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chippy
chippy
1 November

What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?

What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?
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If it's just getting painted with standard water based paint the doors should have been raw MDF rather than melamine. The paint would stick perfectly then as it would to…

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chippy
Nov 01, 2024 9:17 am
chippy
AJW
AJW
27 June 2022

Show me your kitchen...

Show me your kitchen...
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Looks very American.

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AJW
Jun 27, 2022 5:29 pm
renomart
renomart
22 July 2019

Links- Benchtops

Links- Benchtops
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I found this Emperor stone has an exclusive range to granite Benchtops Adelaide. Checkout here: https://emperorstone.com.au/stone-benchtops/

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renomart
Jul 22, 2019 11:49 am
renomart

So I installed a raw timber countertop, waterfall ends, looks great. Sanded it and applied 3 coats (one every 24 hrs) then a…

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Flip_Fandangle
Nov 04, 2024 12:58 pm

Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?

Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?

It sounds like you've done some thorough investigating into your range hood situation! Here are some thoughts on your questions: (1) Is this normal? While the setup you…

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KitchenSupports
Oct 07, 2024 8:11 pm
KitchenSupports
nickmaj
nickmaj
20 August

Induction Cooktops

Induction Cooktops

Nah i meant just gas cooktop in general, not induction of course. But, i know Bosch (well whatever model my parents had), had 10 years with no issues and looked brand…

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nickmaj
Aug 20, 2024 4:20 pm
Mellie75
Mellie75
6 August

Cabinet carcass only

Cabinet carcass only

Hi all, We’re replacing our kitchen cabinets with some almost brand new ones, but can’t accommodate the corner pantry included. We’ve purchased some internal units…

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Mellie75
Aug 06, 2024 11:18 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
17 July

Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin

Recessed or Surface Mounted LED under overhead cabin

In kitchen design, want to run the full recessed LED channel under overhead cabin including the undermount rangehood (BOASH Series8 - 282mm deep). cabinet guy said the…

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Sara thy
Jul 17, 2024 3:51 pm

Kitchen cabinet filler panels

Kitchen cabinet filler panels

Yes you could trim those with an oscillating saw to stop the toe stubbing, but it will be incredibly ugly as you will see the unpainted timber. Also have you thought…

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Ashington Homes
Jul 11, 2024 5:36 am
Ashington Homes
CJI
CJI
29 June

Kitchen renovation survey

Kitchen renovation survey

Hi there, I hope this forum is the right place to ask some kitchen renovation related questions. As a part of my university studies, I am doing a market research about…

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CJI
Jun 29, 2024 6:49 pm
gkc
gkc
28 June

Importing kitchen appliances from Germany

Importing kitchen appliances from Germany
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I used . There was much back and forth, primarily with the owner sand he also phoned me at one point. He was very good to deal with and everything went very smoothly.…

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gkc
Jun 28, 2024 11:37 am

Kitchen Quote - What should be included?

Kitchen Quote - What should be included?

It's not uncommon for drawer depths to remain around 500mm even as bench depths are increased in kitchen or furniture design. Here are a few reasons why…

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madera cabinetry
Jun 20, 2024 9:28 pm
madera cabinetry
cp1989
cp1989
17 June

Kitchen benchtop substrate preparation advice

Kitchen benchtop substrate preparation advice

Hi, i was wondering if you managed to sort this out? i know it was a few years ago now. i have a simular…

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cp1989
Jun 17, 2024 11:59 am
nickmaj
nickmaj
30 May

Kitchen joinery color suggestion

Kitchen joinery color suggestion

Thanks Chippy, that makes me feel relieved with our Poly cabinets. All the best with the build Sara.

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nickmaj
May 30, 2024 5:29 pm
chippy
chippy
29 May

Kitchen Layout Help

Kitchen Layout Help

This thread is over 6 months old. I'd say the OP has long since decided on their layout.

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chippy
May 29, 2024 6:38 pm
chippy
nickmaj
nickmaj
29 May

Kitchen island dimensions

Kitchen island dimensions

Well, it was the default we got with our deign, walking through the build last week felt ok, based on drawings on the floor, it is basically a metre, which is quite a big…

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nickmaj
May 29, 2024 2:40 pm
Mary73
Mary73
29 May

Two sinks? Seeking advice with scullery/kitchen layout

Two sinks? Seeking advice with scullery/kitchen layout

What is the distance between the island and the bench please?

