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Casa2
Casa2
24 June 2012

Distance of sink from bench edge

Distance of sink from bench edge
1, 2

At least that company that did you the dis-service went bust. Hopefully that will be a lesson to other companies to look after their customers, which is the reason for…

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Casa2
Jun 24, 2012 10:29 am
Jaans
Jaans
19 June 2012

1 & 3/4 Sink - Waste disposal (Insinkerator)under which bowl

1 & 3/4 Sink - Waste disposal (Insinkerator)under which bowl

We have an Abey 1 and 3/4 sink (one bowl is full size the other is 3/4). If you have a waste disposal systems, would it matter under which bowl it gets installed?

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Jaans
Jun 19, 2012 8:58 pm
8acon
8acon
3 June 2012

Kitchen Dilema!! PLEASE help a newbie

Kitchen Dilema!! PLEASE help a newbie

I haven't seen any kitchens with 3 sides one colour and 1 another. I've only ever seen two colours if there is a waterfall there to break it up. Do you have any…

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8acon
Jun 03, 2012 9:33 pm
8acon
namweng
namweng
29 May 2012

White cabinetry and white stone bench - what colour splash?

White cabinetry and white stone bench - what colour splash?

A friend has a pure white kitchen with white marble top along with a metallic silver splash book. Definitely looks good. It really depends on how you want to decorate…

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namweng
May 29, 2012 3:46 pm
MissyP
MissyP
27 May 2012

Please help with my kitchen cabinet size!

Please help with my kitchen cabinet size!

I think it was at this point DH reminded me that more than half the world's population lives in mud huts - really helpful…

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MissyP
May 27, 2012 1:01 am
MissyP
Laila
Laila
25 May 2012

Hideaway bins & Insinkerator under fullsize or 3/4 bowl

Hideaway bins & Insinkerator under fullsize or 3/4 bowl
1, 2

I like having the bins right under sink, perfect for the scrapping the food scraps before plates go into the sink or dishwasher. We also have no drawerhandles so my…

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Laila
May 25, 2012 12:41 pm
Laila
Laila
14 May 2012

Kitchen colors to match osprey bench tops

Kitchen colors to match osprey bench tops

We have white polyurethane cupboards, latte colour glass splashback and then have painted the kitchen a light sky blue, absolutely love it!

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Laila
May 14, 2012 5:02 pm
jeanyos
jeanyos
30 April 2012

Chinese imported kitchen... Wanting some REAL buyer feedback

Chinese imported kitchen... Wanting some REAL buyer feedback

Thanks for this real food for thought!! Making me stop and think. I am going to challenge the supplier to a Formaldehyde test kit in his workshop. This is a family…

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jeanyos
Apr 30, 2012 7:06 pm
auds
auds
26 March 2012

Question about kickboards

Question about kickboards

nice kitchen!!!

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auds
Mar 26, 2012 11:51 am
jonedwards80
jonedwards80
25 March 2012

LG Cooktop. Diamond configuration?

LG Cooktop. Diamond configuration?

We are thinking getting this new cooktop: http://www.lg.com/au/kitchen-appliances/built-in-appliances/LG-cooktops-HB6422A.jsp I am a little…

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jonedwards80
Mar 25, 2012 6:43 pm
Barry Brisbane
Barry Brisbane
23 March 2012

Stone Benchtops in Brisbane

Stone Benchtops in Brisbane

Hi Sbeau, yes used Roman Stone, have had the tops for over a year now, very Happy. Did you end up going with the Roman size. I have just come…

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Barry Brisbane
Mar 23, 2012 3:09 pm
brbp
brbp
19 March 2012

How much should I expect

How much should I expect

Thanks for that, that's a bit less than I was thinking it would be, so fingers crossed…

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brbp
Mar 19, 2012 5:52 pm
VladS
VladS
25 February 2012

Question for Kitchen Guru's

Question for Kitchen Guru's

In short, you really don't want to start removing benchtops in a brand new kitchen and start replacing them with the new, stone ones. There are just too many potential…

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VladS
Feb 25, 2012 9:12 pm
VladS
jiver
jiver
15 February 2012

Where to put powerpoints in kitchen island?

Where to put powerpoints in kitchen island?

I think it depends on what appliances you are thinking of using there? There will be safety guidelines about how close the p/p can be to the sink. I am not keen on p/ps…

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jiver
Feb 15, 2012 11:52 pm
timqld
timqld
18 December 2011

How far is your kitchen sink from the bench edge? (survey)

How far is your kitchen sink from the bench edge? (survey)

Thanks everyone - I really appreciate you all responding to this question. It has been a small survey (here and where I work), but it seems to be an indication that it's…

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timqld
Dec 18, 2011 12:51 am
Leni_82
Leni_82
16 December 2011

Smartstone

Smartstone

Hi everyone It does have a bigger fleck through it though which they have said is better for joins and less visible…

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Leni_82
Dec 16, 2011 9:58 pm
SquirtyChookGirl
SquirtyChookGirl
5 December 2011

Coulour for 2pac kitchen to go with hog bristle walls

Coulour for 2pac kitchen to go with hog bristle walls

What about Antique White or 1/4 Hog Bristle? My walls are Hog Bristle and the kitchen is 1/4 Hog…

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SquirtyChookGirl
Dec 05, 2011 1:53 pm
timqld
timqld
4 December 2011

Granite benchtop - join very visible

Granite benchtop - join very visible

Thanks for that - I measured the join line and it is 2mm wide - is that pretty normal too?

