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Kitchenpro
Kitchenpro
12 October 2015

Thoughts on Bench Thinkness

Thoughts on Bench Thinkness

Hi Megg, I have just put in a rather large kitchen with servo drive throughout in my own house, also in white gloss vinyl. I chose 20mm stone not as a cost saving thing,…

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Kitchenpro
Oct 12, 2015 1:50 pm
travis_bickle101
travis_bickle101
8 October 2015

Kitchen layout connundrum

Kitchen layout connundrum

Go the island. That way if you're working in one area and someone wants to get by you, it's not an issue. Also, the island looks to be a decent size.

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travis_bickle101
Oct 08, 2015 7:52 am
travis_bickle101
dolphinblu
dolphinblu
6 October 2015

Which rangehood for induction?? Qasair, Schweigen, Sirius??

Which rangehood for induction?? Qasair, Schweigen, Sirius??

I have a Siemens induction cooktop (900mm) with a Smeg undermount rangehood. You can't see the 'branding' on the rangehood unless you look underneath. I didn't want the…

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dolphinblu
Oct 06, 2015 9:10 pm
Justalittlebithippy
Justalittlebithippy
27 September 2015

Stuck on kitchen layout, help please?

Stuck on kitchen layout, help please?

Thanks Bridget :) I don't think I could live without my draining board! I'm much too lazy to dry my dishes, I always have a thing or two drip drying! Good point about the…

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Justalittlebithippy
Sep 27, 2015 10:37 pm
Penelopec
Penelopec
22 September 2015

Cupboard colour dilemma

Cupboard colour dilemma

Hi thanks for the images good inspiration:) I went and took a look at a kitchen place today with similar colours as I described and I am pretty sold on the combo

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Penelopec
Sep 22, 2015 9:55 pm
Crazyoldlady
Crazyoldlady
19 September 2015

Recommended clearance around combustion stove

Recommended clearance around combustion stove

Hi there, I have purchased an old Rayburn no3 combustion stove I have found the original documents regarding installation but it assumes that you are putting it into a…

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Crazyoldlady
Sep 19, 2015 9:23 pm
deadcat
deadcat
15 September 2015

Integrated kitchen bin

Integrated kitchen bin
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I used an Ikea UTrusta automatic opener, and put a tall 32L bin in a pop out cupboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYp2sFO5qgs I've added a drawer above the bin,…

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deadcat
Sep 15, 2015 10:33 am
1rocky
1rocky
5 September 2015

Black Kitchen sinks (Franke)

Black Kitchen sinks (Franke)

also thinking of the franke black sink looking at the double bowl one . so will follow and see how you go

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1rocky
Sep 05, 2015 2:08 pm
bank
bank
1 September 2015

Cost of laminex impressions range

Cost of laminex impressions range

Our builder charges $90 extra per lineal metre

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bank
Sep 01, 2015 1:45 pm
bank
boysenberry2014
boysenberry2014
31 August 2015

Laminex Colourtech (2pac) vs 2pac in Dulux colour

Laminex Colourtech (2pac) vs 2pac in Dulux colour

2 Pac comes in matt, satin, semi gloss and gloss. If you order gloss in either product you will get gloss. No difference in quality…

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boysenberry2014
Aug 31, 2015 9:12 am
chippy
chippy
19 August 2015

Push to open with soft close for drawer runners

Push to open with soft close for drawer runners

Hi Kitchenpro Thanks for linking those. I had always assumed tip on was Blums push to open. That's an interesting mechanism. Will certainly add to the cost of a kitchen…

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chippy
Aug 19, 2015 9:55 am
chippy

mayb this will be a better picture.. as my living is 'shorter' than…

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annielee
Aug 17, 2015 8:14 am
oneJohn
oneJohn
13 August 2015

Double Wall oven or 2 single ovens under bench?

Double Wall oven or 2 single ovens under bench?

Another option is to have two single ovens, with one as a wall oven, and the other under bench. This doesn't help the benchtop space issue, but gives another alternative…

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oneJohn
Aug 13, 2015 2:09 pm
oneJohn
limefroggy
limefroggy
10 August 2015

What is the rough cost of electrician and plumber for kitche

What is the rough cost of electrician and plumber for kitche

Thanks just3ofus that helps with my calculations. Can anyone recommend a good plumber in Melbourne ' s northern suburbs?