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Mary73
May 29, 2024 9:09 am
Mary73

Ceaserstone v Solid Surface

Ceaserstone v Solid Surface

Products such as Corian have been around a lot longer than engineered Stone. No stone supplier will give you a written guarantee that their product will not fade or…

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petersolidsurface
May 09, 2024 10:34 am
mockkie
mockkie
7 May

Which 90cm rangehood is better

Which 90cm rangehood is better

Canopy and Undermount are best, and need to be ducted externally. Which one you go with will be largely determined by your design and joinery choices. What you should be…

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mockkie
May 07, 2024 2:18 pm
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Sara thy
May 06, 2024 1:09 pm

My open shelf pantry will be similar to below image with window. all appliances like rise cooker, dish washer will be in the…

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Sara thy
May 05, 2024 8:56 am

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

Mixed drawer sizes next to each other

put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for balance

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Splashers
May 04, 2024 8:32 pm
Splashers
mdg1104
mdg1104
30 April

Corian vs Caesarstone

Corian vs Caesarstone
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When choosing between Corian and Caesarstone, it’s tough, but leaning towards Corian might be beneficial if you value seamless integration and a wide…

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mdg1104
Apr 30, 2024 5:33 pm
chippy
chippy
27 April

Polytec Ravine finish

Polytec Ravine finish

Horizontal costs extra, and depending on door sizes (and colour) vertical may not be possible.

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chippy
Apr 27, 2024 7:38 pm
chippy
firsthyme
firsthyme
26 April

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Overhead cupboard door size in Kitchen – which is better

Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. But I guess it's harder to tell the cost/benefit in your example - mainly the 'cost'? If you go 700mm, what are you doing extra…

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firsthyme
Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am
firsthyme
Bimbob
Bimbob
10 April

Cesearstone Alternatives

Cesearstone Alternatives

and they have their Mineral range too

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Bimbob
Apr 10, 2024 9:53 am
Ansleena
Ansleena
6 April

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Plumber incorrectly installed kitchen drainage pipe

Thank you... it has not been easy. The builder ended up agreeing to do the repairs and restoration and claim from the plumber's trade insurance.. I am glad it is over…

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Ansleena
Apr 06, 2024 4:42 pm
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Enclosing the space above kitchen cabinets question

Enclosing the space above kitchen cabinets question

You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 12:22 pm
obiwon
jeff_89
jeff_89
12 January

Butlers Pantry Workflow

Butlers Pantry Workflow

I visited a relatives house and he went with sink in kitchen and butlers, dishwasher in kitchen and butlers and has crockery spread out between the two areas depending on…

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jeff_89
Jan 12, 2024 2:09 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
28 December 2023

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I asked this question of one of the forum's resident cabinet makers who may/may not wish to identify himself to answer other questions if he sees this, but the rersponse…

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ponzutwo
Dec 28, 2023 2:04 pm
Jeanette
Jeanette
10 December 2023

Small black specks appearing on new white Caesar Stone

Small black specks appearing on new white Caesar Stone

Thankyou for your advice. We do have Caesar coming out and hopefully resolve the issue for us.

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Jeanette
Dec 10, 2023 9:45 pm
chippy
chippy
6 December 2023

Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?

Soft Close Drawers - are they worth it?
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As mentioned above, I don't use Harn drawers because I have other options that I prefer to use. Harn still sells triomax drawers so if you have an issue (not exactly…

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chippy
Dec 06, 2023 3:52 pm
chippy
firsthyme
firsthyme
13 November 2023

3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

3m ceilings - how high would you have your kitchen cabinets?

Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini…

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firsthyme
Nov 12, 2023 11:25 pm
firsthyme
Helyn
Helyn
30 June 2023

kitchen bench in very light colour?

kitchen bench in very light colour?