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timqld
Dec 04, 2011 6:14 pm
kathkenny
kathkenny
16 November 2011

Essa Stone - NEW Velvet finish

Essa Stone - NEW Velvet finish

I just came across this old post when searching for info about the Essastone new crystal salt in velvet finish - did you end up going with it, and was it any good? We are…

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kathkenny
Nov 16, 2011 10:54 pm

I agree with CEK, plaster bulkhead doesn't look as obvious and should be done by the builder after the cupboards are in. http://kitchens.interiordezine.com/kitc ...…

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Stewie D
Oct 21, 2011 11:47 am
kyton
kyton
13 October 2011

Laminate Benchtop - similar colour to CaesarStone

Laminate Benchtop - similar colour to CaesarStone

They would have to by law give you a statutory warranty. It may have limitations like cutting directly on it, heat applied to it etc but it still has to have a warranty of sorts.

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kyton
Oct 13, 2011 8:55 pm
kyton
kiwi
kiwi
11 October 2011

Microwave Spot

Microwave Spot

there is a thread going re this now viewtopic.php?f=16&t=49531&hilit=microwave good luck

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kiwi
Oct 11, 2011 6:07 pm
kiwi
Darren Stewart
Darren Stewart
15 August 2011

What's best granite or ceasarstone??

What's best granite or ceasarstone??

I like both, but granite has a depth to it that you just cannot get with man made products. Both can scratch but natural granite is pretty tough. Caesar stone can and…

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Darren Stewart
Aug 15, 2011 4:38 pm
BarbT
BarbT
10 August 2011

kitchen cupboards colour help

kitchen cupboards colour help

Hi , I am strugggling with colours for my kitchen cupboards. I am thinking I like Wilsonart,"Deepstar Agate" high definition benches and "Desert Zephyr" fine stippledoors.…

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BarbT
Aug 10, 2011 9:54 pm
Melodie
Melodie
10 August 2011

Our kitchen reno :)

Our kitchen reno :)
1, 2

Thanks HHCIB!! :)

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Melodie
Aug 10, 2011 10:33 am
kellyW24
kellyW24
6 August 2011

New Kitchen - Terrible Colours!!!

New Kitchen - Terrible Colours!!!

Its a common misconception that you need special paints to paint over laminate doors. ITS NOT TRUE. With proper preperation you can…

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kellyW24
Aug 06, 2011 3:03 pm
alt0160
alt0160
13 July 2011

Need some opinions please....

Need some opinions please....

Id leave the handles off. It looks nice and modern. We dont have handles on our wall cupboards either. I have two push button ones that drive me up the wall (cheap…

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alt0160
Jul 13, 2011 11:58 am
ivory_kitten
ivory_kitten
7 July 2011

2 young children and 2 PAC

2 young children and 2 PAC

yea i think it's pretty good, it's just the kids are super rough (well especially my 3yo son) he tears around the house with those crazy push along toys and crashes in to…

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ivory_kitten
Jul 07, 2011 2:16 pm
Melodie
Melodie
1 July 2011

Ceasarstone in Brisbane

Ceasarstone in Brisbane

Thanks emeri! We ended up going with MWS Masonry, from a recommendation from the Yatala office. They are coming in next week to do the first site visit and…

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Melodie
Jul 01, 2011 4:57 pm
emeri
emeri
1 July 2011

Looking for a Kitchen company in Brisbane.

Looking for a Kitchen company in Brisbane.

Hi Dave I used Rod's Kitchens at Meadowbrook to do my kitchen recently. They were recommended by two people I knew. We did a total pull out, remove wall and brand new…

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emeri
Jul 01, 2011 4:48 pm
Jervisbay
Jervisbay
29 June 2011

Sink and mixer tap

Sink and mixer tap

We opted for a Oliveri undermount double sink and a Methven mixer with veggie spray. The mixer has 15 years warranty and was on special at HN. We use the big sink to…

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Jervisbay
Jun 30, 2011 12:43 am
tim mitchell
tim mitchell
18 June 2011

Using Solar hot water supply for a Dishwasher?

Using Solar hot water supply for a Dishwasher?

it wont matter if you have solar hot water or plan hot water system. If its a new place or then again even if its old a solar hot water system should by law have a temp…

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tim mitchell
Jun 18, 2011 8:55 pm
Strumer
Strumer
23 May 2011

Help! Zenilite SB won't stick down!

Help! Zenilite SB won't stick down!

