duchess. The second one…

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webzone
Nov 02, 2009 12:05 am
swarvy
swarvy
9 November 2009

Painting skirting and doors

Painting skirting and doors

If they have been painted in an oil based paint or a gloss acrylic yes you will need to sand them. You wouldn't need…

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swarvy
Nov 09, 2009 12:10 am
Alexandruuss
Alexandruuss
10 November 2009

Desks for a kids room

Desks for a kids room

I think this one looks better but I can't find a nice white…

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Alexandruuss
Nov 10, 2009 1:03 am
*MrsG*
*MrsG*
10 November 2009

Carlisle Double Storey-ers - Show Me Your House (External)

Carlisle Double Storey-ers - Show Me Your House (External)

Yes, it's a hell of a problem S&P, I actually believe we're building around the 20th or so Thornleigh. It's very annoying. We can have a look at other people's Vogues and…

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*MrsG*
Nov 10, 2009 9:18 pm
Annietom
Annietom
11 November 2009

Kids' rooms....again

Kids' rooms....again

this is great colour choice kek, similar to my 2yo boys colours - really contemporary colours and style!

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Annietom
Nov 11, 2009 1:38 am
Annietom
swarvy
swarvy
11 November 2009

Skirting boards?

Skirting boards?

carpenter cuts and fits skirtings painter finishs them. They are painted after a carpenter has fitted them.

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swarvy
Nov 11, 2009 8:13 pm
House-To-Be
House-To-Be
17 November 2009

How cute is this?

How cute is this?

Thanks.....me too :D

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House-To-Be
Nov 17, 2009 5:01 pm
joles
joles
20 November 2009

HELP ! To paint cedar windows or not?? NEED ADVICE

HELP ! To paint cedar windows or not?? NEED ADVICE

If your house is Victorian in style, I'd paint them I think. Perhaps you could paint he ones on the facade so they tie in with the style, but not paint the others that are…

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joles
Nov 20, 2009 9:48 am
joles
Sharon
Sharon
21 November 2009

Repainting a stained timber bed and bedsides

Repainting a stained timber bed and bedsides

Hey Boul! I think the name of that product came to me this morning.. Dulux Prep Block..( I hope) :z:

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Sharon
Nov 21, 2009 9:13 am
teeny01
teeny01
23 November 2009

charcoal carpet, which white for walls?

charcoal carpet, which white for walls?

Thanks guys for all your input. We have finally decided to go with White on White. I've convinced the hubby and so now it's a go ahead. Thanks again.

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teeny01
Nov 23, 2009 10:06 am
jhonesandrew
jhonesandrew
25 November 2009

Paint on laminate?

Paint on laminate?

is a cheap and relatively easy way to give you "new" surfaces! Feel free to visit this…

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jhonesandrew
Nov 25, 2009 12:25 am
MagicJ
MagicJ
4 December 2009

Animal Wall Decals...suggestions?

Animal Wall Decals...suggestions?

Thanks Alexandruuss, theres some nice ones on that site. Where did you get yours from Magic? I've seen those ones on a few sites but the prices…

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MagicJ
Dec 04, 2009 5:06 pm
MagicJ
lisanne
lisanne
6 December 2009

Paint cracking on cornices

Paint cracking on cornices

Is it where tww cornices join? If so that's just the movement in the house

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lisanne
Dec 06, 2009 11:56 am
fairy blue
fairy blue
8 December 2009

Desk Space

Desk Space

We are very fortunate to have a study in our new place. We have had it all decked out so that it can be…

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fairy blue
Dec 08, 2009 4:51 pm
fairy blue
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Funfun
Dec 09, 2009 10:24 am
kexkez
kexkez
11 December 2009

Stove Top kettle inspiration

Stove Top kettle inspiration

Thanks fairy blue. I have to admit ours gets used for visitors and to boil water for the occasional thing. For single cup hot drinks heating water in the microwave is…

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kexkez
Dec 11, 2009 7:02 am
kexkez
Juzzo
Juzzo
13 December 2009

laminate to match paint colour

laminate to match paint colour

thanks kek an net for your info, hadn't thought of the linear but will have a look. thanks again juzzo

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Juzzo
Dec 13, 2009 9:45 am
Michelle
Michelle
14 December 2009

Exterior paint on Victoria terrace - please help!

