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Michelle
Michelle
16 October 2008

please help...seeking advice on Quantum Quartz, Essastone

please help...seeking advice on Quantum Quartz, Essastone

The quality is just as good as the rest of them, if I thought it was poor, I wouldn’t recommend it to my clients! Or…have it myself. :wink:

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Michelle
Oct 16, 2008 12:44 pm
Michelle
Ancient Mariner
Ancient Mariner
16 October 2008

Freestanding cooker advice

Freestanding cooker advice
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FWIW, we recently put a SMEG 900mm freestanding stove in our new house. Because of some building issues we've moved it in and out of the space at least 20 times in the…

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Ancient Mariner
Oct 16, 2008 12:52 pm
joles
joles
17 October 2008

Designing your kitchen

Designing your kitchen

How good is that?? Thanks Southies. :D I'm going to be on there all day! :shock: Jo :D

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joles
Oct 17, 2008 11:09 am
joles
She&He+3+3
She&He+3+3
18 October 2008

Cabinetmakers, thoughts on kitchen quotation please?

Cabinetmakers, thoughts on kitchen quotation please?

Hi Paula, Builder had allowed for a tiled splashback & under T-bar. We are yet to follow up the credit for that with them (the builder) as we are presuming that the…

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She&He+3+3
Oct 18, 2008 4:45 pm
She&He+3+3
sp_au
sp_au
19 October 2008

Question regarding 3 hanging lights over breakfast counters

Question regarding 3 hanging lights over breakfast counters

Thanks guys for sharing information. BYW we are building u shaped kitchen and the lights will go the breakfast counter. cheers onceagain thanks :D - sp_au

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sp_au
Oct 19, 2008 9:44 am
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
19 October 2008

Replacing kitchen - Design complete - appreciate opinions!!

Replacing kitchen - Design complete - appreciate opinions!!

Kitchen looks great... I have a bin under the sink that comes out with the door and i dont have any trouble with it. Except when husband doesnt empty it. :D

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MaleenaH
Oct 19, 2008 2:31 pm
MaleenaH
to_do_list
to_do_list
19 October 2008

Indoor compost

Indoor compost

Agreed great survey...although DW…

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to_do_list
Oct 19, 2008 7:22 pm
to_do_list
BuildingACT
BuildingACT
19 October 2008

Solid timber kitchen cabinets with plywood carcasses?

Solid timber kitchen cabinets with plywood carcasses?

Thanks again Earl. We're going for flat panel, wenge for the island cabinetry - so pretty dark! The tall kitchen cabinetry will be something lighter in 2pac poly (satin…

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BuildingACT
Oct 19, 2008 10:36 pm
whatdo
whatdo
20 October 2008

Ceramic cooktops - do they scratch?

Ceramic cooktops - do they scratch?

I don't have one but my girlfriend's parents had one years ago. They scratched it few times, I think they used the wrong cleaner or something.

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whatdo
Oct 20, 2008 5:13 pm

Found these pictures of wine racks taken in various display…

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sdabel
Oct 20, 2008 11:59 pm
sdabel
Lyn
Lyn
21 October 2008

BENCHTOP TESTING ON BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

BENCHTOP TESTING ON BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
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We have dark vinyl wrap doors and benchtop in one of our bathrooms that had some sort of bleaching marks from a glue or something that one of the tradies had on his hands.…

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Lyn
Oct 21, 2008 11:48 am
Strumer
Strumer
21 October 2008

Kitchens by Zod

Kitchens by Zod

Yay Zod. KNEEL BEFORE ZOD! Zod would make my job a lot easier sometimes... Earl.

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Strumer
Oct 21, 2008 2:49 pm
Strumer
ed.
ed.
21 October 2008

help please...changing kitchen cupboard doors / hinges

help please...changing kitchen cupboard doors / hinges

Hi Satz, I've just done what you have... replaced the cupboard doors. You should be able to specify from who you order the doors from to drill hettich/blum etc hinge…

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ed.
Oct 21, 2008 4:17 pm
Paula
Paula
22 October 2008

Kitchen Handles help needed on length.......

Kitchen Handles help needed on length.......
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Where is the pic of the handles - I need my fix of pics :D :wink:

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Paula
Oct 22, 2008 7:21 am
Paula
gpierce
gpierce
23 October 2008

Asbestos Splashbacks

Asbestos Splashbacks

Hi Joles. In NSW it is not illegal to remove yourself, not sure about other states. Special K, The best way to remove it is to get a breathing mask with organic…

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gpierce
Oct 23, 2008 8:37 am
kyton
kyton
24 October 2008

Ilve cooktop... is this a good price?