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limefroggy
Aug 10, 2015 6:53 pm
limefroggy
limefroggy
limefroggy
4 August 2015

Kitchen installer in Melbourne

Kitchen installer in Melbourne

Thanks for your replies. I'm just trying to get an idea of price. I have a quote from a small kitchen maker, masters and kitchen shack and wanted to compare prices when…

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limefroggy
Aug 04, 2015 8:48 am
limefroggy
Denten
Denten
15 July 2015

Handleless Kitchens - Advice

Handleless Kitchens - Advice

If you get the chance go for the finger pull lift up for overhead cupboards. The 2 doors are lifted lightly upwards together & then close slowly down together. Clean,…

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Denten
Jul 15, 2015 9:45 pm
NDkitchen123
NDkitchen123
15 July 2015

Matching with Green & Cream

Matching with Green & Cream

I'm very new to this forum, and unsure how to post pictures now that I have taken them. Yes thinking of replacing bench top later down the track but for now hoping I can…

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NDkitchen123
Jul 15, 2015 8:57 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
8 July 2015

Above or below sink? Pull out shelf for microwave?

Above or below sink? Pull out shelf for microwave?

They work well above an oven in a tower, BUT then you are stuck with a 600mm oven. If you like to cook this can be a problem We ended…

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Leksie5000
Jul 08, 2015 6:34 am
salai
salai
7 July 2015

porcelain countertops

porcelain countertops

Hi All Anyone gone down the path of Porcelain counter tops for kitchen? We are currently looking at the Gloss finish Maximus Calacatta Porcelain - does anyone have any…

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salai
Jul 07, 2015 8:38 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
2 July 2015

Where do you put your Tea Towel?

Where do you put your Tea Towel?

Sorry - idea two - we use to neatly fold it over the oven handle in one house.

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Saint Mike
Jul 02, 2015 2:28 pm
Saint Mike
limefroggy
limefroggy
28 June 2015

Masters kitchens

Masters kitchens

Has anyone installed a Masters kitchen? We want to do a basic kitchen reno before we sell the house we're living in and had a look at their display the other day. It looks…

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limefroggy
Jun 28, 2015 7:54 pm
limefroggy
Adriang
Adriang
19 June 2015

Seeking excellent range hood for a reasonable price

Seeking excellent range hood for a reasonable price

If you want quiet, it comes at a cost. Efficient + quiet + expensive

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Adriang
Jun 19, 2015 10:01 am
Adriang
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
18 June 2015

Retractable Rangehood

Retractable Rangehood

That's only 3cm difference, i would put money on an electrician being able to modify it for you to fit. Warranty would be void, (if it even exists) but you'll at least…

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rebuilder86
Jun 18, 2015 10:51 pm
bpratt
bpratt
12 June 2015

Can I use my washing machine water supply for a new sink!?

Can I use my washing machine water supply for a new sink!?

Tend to agree. I know you're in an apartment but our WM water comes from a tank. Not sure we could use it as a normal tap in the house…

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bpratt
Jun 12, 2015 9:31 am
goody59
goody59
12 June 2015

undermount sink vs drop in

undermount sink vs drop in

there basically a smaller version of a bath mat, they soak up access water and keep the low profile look, for…

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goody59
Jun 12, 2015 9:14 am
goody59
clairelv
clairelv
11 June 2015

fantastic kitchen

fantastic kitchen

good ! so we should keep learning from others always....

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clairelv
Jun 11, 2015 1:55 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
26 May 2015

Kitchen Design - Help me out???

Kitchen Design - Help me out???

So true! I was really unhappy when I first saw the kitchen, but now I'm quite excited and I like the feeling that I've personalised it just for me! :D Even simple things…

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aloenyx
May 26, 2015 8:57 pm
aloenyx
MnT
MnT
22 May 2015

Gas Stovetop and Ovens

Gas Stovetop and Ovens

We have a 900 freestanding gas cooktop and oven. We deliberately chose a gas oven as we are off-grid and wanted to avoid too many electrical appliances. When choosing…

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MnT
May 22, 2015 9:41 pm
MnT
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 May 2015

Living with granite and caesaerstone after real experiences

Living with granite and caesaerstone after real experiences
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One small but important change is that I buy products without nasties in them (eg SLS, Propylene glycol etc etc) to minimise the health risk. Hopefully the immune system…

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Treeseachanger
May 16, 2015 12:00 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
16 May 2015

Ilve appliances

Ilve appliances

Ilve make good gear especially stoves. A number of friends and clients over the years have installed the bigger 900mm freestanding stoves and say they are the best things…

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Stewie D
May 16, 2015 8:45 am

Its no different to wearing black clothes or owning a black car it just shows the dust up a bit more but glass is simple and easy to clean. Just a spray of metho n water n…

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Splashers
May 15, 2015 4:17 pm
Splashers
Crazyk
Crazyk
14 May 2015

Kitchens Victoria

Kitchens Victoria

Has anyone heard of a company called Kitchens Victoria? My kitchens cupboards and vanities are coming from them and I'd like to know people's experience with their quality.