Hey that splash looks great - good job on the install. Thanks for the update, that kitchen looks almost finished and I hope you have lots of happiness with it. Cheers, Earl

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Strumer
May 23, 2011 6:15 pm
Strumer
blackpaw
blackpaw
22 May 2011

Zenolite SB and Powerpoints

Zenolite SB and Powerpoints

Just go to an electrical wholesaler like " John R Turk" and ask for an extended gpo screw. I got some yesterday because our SB is 20mm thick so…

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blackpaw
May 22, 2011 9:56 pm
blackpaw
blackpaw
18 May 2011

How long before SB sealant is cured enough to use?

How long before SB sealant is cured enough to use?

Meh ... hate waiting :( Best to though Thanks grinder

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blackpaw
May 18, 2011 11:17 am
evo9
evo9
14 May 2011

Aluminum trim corners for glass splashba ck

Aluminum trim corners for glass splashba ck

I was going to get a glass splashback but we also had a windowsill to cover and wasn't keen on all the exposed edges that were going to be visible. Seeing our benchtop has…

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evo9
May 14, 2011 10:45 pm
grinder
grinder
11 May 2011

[SOLVED] Zenolite supplier?

[SOLVED] Zenolite supplier?

Can you post where you found them for other if they want this as well please? I'm not in QLD but it may help others (the idea of teh forum :wink:

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grinder
May 11, 2011 10:35 am
grinder
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Trish
May 02, 2011 7:45 pm
Trish
bel
bel
7 April 2011

Kitchen colours

Kitchen colours

Hey kwiwkim Pictures always help us help you! :D Have you got a plan or picture of the space?

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bel
Apr 07, 2011 10:55 pm
bel
Amadio
Amadio
28 March 2011

Looking for old doors and drawers for 1985 AV Jennings home

Looking for old doors and drawers for 1985 AV Jennings home

Have you gone to the tip shops? These are the places that store and sell all the stuff that comes via the dump truck but which is in still good condition. I've seen…

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Amadio
Mar 28, 2011 7:52 am
iknowboonie
iknowboonie
18 March 2011

2-Pack or Polytec Createc?????

2-Pack or Polytec Createc?????

We were tossing up between 2-pack or Createc. In the end we have decided to go with 2-pack because it allowed us to choose any colour we wished. The Createc had a…

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iknowboonie
Mar 18, 2011 1:58 pm
grinder
grinder
18 March 2011

FRANKE SPAZIO 3 PLUMBING KIT

FRANKE SPAZIO 3 PLUMBING KIT

Depends... Who is doing the plumbing? Where and how high is the drain hole and what pipes are gong to go in? If you have a plumber ask him If you DIY then wait until you…

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grinder
Mar 18, 2011 8:22 am
grinder
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
31 January 2011

Need help with kitchen layout please

Need help with kitchen layout please

Thanks for your help everyone. I've ended up turning the whole thing around to get it all in comfortably. I'm actually much happier with it that way. I've changed to…

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cheerupcharlie
Jan 31, 2011 9:18 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
19 January 2011

Benchtop price check

Benchtop price check

Std laminate is around $80 per meter for regular 600mm wide in std finish and colour. Laminex brand tends to more $$ anyway also Diamond gloss finish is extra as are a…

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chrisandkate
Jan 19, 2011 12:57 pm
simon88
simon88
12 January 2011

Stain on 2-Pack kitchen cupboard door

Stain on 2-Pack kitchen cupboard door

I have satin 30% gloss two-pack and I was told thinners. I use it and it works the best. Not sure how it would work on full gloss though.

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simon88
Jan 12, 2011 12:03 am
simon88
simon88
11 January 2011

Need help choosing kitchen colours

Need help choosing kitchen colours

Hi, I have just had the glass put on my splashback in a metallic version of Resene brand paint colour 'Tea'. We were planning to paint hog bristle 1/2 before but now we…

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simon88
Jan 11, 2011 11:33 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
6 January 2011

Help! Concrete, Caesar stone, essa, trend, sile, squareform,

Help! Concrete, Caesar stone, essa, trend, sile, squareform,

..we have only been on work missions as far as Townsville :wink: and a few Islands :sh:

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onc_artisan
Jan 06, 2011 9:19 pm
onc_artisan
Kathreen
Kathreen
12 December 2010

butler pantry photos anyone?

butler pantry photos anyone?

We are just about to the get the keys for our new house.. and we have left all the shelving out of our walk in pantry.. so we can design it the way we want... without it…

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Kathreen
Dec 12, 2010 3:36 am
flossy17
flossy17
3 December 2010

Help with kitchen colours

Help with kitchen colours

Thank you so much everyone for your replies. I am still soooo torn with this. I am starting to consider going for just a white gloss, the look is gorgeous but i still…

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flossy17
Dec 03, 2010 7:04 am
flossy17
danrts
danrts
26 November 2010

kitchen / vanity under bench LED lights

kitchen / vanity under bench LED lights

Hi am looking to put some LED under bench lights, under the overhead cupboards and the island bench and the vanities. Our cabinet maker wants $3200 for 18 lights, that…

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danrts
Nov 26, 2010 11:37 am

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