Ilve cooktop... is this a good price?
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Jo, I have one of those Falcon cookers - but mine is the ceramic top. Unfortunately it is sitting in the storage shed waiting for the house to be built - but I can tell…

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kyton
Oct 24, 2008 9:13 am
kyton

what do you want the splashback made of? glass, tiles, stainless steel? with the handles I would get brushed stainless. If vacuum sealed doors is the same as vinyl…

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MaleenaH
Oct 25, 2008 8:41 am
MaleenaH

what about instead of a colour, use glass with aluminium edge on either side of rangehood and around the oven? then it doesnt matter about the carcass being white. and…

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MaleenaH
Oct 25, 2008 8:56 am
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
25 October 2008

Ozstone Benchtop

Ozstone Benchtop

on www.flatpax.com.au faq page. ozstone is the same as other reconstituted stone except when scratched it can be buffed out and also any joins are almost invisible. …

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MaleenaH
Oct 25, 2008 4:38 pm
MaleenaH
JellyLegs
JellyLegs
25 October 2008

Laminate or Stone - Is it worth it?

Laminate or Stone - Is it worth it?

I had black diamondgloss in my last kitchen absolutely loved it, you can get a really tight rolled edge on it (we got it down to a 5mm roll). you just cant…

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JellyLegs
Oct 25, 2008 8:34 pm
JellyLegs
Lara
Lara
27 October 2008

Granite Veneer?

Granite Veneer?

Yeah, I don't think I care about the toxicity of the burning resins so much :oops: I prefer that it doesn't stain or need maintenance, because I am a lazy house renovator! :o

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Lara
Oct 27, 2008 9:41 am
danma
danma
27 October 2008

glass slashbacks info needed

glass slashbacks info needed

The colour of the splashback is Phantom- DG3310 it is by Deco Glaze and it's on clear glass. I will put it on my blog with all the colours, it may be of some help later on.

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danma
Oct 27, 2008 12:20 pm
signuptesting
signuptesting
27 October 2008

SAMSUNG BT621FSST oven

SAMSUNG BT621FSST oven

Just found out that my local Good Guys store carry them.

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signuptesting
Oct 27, 2008 2:36 pm
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
27 October 2008

Caesarstone - standard colours

Caesarstone - standard colours

Thanks everyone. No doubt we'll want to upgrade.... ggrrrrr...Why can't everthing just be included!!!

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buildingadreamhome
Oct 27, 2008 9:23 pm
buildingadreamhome
lilian
lilian
28 October 2008

Cupboard Range - Where To Purchase

Cupboard Range - Where To Purchase

Well, I appear to have found them. They are a Mitre10 line and come RTA in flatpacks. They seem to be what I had in mind so worth a trip to check out. I just need some…

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lilian
Oct 28, 2008 5:26 pm
lilian
mustangshelly
mustangshelly
28 October 2008

Formica - White Plum Laminate - Discontinued - Where to get?

Formica - White Plum Laminate - Discontinued - Where to get?

Hi, I have fallen in love with the Formica White Plum colour for my cupboard doors. It has been discontinued and I have been advised I can't get laminate for it, but I…

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mustangshelly
Oct 28, 2008 6:55 pm
Clarity
Clarity
29 October 2008

Imported appliances..... price movement?

Imported appliances..... price movement?

Yes, but if you buy now, isn't the warranty period being used up while the appliance is in storage ? Where's the benefit in that, particularly…

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Clarity
Oct 29, 2008 12:18 pm
Clarity
hatsi
hatsi
29 October 2008

Flat pack with Blum wanted

Flat pack with Blum wanted

Hi all, is anyone interested to give me a quote on the following cabinets (vacuum formed glossy cream colour): Base Cabinets: 600 mm with 3 drawers, 300 mm open…

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hatsi
Oct 29, 2008 9:30 pm
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
30 October 2008

1200mm wide benchtops...

1200mm wide benchtops...

sounds like youve got it all sorted. post some pics when done please.

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MaleenaH
Oct 30, 2008 5:01 pm
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
MaleenaH
30 October 2008

Microwave Oven Shelf/Cavity

Microwave Oven Shelf/Cavity

i dont think that you need much space on the sides (prob 10mm each side) the important space needed is behind. and it depends on if you get one with the edge that makes…

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MaleenaH
Oct 30, 2008 5:05 pm
MaleenaH
BuildingACT
BuildingACT
30 October 2008

Anyone heard of/seen CaesarStone Concetto?

Anyone heard of/seen CaesarStone Concetto?

yeh, i really think it could look great! :) wont start…

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BuildingACT
Oct 30, 2008 10:04 pm
donuts
donuts
1 November 2008

Bottled/LPG gas supply ILO mains

Bottled/LPG gas supply ILO mains
1, 2

Oh that's good then 8)

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donuts
Nov 01, 2008 7:08 pm
donuts
dymonite69
dymonite69
2 November 2008

Coffee maker

Coffee maker
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There is a lot more to coffee than the machine. As the Italians say: The Four M’s Macchina—The Machine Macinzaione—The Grinder Miscela—The…

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dymonite69
Nov 01, 2008 11:48 pm
dymonite69
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satz
Nov 02, 2008 6:43 am
Michelle
Michelle
2 November 2008

Painted Craftwood Doors?