Hi - thanks for your reply. Yes I think 'Ill go for whitish with very speckly bits rather than pure white something like this. PS was actually 2008 I built the…

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Helyn
Jun 30, 2023 9:36 am
Helyn
strannik
strannik
14 June 2023

Gooseneck tap in front of kitchen window

Gooseneck tap in front of kitchen window

that will depend on the kitchen bench depth. you'll have to specify it so it allows for both the tap and the sink

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strannik
Jun 14, 2023 3:19 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
6 June 2023

Do you think this kitchen is original

Do you think this kitchen is original

No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s

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ponzutwo
Jun 06, 2023 7:36 pm
chippy
chippy
22 May 2023

Pantry Shelves

Pantry Shelves

Basically. If the shelves are fixed then they will be screwed in just the same as the rest of the carcass. To re move the screws you need to remove that section of…

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chippy
May 22, 2023 6:57 pm
chippy
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
22 May 2023

SINK & COOKTOP ON SAME BENCH

SINK & COOKTOP ON SAME BENCH

should have done a second dishwasher. Has been a game changer for me

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ponzutwo
May 22, 2023 11:08 am
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
30 April 2023

Undermount sink

Undermount sink

Have had stone benches with undermount sink (kitchen) and drop-in (laundry) and top-mounted basin (bathrooms) for coming up 13 years and not one chip/scratch of any kind.…

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Allnamesrgone
Apr 30, 2023 12:15 pm
Taffy
Taffy
30 April 2023

Essastone

Essastone

I'm building a new house. First time using stone The stone I've picked is Essastone Chalkstone. I've since read reviews on a general google search and most of them are…

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Taffy
Apr 30, 2023 8:44 am
Taffy
Vanessa7
Vanessa7
27 April 2023

Kitchen Design input

Kitchen Design input

Love your renovation. Would really like to know how that vinyl flooring has stood up? I have heard some negative reviews of that brand so would be interested to hear if it…

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Vanessa7
Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm
chippy
chippy
20 April 2023

Corner kitchen Cabinet gap - not flush - is this acceptable?

Corner kitchen Cabinet gap - not flush - is this acceptable?

The gap can be adjusted so it's tighter. You can definitely set up corner cabinets to have the same gap as standard doors.

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chippy
Apr 20, 2023 8:12 pm
chippy
Jstan
Jstan
20 April 2023

3 meter ceiling, 60cm above kitchen bulkhead alternatives

3 meter ceiling, 60cm above kitchen bulkhead alternatives

Thanks for sharing. Looks good. The joiner has come back with a quote of close to 5k. I think we are going to not do it. Attaching panelling is something they are dead…

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Jstan
Apr 20, 2023 6:02 pm
Guybrush Threepwood
Guybrush Threepwood
15 April 2023

Westinghouse Rangehood Fan Not Working

Westinghouse Rangehood Fan Not Working

OK, might have to YT that one! Thanks.

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Guybrush Threepwood
Apr 15, 2023 7:43 pm
Guybrush Threepwood
Guybrush Threepwood
Guybrush Threepwood
15 April 2023

Replacing Oven Door Seal?

Replacing Oven Door Seal?

OK, will do. Thanks for confirming.

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Guybrush Threepwood
Apr 15, 2023 7:42 pm
Guybrush Threepwood
Kafka
Kafka
20 March 2023

Leaking Fisher & Paykal Fridge

Leaking Fisher & Paykal Fridge

I have a Fisher & Paykal E372B fridge with a bottommounted freezer. Of late the fridge has been leaking twice a day. I have seen a Youtube video which says that the leak…

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Kafka
Mar 20, 2023 7:29 am
Michelle
Michelle
14 March 2023

Sticky Residue on Kitchen

Sticky Residue on Kitchen

I hope this worked out for you. In all honestly, removing the residue should be up to the installers.

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Michelle
Mar 14, 2023 6:28 pm
Michelle
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
2 March 2023

Caesarstone Porcelain benchtops

Caesarstone Porcelain benchtops

for the same reason they dont just treat sewerage and pump it back into our water supply. Its not the same. The slurry has glues, material changes due to extreme…

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ponzutwo
Mar 02, 2023 11:05 am

I recently discovered a whole bunch of goodies for the kitchen. I think they will inspire you.

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namiLI
Feb 28, 2023 11:27 am
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Tia
Feb 07, 2023 7:10 pm
strannik
strannik
23 January 2023

Wall cabinet height - AUS and US difference?

Wall cabinet height - AUS and US difference?

i think it's when it's at a certain height relative to the person's height. cause i'm taller, and i don't bang my head either, possibly because i'm looking at the hood…

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strannik
Jan 23, 2023 9:54 am

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