Exterior paint on Victoria terrace - please help!

Any colour questions needing to get answers - need to go into my forum. :) I get to busy to look around the rest of the forum, so if they are not in my forum you miss…

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Michelle
Dec 14, 2009 7:16 am
Michelle
rosypaige
rosypaige
17 December 2009

Wattyl English Castle - Did anyone actually use it?

Wattyl English Castle - Did anyone actually use it?

I remember a few people were going to get sample pots of English Castle. Did anyone use it and if so can you post a photo please. I am still in two (three, four…

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rosypaige
Dec 17, 2009 1:22 pm
swarvy
swarvy
21 December 2009

Advice re painting window frames

Advice re painting window frames

the chemists at dulux are........still working on it. gettng there though !

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swarvy
Dec 21, 2009 8:41 pm
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to_do_list
Dec 22, 2009 2:50 pm
to_do_list
pastorcolar
pastorcolar
24 December 2009

re interior colour

re interior colour

I think dark blue and white color combination is a best. Use it combination of color.

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pastorcolar
Dec 24, 2009 8:43 pm
Inspired
Inspired
28 December 2009

Jarrah bush poles - what to paint/vanish/stain them with?

Jarrah bush poles - what to paint/vanish/stain them with?

Hi Everyone I'm hoping someone might be able to help me - we are currently building and have just had our bushpoles put in (they are Jarrah) And am wondering what do we…

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Inspired
Dec 28, 2009 6:01 pm
billdsl
billdsl
10 January 2010

Can you paint a garage door?

Can you paint a garage door?

thanks southies, i googled for about an hour and didnt find that thread, good find

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billdsl
Jan 10, 2010 10:33 am
billdsl
gweluphome
gweluphome
11 January 2010

ok

ok

not needed

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gweluphome
Jan 11, 2010 8:00 pm
C&D
C&D
19 January 2010

Where can I buy a modern coverlet/comforter

Where can I buy a modern coverlet/comforter

This is not buy related, but if you do buy one. we are mobile mechanics located on the gold coast. We will check it out for free if you like. or if you have any…

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C&D
Jan 19, 2010 8:17 am
Michelle
Michelle
26 January 2010

Main bedroom feature wall.

Main bedroom feature wall.
1, 2

Katie….if you can’t load the pics…..email them to me; I’ll do it for you. viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1272 michelle@denovoconcepts.com

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Michelle
Jan 26, 2010 10:43 am
Michelle
gumboots
gumboots
20 January 2010

Anyone use boral brown terrain bricks....

Anyone use boral brown terrain bricks....

Whatever the standard (read:free!) one is - I…

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gumboots
Jan 20, 2010 10:27 pm
whitehouse
whitehouse
22 January 2010

External Colour Scheme 2009

External Colour Scheme 2009

Hi Ms Builder that sounds awesome and exactly what I am on about. We are on the NSW South Coast and I am renovating our fibro holiday house (extending and cladding…

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whitehouse
Jan 22, 2010 2:40 pm
Jazzie
Jazzie
26 January 2010

Any suggestions for external paint - federation style home?

Any suggestions for external paint - federation style home?

Hi Nat :D I live in Williamstown - rebuilding most of our home ::hyst:: I'm not sure of the trim for the Hogs Bristle yet - thinking about a 'nearly' white colour as I would…

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Jazzie
Jan 26, 2010 9:20 pm
Jazzie
Hammerhead
Hammerhead
2 February 2010

What colour goes well with Antique White USA walls?

What colour goes well with Antique White USA walls?

We have done Antique White walls, & will prob do same but 1/2 tint for skirtings & architraves.

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Hammerhead
Feb 02, 2010 7:18 pm
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