Painted Craftwood Doors?

To my mind colourboard (melamine) is still one of the most practical materials to have kitchen doors and drawers made…

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Michelle
Nov 02, 2008 3:45 pm
Michelle
misstash
misstash
2 November 2008

Kitchen and appliance people - Central Coast NSW

Kitchen and appliance people - Central Coast NSW

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has anyone they can recommend for kitchen installations and for appliances local to the Central Coast NSW? I know a few good…

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misstash
Nov 02, 2008 8:44 pm

Thumbs up for White Knight Tile&Laminate paint from me. I used it to do my kitchen splash back tiles, cupboard doors and cupboard sides. Fix any chips/dings in your…

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jazza
Nov 02, 2008 9:26 pm
jazza
jazza
2 November 2008

Where to stop with tiles if I plan to redo the kitchen in 5y

Where to stop with tiles if I plan to redo the kitchen in 5y

I'd buy enough tiles and grout to do the lot and keep the leftovers for in 5 years. As for where to stop, do the living areas and stop when you cant put any more full…

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jazza
Nov 02, 2008 9:36 pm
Sassy_Bud
Sassy_Bud
5 November 2008

Utility cupboard & kickboard

Utility cupboard & kickboard

I was looking at purchasing a DIY utility cupboard and was wondering if these are supposed to have a kickboard as the supplier says it isn't included and it's not…

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Sassy_Bud
Nov 05, 2008 3:16 pm
seakyl
seakyl
7 November 2008

100mm benchtops ilo 38mm

100mm benchtops ilo 38mm

Just wondering if any of you have upgraded to 100mm on the sides of a laminate benchtop instead of the standard 38mm (or so) top. We have decided to go with the 1200mm…

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seakyl
Nov 07, 2008 12:26 pm
musebaby
musebaby
10 November 2008

kitchen reno nearly complete! hope the pics work

kitchen reno nearly complete! hope the pics work

Your new kitchen looks great! A big improvement! Your kitchen LO is practically the same as ours.. eg. kitchen sink/window and oven etc..

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musebaby
Nov 10, 2008 8:11 am
musebaby
dymonite69
dymonite69
10 November 2008

Westinghouse or Omega!!??

Westinghouse or Omega!!??

Hi ya, I would go with Omega it's made by Smeg! Great selling piont when you go sell although I have never used either I have just bought Omega…

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dymonite69
Nov 10, 2008 9:22 am
dymonite69
dymonite69
dymonite69
10 November 2008

under bench mount sink, practical?

under bench mount sink, practical?
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Here is a kitchen reno horror story. A colleague of mine had an under-mount put in but it ended being a faulty model. They had to pull off the entire bench to replace…

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dymonite69
Nov 10, 2008 9:27 am
dymonite69
ozkarnak
ozkarnak
11 November 2008

splashback colour ideas

splashback colour ideas

I'd go a frosted or clouded white as it would add some visual depth and ties in with the frosted doors. It would also not impact on the freshness of your white cupboards.

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ozkarnak
Nov 11, 2008 11:52 am
ozkarnak
Hammerhead
Hammerhead
12 November 2008

Walk in Pantry

Walk in Pantry

I'm with you, Helyn :-) Our kids are adults & long gone., it's just DH I have left to train.......

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Hammerhead
Nov 12, 2008 4:17 pm
Hammerhead
nutty32
nutty32
13 November 2008

splashback tiles - what pattern?

splashback tiles - what pattern?

A massive thank you to everyone for your help :D yes lined up tiles is the go! :D Donuts i cant believe how similar our kitchens are! tis quite spooky. thanks very…

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nutty32
Nov 13, 2008 1:15 pm
dreamhome
dreamhome
13 November 2008

smeg appliances

smeg appliances

We upgraded to Smeg rangehood, gas cooktop and…

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dreamhome
Nov 13, 2008 9:57 pm
dreamhome
haywgl
haywgl
14 November 2008

fridge space

fridge space

I went through this too when drawing up my plans - I think 1m is great, we went for 1050, mainly due to the fact we had a wall on the side that meant we wouldn't be able…

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haywgl
Nov 14, 2008 11:01 am
haywgl
Ioz
Ioz
14 November 2008

Good Kitchen Companies in Perth?

Good Kitchen Companies in Perth?

Hi Melissa, Thats great you are on the road to your new kitchen ! Like all projects it really should start with the right plan, the questions need to be asked like how…

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Ioz
Nov 14, 2008 11:24 am
maurita
maurita
15 November 2008

Benchtop colour help needed!

Benchtop colour help needed!
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You should have a look at the Laminex colour called 'Roman Marble'. I just love it. We had it in the main bathroom in our last house that we built and i wished that i had…

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maurita
Nov 15, 2008 11:49 am
maurita

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