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Crazyk
May 14, 2015 8:05 pm
Crazyk
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
13 May 2015

Range hood mystery

Range hood mystery

Hi Saint Mike, How did you get rid of the smell? Any tips? I've cleaned the filters and done some scrubbing etc. The place has been freshly…

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Saint Mike
May 13, 2015 8:08 pm
Saint Mike

Caesarstone edge marks

Caesarstone edge marks

Do Caesarstone do custom drain ridges beside sinks. I saw it on the website. How much does it cost? Is it good enough to run water off beside the sink?? No…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
May 04, 2015 7:22 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
MnT
MnT
9 April 2015

Help with kitchen design! Please!

Help with kitchen design! Please!

Thanks for your feedback Nikki & TnM. We rarely use a microwave so we will just have a small one in the pantry. I'm also happy with the 3…

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MnT
Apr 09, 2015 8:50 am
MnT
kyton
kyton
5 April 2015

Island benchtop vs. rear benchtop mitred edge 80mm?

Island benchtop vs. rear benchtop mitred edge 80mm?

No you don't Travis - I have a standard Miele dishwasher under my 80mm bench top.

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kyton
Apr 05, 2015 4:22 pm
kyton
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
25 March 2015

Island bench overhang and Caesarstone

Island bench overhang and Caesarstone

Can someone explain the part about the stone returning in a way a rookie like me will understand? Might be a way to distinguish some of our kitchen quotes, thanks.

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Leksie5000
Mar 25, 2015 12:19 pm
archetto
archetto
13 March 2015

resurfacing kitchen

resurfacing kitchen

Where are you located? I just had a kitchen bench re done in some product, not really sure what it's called but if you're in WA i'll give you the company name and you can…

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archetto
Mar 13, 2015 11:33 am
archetto
Splashers
Splashers
15 February 2015

Mirror Splashback Reviews

Mirror Splashback Reviews

Toughened Glass has what we call 'roller wave' in the glass due to the toughening process but unless its laying flat out in the sun you can't notice it. The most…

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Splashers
Feb 15, 2015 3:56 pm
Splashers
light487
light487
13 February 2015

Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen

Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen

Yeah I know. So many variables. :) It's an old kitchen so it probably needs a full renovation rather than a make-over

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light487
Feb 13, 2015 8:36 am
light487
tlblhayward
tlblhayward
24 January 2015

Samsung fridge Issues

Samsung fridge Issues

If it's under warranty then get it checked, if it's not under warranty then get it checked... either way, it needs to be fixed so that there isn't a risk of electrocution or fire.

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tlblhayward
Jan 24, 2015 12:36 am
tlblhayward
EZMO
EZMO
22 January 2015

Installing a dishwasher

Installing a dishwasher

Hi all, just letting people out there know that there is a new product on the market that will be of interest when installing a dishwasher. As a Cabinetmaker I have fitted…

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EZMO
Jan 22, 2015 1:46 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
21 January 2015

rangehood install and cabinet changes brisbane

rangehood install and cabinet changes brisbane

No kidding. I'm quite surprised at how hard it is! Would have thought would have been plenty of people in the same boat in the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jan 21, 2015 10:52 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Stewie D
Stewie D
10 December 2014

Kitchen exhaust venting - External or Roof or Recirculate?

Kitchen exhaust venting - External or Roof or Recirculate?

It has been illegal in NSW for at least fifteen years to vent a kitchen fan into the ceiling. I'd imagine it would be similar in other states. Bathrooms you can into the…

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Stewie D
Dec 10, 2014 3:42 pm

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Splashers
Dec 06, 2014 9:44 pm
Splashers
Brandon2013
Brandon2013
2 December 2014

Extend overheads or not

Extend overheads or not

Without doubt option 2. Evenmore so if you decide to sell this in a few years. Without them being flush, it will look very odd and potential buyers will question this. I…

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Brandon2013
Dec 02, 2014 8:54 am
sirgoat
sirgoat
26 November 2014

adjustable legs v's solid kickers

adjustable legs v's solid kickers

cheers for the response, more interested in ladder frame might look into it next time around.

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sirgoat
Nov 26, 2014 8:08 pm
travelbug
travelbug
31 October 2014

Wall tiles or splash back?

Wall tiles or splash back?

We are in the Hills area. Yeah my hubby wouldn't let me hear the end of it when I said the verandah now had to go. I'm very lucky that he is good at lots of handyman…

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travelbug
Oct 31, 2014 5:06 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
29 October 2014

Recent kitchen makeover - Essa Stone has a chip! :-(

Recent kitchen makeover - Essa Stone has a chip! :-(
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Thanks for this post and the all the helpful responses. We chipped our four month old stone top yesterday ( no one is owning it, but there is a…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Oct 29, 2014 1:45 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens

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